2008 Acura TSX headlight

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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
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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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On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page ).This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must ref uel soon. You will also see a
‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.3 U.S. gal (8.6
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Fog L ight Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
High Beam Indicator System Message
Indicator
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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Canadian models onlyThis message comes on when you
set the cruise control. The Cruise
Control indicator in the instrument
panel will also come on. See pagef or inf ormation on cruise control
operation.
If there is a problem in the high
beam headlight’s circuit, you will see
‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ on the
multi-inf ormation display. If you see
this message, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer. You can receive or make phone calls
f rom your cell phone through your
vehicle’s Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL) system
without touching your cell phone.
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Check DRL Syst emCruise Control BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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U.S. model is shown
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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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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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There are two custom settings in the
Lighting Setup:Press the SEL/RESET button. The
display changes as shown above.
Each time you press the INFO
button, the highlighted number
changes f rom ‘‘15 sec,’’ to ‘‘30 sec,’’
andthento‘‘60sec.’’Tomakeyour
selection, press the SEL/RESET
button.
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
While the ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is
displayed, press the SEL/RESET
button on the steering wheel. Each
time you press the INFO button, the
display changes between
‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME’’ and ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO
OFF TIMER.’’ To make your
selection, press the SEL/RESET
button. The interior lights f ade out when you
close all doors. You can change the
time that the interior lights fade out.
While the multi-information display
shows ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP,’’ press
the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel. The display changes
to ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME’’ as shown above.
Lighting Setup
Int erior L ight Dimming T ime
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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While the multi-information display
shows ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP,’’ press
the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel. Then press the
INFO button to display
‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’
as shown above.Press the SEL/RESET button. The
display changes as shown above.
Each time you press the INFO
button, the highlighted number
changes f rom ‘‘0 sec,’’ to ‘‘15 sec,’’ to
‘‘30 sec,’’ and then to ‘‘60 sec.’’Press the INFO button repeatedly
until the desired time appears, then
press the SEL/RESET button to
enter your selection.
When your selection is entered, you
will see the above display for several
seconds, and then the display goes
back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’
Headlight A uto Of f T imer
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The headlights, parking lights,
taillights, and license plate lights
turn of f af ter the selected time when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch and close the driver’s door.If you f ail to enter your selection,
you will see the above display f or
several seconds, then the display
goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’
Repeat the setup.To exit ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER,’’ press the INFO button
until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the
SEL/RESET button. The display
goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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