Removing parts from your vehicle,
or replacing components with non-
Acura (aftermarket) components
could seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.
bumps or other raised objects,
which could cause the airbags
Raising the vehicle with an
aftermarket suspension kit can
If you plan to modify your vehicle,
consult with your Acura dealer.
Do not modify your steering wheel
or any other part of your
Supplemental Restraint System.
Modifications could make the
system ineffective.
Some examples are:
Lowering the vehicle with an
aftermarket suspension kit that
significantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
Any object
attached to or placed on the covers
marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG,’’ in the
center of the steering wheel and
on top of the dashboard, could
interfere with the proper operation
of the airbags. Or, if the airbags
inflate, the objects could be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone.
If a side airbag
inflates, a cup holder or other hard
object attached on or near the
door could be propelled inside the
vehicle and hurt someone.
Covering the outside edge of a
front seat-back, with a non-Acura
seat cover for example, could
prevent the airbag from inflating
properly.
Modif ications
Additional Saf ety Precaution
Accessories and Modifications
Bef ore Driving
Do not attach or place objects on
the airbag covers.
Do not attach hard objects on or
near a f ront door.
Do not place any objects over the
outside edge of a f ront seat-back.
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undercarriage to impact speed
affect the handling and stability.
Aftermarket wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components.
Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
to deploy.