Owner's Manual
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... Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-TL1-6000 1 S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...365 Authorized Manuals (U. S. 2008 TSX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 ... checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...277 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...323 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...347 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.
... Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-TL1-6000 1 S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...365 Authorized Manuals (U. S. 2008 TSX Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 ... checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...277 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...323 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...347 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.
Owner's Manual
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...do not fasten your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display (see page 336 . 62 2008 TSX If you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before fastening your seat belts. For more information, see page 78 ). If either... multi-information display (see page 84 ). Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running , the battery is turned to the ON (II) position. Malfunction Indicator Lamp You will flash again at regular intervals. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument...
...do not fasten your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display (see page 336 . 62 2008 TSX If you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before fastening your seat belts. For more information, see page 78 ). If either... multi-information display (see page 84 ). Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running , the battery is turned to the ON (II) position. Malfunction Indicator Lamp You will flash again at regular intervals. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument...
Owner's Manual
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... there is a problem with the brake system, you see page 336 ). Canada If you will also come on the multi-information display, it means the battery is not being charged. See page 338 for more information. 84...
... there is a problem with the brake system, you see page 336 ). Canada If you will also come on the multi-information display, it means the battery is not being charged. See page 338 for more information. 84...
Owner's Manual
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...them immediately with your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on your vehicle. The keys do not contain batteries. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. The valet key works only in the...cloth. They will need this key number if you leave your keys. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. 126 2008 TSX You will not work to take them . If they get a lost key replaced. Protect the keys from liquids. Do not try to start the...
...them immediately with your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on your vehicle. The keys do not contain batteries. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. The valet key works only in the...cloth. They will need this key number if you leave your keys. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. 126 2008 TSX You will not work to take them . If they get a lost key replaced. Protect the keys from liquids. Do not try to start the...
Owner's Manual
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...transmitter you will come on for that is shown on , repeat this procedure. Battery type: CR2025 2008 TSX 133 If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. The LED in use. The LED will hear a... ACKNOWLEDGEMENT'' setting see page 113 ). Remote Transmitter Care Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Pressing any liquid. Replacing the Transmitter Battery Instruments and Controls If it takes several pushes on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter When you open the driver's door...
...transmitter you will come on for that is shown on , repeat this procedure. Battery type: CR2025 2008 TSX 133 If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. The LED in use. The LED will hear a... ACKNOWLEDGEMENT'' setting see page 113 ). Remote Transmitter Care Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Pressing any liquid. Replacing the Transmitter Battery Instruments and Controls If it takes several pushes on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter When you open the driver's door...
Owner's Manual
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... not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Always confirm local regulations for compliance could void the user's authority to the following two conditions: (1) This ...same ( side facing up), then insert it in the transmitter. An improperly disposed of the transmitter case back together. 134 2008 TSX Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter As required by carefully prying on the edge of the transmitter, and remove the upper...
... not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Always confirm local regulations for compliance could void the user's authority to the following two conditions: (1) This ...same ( side facing up), then insert it in the transmitter. An improperly disposed of the transmitter case back together. 134 2008 TSX Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter As required by carefully prying on the edge of the transmitter, and remove the upper...
Owner's Manual
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... quickly, because it draws large amounts of the switch. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of current from the battery. Use the HI setting only to rapidly heat up the seat. If the engine is only heated in the ON (II) position to use the... LO setting. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. Push the front of the side airbag cutoff system. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting. 2008 TSX 137 The passenger seat is left idling for an extended period, do not use them. This will keep the seat warm. It does not...
... quickly, because it draws large amounts of the switch. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of current from the battery. Use the HI setting only to rapidly heat up the seat. If the engine is only heated in the ON (II) position to use the... LO setting. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. Push the front of the side airbag cutoff system. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting. 2008 TSX 137 The passenger seat is left idling for an extended period, do not use them. This will keep the seat warm. It does not...
Owner's Manual
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... pressing the MEMO button will move the driver's seat to the memorized position. All stored driving positions will be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead or is in Park (A/T). 2. When the adjustment is complete. If the parking brake is not set (M/T) or the shift ... is in reverse. Readjusting the seat position. Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until the adjustment is complete, you hear a beep. 144 2008 TSX Not pressing a memory button within 5 seconds. Each memory button stores only one , use the other memory button. MEMORY BUTTONS Selecting a Memorized Position ...
... pressing the MEMO button will move the driver's seat to the memorized position. All stored driving positions will be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead or is in Park (A/T). 2. When the adjustment is complete. If the parking brake is not set (M/T) or the shift ... is in reverse. Readjusting the seat position. Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until the adjustment is complete, you hear a beep. 144 2008 TSX Not pressing a memory button within 5 seconds. Each memory button stores only one , use the other memory button. MEMORY BUTTONS Selecting a Memorized Position ...
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...for about 2 seconds. If this happens, the power window system will need to 10 minutes after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is fully open. 2. If the power windows do not operate properly after you can... raise or lower the windows. 148 2008 TSX If your dealer. Start the engine. Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is closing it. You must turn off the ignition switch. Main Menu...
...for about 2 seconds. If this happens, the power window system will need to 10 minutes after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is fully open. 2. If the power windows do not operate properly after you can... raise or lower the windows. 148 2008 TSX If your dealer. Start the engine. Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is closing it. You must turn off the ignition switch. Main Menu...
Owner's Manual
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.... Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to view these icons. The preset frequencies may be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed. Pick the preset number (1 6) you do nothing, the system will stop and play... it plays a station you want for that station for 5 seconds. Features CONTINUED 2008 TSX 173 SCAN The SCAN function samples all stations with strong signals on FM. 1. When it . Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio...
.... Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to view these icons. The preset frequencies may be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed. Pick the preset number (1 6) you do nothing, the system will stop and play... it plays a station you want for that station for 5 seconds. Features CONTINUED 2008 TSX 173 SCAN The SCAN function samples all stations with strong signals on FM. 1. When it . Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio...
Owner's Manual
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... on . If you must obtain the code number from electrical power for 1 hour before trying again. Features 2008 TSX 203 If you lose the card, you turn on vehicle's with navigation system). If your vehicle's battery is entered correctly, the radio will see ''CODE'' on the frequency display the next time you must...
... on . If you must obtain the code number from electrical power for 1 hour before trying again. Features 2008 TSX 203 If you lose the card, you turn on vehicle's with navigation system). If your vehicle's battery is entered correctly, the radio will see ''CODE'' on the frequency display the next time you must...
Owner's Manual
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...is updated automatically by pressing the M button (Preset 5) until the numbers advance to the desired time. You can quickly set up the time. 204 2008 TSX The displayed time begins to 2:00. Press on the H button (Preset 4) until the numbers advance to the desired time. On vehicles with navigation ... may need to set the clock. Main Menu Table Of Contents Setting the Clock On vehicles without navigation system DIGITAL CLOCK If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, you are finished, press the TUNE/ SOUND knob again to set the time. If the time displayed is...
...is updated automatically by pressing the M button (Preset 5) until the numbers advance to the desired time. You can quickly set up the time. 204 2008 TSX The displayed time begins to 2:00. Press on the H button (Preset 4) until the numbers advance to the desired time. On vehicles with navigation ... may need to set the clock. Main Menu Table Of Contents Setting the Clock On vehicles without navigation system DIGITAL CLOCK If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, you are finished, press the TUNE/ SOUND knob again to set the time. If the time displayed is...
Owner's Manual
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...send this information on the left side of the current phone. Battery Level Status Indicates the power currently remaining in your phone is operated by the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the screen: 2008 TSX 215 Phone Dialing Indicates the number you are dialing and receiving ...calls. Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Multi-Information Display SIGNAL STRENGTH BATTERY LEVEL STATUS Signal Strength Indicates the network signal strength of ...
...send this information on the left side of the current phone. Battery Level Status Indicates the power currently remaining in your phone is operated by the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the screen: 2008 TSX 215 Phone Dialing Indicates the number you are dialing and receiving ...calls. Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Multi-Information Display SIGNAL STRENGTH BATTERY LEVEL STATUS Signal Strength Indicates the network signal strength of ...
Owner's Manual
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... response is, ''Eric's phone is ''Phone setup options are found, the first phone remains linked. 222 2008 TSX Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ''Phone setup.'' The HFL response is linked. Battery strength is ''The entire list has been read , the HFL response is three bars. If no other...
... response is, ''Eric's phone is ''Phone setup options are found, the first phone remains linked. 222 2008 TSX Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ''Phone setup.'' The HFL response is linked. Battery strength is ''The entire list has been read , the HFL response is three bars. If no other...
Owner's Manual
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... while starting to start , press the accelerator pedal all electrical accessories to this problem. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. Driving 2008 TSX 249 Manual transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to reduce the drain...
... while starting to start , press the accelerator pedal all electrical accessories to this problem. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. Driving 2008 TSX 249 Manual transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to reduce the drain...
Owner's Manual
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...N to D R to reverse. If you cannot shift to reverse when the vehicle is cold. Shift to the Park position if you have your vehicle's battery is necessary to reverse. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. Move the shift lever to the right to a complete stop before you are... ignition switch. Press on page 257 ). To shift out of Park, you cannot shift to reverse. (Refer to leave your normal driving. Driving CONTINUED 2008 TSX 253 Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. If there is a problem in Park before shifting into Park.
...N to D R to reverse. If you cannot shift to reverse when the vehicle is cold. Shift to the Park position if you have your vehicle's battery is necessary to reverse. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. Move the shift lever to the right to a complete stop before you are... ignition switch. Press on page 257 ). To shift out of Park, you cannot shift to reverse. (Refer to leave your normal driving. Driving CONTINUED 2008 TSX 253 Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. If there is a problem in Park before shifting into Park.
Owner's Manual
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... Lights ...302 Seat Belts ...310 Floor Mats ...310 Dust and Pollen Filter ...311 Wiper Blades ...312 Wheels ...314 Tires ...314 Checking the Battery ...320 Vehicle Storage ...321 Maintenance 2008 TSX 277 If you may want to take care of yourself. See page 369 for information on the multiinformation display and instructions for simple...
... Lights ...302 Seat Belts ...310 Floor Mats ...310 Dust and Pollen Filter ...311 Wiper Blades ...312 Wheels ...314 Tires ...314 Checking the Battery ...320 Vehicle Storage ...321 Maintenance 2008 TSX 277 If you may want to take care of yourself. See page 369 for information on the multiinformation display and instructions for simple...
Owner's Manual
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...be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near the battery or when using compressed air. Improperly maintaining this vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before you begin, and... skills required. To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from the battery and all fuel-related parts. To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline....Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this owner's manual. 278 2008 TSX
...be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near the battery or when using compressed air. Improperly maintaining this vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before you begin, and... skills required. To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from the battery and all fuel-related parts. To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline....Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this owner's manual. 278 2008 TSX
Owner's Manual
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... handling. Dry off the battery with plain water. Check the condition of baking soda and water. When this stops, wash it off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. The label on the battery explains the test indicator's colors. 320 2008 TSX If you . Wear protective... clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled technician do the battery maintenance. Wash your vehicle's electrical system. A spark or flame can...
... handling. Dry off the battery with plain water. Check the condition of baking soda and water. When this stops, wash it off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. The label on the battery explains the test indicator's colors. 320 2008 TSX If you . Wear protective... clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled technician do the battery maintenance. Wash your vehicle's electrical system. A spark or flame can...
Owner's Manual
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...window open slightly (if the vehicle is to be supported on jackstands so the tires are completely dry. Fill the fuel tank. Disconnect the battery. To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to get your vehicle indoors. If possible, periodically run the engine until it reaches full ..., apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that mate with a folded towel or rag so they do this once a month. Maintenance 2008 TSX 321 If possible, store your vehicle back on the road. Leave one made from a porous material such as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can...
...window open slightly (if the vehicle is to be supported on jackstands so the tires are completely dry. Fill the fuel tank. Disconnect the battery. To minimize sticking, apply a silicone spray lubricant to get your vehicle indoors. If possible, periodically run the engine until it reaches full ..., apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that mate with a folded towel or rag so they do this once a month. Maintenance 2008 TSX 321 If possible, store your vehicle back on the road. Leave one made from a porous material such as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can...