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Engineering Features
3.5-liter, 300 hp, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC V-6 aluminum alloy engine
Variable Induction System
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Direct ignition system with knock control
Drive-by-wire throttle system
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control
105,000-mile tune-up interval
Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive� (SH-AWD�)
Electronically controlled, speed-sensing, power-assisted, rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel independent front double-wishbone suspension with multi-link rear
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with aluminum 4-piston front calipers
4-channel Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA�) system with traction control
17-inch alloy wheels with V-rated all-season performance tires
CARB certified LEV2-ULEV exhaust emission control system
Safety and Security Features
3-channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist
Advanced Compatibility Engineering� (ACE�) body structure
Driver's and front passenger's dual-stage, dual-threshold airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Side curtain airbags for front and rear occupants
Driver's and front passenger's side airbags with front passenger Occupant Position Detection System
3-point seat belts at all seating positions
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights (low beams)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for compatible child seats on rear outboard seat positions and factory-installed rear child seat tether anchors
Front seat belt height adjustment
Side-impact door beams
Impact absorbing crumple zones front and rear
Child-proof rear door locks
5-mph bumpers (front and rear)
Theft-deterrent system with electronic immobilizer
Keyless Access System�
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location and pressure indicators
Electronic immobilizer system
Locking trunk pass-through
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED mirror-integrated directional signals
Emergency trunk opener
Exterior Features
Fog Lights
Active Front Lighting System (AFS)
Auto-on/off headlights
Heated outside mirrors with driver recognition, reverse gear tilt-down and integrated directional signals
Illuminated front door handle recesses
Rear window defroster with timer
Heat-rejecting green-tinted glass
Speed-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers
Printed radio antenna (rear glass)
Galvanized body panels
Interior Features
Seating and Trim
Perforated leather-trimmed seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
8-way power front seat with adjustable lumbar support and driver recognition
Front passenger's 4-way ower seat with power adjustable lumber support
Heated front seats
Power adjustable driver's and passenger's seat lumbar support
Driver and passenger seat back pockets
4-way adjustable front headrests
Remote retractable rear headrests
Illuminated front center console storage
Illuminated ignition, power window switches, steering wheel controls and door lock switches
Rear center folding armrest with locking trunk pass-through
Genuine, curly maple dashboard trim
Carpeted floor mats
Comfort and Convenience
AcuraLink� Satellite Communication System with real-time traffic
HandsFreeLink� wireless telephone interface
Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition� (Standard equipment in the 48 contiguous states and Hawaii only)
Acura / BOSE� 10-speaker Surround Sound System with 6-disc CD, DVD-Audio and DTS� changer and AM/FM tuner
XM� Satellite Radio (Standard equipment in the 48 contiguous states only)
Active Noise Cancellation�
OnStar Digital/analog tri-modal system (Safe and Sound plan with one-year service)
Power moonroof with tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse and key-off operation
GPS-linked, solar sensing, dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control system
Rear passenger ventilation controls
Electronic tilt and telescoping steering column with driver recognition
Steering wheel-mounted controls (cruise control, audio, telephone, voice recognition and Multi-information display
Multi-information display
Speed-sensing, variable intermittent windshield wipers
Front and rear power windows with auto-down/up, auto-reverse and key-off operation
Overhead map lights (front and rear)
Automatic day/night rearview mirror
Illuminated driver and front passenger vanity mirror
HomeLink
Programmable feature customization
12-volt power outlets (front and center console)
Front and rear dual beverage holders
Front door storage compartments
Dual trip meters
Maintenance Minder system
Front side-window defoggers
Remote trunk and fuel door releases