Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Manual

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
110Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the ignition is in ON
II
.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Driving Position Memory System*
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Driving Position Memory System
Using the multi-information display, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
Customization Procedure


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You can cancel the driving position memory link
and customized settings. Press and hold the LOCK
and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED in
the remote transmitter blinks twice and the default
settings are restored.
To turn the memory position link settings back on,
repeat this procedure. The LED will blink once.
Driving Position Memory System
*
You can store two driver's seat positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver's door with a remote transmitter, the seat
adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
Driver 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1. t
Driver 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2. t
* Not available on all models
Driver 1 Driver 2

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Driving Position Memory System*
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1. Adjust the driver's seat to the desired
position, and turn the ignition switch to
ON
II
.
2. Press the SET button.
You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press memory button
1
or
2
within five
seconds of pressing the SET button.
Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on.
Storing a Position in Memory
Automatic transmission models 1. Move the shift lever to
P
.
All models 2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
1
or
2
).
You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light stays on.
Recalling the Stored Position
Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing
operation will be canceled when:
You do not press the memory button within five tseconds.
You readjust the seat position before the double- tbeep.
You turn the ignition switch to any position texcept ON
II.
Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will stop moving if you:
Press the SET button, or a memory button ( t
1 or
2).
Adjust the seat position.
t Automatic transmission models Shift into any position except t
P.
Manual transmission models Release the parking brake. t
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
Set ButtonMemory Buttons

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
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Controls
Adjusting the Steering WheelThe steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that
you can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever
up.
The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out. Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Push the steering wheel adjustment
lever down to lock the steering wheel in
position. After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position
while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously
injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.
To lock
Lever To a d j u s t

Adjusting the Mirror
114Controls
Interior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the AUTO
button to turn this function on and off.
When activated, the AUTO indicator comes
on.
Adjusting the Mirror
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in R.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
II
.
Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move
the mirror.
Door Mirrors
Indicator Sensor
Auto Button
Adjustment Switch
Selector Switch

Adjusting the Mirror
Door Mirrors
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Controls
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
If activated, the passenger side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you put
the shift lever in
R
; this improves close-in
visibility on the passenger side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you shift
out of
R
.
To activate this feature, turn the ignition
switch to ON
II
and slide the selector switch
to the passenger’s side.
Selector Switch

Adjusting the Seats
116Controls
Adjusting the Seat Positions

 
 




Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger's seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as
far back from the front airbag in the
dashboard as possible.
Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffice Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center
of the steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can
result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver's seat only)
Driver's seat is shownSeat-back Angle
Adjustment

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Adjusting the Seat Positions
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Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Adjust the driver's seat-back to a
comfortable, upright position, leaving ample
space between your chest and the airbag
cover in the center of the steering wheel.
The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against
the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases
the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The
farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.
WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result
in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright
position, and sit well back in the seat. Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back.
Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or
airbag operation.
If you cannot get far enough away from the steering
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.

Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
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Adjusting the Head Restraints Adjusting the front and rear outer head restraint positionsYour vehicle is equipped with head restraints.
Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant's head rests against
the center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant's ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.Position head in the center
of the head restraint.
Adjusting the Head Restraints
The driver's and front passenger's seats have active
head restraints.
Active Head Restraints


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WARNING
Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down
while pressing the release button.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions
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A passenger sitting in the center back seating
position should adjust the height of their
head restraint to an appropriate position
before the vehicle begins moving.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.
Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate
height while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is
locked in position.
Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
WARNING
Failure to reinstall the head restraints can
result in severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before
driving.
Changing the Center Rear Seat Head Restraint Position