Description & Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Acura 3.5RL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: The 3.5RL is equipped with air bag system. To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and carefully follow all WARNINGS and SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.

NOTE: Radio/cassette or radio/CD player contains anti-theft protection circuit. Whenever battery is disconnected, radio enters anti-theft mode. When battery is reconnected, radio displays CODE and will be inoperative until proper code number is entered. Obtain radio code before disconnecting battery or radio fuse.

The 3.5RL is equipped with 2-speed wiper motors with intermittent and mist features. Power for intermittent wiper function is supplied through a relay. Intermittent wiper function is controlled by a multiplex control unit. Rate of wiper cycle is determined by vehicle speed.