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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
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2:
3:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HORN SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.287)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INTERFACE DIAL
SELECTOR KNOB
(P.222)
(P.175)
CENTER DISPLAY
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 118)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.111)/
(P.115)INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.115)
(P.110)
(P.33)
(P.117)
(P.117,146) (P.299)
(P.71)
(P.141)
(P.399)
(P.308)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
1
3
2 2
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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 .58 ............................
Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .68
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .70
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .109
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .110
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Turn Signals and Headlights .111
Automatic Lighting Off ...................................
Feature .113
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Daytime Running Lights .114
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Fog Lights .115
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Instrument Panel Brightness .115
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Hazard Warning Button .117
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Rear Window Def ogger .117
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .118
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Keys and Locks .119
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Immobilizer System .121
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Ignition Switch .122
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Door Locks .124
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Childproof Door Locks .125
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Remote Transmitter .126
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Trunk .130
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Trunk Main Switch .131
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Emergency Trunk Opener .132 ...............................................
Seats .134
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Power Seat Adjustments .134
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .135
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Head Restraints .135
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Folding the Rear Seats .138
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Seat Heaters .141
Driving Position Memory
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System .142
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Mirrors .145
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .145
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Power Mirror Heaters .146
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Power Windows .147
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Moonroof .151
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Parking Brake .153
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Interior Convenience Items .154
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Beverage Holders .155
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Accessory Power Sockets .156
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Console Compartment .156
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Glove Box .157
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Sunglasses Holder .158
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Sun Visors .159
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Vanity Mirror .159
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Driver’s Pocket .159
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Center Pockets .160
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Coat Hook .160
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Interior Lights .161
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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.
There are three types of messages;
normal display messages, engine oil
lif e and maintenance messages, and
system messages.
You can select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the three buttons on the steering
wheel (see page ).When you unlock and open the
driver’s door, the display shows
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’
depending on which remote
transmitter you use, and the driver’s
seat moves to the position stored in
that remote transmitter (see page
). If you do not f asten your seat belt,
you will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
These messages go of f in about
several seconds after you insert the
ignition key.
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Normal Display Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Remote transmitter 1 is used.
Remote transmitter 2 is used.
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You can customize some vehicle
control settings. To enter the
customizing mode, press and hold
either INFO button ( / ) for more
than 3 seconds. To change the
settings, the ignition switch must be
in the ON (II) position, and the
vehicle must be stopped with the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
with the parking brake set (manual).
If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, move the shif t lever out of
Park (automatic) or release the
parking brake (manual), the display
will change to the normal screen.
If you try to enter the customizing
mode while the vehicle is moving,
you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND
SHIFTTOPARKTOCHANGE
SETTINGS’’ (automatic) or ‘‘MUST
STOP AND SET PARK BRAKE TO
CHANGE SETTINGS’’ (manual)
message and you cannot change the
settings.
You can customize some vehicle
control settings f or ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER
1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed,
customizing is not possible.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure your remote transmitter
is linked to the system and the
driver’s door is unlocked with acorresponding remote transmitter.
If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the system cannot
recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2.’’
If the remote transmitter is not
linked, ‘‘DRIVER UNKNOWN
CUSTOMIZE IMPOSSIBLE’’ will be
displayed, and you cannot customize
the settings.
See page to link your remote
transmitter to your vehicle.
If you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
Ref er to the table on the f ollowing
pages about the settings you want to
customize.
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Customized Settings
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
81
DRIVER’S ID
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
1:
2:
3:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
109
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. SEAT HEATER SWITCHESCENTER DISPLAY
INTERFACE DIAL
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.115) (P.110)PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.33)
(P.222) (P.175)
(P.117)
(P.117,146)
(P.299)
(P.71)
(P.287)
(P.399)
(P.118)(P.141)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
SELECTOR KNOB
(P.111)/
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS HORN
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P.115)
(P.308)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
2
2 3
2 1
3
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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 ). Press and release the SET button
on the control panel. You will hear
a beep. Immediately press and
hold one of the memory buttons (1
or 2) until you hear two beeps.
The indicator in the memory
button will come on. The current
position of the driver’s seat is now
stored.
This setting can be linked or
unlinked with the remote transmitter.
To switch the link setting, see page
.
Two seat positions can be stored in
separate memories. You select a
memorized position by pushing the
appropriate button or using the
appropriate remote transmitter
(Driver 1 or Driver 2).
Your vehicle has a memory feature
f or the driver’s seat position.
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1.
2.
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U.S. TSX and Canadian TSX PremiumStoring a Driving Position in
Memory
Driving Position Memory System
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MEMORY BUTTONS
SET BUTTON
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle................
Climate Control System .166
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .167
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Dual Temperature Control .171
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Climate Control Sensors .173
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Audio System .174
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Audio System .175
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Playing the FM/AM Radio .176
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .183
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Playing a Disc .189
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Disc Player Error Messages .198
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PlayinganiPod
.199
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iPod
Error Messages .207
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .208
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .216
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Bluetooth
Audio System .217
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Audio System .222
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Playing the FM/AM Radio .223
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .236
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Playing Discs .244
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Disc Changer Error Messages .255
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Protecting Your Discs .256 ............................
PlayinganiPod
.259
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iPod Error Messages .268
Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device .269
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .278
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Bluetooth
Audio System .279
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FM/AM Radio Reception .285
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Remote Audio Controls .287
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Auxiliary Input Jack .288
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Radio Thef t Protection .289
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Setting the Clock .290
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Security System .293
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Compass .295
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Cruise Control .299
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .302
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.307
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AcuraLink (U.S. models only) .337
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .353
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Features
Features
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The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it.
Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
or disc (if a disc(s) is loaded). On
models with satellite radio system,
you can also select XM1 and XM2. If
an iPod or a USB f lash memory
device is plugged into the system,
you can also select AUX.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.If youpressandholdtheCH
button ( ) or ( ), the system goes
into the skip (seek) mode. It stopswhen it finds a station with a strong
signal.
You will see the track/f ile number
and the elapsed time. If the disc has
text data or is compressed in MP3 or
WMA, you can also see any other
inf ormation (track title, f ile name,
f older name, etc.).
If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track (f ile in MP3 or WMA f ormat)
each time you press the top ( ) of
the CH button. Press the bottom
( ) to return to the beginning of the
current track/f ile. Press it twice to
return to the previous track/f ile.
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Features
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MODE BUTTON
VOL BUTTON CH BUTTON
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µ The auxiliary input jack is inside the
console compartment. The system
will accept auxiliary input f rom
standard audio accessories.
In MP3 or WMA mode, you can use
the skip function to select folders.
Press and hold the top ( ) of the
CH button until you hear a beep, to
skip f orward to the f irst f ile of the
next folder. Press the bottom ( ) to
skip backward to the previous f older.
If youareplayingaconventionalCD
(without the text data and not
compressedinMP3orWMA),you
can use the skip function to select
discs. Press and hold the top ( ) of
the CH button until you hear a beep,
to skip f orward to the next disc.
Press and hold the bottom ( ) to
skip backward to the previous disc.
When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the jack, press the AUX
button to select it.
On models with navigation system
Auxiliary Input Jack
Remote Audio Controls, Auxiliary Input Jack
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·Refer to the safety information that
came with your garage door opener
to test that the safety features are
f unctioning properly. If you do not
have this information, contact the
manuf acturer of the equipment.
Bef ore programming HomeLink to a
garage door or gate opener, make
sure that people and objects are out
of the way of the device to prevent
potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door
opener, park just outside the garage.
The HomeLink
universal
transceiver built into your vehicle
canbeprogrammedtooperateupto
three remotely controlled devices
around your home, such as garage
doors, lighting, or home security
systems.
Bef ore programming your
HomeLink to operate a garage door
opener, conf irm that the opener has
an external entrapment protection
system, such as an ‘‘electronic eye,’’
or other saf ety and reverse stop
f eatures.
If your garage door was
manuf actured bef ore April 1, 1982,
you may not be able to program
HomeLink to operate it. These units
do not have safety features that
cause the motor to stop and reverse
it if an obstacle is detected during
closing, increasing the risk of injury.
Do not use HomeLink with any garage door opener that lacks saf ety
stop and reverse f eatures.
Units manuf actured between April 1,
1982 and January 1, 1993 may be
equipped with saf ety stop and
reverse f eatures. If your unit does
not have an external entrapment
protection system, an easy test to
conf irm the f unction and
perf ormance of the saf ety stop and
reverse f eature is to lay a 2 4
under the closing door. The door
should stop and reverse upon
contacting the piece of wood.
As an additional safety feature,
garage door openers manuf actured
af ter January 1, 1993 are required to
have external entrapment protection
systems, such as an electronic eye,
which detect an object obstructing
the door.
Important Saf ety Precautions
General Inf ormation
HomeL inkUniversal Transceiver
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