Owner's Manual
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... (U. S. only) (how to order) ...369 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-TL1-6000 1 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... and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard and steering column) ...59 ® Features (climate control,audio,steering wheel,security,cruise control,HomeLink ,and other convenience items) ...159 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...231...
... (U. S. only) (how to order) ...369 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-TL1-6000 1 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... and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard and steering column) ...59 ® Features (climate control,audio,steering wheel,security,cruise control,HomeLink ,and other convenience items) ...159 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...231...
Owner's Manual
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...) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P.202) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.150) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.269) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS/ HORN 1 VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 (P.214) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.125) MULTI-INFORMATION Vehicle without navigation system is shown. BUTTONS (P.71, 72) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.206) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.137) 1 : To use the horn...
...) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P.202) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.150) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.269) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS/ HORN 1 VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 (P.214) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.125) MULTI-INFORMATION Vehicle without navigation system is shown. BUTTONS (P.71, 72) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.206) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.137) 1 : To use the horn...
Owner's Manual
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... crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Airbags can maximize your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2008 TSX They are designed to know about how you should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they... can occur in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions. A front passenger should do their seat as far back from the steering wheel as possible. What you can pose serious hazards.
... crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Airbags can maximize your airbags are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2008 TSX They are designed to know about how you should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they... can occur in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions. A front passenger should do their seat as far back from the steering wheel as possible. What you can pose serious hazards.
Owner's Manual
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... out. Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. 2.Adjust the Front Seats If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you to the rear as possible while allowing you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering... wheel or dashboard. 12 2008 TSX Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle. ...
... out. Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. 2.Adjust the Front Seats If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you to the rear as possible while allowing you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering... wheel or dashboard. 12 2008 TSX Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle. ...
Owner's Manual
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... Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you can result in the center of the steering wheel. If you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as far back from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 ...leaving ample space between the center of adaptive equipment may help. 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to a front airbag can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page 125 ). See page 138 for how to adjusting the seat, you investigate whether some type of...
... Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you can result in the center of the steering wheel. If you cannot get far enough away from the front airbags as far back from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 ...leaving ample space between the center of adaptive equipment may help. 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to a front airbag can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page 125 ). See page 138 for how to adjusting the seat, you investigate whether some type of...
Owner's Manual
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... for each side of the seat from the front airbag. Sensors that can detect whether a child is stored in the outer edges of the steering wheel; Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 30 ). Sensors ... the distance of the vehicle. Both are stored in the center of the seatbacks. Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 28 ). 24 2008 TSX The driver's airbag is in the passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to severe frontal or side impact. The airbags are ...
... for each side of the seat from the front airbag. Sensors that can detect whether a child is stored in the outer edges of the steering wheel; Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 30 ). Sensors ... the distance of the vehicle. Both are stored in the center of the seatbacks. Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 28 ). 24 2008 TSX The driver's airbag is in the passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to severe frontal or side impact. The airbags are ...
Owner's Manual
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... Off Feature ...122 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...Beverage Holders ...156 Accessory Power Sockets...156 Console Compartment ...157 Sunglasses Holder ...158 Glove Box ...158 Instruments and Controls 2008 TSX 59 Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of...
... Off Feature ...122 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...Beverage Holders ...156 Accessory Power Sockets...156 Console Compartment ...157 Sunglasses Holder ...158 Glove Box ...158 Instruments and Controls 2008 TSX 59 Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of...
Owner's Manual
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... along with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on the steering wheel (see page 71 ) to see the message (see a ''FUEL LOW'' message on , there is in the tank before the needle reaches E. 66 2008 TSX You will also see page 75 ). When the indicator comes on the multiinformation display... ). On Canadian models, this indicator comes on when you must refuel soon. Cruise Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on the steering wheel (see page 122 . Most of fuel remaining in the fuel gauge.
... along with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on the steering wheel (see page 71 ) to see the message (see a ''FUEL LOW'' message on , there is in the tank before the needle reaches E. 66 2008 TSX You will also see page 75 ). When the indicator comes on the multiinformation display... ). On Canadian models, this indicator comes on when you must refuel soon. Cruise Main Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on the steering wheel (see page 122 . Most of fuel remaining in the fuel gauge.
Owner's Manual
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Some of the messages help to keep you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position, the display shows ''Goodbye.'' CONTINUED 2008 TSX 69 The driver's ''ID'' is in the ON (II) position. When you aware of messages; There are three types of the periodic maintenance your liking ... display only shows ''Welcome.'' This means the system cannot recognize either ''Driver 1'' or ''Driver 2.'' In this case, you use the customized settings on the steering wheel (see page 86 ).
Some of the messages help to keep you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position, the display shows ''Goodbye.'' CONTINUED 2008 TSX 69 The driver's ''ID'' is in the ON (II) position. When you aware of messages; There are three types of the periodic maintenance your liking ... display only shows ''Welcome.'' This means the system cannot recognize either ''Driver 1'' or ''Driver 2.'' In this case, you use the customized settings on the steering wheel (see page 86 ).
Owner's Manual
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...TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR: You can see page 264 . CONTINUED Instruments and Controls INFO KNOB INFO BUTTON The upper segment is low on the previous page. 2008 TSX 71 After you last reset the Trip A or Trip B. MPG (U.S. FUEL A/AVG. FUEL B: Your vehicle's average fuel economy since you select ...INST.L/100 km (Canadian models): Your vehicle's current fuel mileage. L/100 km'' (Canadian models) even if you last selected appears on the steering wheel or select/ reset knob in the tank. Messages in the secondary display. For more tires, inflate them to the ON (II) position, press ...
...TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR: You can see page 264 . CONTINUED Instruments and Controls INFO KNOB INFO BUTTON The upper segment is low on the previous page. 2008 TSX 71 After you last reset the Trip A or Trip B. MPG (U.S. FUEL A/AVG. FUEL B: Your vehicle's average fuel economy since you select ...INST.L/100 km (Canadian models): Your vehicle's current fuel mileage. L/100 km'' (Canadian models) even if you last selected appears on the steering wheel or select/ reset knob in the tank. Messages in the secondary display. For more tires, inflate them to the ON (II) position, press ...
Owner's Manual
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...to the ON (II) position, what you reset ''Trip A AVG. FUEL B'' is also reset. If you last selected is displayed. 72 2008 TSX SEL/RESET BUTTON SELECT/RESET KNOB LOWER SEGMENT U.S.model is shown In the lower segment, each time you can also change the display between ''... panel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Trip Meter While a trip meter is displayed, you press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel, the display changes from ''Trip A/Odometer'' to ''Trip A/ Outside Temperature'' to ''Trip B/ Outside Temperature'' to ''Engine Oil Life,'' and then ...
...to the ON (II) position, what you reset ''Trip A AVG. FUEL B'' is also reset. If you last selected is displayed. 72 2008 TSX SEL/RESET BUTTON SELECT/RESET KNOB LOWER SEGMENT U.S.model is shown In the lower segment, each time you can also change the display between ''... panel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Trip Meter While a trip meter is displayed, you press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel, the display changes from ''Trip A/Odometer'' to ''Trip A/ Outside Temperature'' to ''Trip B/ Outside Temperature'' to ''Engine Oil Life,'' and then ...
Owner's Manual
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... set the customizable vehicle control settings to the default setting, press the INFO button on the steering wheel until the display changes as shown above. The display goes back to select ''DEFAULT ALL.'' 90 2008 TSX If you press the INFO button. Press the SEL/RESET button to cancel ''DEFAULT ALL,'' press the...
... set the customizable vehicle control settings to the default setting, press the INFO button on the steering wheel until the display changes as shown above. The display goes back to select ''DEFAULT ALL.'' 90 2008 TSX If you press the INFO button. Press the SEL/RESET button to cancel ''DEFAULT ALL,'' press the...
Owner's Manual
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... custom settings in the Meter Setup: LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. Then follow the procedures described on the steering wheel. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ELAP. Instruments and Controls : Press the INFO Button. CONTINUED 2008 TSX 93 DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. To customize a setting, press the INFO button repeatedly until you see the setting you...
... custom settings in the Meter Setup: LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. Then follow the procedures described on the steering wheel. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ELAP. Instruments and Controls : Press the INFO Button. CONTINUED 2008 TSX 93 DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. To customize a setting, press the INFO button repeatedly until you see the setting you...
Owner's Manual
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...are three selectable languages, English, French, and Spanish. The display changes to ''LANGUAGE SELECTION.'' Press the SEL/RESET button again to enter your selection. 94 2008 TSX Each time you want by pressing the INFO button, and press the SEL/RESET button to enter the language selection mode. While the multi-information... display is showing ''METER SETUP,'' press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Language Selection : Press the INFO Button.
...are three selectable languages, English, French, and Spanish. The display changes to ''LANGUAGE SELECTION.'' Press the SEL/RESET button again to enter your selection. 94 2008 TSX Each time you want by pressing the INFO button, and press the SEL/RESET button to enter the language selection mode. While the multi-information... display is showing ''METER SETUP,'' press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Language Selection : Press the INFO Button.
Owner's Manual
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... Contents Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. model is the current adjustment above . The display changes to enter your selection. 96 2008 TSX Press the SEL/RESET button. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the appropriate number appears, then press the SEL/RESET button to... find that the temperature reading is always a few degrees below the outside temperature. The display changes as described on the steering wheel. The highlighted number is shown While the multi-information display shows ''METER SETUP,'' press the SEL/RESET button on the following columns...
... Contents Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. model is the current adjustment above . The display changes to enter your selection. 96 2008 TSX Press the SEL/RESET button. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the appropriate number appears, then press the SEL/RESET button to... find that the temperature reading is always a few degrees below the outside temperature. The display changes as described on the steering wheel. The highlighted number is shown While the multi-information display shows ''METER SETUP,'' press the SEL/RESET button on the following columns...
Owner's Manual
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.... While the multi-information display shows ''METER SETUP'' press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to reset every time you refuel your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 98 2008 TSX FUEL A'' to ''CUSTOMIZE MENU.'' Press the INFO button repeatedly until you press the INFO button. Main...
.... While the multi-information display shows ''METER SETUP'' press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to reset every time you refuel your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 98 2008 TSX FUEL A'' to ''CUSTOMIZE MENU.'' Press the INFO button repeatedly until you press the INFO button. Main...
Owner's Manual
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While the multi-information display shows ''METER SETUP,'' press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The lower segment changes between ''IGN RESET TRIP A RESET'' and ''TRIP B RESET'' each time you last reset the trip computer. The display changes as ... Press the SEL/RESET button. TIME RESET CONDITION'' in the lower segment as shown above . Enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 100 2008 TSX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Elap. Time Reset Condition ''ELAPSED TIME'' is the driving time since you press the INFO button. The...
While the multi-information display shows ''METER SETUP,'' press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The lower segment changes between ''IGN RESET TRIP A RESET'' and ''TRIP B RESET'' each time you last reset the trip computer. The display changes as ... Press the SEL/RESET button. TIME RESET CONDITION'' in the lower segment as shown above . Enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 100 2008 TSX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Elap. Time Reset Condition ''ELAPSED TIME'' is the driving time since you press the INFO button. The...
Owner's Manual
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You can customize this setting to ''AVG. FUEL,'' to your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 102 2008 TSX The display changes as shown above . L/100 km'' (Canadian models) in following procedure. Enter your liking in default setting. models) or ''INST. Press ... button. SPEED'' each time you press the INFO button. While the multi-information display shows ''METER SETUP,'' press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The lower segment changes from ''INST. FUEL,'' to ''RANGE,'' to ''ELAPSED TIME,'' then to the ON (II) position, the primary display of ...
You can customize this setting to ''AVG. FUEL,'' to your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 102 2008 TSX The display changes as shown above . L/100 km'' (Canadian models) in following procedure. Enter your liking in default setting. models) or ''INST. Press ... button. SPEED'' each time you press the INFO button. While the multi-information display shows ''METER SETUP,'' press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The lower segment changes from ''INST. FUEL,'' to ''RANGE,'' to ''ELAPSED TIME,'' then to the ON (II) position, the primary display of ...
Owner's Manual
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... setting the seat position memory. Select ''ON'' or ''OFF '' by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 104 2008 TSX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Position Setup If ''MEMORY POSITION LINK'' is ''ON,'' the driver's seat moves to page 143 for remote... driver's door, using the remote transmitter. Memory Position Link While the multi-information display shows ''POSITION SETUP,'' press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel.
... setting the seat position memory. Select ''ON'' or ''OFF '' by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 104 2008 TSX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Position Setup If ''MEMORY POSITION LINK'' is ''ON,'' the driver's seat moves to page 143 for remote... driver's door, using the remote transmitter. Memory Position Link While the multi-information display shows ''POSITION SETUP,'' press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel.
Owner's Manual
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...The display changes as shown above . The display changes to ''60 sec.'' To make your selection, press the SEL/RESET button. 106 2008 TSX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There are two custom settings in the Lighting Setup: 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 close all doors. Interior Light Dimming Time The interior lights fade out when you press the INFO button, the display...
...The display changes as shown above . The display changes to ''60 sec.'' To make your selection, press the SEL/RESET button. 106 2008 TSX Main Menu Table Of Contents Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There are two custom settings in the Lighting Setup: 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 close all doors. Interior Light Dimming Time The interior lights fade out when you press the INFO button, the display...