Acura TSX 2008 Owner's Manual

µMoves the whole seat
up and f orward, or
down and backward.
Thefrontof theseat
also tilts up or down at
thesametime.
The controls f or the power
adjustable front seats are on the
outside edge of each seat bottom.
You can adjust the seats with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
Moving the long horizontal switch
adjusts the seat bottom in several
directions. The seat bottom adjusts
in the direction you move the switch.
The short vertical switch adjusts the
seat back angle. Moves the seat
f orward and backward.
Moves the f ront of the
seat up or down.
Raises or lowers the
seat.Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward or
backward.See pagesf or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs.
Driver’s seat only:Driver’s seat only:
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Driver’s seat only:
Seats
Power Seat A djustment
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See pagef or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints. 14
Your vehicle has adjustable head
restraints on the f ront seats and on
the outside positions of the rear seat.
To change the lumbar support, move
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back forward or backward.
Keep moving the lever f orward or
backward until you f ind a suitable
position. The head restraints help protect you
and your passengers f rom whiplash
and other injuries.
They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the center of the back
of the occupant’s head rests against
the center of the restraint.
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Head Restraints
Driver’s L umbar Support
Seats
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The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust the
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button
and pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
Seats
Removing t he Head Rest raint
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REAR OUTSIDE POSITION
RELEASE BUTTON
FRONT
RELEASE BUTTON
Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
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To f old down either side of the seat-
back f rom inside the vehicle, insert
the master key in the lock on the
rear shelf . To f old down the driver’s
side, turn the key clockwise, pull
down the top of the seat-back, then
release the key. To f old down the
passenger’s side, turn the key
counterclockwise and perf orm the
same procedure.When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt from
the guide.
The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you direct access to the trunk.
Each side f olds down separately.
With only half the seat f olded, you
can still carry a passenger in the
back seat. The seat-back can be
released f rom inside the vehicle or
inside the trunk.
Seats
Folding Rear Seat
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CENTER SHOULDER BELT
GUIDE
MASTER KEY
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Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the f ront
passenger’s seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back, and the center shoulder belt is
re-positioned in the guide whenever
the seat-back is in its upright position.
Be sure there are no twists in any
shoulder belt.Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See
on page
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Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release loop under
the trunk panel.
Push the seat-back down, then let go
of the release.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat. 240
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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RELEASE LOOP
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Press and release the MEMO
button on the driver’s door. You
will hear a beep. Then, both
indicators in the memory buttons
will start to blink. Press and hold
one of the memory buttons (1 or
2) within 5 seconds af ter you press
the MEMO button. When the
system completes storing a new
driving position, you hear two
beeps. The indicator in the stored
memory button will come on.
Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a
new driving position to the
memory unless the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.
Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ).
Your vehicle has a memory feature
f or the driver’s seat position.
Two seat positions can be stored in
separate memories. You select a
memorized position by pushing the
appropriate button or appropriate
remote transmitter (Driver 1 or
Driver 2).
This setting can be linked or
unlinked with the remote transmitter.
To customize the setting ‘‘MEMORY
POSITION LINK’’, see page .
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2.
Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
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MEMORY BUTTONSMEMO BUTTON
INDICATORS
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The system will move the driver’s
seat to the memorized position. The
indicator in the selected memory
button will flash during movement.
When the adjustment is complete,
you will hear two beeps, and the
indicator will stay on.You cannot select a memorized
position if the transmission is in
reverse. Shif t to another gear,
then select a position.
If the parking brake is not set, you
must press and hold the memory
button until the adjustment is
complete.
Doing any of the f ollowing af ter
pressing the MEMO button will
cancel the storing procedure.
Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Pressing the MEMO button again
within 5 seconds.
Readjusting the seat position.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button.
All stored driving positions will be
lost if your vehicle’s battery goes
dead or is disconnected. Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep.
Make sure the parking brake is set
(M/T) or the shif t lever is in Park
(A/T).
To select a memorized position, do
this:
1.
2.
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Driving Position Memory System
Selecting a Memorized Position
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MEMORY BUTTONS
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The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
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 button again to turn
of f this f eature.
Any of these actions will stop the
system’s automatic seat adjustment:
Pressing either memory button or
the MEMO button on the driver’s
door.
Pressing any of the seat
adjustment switches.
Shif ting out of Park (A/T), or into
reverse (M/T).
If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
seat position af ter it is in its
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator in the memory button will
go out. To keep this seat position f or
later use, you must store it in the
driver’s seat position memory. Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
Driving Position Memory System, Mirrors
Mirrors
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AUTO BUTTONINDICATOR
SENSOR
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.Push or pull the adjustment knob
right, left, up, or down to move the
mirror.
When you f inish, turn the
adjustment knob to the center
(of f ) position. This turns of f the
adjustment knob to keep your
settings.
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.
Turn the adjustment knob to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
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2. 4.
PowerMirrorHeaters
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Mirrors
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ADJUSTMENT KNOB HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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µTo open the driver’s
window, push the window switch
f irmly down, then release it. To stop
the window f rom going all the way
down, pull back on the window
switch brief ly.
To close the driver’s window f ully,
pull back the window switch f irmly,
then release it. To stop the window
f rom going all the way up, push
down on the window switch brief ly.
If the MAIN switch is pushed down
(OFF), the passenger windows
cannot be raised or lowered. Keep
the MAIN switch off when you have
children in the vehicle so they do not
injure themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally. To open or close the driver’s window
partially, push down or pull back on
the window switch lightly and hold it.
The window will stop when you
release the switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position bef ore operating any of
the window switches. To open a
window, push the switch down and
hold it. To close the window, pull the
switchupandholdit.Releasethe
switch to stop the window.
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AUTO
Power Windows
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MAIN SWITCH
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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