Section 13 (Anti-Theft & Keyless Entry Systems): Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Acura 3.0CL and 1998 Acura 2.3CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The 2.3CL and 3.0CL are equipped with a keyless entry system combined with a anti-theft alarm system.
The anti-theft system is armed automatically 15 seconds after all doors, hood and trunk have been closed and locked. The Anti-theft alarm (security alarm) system indicator light, located next to driver's door lock knob, will flash after all doors are closed and locked. For security alarm system to arm, doors must be locked from outside using a key, lock knob, door lock switch, or remote transmitter. Security alarm system will not arm if any door, hood or trunk is not fully closed.
WARNING:
Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section. DO NOT
apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.