2008 Acura TSX Owners Manual

POSITION LINK’’, see page

104

Driving Position Memory System

Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked.

MEMO BUTTON

1.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position.

Adjust the seat to a comfortable position (see page

138

).

INDICATORS

MEMORY BUTTONS

3.

Press and release the MEMO button on the driver’s door. You will hear a beep. Then, both indicators in the memory buttons will start to blink. Press and hold one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) within 5 seconds after you press the MEMO button. When the system completes storing a new driving position, you hear two beeps. The indicator in the stored memory button will come on.

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Driving Position Memory System

Selecting a Memorized Position

MEMORY BUTTONS

To select a memorized position, do this:

1.

Make sure the parking brake is set (M/T) or the shift lever is in Park (A/T).

2.

Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep.

The system will move the driver’s seat to the memorized position. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustment is complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will stay on.

NotesforvehicleswithM/T

You cannot select a memorized position if the transmission is in reverse. Shift to another gear, then select a position.

If the parking brake is not set, you must press and hold the memory button until the adjustment is complete.

Doing any of the following after pressing the MEMO button will cancel the storing procedure.

Not pressing a memory button within 5 seconds.

Pressing the MEMO button again within 5 seconds.

Readjusting the seat position.

Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button’s memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

All stored driving positions will be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead or is disconnected.

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Driving Position Memory System, Mirrors

Any of these actions will stop the system’s automatic seat adjustment:

Mirrors

Pressing either memory button or the MEMO button on the driver’s door.

Pressing any of the seat adjustment switches.

Shifting out of Park (A/T), or into reverse (M/T).

If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the seat position after it is in its memorized position. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this seat position for later use, you must store it in the driver’s seat position memory.

INDICATOR

SENSOR

AUTO BUTTON

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this feature.

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Mirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

3.

4.

Push or pull the adjustment knob right, left, up, or down to move the mirror.

Power Mirror Heaters

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

When you finish, turn the adjustment knob to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment knob to keep your settings.

1.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

2.

Turn the adjustment knob to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

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The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

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Power Windows

− To open the driver’s

AUTO window, push the window switch firmly down, then release it. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

To close the driver’s window fully, pull back the window switch firmly, then release it. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.

To open or close the driver’s window partially, push down or pull back on the window switch lightly and hold it. The window will stop when you release the switch.

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

If the MAIN switch is pushed down (OFF), the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

MAIN SWITCH

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before operating any of the window switches. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it. Release the switch to stop the window.

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Power Windows

AUTO REVERSE − If the driver’s window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

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The power window system has a key- off delay function. The windows will still operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels the delay function. You must turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again before you can raise or lower the windows.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function may be disabled. If this happens, the power window system will need to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse.

1.

2.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for about 2 seconds.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

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OpeningtheWindowswiththe RemoteTransmitter You can open all of the windows from the outside with the remote transmitter.

1.

2.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door (depending on the ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’ setting).

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. The passenger’s doors unlock, and all four windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the button.

UNLOCK BUTTON

Open

Close

Opening/ClosingtheWindowswith theKey You can open and close the windows with the key in the driver’s door lock.

3.

To open the windows further, press the button again (within 10
seconds).

To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

You cannot close the windows with the remote transmitter.

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

Power Windows

3.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the key.

4.

To open the windows further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds).

To close: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows start to close. To stop the windows, release the key.

4.

To close the windows further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds).

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Moonroof

The moonroof has a key-off delay function. You can still open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. The key-off delay function cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to operate the moonroof.

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

). To open the

To tilt up the back of the moonroof, press and hold the center button ). To close the moonroof, press and hold the upper part of the switch ( moonroof, press and hold the lower part of the switch ( ). Release the switch when the moonroof gets to the desired position. Make sure everyone’s hands are away from the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

MOONROOF SWITCH

The moonroof has two positions: it can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch under the left dashboard vent to operate the moonroof. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position.

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If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 78

).

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is put into gear with the parking brake on.

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To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page

63

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Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor

Vanity Mirror

To use the sun visor, pull it down. You can also use the sun visor at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window.

To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.

The lights come on when you pull up the cover.

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Ceiling Light

Front

Rear

DOOR ACTIVATED

The front ceiling lights have a two- position switch. In the Door Activated position, the lights come on when you open any door. In the OFF position, the lights do not come on.

ON

OFF

DOOR ACTIVATED

The rear ceiling light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the Door Activated position, the ceiling light comes on when you open any door. After all doors are closed tightly, the light fades out in about 30 seconds. In the ON position, the ceiling light stays on continuously.

Interior Lights

In the Door Activated position, both ceiling lights, come on when you:

Open any door. Remove the key from the ignition switch. Unlock the doors with the key, lock tab on the driver’s door, master door lock switch, or remote transmitter.

After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

If you leave any door open without the key in the ignition switch, the ceiling light will go off after 3
minutes.

To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,’’ see page

106

Turn on the front ceiling lights by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn if off. You can use these lights at all times.

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Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in the front doors and around the ignition switch come on when you open any door, remove key from the ignition switch, or unlock the driver’s door.

After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,’’ see page

106

Interior Lights

Courtesy Light

COURTESY LIGHT

The courtesy light between the spotlights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the select/reset knob on the instrument panel.

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Interior Convenience Items

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT/ ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

FRONT DOOR POCKET/BEVERAGE HOLDER

CENTER POCKET

GLOVE BOX

CENTER ARMREST/ BEVERAGE HOLDERS

UTILITY POCKET/ ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

TRUNK

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

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Interior Convenience Items

Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets.

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

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Accessory Power Sockets

Front

Rear

To use the accessory power socket, pull up the cover. The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

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Console Compartment

Interior Convenience Items

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

To open the console compartment, pull up on the right lever and lift the armrest.

To close, lower the armrest, and push it down until it latches.

You can put small items in the tray located in the console compartment lid. To use the tray, pull up on the left lever and lift up the armrest.

The tray in the console compartment has a coin holder.

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Interior Convenience Items

Sunglasses Holder

Glove Box

To open the sunglasses holder, push on the front edge. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on.

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An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

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Features

The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

Climate Control System Automatic Operation Semi-automatic Operation

Dual Temperature Control Climate Control Sensors Playing the AM/FM Radio Adjusting the Sound AM/FM Radio Reception Playing the XM Satellite

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Radio

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Auxiliary Input Jack Playing Discs CD Player Error Messages Protecting your CDs Playing a Tape Steering Wheel Controls Radio Theft Protection Setting the Clock Security System Cruise Control HomeLink Universal

Transceiver

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

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Climate Control System

Without navigation system

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

FAN CONTROL BAR

A/C BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

FAN SPEED INDICATOR

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR

AUTO BUTTON

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PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR

OFF BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

DUAL BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

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With navigation system

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR

AUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON

DUAL BUTTON

MODE ICONS

FAN CONTROL ICONS

Climate Control System

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

A/C ICONS

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR RECIRCULATION BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON A/C BUTTON

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Climate Control System

Proper use of the climate control system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility.

For the climate control system to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running.

You can adjust the temperatures of the driver’s side and the passenger’s side independently (see page ).

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Voice Control System Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The climate control system for your vehicle can also be operated using the voice control system. See the Navigation section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this system and the Navigation System manual for complete details.

Automatic Operation The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select. In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and passenger. If the driver’s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem 1.

Press the AUTO button. The indicator in the button comes on.

Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem Press the AUTO button. You will see AUTO in the display.

2.

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or

▲ ▼

Set the desired temperature by pushing on the driver’s side temperature control bar. The selected temperature will show in the upper display.

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When you push the passenger’s side temperature control bar, the indicator in the DUAL button comes on and the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently (see page 167

).

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

When you set the temperature to its ) or its highest lowest limit ( limit ( ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the heater starts to develop warm air.

Climate Control System

Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in the AUTO mode. All other features remain automatically controlled.

Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem Press the A/C button to view the A/C manual control display. Making any manual selection causes the indicator in the AUTO button to turn off.

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Climate Control System

Temperature Control To adjust the desired temperature, push on the temperature control bar.

▼

▲

or

Dual Button Press the DUAL button to select dual temperature control mode (see page DUAL button comes on.

). The indicator in the

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When you press the DUAL button again (indicator turns off), both sides adjust to the driver’s side temperature.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button/ Icons Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem Press the A/C button to view the A/C manual control display. Touching ON or OFF icon in the display turns the air conditioning on and off.

When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

Fan Control Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem Select the fan speed by pressing the fan control bar ( ). ▼ The fan speed is represented by vertical bars in the display.

▲

or

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem Press the A/C button to view the A/C manual control display. Touch the fan control icons to the desired speed.

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Recirculation Button When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

The outside air intakes for the climate control system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

Climate Control System

Windshield Defroster Button This button turns the windshield defrost on and off.

When you push this button, air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield, and the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. When the indicator in the button is on, the passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page 124

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Climate Control System

Mode Control Use the mode control buttons or icons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air flows from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem Press the A/C button to view the A/C manual control display, then touch any of the mode icons on the display.

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

To Turn Everything Off If you press the OFF button, the climate control system shuts off completely.

Keep the system off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem When the climate control system is turned off, the temperature in the upper display will also turn off.

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Your vehicle has two temperature control bars, one for the driver, and one for the passenger.

The driver’s side and the passenger’s side can be controlled independently by adjusting these bars when the green indicator in the DUAL button is lit.

or

▲ ▼

Temperature Control Bars To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then press the temperature control bars ( side) on the driver’s side. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s, press the temperature control bars side) on the passenger’s ▲ ▼ side. You can adjust the passenger’s side without pressing the DUAL button first.

or

Dual Temperature Control

Without navigation system

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR

DUAL BUTTON

With navigation system

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR

DUAL BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR

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Dual Temperature Control

When you set the temperature to its lower or upper limit, it is displayed as

or

DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

. The selected

Push AUTO or temperatures appear in the upper display. For vehicles with navigation system when the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver’s side temperature control bar ( side).

▲ ▼

or

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Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Climate Control Sensors

The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

Without navigation system

AM/FM BUTTON

STEREO INDICATOR

SCAN BUTTON

A. SEL BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

VOL/PWR KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

TUNE/SOUND KNOB

U.S. model is shown.

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With navigation system

UPPER DISPLAY

A.SEL ICON

VOL/PWR KNOB

SEEK/SKIP BAR

U.S. model is shown.

SCAN BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

Playing the AM/FM Radio

PRESET ICONS SOUND ICON SCAN ICON

TUNE/SOUND KNOB

AUDIO BUTTON

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

Voice Control System Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The audio system for your vehicle can also be operated using the voice control system. See the Navi section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this system, and the Navigation System manual for complete details.

To Play the AM/FM Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the VOL/PWR knob or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the same knob.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem Pushing the AUDIO button will also turn on the system.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the FM/AM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcast- ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.

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To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, the preset buttons or icons, and AUTO SELECT.

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TUNE Use the TUNE/SOUND knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, and turn the knob left to tune to a lower frequency.

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The SEEK function

SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, then release it.

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

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Preset Each preset button or icon can store one frequency on AM, and two frequencies on FM.

1.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button or icon.

2.

Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station.

3.

Pick the preset number (1
6) you want for that station. Press the button or icon and hold it until you hear a beep.

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4.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

The preset frequencies may be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem To use the SCAN, preset and A.SEL function, press the AUDIO button to view these icons.

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, or touch the SCAN icon (models with navigation system), then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 5 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for 5 seconds. When it plays a station you want to listen to, press the SCAN button or touch the SCAN icon again.

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons or icons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find stations, then store them in the preset buttons or icons as described previously.

press the

ToturnoffAutoSelect, A.SEL button or touch the A.SEL icon. This restores the presets you originally set.

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If you are

AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area.

Press the A. SEL button or touch the A. SEL icon. A. SEL will appear in the display, and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM, and twelve FM stations in the preset 6) or icons. You will buttons (1
see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset button or icon if Auto Select cannot find a strong station for every preset button or icon.

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Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable.

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These two

Balance/Fader modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength, while FAD adjusts the front-to-back strength.

Treble/Bass modes to adjust the tone to your liking.

Use the TRE/BAS

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Adjusting the Sound

Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE/ SOUND knob. The mode changes from BASS to TREBLE to FADER to BALANCE, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the knob. Turn the knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘ ’’ in the display.

The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

If you want to adjust the sound while the radio or CD is playing, push the AUDIO button and then push the TUNE/SOUND knob or touch the SOUND icon in the display. The current setting is shown on the display.

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Adjusting the Sound

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To adjust the TREBLE and BASS, touch on each side of the TREBLE or BASS adjustment bar. The adjustment bar shows you the current setting.

The Left/Right BALANCE adjusts the side-to-side strength, while Front/Rear FADER adjust the front- to-back strength. To adjust the Left/ Right BALANCE, touch the ‘‘L’’ or ‘‘R’’ icon. To adjust the Front/Rear FADER, touch the ‘‘FR’’ or ‘‘RR’’ icon.

The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

ADJUSTMENT BARS

You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE/ SOUND knob. The mode changes from BASS to TREBLE to FADER to BALANCE, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the button. You can also select the mode by touching the adjustment bar on the display directly.

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Radio Frequencies The radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz

Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’

Radio Reception How well the radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.

A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.

AM/FM Radio Reception

Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.

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AM/FM Radio Reception

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station’s transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.

Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.

Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.

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Satellite Digital Radio U.S.Modelsonly Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States, except Hawaii and Alaska. XM is a registered trade mark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.

XM Satellite Radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, XM Satellite Radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display.

Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models)

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SCAN BUTTON

VOL/PWR KNOB

PRESET ICONS

CATEGORY/CHANNEL MODE INDICATOR

MODE ICON

UPPER DISPLAY

XM BUTTON

DISP/MODE BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

TUNE/ SOUND KNOB SEEK/SKIP CATEGORY BAR

VOL/PWR KNOB

SOUND ICON SCAN ICON

SCAN BUTTON

TUNE/ SOUND KNOB

SEEK/SKIP CATEGORY BAR

AUDIO BUTTON

XM BUTTON

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models)

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MODE To switch between the category mode and channel mode, press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the mode changes. On models with navigation system, touch the MODE icon on the display. In channel mode, you can select all of the available channels. In category mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you can select all of the channels within that category.

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Each time you press and

Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem DISP release the DISP/MODE button, the display changes in the following sequence: Channel name, category, artist name, and music title.

Operating the XM Radio To listen to the XM satellite Radio, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Push the VOL/PWR knob to turn on the audio system, and press the XM button. Adjust the volume turning the VOL/PWR knob. The last channel you listened to will show in the display.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem To operate the XM Radio, Press the AUDIO button to view the XM Radio control display.

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To Select a Channel When in the satellite radio mode, you can use any of four methods to find channels: TUNE, SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY), SCAN, and the preset buttons.

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Turn the TUNE knob to

TUNE change channel selections. Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels. In the category mode, you can only select channels within that category.

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SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) Press either side of the CATEGORY bar ( ) to select another category.

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The scan function gives

SCAN you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the channels within that category are scanned. To activate scan, press the SCAN button or touch the SCAN icon on the screen. The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. When you hear a channel you want to listen to, press the button or touch the icon again.

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Preset You can store up to 12
preset channels using each side of the preset button or preset icons on the screen. Each side of the button stores one channel from the XM1
band and one channel from the XM2
band.

3.

Pick a preset number (icon) you want for that channel. Press and hold the button (icon) until you hear a beep.

4.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the first six channels.

To store a channel:

1.

Press the XM button. Either XM1
or XM2 will show in the display.

2.

Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune to a desired channel.

In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In channel mode, all channels can be selected.

5.

Press the XM button again or touch the other XM icon (XM1 or XM2) on the audio display. Store the next six channels using steps 2
and 3.

Once a channel is stored, press and release the proper side of the preset button (icon) to tune to it.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (U.S. Models)

Signal may be blocked by mountains or large obstacles to the south.

Signal weaker in these areas.

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GROUND REPEATER

Satellite Radio Signals Satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, satellite radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display.

The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas. Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator.

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Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions:

Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. Driving in tunnels. Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of you. Driving on the lower level of a multi-tiered road. Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.

There may be other geographic situations that could affect satellite radio reception.

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To get your XM Satellite radio ID number: Turn the TUNE knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. Your I.D. will appear in the display.

Receiving Satellite Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, push the VOL/PWR knob to turn on the audio system and press the CD/AUX XM button. A variety of music types and styles will play.

If you decide to purchase XM satellite radio service, contact XM Radio at 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give them your radio I.D. number and your credit card number.

www.xmradio.com

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After you have registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the SAT Radio mode while you await activation. This should take about 30
minutes.

While awaiting activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’ or ‘‘CH’’ will appear on the display and you will be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from activation request. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio.

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To use the jack, turn down the volume of the portable unit, and pivot the input jack cover up, then plug in a mini-jack cable between the portable unit and the jack. You will see AUX in the display and the system automatically switches to AUX mode. To adjust the volume, turn the VOL/PWR knob.

To take the system out of AUX mode,