2008 Acura TSX windshield wipers

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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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With ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ shown on the
multi-inf ormation display, press the
SEL/RESET button on the steering
wheel. The display changes to
‘‘FRONT WIPER ACTION’’ as
shown above.
Press the SEL/RESET button, then
press the INFO button.Each time you press the INFO
button, the display changes f rom
‘‘WITH VEH SPD,’’ to
‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ and then to
‘‘EXIT.’’
Press the INFO button to select
‘‘WITH VEH SPD’’ or
‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ and enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
When ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ is shown on
the multi-information display, the
action of the windshield wipers can
be changed. To do this, ref er to the
f ollowing procedure.
CONT INUED
Wiper SetupFront Wiper A ct ion
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘Acura’’ logo.
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2:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
119
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
MOONROOF
SWITCH
(P.150) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.33)
(P.121-122)
(P.120)
(P.124)
(P.124)
(P.71,72) (P.123)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.206)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
(P.202)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.137)
HORN
(P.269) (P.125)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS/
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.214)
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select a position.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers are not activated. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay, the wiper speed will
increase to low speed operation
when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h). Pull the
wiper control lever toward you, and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever.
To change the ‘‘FRONT WIPER
ACTION’’ setting, see page .
MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers
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MIST
OFF
LO
HI
INT Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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Trunk .135
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Emergency Opener .136
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Main Switch .136
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Opening the .135
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Open Monitor .78
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Turn Signals .65,121
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .323
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .353
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Unleaded Gasoline .232
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Upholstery Cleaning .310
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .294
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Vanity Mirror .152
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Vehicle Capacity Load .243
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Vehicle Dimensions .350
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .348
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .268
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Activation Indicator .65,268
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Message .82..................................
Of f Switch .269
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System Indicator .64,268
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Vehicle Storage .321
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VIN .348
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Viscosity, Oil .292
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XM Radio .179
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features .7
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .56
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Warranty Coverages .367
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .296
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Fluid Low Message .81
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Operation .120
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Wipers and Washers .120
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Wheels .314
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Adjusting the Steering .125
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Alignment and Balance .317
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Compact Spare .324
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Nut Wrench .326
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
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Operating the Power .147
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Rear, Def ogger .124Windshield
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Cleaning .120
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Def roster .165
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Washers .120
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .312
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Operation .120
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Worn Tires .316
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .345
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