ignition Acura TSX 2008 Owner's Guide

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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CONT INUED
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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Driving Position Memory System
Driving Position Memory System Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MEMORY BUTTONSMEMO BUTTON
INDICATORS
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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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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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µIf the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it. The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
still operate f or up to 10 minutes
after you turn off the ignition switch.
Opening either f ront door cancels
the delay function. You must turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position again bef ore you can raise
or lower the windows.
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer. Pull and hold the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or about 2 seconds.
Start the engine. Push down and
hold the driver’s window switch
until the window is f ully open.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
driver’s window f use is removed, the
AUTO f unction may be disabled. If
this happens, the power window
system will need to be reset af ter
reconnecting the battery or installing
the fuse.
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AUTO REVERSE
Power Windows
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To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center button
( ). To close the moonroof ,
press and hold the upper part of the
switch ( ). To open the
moonroof , press and hold the lower
part of the switch ( ). Release
the switch when the moonroof gets
to the desired position. Make sure
everyone’s hands are away f rom the
moonroof bef ore opening or closing
it.The moonroof has a key-of f delay
f unction. You can still open and close
the moonroof f or up to 10 minutes
after you turn off the ignition switch.
The key-of f delay f unction cancels as
soon as you open either f ront door.
Youmustthenturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position to
operate the moonroof .
The moonroof has two positions: it
can be tilted up in the back f or
ventilation, or it can be slid back into
the roof . Use the switch under the
lef t dashboard vent to operate the
moonroof . The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position.
Moonroof
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MOONROOF SWITCH
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it. If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
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After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.Open any door.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Unlock the doors with the key,
locktabonthedriver’sdoor,
master door lock switch, or
remote transmitter.
If you leave any door open without
the key in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light will go of f af ter 3
minutes.
Turn on the f ront ceiling lights by
pushing the lens. Push the lens again
to turn if off. You can use these
lights at all times.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME,’’ see page .
In the Door Activated position, both
ceiling lights, come on when you:
The f ront ceiling lights have a two-
position switch. In the Door
Activated position, the lights come
on when you open any door. In the
OFF position, the lights do not come
on. The rear ceiling light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
Door Activated position, the ceiling
lightcomesonwhenyouopenany
door. Af ter all doors are closed
tightly, the light fades out in about
30 seconds. In the ON position, the
ceiling light stays on continuously.
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Ceiling L ight
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF
DOOR ACTIVATED
Front Rear
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The courtesy light between the
spotlights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the select/reset
knob on the instrument panel.The courtesy lights in the f ront
doors and around the ignition switch
come on when you open any door,
remove key f rom the ignition switch,
or unlock the driver’s door.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME,’’ see page .
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Courtesy L ight
Individual Interior L ights
Interior Lights
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Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you close the doors.
Useonlyresealablecontainersinthe
door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When both sockets are
being used, the combined power
rating of the accessories should be
120 watts or less (10 amps).
To use the accessory power socket,
pull up the cover. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position.
These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
Beverage Holders
Accessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items
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You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, the
preset buttons or icons, and AUTO
SELECT.
The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the FM/AM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on
AM is not available.
XM satellite radio inf ormation is
available on page .
The audio system f or your vehicle
can also be operated using the voice
control system. See the Navi section
in your Quick Start Guide f or an
overview of this system, and the
Navigation System manual f or
complete details.
Use the TUNE/SOUND
knob to tune the radio to a desired
f requency. Turn the knob right to
tune to a higher f requency, and turn
theknoblefttotunetoalower
f requency.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. Turn the system on by
pushingtheVOL/PWRknoborthe
AM/FM button. Adjust the volume
by turning the same knob.
The SEEK f unction
searches up and down from the
current f requency to f ind a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press the or side of the
SEEK/SKIP bar, then release it.
Pushing the AUDIO button will also
turn on the system.
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On vehicles with navigation system On vehicles with navigation system
On U.S. models
Playing the AM/FM Radio
To Select a Station
To Play the AM/FM Radio
Voice Control System
TUNE
SEEK
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