Acura TSX 2009 Owner's Manual

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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.
When you push the main switch in,
the indicator comes on and the
passengers’ windows cannot be
raised or lowered. Use the main
switchwhenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally. To cancel
this feature, push on the switch
again. The switch will pop out and
the indicator will go of f .
The windows and the main switch
feature will operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction.
Only on the driver’s window,
the auto reverse f unction is disabled
when you continuously pull up the
switch.
The indicators inside the window
switches come on when the light
control switch is in either or position. If either f ront
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.
Power Windows
AUTO REVERSE
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NOTE:
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Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. The
remaining doors unlock, and all
f our windows and the moonroof
start to open. To stop the windows
and moonroof , release the button.Turn the key clockwise, then
release it.
Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
To open:
Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door. To open the windows and
moonroof f urther, press the
button again (within 10 seconds of
step 1) and hold it. If the windows
and the moonroof stop bef ore the
desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.
You cannot close the windows or the
moonroof with the remote
transmitter.
You can open all of the windows and
the moonroof f rom outside with the
remote transmitter. You can open and close the windows
and moonroof with the key in the
driver’s door lock.
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Power Windows
Opening the Windows and
Moonroof with the Remote
Transmitter Opening/Closing the Windows
and Moonroof with the K ey
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Open
Close
UNLOCK
BUTTON
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Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,and
hold it. All f our windows and the
moonroof start to open. To stop
the windows and the moonroof ,
release the key.To close:
Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four
windows and the moonroof start to
close. To stop the windows and
the moonroof , release the key.
To close the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
To open the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
NOTE: If the windows and the
moonroof stop bef ore the desired
position, repeat steps 2 and 3.
NOTE: If the windows and the
moonroof stop bef ore the desired
position, repeat steps 2 and 3.
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Power Windows
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µTo open the moonroof
f ully, pull back the moonroof switch
f irmly, then release it. The moonroof
automatically opens all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom opening,
push the switch briefly.
To close the moonroof f ully, f irmly
push the moonroof switch f orward,
then release it. The moonroof
automatically closes all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom closing,
push the switch briefly.
To open or close the moonroof
partially, lightly pull the switch back
or push it f orward and hold it. The
moonroof will stop when you release
the switch.
To tilt up the moonroof , push on the
center of the moonroof switch. To
stop the moonroof f rom tilting up
f ully, push the switch brief ly.
To open the moonroof , pull back on
the switch and hold it. Release the
switch when the moonroof reaches
the desired position. To close the
moonroof , push the switch f orward
andholdit.Releasetheswitchto
stop the operation.
The moonroof can be tilted up in the
back f or ventilation, or it can be slid
back into the roof. Use the switch on
the f ront ceiling to operate the
moonroof . You must turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position to operate the moonroof .
AUTO
Moonroof
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MOONROOF SWITCH
Open
CloseTilt
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.
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You can open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch.
Opening either f ront door cancels
this function.You can use the remote transmitter
or the key to operate the moonroof
f rom the outside. Ref er to page
f or details.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the moonroof bef ore closing it.
If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof , remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again. 149
Moonroof
Operating the Moonroof with the
Remote Transmitter or the Key
Auto Reverse
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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 its
motor.
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (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-inf ormation display.
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Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is put into gear with the
parking brake on.
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Interior Convenience Items
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GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDER in
REAR SEAT ARMREST AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
COAT HOOK
SUN VISOR
VANITY MIRROR
FRONT DOOR
POCKET DRIVER’S
POCKET
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET SUNGLASSES HOLDER
CENTER POCKET
CENTER POCKET
CARGO HOOKS
SIDE POCKET
USB ADAPTER
CABLE
: If equipped BEVERAGE HOLDER
in REAR DOOR
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To use the f ront beverage holder,
push on the lid. It will swing open. To
close the lid, push it down until it
latches.The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
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 rear door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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FRONT
REAR
Push BEVERAGE HOLDER
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To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever and lif t the
armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.
Each socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects getting into the
socket.
Your vehicle has two accessory
power sockets; one is at the f ront of
the center console and the other is in
the console compartment.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Interior Convenience Items
Console Compartment
A ccessory Power Sockets
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
LEVER
FRONT
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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
Inside the glove box, there is a
detachable shelf .
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Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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GLOVE BOX
To lock
DETACHABLE SHELF
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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