2004 Acura TSX ignition

Do not use the seat heaters, even
on the LO setting, if the engine is
lef t idling f or an extended period.
Thiscanweakenthebattery,
causing hard starting. Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly. Select the LO
setting when the seats f eel warm.
The HI setting draws large
amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
f or the side airbag system, there is
no heater in the passenger’s seat-
back. The ignition switch must be
ON (II) to use the heaters. Push the
f ront of the switch, HI, to rapidly
heat up the seat. After the seat
reaches a comf ortable temperature,
select LO by pushing the back of the
switch. This will keep the seat warm. TheHIorLOindicatorcomeson
and remains lit until you turn it of f by
pushing the opposite side of the
switch lightly.
In HI, the heater turns of f when the
seat gets warm, and turns back on
after the seat’s temperature drops. It
continues to cycle as long as you
leave it set on HI. The HI indicator
remains lit as a reminder that you
have the heater on.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
changes.
Seat Heaters
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The driver’s door armrest has a
master power window control panel.
To open any of the passenger’s win-
dows, push down on the appropriate
switch and hold it until the window
reaches the desired position. To
close the window, pull back on the
window switch. Release the switch
when the window gets to the position
you want.
Your car’s windows are electrically-
powered. Turn the ignition switch to
ON(II)toraiseorloweranywindow.
Each door has a switch that controls
its window. To open the window,
push the switch down and hold it.
Release the switch when you want
the window to stop. Close the
window by pushing the switch up
and holding it.
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Power Windows
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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.

If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, or the driver’s window
f use is removed, the AUTO f unction
will be disabled. The power window
system needs to be reset af ter
reconnecting the battery or installing
the f use. You should do the f ollowing.Start the engine. Push down on
the driver’s window switch until
the window is f ully open.
Pull back on the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or a second or two more.
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
car checked by an Acura dealer. The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
stilloperateforupto10minutes
after you turn off the ignition.
Opening either f ront door cancels
the delay function. You must turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) again
bef ore you can raise or lower the
windows.
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2.
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 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. The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can still open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition. The key-of f
delay cancels as soon as you open
either f ront door. You must then
turn the ignition to ON (II) for the
moonroof to operate.
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.

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment knob on the driver’s door
armrest:
Turn the adjustment knob to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the AUTO button
on the bottom of the mirror. The
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the OFF button to turn
of f this f eature.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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2.
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Mirrors
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ADJUSTMENT KNOB
OFF BUTTON
AUTO SWITCH INDICATOR

When you f inish, turn the
adjustment knob to the center
(of f ) position. This turns of f the
adjustment knob so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the knob. Push or pull the adjustment knob
in the appropriate direction to
move the mirror right, left, up, or
down.The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switch in the ON (II) position, turn
on the heaters by pressing the but-
ton. The light in the button comes on
as a reminder. Press the button
again to turn the heaters off.
4. 3.
On Canadian models
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
ADJUSTMENT KNOB

Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. It will unlatch and
swing down. To close it, push it until
it latches. Make sure the holder is
closed while you are driving. You may also store small items in
thisholder.Makesuretheyare
small enough to let the holder close
and latch, and that they are not
heavy enough to cause the holder to
pop open while driving.There are two accessory power
sockets. One is in the f ront of the
center console under the utility
pocket lid. The other is in the center
console compartment. To use an
accessory power socket, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
To open a socket, pull the cover up.
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Sunglasses Holder
Accessory Power Sockets
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Sunglasses Holder, A ccessory Power Sockets
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ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETCOVER

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.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
lights dim slightly, then f ade out in
about 30 seconds. In the ON position,
the lights stay on continuously.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
remote transmitter (see page ).
The light f ades out af ter all doors are
closed.
Each f ront door has a courtesy light.
This light comes on when you open
the door.
Your car also has a courtesy light in
the ignition switch. This light comes
on when you open the driver’s door.
It remains on f or several seconds
af ter the door is closed.
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Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Courtesy L ight
Courtesy L ights
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COURTESY LIGHTIGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
DOOR LIGHT