lock Acura TSX 2008 User Guide

Af ter conf irming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle, and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure.Push and pull the child seat
f orward and f rom side-to-side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract f ully, then repeat these
steps.
To remove slack, it may help to
putweightonthechildseat,or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt. To deactivate the lockable retractor
and remove a child seat, unlatch the
buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let
the belt fully retract. Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.
A child seat with a tether can be
installed in any seating position in
the back seat, using one of the
anchorage points shown above.
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Installing a Child Seat with a
Tether
Installing a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .68
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .69
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .119
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .120
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Turn Signals and Headlights .121
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Fog Lights .122
Automatic Lighting Off .......................................
Feature .122
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Daytime Running Lights .122
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Instrument Panel Brightness .123
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Hazard Warning Button .124
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Rear Window Def ogger .124
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .125
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Keys and Locks .126
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Immobilizer System .127
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Ignition Switch .128
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Door Locks .129
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Childproof Door Locks .130
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Remote Transmitter .131
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Trunk .135
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Emergency Trunk Opener .136 ...................
Trunk Main Switch .136
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Seat Heaters .137
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Seats .138
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Power Seat Adjustment .138
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .139
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Head Restraints .139
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Folding Rear Seat .141
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .143
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Mirrors .145
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .146
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Power Mirror Heaters .146
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Power Windows .147
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Moonroof .150
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Parking Brake .151
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Sun Visor .152
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Vanity Mirror .152
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Interior Lights .153
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Interior Convenience Items .155
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Beverage Holders .156
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Accessory Power Sockets .156
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Console Compartment .157
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Sunglasses Holder .158
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Glove Box .158
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSAUDIO SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE LEVER MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORYSYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.151) (P.160)
(P.170)
(P.145)
GAUGES (P.68)
MIRRORS CONTROLS
(P.146) (P.62)
(P.234)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER
(P.147)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.129)
(P.135)
(P.233) (P.252)
(P.250)
(P.143)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.66)
(P.66)(P.65)
(P.66)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.67)
(P.69)
(P.66) (P.19,62)
(P.32,64) (P.63)
(P.32,63)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.64)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
(P.66)
SYSTEM MESSAGE
INDICATOR
(P.62,336) (P.62,335) (P.62,336)
(P.63,338)
(P.65,261)
(P.67,263) LOW TIRE
PRESSURE/
TPMS
INDICATOR
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This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the rear
brakes, axles, and tires. If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or
‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , ). For
more information, see page .
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
automatic seat belt tensioners, side
curtain airbags, driver’s seat position
sensor, and the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
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Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
Lights On Indicator
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This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
then go of f if you have a properly-
coded ignition key. If it is not a
properly-coded key, the indicator will
blink and the engine will not start
(see page ).This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
Take your vehicle to a dealer to have
it checked. Without VSA, your
vehicle still has normal driving ability,
but will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut of f . You will also
see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
OFF’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Immobilizer System
Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Side Airbag Of f
Indicator
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This indicator has three f unctions:Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page . When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signals blink. All
turn signals on the outside of the
vehicle should f lash.This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
VSA A ctivation Indicator
A nti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.When you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) position, the
display shows ‘‘Goodbye.’’
There are three types of messages;
normal display messages, engine oil
lif e and maintenance messages, and
system messages.
You can also customize some vehicle
control settings to your liking with
the multi-inf ormation display and the
two buttons on the steering wheel
(see page ).
When you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the remote
transmitter, the display shows
‘‘Welcome Driver 1’’ or ‘‘Welcome
Driver 2’’ depending on which
remote transmitter you use. The
driver’s ‘‘ID’’ is detected by the
transmitter. For more information
about driver’s ‘‘ID’’, see page .If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the display only shows
‘‘Welcome.’’ This means the system
cannot recognize either ‘‘Driver 1’’ or
‘‘Driver 2.’’ In this case, you cannot
use the customized settings on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
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Normal Display Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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If you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door, you will see
‘‘REMOVE KEY’’ on the display and
hear a reminder beeper.If the brake f luid level is at or below
theMINmarkonthesideof the
brake f luid reservoir in the engine
compartment, you will see ‘‘BRAKE
FLUID LOW.’’ If you see this
message, have the brake system
checked by your dealer (see page
). If thefuelfillcapismissingornot
tightened properly, you will see
‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP.’’ Make sure
the fuel cap is installed and tightened
at least one click.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Remove Key Brake Fluid LowTighten Fuel Cap
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If there is a problem in the anti-lock
brake system (ABS), you will see
‘‘CHECKABSSYSTEM’’onthe
multi-inf ormation display. If you see
this message, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer (see page ).
If there is a problem with the
automatic transmission, you will see
‘‘CHECK TRANSMISSION’’ on the
multi-inf ormation display. Avoid
rapid acceleration, and have the
transmission checked by a dealer as
soon as possible. If there is a problem with your f ront
airbags, side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
automatic seat belt tensioners, side
curtain airbags, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors, you will see
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ on the
multi-inf ormation display. Take your
vehicle to a dealer as soon as
possible(seepage ).
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Check T ransmission
Check A BS Syst emCheck A irbag Syst em
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