window Acura TSX 2008 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESAUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.160)
(P.170)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown.
(P.135) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
GAUGES (P.68)
(P.9,26)
(P.9,33)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
(P.130)
(P.129)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE TRUNK RELEASE LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER (P.62)
(P.234)
(P.233) PARKING BRAKE LEVER
(P.151)
(P.147) DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.146)
(P.252)
(P.250)
(P.143)
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ÃŽ Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘Acura’’ logo.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
MOONROOF
SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONSCRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HORN
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/FOG LIGHTS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.269)
(P.121-122)
(P.202)
(P.150)
(P.125) (P.123)
(P.120)
(P.33)(P.124)
(P.124)
(P.206)
(P.137)
(P.71,72)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS/
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.214)1
2
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Your airbag system includes:Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ). Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The f ront
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page
).
Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ). Sensors that can detect whether
a child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the
control unit to turn the airbag
of f (see page ).
Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the
frontpassenger’sseatbeltare
latched or unlatched (see page
).
A driver’s seat position sensor
that monitors the distance of
theseatfromthefrontairbag.If
the seat is too f ar f orward, the
airbag will inf late with less f orce
(see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal or side
impact.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
55
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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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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ÃŽ Customize Setup
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
0sec
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
30 sec
60 sec
90 sec
WITH VEH SPD
INTERMITTENT Page
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108
111
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117
Customize Menu
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT AUT O OFF
TIMER
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
FRONT WIPER ACTION Description
Changes how long (in seconds) the
interior lights stay on after you close the
doors.
Changes how long (in seconds) the
exterior lights stay on after you close the
driver’s door.
Changes which doors unlock with the
remote transmitter when the button is
pushed one time.
The exterior lights flash each time you
press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. A
horn will also sound when you press the
LOCK button twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds)
for the doors to relock and the security
system to set after you unlock but do not
open the door.
Changes the windshield wiper operation
between two settings when the wiper
switch is in the INT position.
Customize Group
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.106)
DOOR · WINDOW
SETUP
(P.110)
WIPER SETUP
(P.117)
Customize Entry
CHG SETTING
(P.92)
: Default setting
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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While the multi-information display
is showing ‘‘CHANGE SETTING,’’
press the SEL/RESET button. The
display will start showing the initial
‘‘CUSTOMIZE GROUP.’’ Each time
you press the INFO button, the
display changes as shown in the next
column. Press the INFO button until
you see the setup you want to
customize, and press the SEL/
RESET button to enter your
selection.
You can customize some of the
vehicle control settings to your
pref erence. Here are the settings
you can customize:METER SETUP
POSITION SETUP
LIGHTING SETUP
WIPER SETUP
DOOR · WINDOW SETUP
Change Setting
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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: Press SEL/RESET Button.
: Press the INFO Button.
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There are three custom settings in
the Door · Window Setup:DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER
While the multi-information display
shows ‘‘DOOR · WINDOW SETUP,’’
press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel. Each time you press
the INFO button, the display
changesasshowninthenext
column.
To customize a setting, press the
INFO button repeatedly until you see
the setting you want to customize,
and press the SEL/RESET button.
Then f ollow the procedures
described on the f ollowing pages. Door · Window Setup
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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: Press the INFO Button.
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While the multi-information display
is showing ‘‘DOOR · WINDOW
SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
display changes to ‘‘DOOR LOCK
MODE’’ as shown above.Press the SEL/RESET button. The
display changes as shown above.
In def ault setting, if you push the
UNLOCK button once on the remote
transmitter or turn the key clockwise
in the driver’s door lock, only the
driver’s door unlocks.
You can select whether only the
driver’s door unlocks or all the doors
unlock in ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE.’’
Select ‘‘DRIVER DOOR’’ or ‘‘ALL
DOORS’’ by pressing the INFO
button, and enter your selection by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.
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Door L ock Mode
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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