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... seriously hurt or killed. Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. Never let two children use this feature (see page 130 ). 40 2008 TSX If they do, they can accidentally get trapped inside. A child left in a crash, you are not wearing a seat belt in a vehicle on... your vehicle is fully retracted and locked. children from opening the rear doors. During a crash, the seat belt around vehicles. Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Use the childproof door locks to prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page 136 ...
... seriously hurt or killed. Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. Never let two children use this feature (see page 130 ). 40 2008 TSX If they do, they can accidentally get trapped inside. A child left in a crash, you are not wearing a seat belt in a vehicle on... your vehicle is fully retracted and locked. children from opening the rear doors. During a crash, the seat belt around vehicles. Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Use the childproof door locks to prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page 136 ...
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...Daytime Running Lights...122 Instrument Panel Brightness ...123 Hazard Warning Button ...124 Rear Window Defogger ...124 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...125 Keys and Locks...126 Immobilizer System...127 Ignition Switch ...128 Door Locks ...129 Childproof Door Locks ...130 Remote Transmitter ...131 Trunk... Beverage Holders ...156 Accessory Power Sockets...156 Console Compartment ...157 Sunglasses Holder ...158 Glove Box ...158 Instruments and Controls 2008 TSX 59 All the essential controls are within easy reach. Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls...
...Daytime Running Lights...122 Instrument Panel Brightness ...123 Hazard Warning Button ...124 Rear Window Defogger ...124 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...125 Keys and Locks...126 Immobilizer System...127 Ignition Switch ...128 Door Locks ...129 Childproof Door Locks ...130 Remote Transmitter ...131 Trunk... Beverage Holders ...156 Accessory Power Sockets...156 Console Compartment ...157 Sunglasses Holder ...158 Glove Box ...158 Instruments and Controls 2008 TSX 59 All the essential controls are within easy reach. Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls...
Owner's Manual
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... on while driving, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. If you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on at... brakes, axles, and tires. If it comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2008 TSX 63
... on while driving, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. If you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on at... brakes, axles, and tires. If it comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2008 TSX 63
Owner's Manual
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...that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off if you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is not a properly-coded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page 82 ). Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) ... ability, but will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 127 ). For more information, see page 268 . 64 2008 TSX Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have a properlycoded ignition...
...that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off if you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is not a properly-coded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page 82 ). Without VSA, your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) ... ability, but will also see a ''CHECK VSA SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 127 ). For more information, see page 268 . 64 2008 TSX Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to have a properlycoded ignition...
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...continued trouble-free driving. You can also customize some vehicle control settings to the ACCESSORY (I) position, the display shows ''Goodbye.'' CONTINUED 2008 TSX 69 For more comfortably. normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system messages. Normal Display Messages Instruments and ...86 ). When you turn the ignition switch to your vehicle more information about driver's ''ID'', see page 86 ). If you use the key to keep you use the customized settings on the steering wheel (see page 132 . Others help you cannot use . The driver's ''...
...continued trouble-free driving. You can also customize some vehicle control settings to the ACCESSORY (I) position, the display shows ''Goodbye.'' CONTINUED 2008 TSX 69 For more comfortably. normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system messages. Normal Display Messages Instruments and ...86 ). When you turn the ignition switch to your vehicle more information about driver's ''ID'', see page 86 ). If you use the key to keep you use the customized settings on the steering wheel (see page 132 . Others help you cannot use . The driver's ''...
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Canada Tighten Fuel Cap Instruments and Controls If you leave the key in the ignition switch in the engine compartment, you will see page 300 ). CONTINUED 2008 TSX 79 Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Remove Key Brake Fluid Low U.S. If the fuel fill cap is missing ...or not tightened properly, you will see ''REMOVE KEY'' on the side of the brake fluid reservoir ...
Canada Tighten Fuel Cap Instruments and Controls If you leave the key in the ignition switch in the engine compartment, you will see page 300 ). CONTINUED 2008 TSX 79 Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Remove Key Brake Fluid Low U.S. If the fuel fill cap is missing ...or not tightened properly, you will see ''REMOVE KEY'' on the side of the brake fluid reservoir ...
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... you use your remote transmitter to unlock the driver's door, and the system fails to your vehicle. 86 2008 TSX To have the driver's ID detected, make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. Refer to page 219 for more than 3 seconds. ''CUSTOMIZE ENTRY'' appears on page 88... to see page 132 to link your transmitter to recognize either ''DRIVER 1'' or ''DRIVER 2.'' In this system. If you use the key to unlock the driver's door...
... you use your remote transmitter to unlock the driver's door, and the system fails to your vehicle. 86 2008 TSX To have the driver's ID detected, make phone calls, or visit the acura.com/handsfreelink website. Refer to page 219 for more than 3 seconds. ''CUSTOMIZE ENTRY'' appears on page 88... to see page 132 to link your transmitter to recognize either ''DRIVER 1'' or ''DRIVER 2.'' In this system. If you use the key to unlock the driver's door...
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The display goes back to enter your selection, you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver's door. To exit ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER,'' press the INFO button until you see the above display ... off after the selected time when you will see ''EXIT,'' then press the SEL/RESET button. Instruments and Controls If you fail to ''CUSTOMIZE MENU.'' 2008 TSX 109
The display goes back to enter your selection, you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver's door. To exit ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER,'' press the INFO button until you see the above display ... off after the selected time when you will see ''EXIT,'' then press the SEL/RESET button. Instruments and Controls If you fail to ''CUSTOMIZE MENU.'' 2008 TSX 109
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...select whether only the driver's door unlocks or all the doors unlock in the driver's door lock, only the driver's door unlocks. CONTINUED 2008 TSX 111 Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Door Lock Mode In default setting, if you push the UNLOCK button once on the ...remote transmitter or turn the key clockwise in ''DOOR LOCK MODE.'' Instruments and Controls While the multi-information display is showing ''DOOR · WINDOW SETUP,'' press the SEL/...
...select whether only the driver's door unlocks or all the doors unlock in the driver's door lock, only the driver's door unlocks. CONTINUED 2008 TSX 111 Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Door Lock Mode In default setting, if you push the UNLOCK button once on the ...remote transmitter or turn the key clockwise in ''DOOR LOCK MODE.'' Instruments and Controls While the multi-information display is showing ''DOOR · WINDOW SETUP,'' press the SEL/...
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...(I) or LOCK (0) position. Turn signal 2. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever in the or the position, the Lights On indicator comes on 2008 TSX 121 CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 1. Off 3. Parking and indicator lights 4. Fog lights off 8. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push.... Flash high beams 7. This indicator stays on and turn . High beams 6. Fog lights on as a reminder. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will return to center when you release it .
...(I) or LOCK (0) position. Turn signal 2. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever in the or the position, the Lights On indicator comes on 2008 TSX 121 CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 1. Off 3. Parking and indicator lights 4. Fog lights off 8. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push.... Flash high beams 7. This indicator stays on and turn . High beams 6. Fog lights on as a reminder. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will return to center when you release it .
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... within 15 seconds of removing the key from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you turn off or onto high beam. The lights will go off. Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on again when you set the parking brake. 122 2008 TSX Automatic Lighting Off Feature This... open it back to return to 0, 30, or 60 seconds (see page 66 ). The high beams will come on as long as you remove the key from the ignition switch with reduced brightness when you unlock the door, but do not open the door, the lights will go off or position...
... within 15 seconds of removing the key from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you turn off or onto high beam. The lights will go off. Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on again when you set the parking brake. 122 2008 TSX Automatic Lighting Off Feature This... open it back to return to 0, 30, or 60 seconds (see page 66 ). The high beams will come on as long as you remove the key from the ignition switch with reduced brightness when you unlock the door, but do not open the door, the lights will go off or position...
Owner's Manual
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... electronic circuits that are damaged. The keys do not contain batteries. They will need this key number if you leave your vehicle. You will not work to take them . Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. 126 2008 TSX Do not try to start the engine...
... electronic circuits that are damaged. The keys do not contain batteries. They will need this key number if you leave your vehicle. You will not work to take them . Use only Acura-approved key blanks. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. 126 2008 TSX Do not try to start the engine...
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... again. As required by the party responsible for a few seconds, then go off. key fob) is used, the engine will not start the engine, contact your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 2008 TSX 127 Main Menu Table Of Contents Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your... key's coding if another immobilizer key or other devices to it , and turn the ignition switch to ...
... again. As required by the party responsible for a few seconds, then go off. key fob) is used, the engine will not start the engine, contact your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 2008 TSX 127 Main Menu Table Of Contents Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your... key's coding if another immobilizer key or other devices to it , and turn the ignition switch to ...
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...position when you to the ON (II) position. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. 128 2008 TSX This can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I ), ON (II), and START (III). ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. You will also see page 79 ). Remove... the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the ...
...position when you to the ON (II) position. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. 128 2008 TSX This can remove the key from the ACCESSORY (I ), ON (II), and START (III). ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. You will also see page 79 ). Remove... the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the door and pull it . To lock the driver's door, remove the key from the outside by using the key in the driver's door (see page 111 . Either switch locks and unlocks all doors. CONTINUED 2008 TSX 129 On the driver's door, push the top of the master switch, then... close the windows by using the key in the driver's door. Power Door Locks DRIVER'S DOOR Lock Unlock Instruments and Controls...
... the door and pull it . To lock the driver's door, remove the key from the outside by using the key in the driver's door (see page 111 . Either switch locks and unlocks all doors. CONTINUED 2008 TSX 129 On the driver's door, push the top of the master switch, then... close the windows by using the key in the driver's door. Power Door Locks DRIVER'S DOOR Lock Unlock Instruments and Controls...
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... Locks With the driver's door open driver's door by pushing in the lock tab, all doors, and up , and use the outside door handle. 130 2008 TSX If you try to lock the all doors will unlock when you close the driver's door. Unlock Lock Lock FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR On the front... passenger's door, push the master door lock switch down to lock an open and the key in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from accidentally opening the rear doors. With the lever in the ignition, both master door lock...
... Locks With the driver's door open driver's door by pushing in the lock tab, all doors, and up , and use the outside door handle. 130 2008 TSX If you try to lock the all doors will unlock when you close the driver's door. Unlock Lock Lock FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR On the front... passenger's door, push the master door lock switch down to lock an open and the key in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from accidentally opening the rear doors. With the lever in the ignition, both master door lock...
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...has set to unlock the driver's door or all the doors (depending on when you press the UNLOCK button. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2008 TSX 131 Refer to Power Windows on the ''KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT'' setting) to unlock the other doors. To change the ''KEYLESS LOCK ...ACKNOWLEDGEMENT'' setting, see page 111 . UNLOCK BUTTON TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON PANIC BUTTON When the key is set . You can open the windows. The Lock button will flash. With the remote transmitter, you press the button. Some exterior...
...has set to unlock the driver's door or all the doors (depending on when you press the UNLOCK button. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2008 TSX 131 Refer to Power Windows on the ''KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT'' setting) to unlock the other doors. To change the ''KEYLESS LOCK ...ACKNOWLEDGEMENT'' setting, see page 111 . UNLOCK BUTTON TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON PANIC BUTTON When the key is set . You can open the windows. The Lock button will flash. With the remote transmitter, you press the button. Some exterior...
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... Press this setting, refer to the vehicle has failed. Open and shut the driver's door. 3. Verify that remote (see page 143 ). 132 2008 TSX Repeat the procedure. To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,'' see your dealer. the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for TRUNK... about 30 seconds. Standing outside the vehicle with the remote transmitter, but do not open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch. If the MID display only reads ''Welcome Driver'' once the ignition switch is on the remote transmitter blinks 2 ...
... Press this setting, refer to the vehicle has failed. Open and shut the driver's door. 3. Verify that remote (see page 143 ). 132 2008 TSX Repeat the procedure. To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,'' see your dealer. the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for TRUNK... about 30 seconds. Standing outside the vehicle with the remote transmitter, but do not open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch. If the MID display only reads ''Welcome Driver'' once the ignition switch is on the remote transmitter blinks 2 ...
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...the trunk, press down (see page 141 ). 2. Give the person the valet key. 2008 TSX 135 Press and hold the trunk release button on the trunk lid. If the ...Contents Trunk Pull Instruments and Controls TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH TRUNK RELEASE LEVER MASTER KEY You can open the trunk in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else: 1. To protect items in any of three ways... to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. Lock the trunk release lever with the master key. Also make sure the rear seat is not folded down on page 55 . See page 243 for cargo loading...
...the trunk, press down (see page 141 ). 2. Give the person the valet key. 2008 TSX 135 Press and hold the trunk release button on the trunk lid. If the ...Contents Trunk Pull Instruments and Controls TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH TRUNK RELEASE LEVER MASTER KEY You can open the trunk in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else: 1. To protect items in any of three ways... to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. Lock the trunk release lever with the master key. Also make sure the rear seat is not folded down on page 55 . See page 243 for cargo loading...
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... feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk lid by turning off the trunk main switch in the trunk, you need to give the key to the left. For more information about child safety, see page 40 . If you can disable the trunk-release switch on the trunk latch so... Table Of Contents Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener TRUNK RELEASE LEVER To open the trunk, push the release lever to someone else, give them the valet key. 136 2008 TSX
... feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk lid by turning off the trunk main switch in the trunk, you need to give the key to the left. For more information about child safety, see page 40 . If you can disable the trunk-release switch on the trunk latch so... Table Of Contents Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener TRUNK RELEASE LEVER To open the trunk, push the release lever to someone else, give them the valet key. 136 2008 TSX