mirror Acura TSX 2004 Owner's Manual

Your Car at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
DOOR LOCK SWITCH HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE/
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE HANDLEHAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
DIGITAL CLOCK (P.135, 153) (P.75)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.129,148)
(P.115, 121)
(P.186)
(P.87/ 184)
(P.97) (P.81)
(P.102)

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Indicator Lights .59
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Gauges .65
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Speedometer .65
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Tachometer .65
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Odometer .65
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .66
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Trip Meter .66 ...................
Temperature Gauge . 66
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Fuel Gauge .67
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .67
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .69
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Headlights .70
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Turn Signals .73
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Windshield Wipers .73
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Windshield Washers . 75
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Hazard Warning .75
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Keys .77
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Power Door Locks .81
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Remote Transmitter . 83
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Trunk .87
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88....................................
Glove Box .89
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Seat Adjustments .90
Driver’s Seat Full Power ............................
Adjustments .90
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 91
Front Passenger’s Seat ............................
Adjustments .92
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Head Restraints .93
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Folding Rear Seat .94
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Rear Seat Armrest .95
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Seat Heaters .96
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Power Windows .97
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Moonroof .101
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Mirrors .102
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 102
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Parking Brake .104
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Console Compartment . 105
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Armrest .105
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Beverage Holders .106
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Center CD Pocket .107
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Utility Pocket .107
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Sun Visor .108
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Vanity Mirror .108
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Sunglasses Holder .109
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Accessory Power Sockets . 109
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Interior Lights .110
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols57

Inst rument s and Cont rols
Control L ocations
58
MIRROR CONTROLS
DOOR LOCK SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESAUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE/
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.102)
(P.81)
(P.97)
(P.186) (P.115,
121)
(P.129,
148)
(P.
75)
(P.135,
153)
(P.87/ 184)

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment knob on the driver’s door
armrest:
Turn the adjustment knob to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the AUTO button
on the bottom of the mirror. The
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the OFF button to turn
of f this f eature.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
1.
2.
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols102
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
OFF BUTTON
AUTO SWITCH INDICATOR

When you f inish, turn the
adjustment knob to the center
(of f ) position. This turns of f the
adjustment knob so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the knob. Push or pull the adjustment knob
in the appropriate direction to
move the mirror right, left, up, or
down.The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switch in the ON (II) position, turn
on the heaters by pressing the but-
ton. The light in the button comes on
as a reminder. Press the button
again to turn the heaters off.
4. 3.
On Canadian models
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors
103
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
ADJUSTMENT KNOB

To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod f rom the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The light beside the mirror comes
on when you pull up the cover.
Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor, Vanit y Mirror
Inst rument s and Cont rols108

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
3.2.
1.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9. 11.
12. 10.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving198

Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ).
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive. The car has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
The lights and brakes on your car
and the trailer are working
properly. Your car tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
inflated as recommended by the
trailer maker.
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Additional Trailer EquipmentPre-T ow Checklist
Towing a Trailer
Driving225

Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.Reinstall the trunk lid trim. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk lid seal.
Put each trim clip in the hole on
the trunk lid trim and push on the
center until it locks (the center is
flushwiththehead).
Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your Acura dealer.
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6.
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8. 9.
10. Side T urn Signal L ight
Lights
Maint enance288

Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens with
a f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the
lens.
Door light:Pry on the top lef t or right of the
lens.
Ceiling light: Pry on the f ront edge of the lens
near both sides.
Spotlights: Pry on the inner edge of both
spotlights. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs. Carefully snap the lens back
in place.
The ceiling light, door lights and
vanity mirror lights come apart the
same way, but they do not use the
same type of bulb.
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2.
3.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
Lights
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CEILING LIGHT
BULB SPOTLIGHTS
BULBS