2008 Acura TSX Owners Manual

RESET button.

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Multi-Information Display

When your selection is successfully entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘PRIMARY DISP SELECTION,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ and press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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Multi-Information Display

Position Setup If ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ is ‘‘ON,’’ the driver’s seat moves to the position stored in the memory when you open the driver’s door, using the remote transmitter.

MemoryPositionLink

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Refer to page for setting the seat position memory. Also refer to page 132

for remote transmitter use.

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘POSITION SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF ’’ by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

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Multi-Information Display

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/ RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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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 press the INFO button, the display changes between ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ and ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER.’’ To make your selection, press the SEL/RESET button.

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InteriorLightDimmingTime

The interior lights fade out when you close all doors. You can change the time that the interior lights fade out.

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Each time you press the INFO button, the highlighted number changes from ‘‘15 sec,’’ to ‘‘30 sec,’’ and then to ‘‘60 sec.’’ To make your selection, press the SEL/RESET button.

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Multi-Information Display

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

CONTINUED

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Multi-Information Display

HeadlightAutoOffTimer

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then press the INFO button to display ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Each time you press the INFO button, the highlighted number changes from ‘‘0 sec,’’ to ‘‘15 sec,’’ to ‘‘30 sec,’’ and then to ‘‘60 sec.’’

Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired time appears, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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The headlights, parking lights, taillights, and license plate lights turn off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver’s door.

Multi-Information Display

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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Multi-Information Display

Door · Window Setup There are three custom settings in the Door · Window Setup:

DOOR LOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR · WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes as shown in the next column.

To customize a setting, press the INFO button repeatedly until you see the setting you want to customize, and press the SEL/RESET button. Then follow the procedures described on the following pages.

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: Press the INFO Button.

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DoorLockMode In default setting, if you push the UNLOCK button once on the remote transmitter or turn the key clockwise in the driver’s door lock, only the driver’s door unlocks.

You can select whether only the driver’s door unlocks or all the doors unlock in ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE.’’

Multi-Information Display

While the multi-information display is showing ‘‘DOOR · WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown above.

Select ‘‘DRIVER DOOR’’ or ‘‘ALL DOORS’’ by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Multi-Information Display

When your selection is successfully entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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Multi-Information Display

KeylessLockAcknowledgement When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter, the door and trunk locks are set, some of the exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds. If you push the LOCK button (with the security system set) again within 5 seconds, the horn sounds to let you know the security system is working. You can customize the Keyless Lock settings so that the exterior lights do not flash and/or the acknowledgement beeper does not sound.

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR·WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT’’ as shown above.

Press SEL/RESET button, then press the INFO button.

Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes to ‘‘ON,’’ to ‘‘OFF,’’ then to ‘‘EXIT.’’

Select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

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Multi-Information Display

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display changes to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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SecurityRelockTimer If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system sets.

You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.

Multi-Information Display

While the multi-information display shows ‘‘DOOR·WINDOW SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. Then press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button, then press the INFO button.

Each time you press the INFO button, the time changes from ‘‘30
sec,’’ to ‘‘60 sec,’’ and then to ‘‘90 sec.’’

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Multi-Information Display

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

Select the desired relock time by pressing the INFO button, and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

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Wiper Setup When ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ is shown on the multi-information display, the action of the windshield wipers can be changed. To do this, refer to the following procedure.

FrontWiperAction

Multi-Information Display

With ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ shown on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel. The display changes to ‘‘FRONT WIPER ACTION’’ as shown above.

Press the SEL/RESET button, then press the INFO button.

Each time you press the INFO button, the display changes from ‘‘WITH VEH SPD,’’ to ‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ and then to ‘‘EXIT.’’

Press the INFO button to select ‘‘WITH VEH SPD’’ or ‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ and enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

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Multi-Information Display

seconds, and then the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you fail to enter your selection, you will see the above display for several seconds, and the display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Repeat the setup.

To exit ‘‘FRONT WIPER ACTION,’’ press the INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET button. The display goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’

If you set the front wiper action to ‘‘WITH VEH SPD,’’ the front wipers run intermittently and the wiper interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed when the wiper switch is in the ‘‘INT’’position. If you set it to ‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ the wipers run at regular intervals.

When your selection is entered, you will see the above display for several

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTS

(P.121-122)

HORN ＊

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.123)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS

(P.120)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P.202)

MOONROOF SWITCH (P.150)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

(P.269)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS/ VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.214)

＊

(P.125)

MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS

(P.71, 72)

Vehicle without navigation system is shown.

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.33)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

(P.124)

CRUISE CONTROL (P.206) BUTTONS

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.124)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.137)

＊ ＊

1 : 2 :

To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘Acura’’ logo. Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

−

OFF

−

The wipers are not activated.

−

INT The length of the wiper interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed. Vary the delay by turning the INT TIME ring. If you turn it to the shortest delay, the wiper speed will increase to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h).

To change the ‘‘FRONT WIPER ACTION’’ setting, see page 117

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

MIST OFF INT LO Low speed HI High speed Windshield washers

Intermittent

− − −

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LO

−

The wipers run at low speed.

HI

−

The wipers run at high speed.

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Pull the

Windshield Washer wiper control lever toward you, and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

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Turn Signals and Headlights

−

Turn Signal Push down on the left lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Turn signal Off Parking and indicator lights Headlights High beams Flash high beams Fog lights off Fog lights on

−

’’position turns on the parking

Turning the switch

Headlights on the left lever to the ‘‘ lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ position turns on the headlights.

’’

’’ or the ‘‘

’’ position, the

When the light switch is in the ‘‘ Lights On indicator comes on as a reminder. This indicator stays on if you leave the light switch on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door.

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Headlights, Automatic Lighting Off Feature, Daytime Running Lights

Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, parking lights, taillights, and license plate lights within 15 seconds of removing the key from the ignition switch and closing the driver’s door.

You can change this 15 second timer to 0, 30, or 60 seconds (see page 108

).

This feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or

position, remove the key, then

open and close the driver’s door.

If you remove the key from the ignition switch with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door, the lights will turn off after 10
minutes.

The lights will turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights will go off. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

position, the high beam

Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models) With the headlight switch in the off or headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake.

− To switch from low High Beams beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you hear a click. The high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull it back to return to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

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Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch.

You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. They will go off when you turn the headlights off or onto high beam.

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The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch.

If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display, there is a problem in the high beam headlight’s circuit. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.

When the multi-information display shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the daytime running lights are off. Follow the procedure in the previous page to turn them on.

Daytime Running Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness

Instrument Panel Brightness

U.S. model is shown

SELECT/RESET KNOB

BRIGHTNESS LEVEL

The select/reset knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness.

The level of brightness is shown on the multi-information display while you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds after you finish adjusting.

To reduce glare at night, the instru- ment panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to or

. Turning the select/reset knob

fully to the right until you hear a click will cancel the reduced bright- ness.

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Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

Hazard Warning Button

Rear Window Defogger

Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signal lights and both turn signal indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

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Without navigation system The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator above the button comes on to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 35 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition switch. You have to turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehicle.

With navigation system Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side- to-side.

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Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

LEVER

1.

Push the lever under the steering column all the way down.

2.

Move the steering wheel so it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

3.

Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position.

4.

Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.

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Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.

You should have received a key number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Acura-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Keys and Locks

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEY (Black)

VALET KEY (Light Gray)

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk release lever, rear seat trunk access, and glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

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If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle undrivable.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer.

Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle alone.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine will not start.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go off. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again.

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key fob) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

Immobilizer System

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Ignition Switch

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

−

You can

ACCESSORY (I) operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).

−

You can insert or

LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, you must push the key in slightly. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in Park.

−

This is the normal key

ON (II) position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position.

−

Use this position

START (III) only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition

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switch in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

79

).

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

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Door Locks

LOCK TAB

All doors can be locked from the outside by using the key in the driver’s door. To unlock only the driver’s door or all doors (depending on the ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’ setting), insert the key, turn the key, and release it. The remaining doors unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds. To change this setting, see page

111

Power Door Locks

DRIVER’S DOOR

Lock

Unlock

You can open or close the windows by using the key in the driver’s door (see page

149

).

Each door has a lock tab on the top. Push the tab down to lock the door and pull it up to unlock.

To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, push the lock tab down and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch and push the lock tab down or push the top of the master switch, then close the door.

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Each front door has a master door lock switch. Either switch locks and unlocks all doors. On the driver’s door, push the top of the master door lock switch to lock all doors. Push the bottom to unlock them.

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Door Locks, Childproof Door Locks

Childproof Door Locks

LockoutPrevention With the driver’s door open and the key in the ignition, both master door lock switches are disabled. If you try to lock an open driver’s door by pushing in the lock tab, all doors will unlock when you close the driver’s door.

Unlock

Lock

The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, pull the lock tab up, and use the outside door handle.

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Unlock

Lock

FRONT PASSENGER’S DOOR

On the front passenger’s door, push the master door lock switch down to lock the all doors, and up to unlock them.

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this way if any door is not fully closed.

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT’’ setting, see page

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You can open and close all power windows from outside the vehicle with the key. With the remote transmitter, you can open the windows. Refer to Power Windows on page

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UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

When the key is in the ignition switch, the functions of each button are disabled.

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LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a horn (depending on the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT’’ setting) to verify that the doors are locked and the security system has set. The Lock button will not work

Remote Transmitter

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UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door or all the doors (depending on the ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’ setting). Press it twice to unlock the other doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button. The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the Door Activated position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open any doors within 30
seconds (or whatever setting the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ is set to), the light fades out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the light will go off immediately.

To change the ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’ setting, see page 111

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Remote Transmitter

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

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If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system sets. To change this setting, refer to ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ on page

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Press this button for

PANIC about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

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TRUNK Press this button for about 1 second to open the trunk. You cannot open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch.

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Linking Your Remote Transmitter 1.

2. 3.

4.

Standing outside the vehicle with all the doors shut, push the lock and unlock buttons at the same time until the LED on the remote transmitter blinks 2 times. Open and shut the driver’s door. Use the remote transmitter to lock and unlock the driver’s door. Verify that the remote transmitter is in the linked mode. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The MID display should read ‘‘Welcome Driver 1’’ or ‘‘Welcome Driver 2’’, depending on which remote you just linked (the remote number is on the back of the remote transmitter).

If the MID display only reads ‘‘Welcome Driver’’ once the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position, the link from the remote transmitter to the vehicle has failed. Repeat the procedure. If the link still fails, see your dealer.

Recalling a Memorized Driving Position

DRIVER 1 REMOTE DRIVER 2 REMOTE

Each remote transmitter also activates the Driving Position Memory System and changes the ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ setting according to that remote (see page

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When you open the driver’s door after unlocking it with the remote transmitter, you will hear a beep (depending on the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT’’ setting see page ). The driver’s seat will move to the positions stored in the memory location corresponding to the remote in use. You will hear two beeps when the seat stops moving.

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

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).

The driving position memory activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is shown on the back of each transmitter. Make sure you store your desired driving position in the memory that is activated by the transmitter you normally carry.

You can turn off this system activation. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED in the remote transmitter will blink twice. Then release the buttons. Doing this also cancels the ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ setting for that remote and restores the default settings.

To turn it back on, repeat this procedure. The LED will come on for 1 second to indicate the feature has been turned on.

Remote Transmitter

RemoteTransmitterCare

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.

Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

ReplacingtheTransmitterBattery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR2025

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Remote Transmitter

BATTERY

To replace the battery:

2.

1.

Place a cloth on the edge of the transmitter, and remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver.

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Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( insert it in the transmitter.

side facing up), then

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An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

3.

Snap the two halves of the transmitter case back together.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Pull

TRUNK RELEASE LEVER

TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH

You can open the trunk in any of three ways:

To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid.

Pull up on the trunk release lever to the left of the driver’s seat.

Press and hold the trunk release button on the remote transmitter.

If the doors are unlocked, press the trunk release switch on the trunk lid.

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See page for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard on page

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Trunk

MASTER KEY

To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else:

1.

Lock the trunk release lever with the master key. Also make sure the rear seat is not folded down (see page

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2.

Give the person the valet key.

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Trunk

Emergency Trunk Opener

TRUNK RELEASE LEVER

To open the trunk, push the release lever to the left.

Trunk Main Switch

Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature.

For more information about child safety, see page

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As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside.

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To protect items in the trunk, you can disable the trunk-release switch on the trunk lid by turning off the trunk main switch in the glove box and locking the glove box. Make sure the rear seat is not folded down.

If you need to give the key to someone else, give them the valet key.

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Passenger’s Seat

HEATERS

Driver’s Seat

Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat is only heated in the seat bottom because of the side airbag cutoff system.

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use them. Push the front of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

Seat Heaters

In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.

In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

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Seats

Power Seat Adjustment Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositionseatsandseat-backs.

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The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

Moving the long horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in several directions. The seat bottom adjusts in the direction you move the switch. The short vertical switch adjusts the seat back angle.

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Moves the seat forward and backward.

Driver’sseatonly: Moves the front of the seat up or down.

Driver’sseatonly: Raises or lowers the seat.

Driver’sseatonly: Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time.

Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.

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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints.

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Your vehicle has adjustable head restraints on the front seats and on the outside positions of the rear seat.

The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

Seats

They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

Driver’s Lumbar Support

To change the lumbar support, move the lever on the right side of the seat-back forward or backward. Keep moving the lever forward or backward until you find a suitable position.

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Seats

FRONT

REAR OUTSIDE POSITION

RELEASE BUTTON

RELEASE BUTTON

The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

RemovingtheHeadRestraint To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button and pull the restraint out of the seat- back.

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When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button.

Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it.

Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

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Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the trunk. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat. The seat-back can be released from inside the vehicle or inside the trunk.

MASTER KEY

To fold down either side of the seat- back from inside the vehicle, insert the master key in the lock on the rear shelf. To fold down the driver’s side, turn the key clockwise, pull down the top of the seat-back, then release the key. To fold down the passenger’s side, turn the key counterclockwise and perform the same procedure.

Seats

GUIDE

CENTER SHOULDER BELT When storing cargo, you can move the rear center shoulder belt out of the way by removing the belt from the guide.

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Seats

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the front passenger’s seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work improperly.

Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- back, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide whenever the seat-back is in its upright position. Be sure there are no twists in any shoulder belt.

RELEASE LOOP

To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release loop under the trunk panel. Push the seat-back down, then let go of the release.

To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against the trunk panel. Make sure it is latched in place by pulling on the top of the seat.

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Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded down.

Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See 240

Carrying Cargo

on page

Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the trunk lid open. See on page

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Driving Position Memory System Your vehicle has a memory feature for the driver’s seat position.

Two seat positions can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or appropriate remote transmitter (Driver 1 or Driver 2).

This setting can be linked or unlinked with the remote transmitter. To customize the setting ‘‘MEMORY