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driver’s door. To change how long the lights stay on before they go off, follow these instructions:

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting (60 SEC, 30 SEC, 15 SEC or 0 SEC) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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AutoLightSensitivity U.S.TSXandCanadianTSXPremium The headlights automatically come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. You can select the auto light sensitivity from the following five levels:

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MAX The headlights come on when it is bright.

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HIGH The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright.

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MID The headlights come on when it is as bright as sunset or sunrise.

−

LOW The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark.

Multi-Information Display

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MIN The headlights come on when it is dark.

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ▲ ▼

) button repeatedly.

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When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Multi-Information Display

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting (MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW or MIN) by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Multi-Information Display

Door Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door setup:

AUTO DOOR LOCK DOOR LOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

While ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( / ▲ ) button, the screen changes as ▼ shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲ ▼

: Press the SEL/ RESET button. : Press the INFO button ( ). ▲ ▼

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Multi-Information Display

AutoDoorLock There are three settings you can choose from:

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SHIFT FROM P The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of Park. (Automatictransmissionmodelonly)

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WITH VEH SPD The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 15 km/h).

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OFF The auto door lock is deactivated all the time.

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You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

A/T model is shown.

Press the SEL/RESET button to enter the selecting mode.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

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Multi-Information Display

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK’’ and repeat the procedure again.

DoorLockMode

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

To select whether the driver’s door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter or the key, follow these instructions.

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

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Multi-Information Display

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ and repeat the procedure again.

Press the SEL/RESET button to enter the selecting mode.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

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Multi-Information Display

KeylessLockAcknowledgment When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter, some exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the trunk are locked and the security system has set (see page customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound.

). You can

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You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to enter the selecting mode.

Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

▲ ▼

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Multi-Information Display

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.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

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Press the SEL/RESET button to enter the selecting mode.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

Multi-Information Display

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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DRIVER DOOR WITH IGN OFF − The driver’s door unlocks when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

ALL DOORS WITH IGN OFF All the doors unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

−

−

The auto door unlock is

OFF deactivated all the time. This is the factory default setting.

You can choose this item to customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲ ▼

Multi-Information Display

AutoDoorUnlock There are five possible settings for automatic transmission models and three possible settings for manual transmission models.

Automatictransmissionmodelonly DRIVER DOOR WITH SHIFT TO P − you move the shift lever to Park.

The driver’s door unlocks when

Automatictransmissionmodelonly ALL DOORS WITH SHIFT TO P − All the doors unlock when you move the shift lever to Park.

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Multi-Information Display

A/T model is shown.

Press the SEL/RESET button to enter the selecting mode.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

If you choose ‘‘DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to P,’’ you will see the above display.

If you choose ‘‘ALL DOORS WITH IGN OFF,’’ you will see the above display.

▲ ▼

Press the INFO ( / ) button to switch the door lock mode setting. Then, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

A/T model is shown.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO DOOR UNLOCK’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Multi-Information Display

DEFAULT ALL

If you want to set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select DEFAULT ALL, then press the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

To set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select SET then press the SEL/RESET button.

▲ ▼

If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen goes back to the previous display.

When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen returns to the default all setting display.

If the setting is not successfully completed, ‘‘FAILED’’ is shown for several seconds, and then the screen goes back to the normal message mode. Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P.115)

＊

(P.111)/

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS(P.115)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS

(P.110)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P.287)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

(P.399)

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.308)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

＊

HORN ＊

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.33) CENTER DISPLAY

＊

INTERFACE DIAL ＊ (P.222) SELECTOR KNOB (P.175)

＊

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.117)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P.117, 146)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.299)

MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS

(P.71)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS

(P.118)

Vehicle without navigation system is shown.

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.141)

＊ ＊ ＊

1 : 2 : 3 :

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. If equipped

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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.

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INT The length of the wipe interval is varied automatically according to vehicle’s speed.

Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring. If you turn it to the shortest delay ( position), the wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

ADJUSTMENT RING

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.

−

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 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 and hold it. The lever will return to the center when you release it or complete a turn.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

＊

Turn signal Off Parking and instrument panel lights AUTO Headlights on High beams Flash high beams Fog lights off Fog lights on

＊

＊

＊

If equipped

−

Turning the switch to

’’ position turns on the

Headlights the ‘‘ parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

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

’’

’’ or ‘‘

When the light switch is in the ‘‘ ’’ position, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder.

This indicator stays on if you leave the lights on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

Turn Signals and Headlights

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.

−

High Beams Push the left lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page to return to the low beams.

). Pull the lever back

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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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Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night or in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

LIGHT SENSOR

To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page

97

Do not leave the light switch in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for an extended period (a week or more). You should also turn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or off for a long time.

The automatic lighting feature is controlled by a sensor located on top of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it.

Headlights

− The automatic lighting

U.S.TSXandCanadianTSXPremium AUTO feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it senses low ambient light.

To turn on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to AUTO at any time. The lights will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light.

The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch. They will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver’s door. To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or turn the light switch to the

position.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you remove the key and close the driver’s door.

You can change this 15 second timer to 0, 30, or 60 seconds (see page 96

).

’’ or ‘‘

The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the ‘‘ position or if the lights are turned on by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position (if equipped), and you remove the key, then open and close the driver’s door.

’’

If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door and get out, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position).

Headlights

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.

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Headlights

position, the high beam

Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in the 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.

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

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If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display, there is a problem with the daytime running light system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.

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Fog Lights

Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness

Instrument Panel Brightness

You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically. They will go off when the headlights turn off, or the daytime running lights are on.

U.S.TSXandCanadianTSXPremium Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch.

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB

The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position and the parking lights on.

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Instrument Panel Brightness

To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to

or

position. Turning the

knob to the right until you hear a tone will cancel the reduced brightness.

The instrument panel will illuminate with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver’s door. The brightness will increase slightly when you insert the key in the ignition switch, then go to normal brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

BRIGHTNESS LEVEL

When you turn the knob, the multi- information display changes to vertical bars that show you the current level.

You will hear a tone when you reach the maximum or minimum brightness. The brightness level goes out about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting.

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If you do not insert the key in the ignition switch after opening the driver’s door, the illumination turns off about 30 seconds after you close the door.

If you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off in about 10 seconds.

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Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

Hazard Warning Button

Rear Window Defogger

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

Push the button under the audio controls 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.

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 in the button comes on to show the defogger is on. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition switch. You have to turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehicle.

The defogger will shut itself off within about 10 to 30 minutes according to the outside temperature (over 32°F, 0°C).

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.

Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off. For more information, see page

146

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Steering Wheel Adjustments

Make any steering wheel adjustments before you start driving.

LEVER

To adjust

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.

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To lock

1.

Pull the lever under the steering column toward you until it stops.

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.

3.

Push the lever forward fully to lock the steering wheel in position.

Make sure the lever is positioned securely at the bottom of the steering column as shown.

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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KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER

VALET KEY (Light Gray)

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.

Keys and Locks

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver’s door lock. You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

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

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 valet key does not contain a battery. Do not try to take it apart.

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Always use the fully-extended key when you insert it to the ignition switch. If the key does not fully extend, the immobilizer system may not operate properly and may prevent the engine from starting.

The key may come in contact with your finger while being retracted or extended. Make sure your fingers do not touch the pivot of the key when retracting or extending the key.

Keys and Locks

RetractableMasterKey

RELEASE BUTTON

Push

The master key can be retracted into the remote transmitter. To use the key, push the release button to release the key from the transmitter. The key should be fully extended. To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the key into the remote transmitter until it is securely latched.

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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’s fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, 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 chain) 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

−

You can insert or

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

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.

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

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−

You can

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

If you leave the key in the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door, you will see a ‘‘RETURN IGNITION SWITCH TO LOCK (0) POSITION’’ message on the multi-information display and hear a reminder beeper.

If you turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (I) position with the driver’s door closed, you will see a ‘‘ACCESSORY (I) POSITION’’ message on the multi-information display to inform you of the key position.

−

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.

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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.

− 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 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.

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

Ignition Switch

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Door Locks

Lock

LOCK TAB

To Lock

Unlock

To Unlock

All doors can be locked from the outside by using the key in the driver’s door. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the key, turn it clockwise, and release it. The remaining doors unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds.

You can customize the door lock/ unlock settings (see page

99

).

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

RED INDICATOR

To lock all doors, push the front of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull the lock tab rearward on the driver’s door, or use the key on the outside lock on the driver’s door.

The lock tab on any passenger’s door locks and unlocks that door.

When the door is unlocked, you can see the red indicator on the lock tab above the inner door handle.

Pushing the rear of either master door lock switch will unlock all doors. Pushing forward the lock tab on the driver’s door unlocks only that door.

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

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Locking and unlocking the driver’s door will also lock and unlock the fuel fill door (see page

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

Defaultsetting When the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h) or more, all the doors lock automatically.

When you shift to P after driving, the driver’s door unlocks.

LockoutPrevention If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will not allow you to lock the driver’s door. With any door open and the key in the ignition switch, locking with master door lock switch is disabled. If the driver’s door is closed, the lock tab on the driver’s door is not disabled. Pulling the driver’s lock tab rearward will lock all doors. If you try to lock an open driver’s door by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver’s door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver’s door.

Door Locks

Childproof Door Locks

LEVER

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 (lever is down), the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle.

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Remote Transmitter

LED

LOCK BUTTON

UNLOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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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 beep to verify that the doors are locked and the security system has set. You cannot lock the doors if any door is not fully closed or if the key is in the ignition switch.

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UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door (or all the doors depending on the door lock setting). Push it twice to unlock the remaining doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice the first time when you push the button.

If you do not open any door within 30
seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system sets.

The ceiling light and the door activated spotlights come on when you press the UNLOCK button if the lights are in the door activated position. If you do not open any door within 30 seconds (or whatever setting of the interior light dimming time is set to), the light(s) will fade out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the light(s) will go off immediately.

On the keyless lock acknowledgment, you can deactivate the beep on locking and flashing of the lights (see page

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).

To change the lock/unlock setting and the relock timer setting, refer to 99
the customized settings on page

Locking and unlocking the driver’s door will also lock and unlock the fuel fill door (see page

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).

You can also open all power windows and the moonroof from outside the vehicle with the remote transmitter (see page

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).

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Press and hold this

PANIC button for 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. Panic mode does not work when the key is in the ignition switch.

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Press and hold this

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

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.

Remote Transmitter

Recalling a Memorized Driving Position

Here are the settings activated with the remote;

With Driver 1

With Driver 2

When you unlock the driver’s door with your remote transmitter, each remote transmitter activates the customized settings related to that remote.

Customized settings (see page

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).

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Driving position memory (see page

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).

When you open the driver’s door after unlocking it with the remote transmitter, the driver’s seat moves to the position stored in memory. You will hear two beeps when the movement is completed. The indicator in the related memory button on the driver’s door remains on.

You will also see the ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ message on the multi- information display, depending on which linked remote transmitter is used.

CONTINUED

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Remote Transmitter

You can turn off this driving position memory 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 the memory position link settings back on, repeat this procedure. The LED will blink once to indicate the feature has been turned on.

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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.

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

Battery type: CR1616

To replace the battery:

SCREW

KEYPAD

1.

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

NOTE: Be careful when removing this screw as the head of the screw can strip out.

2.

Separate the keypad from the transmitter by pushing any button from outside.

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BATTERY

3.

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

4.

Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( side facing down), then insert it in the keypad.

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An improperly disposed of battery can be harmf ul to the environment and human health. Always conf irm local regulations f or battery disposal.

5.

Snap the two halves of the keypad, then install the parts in reverse order.

Remote Transmitter

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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Trunk

The trunk will lock when you lock the driver’s door with the key, the remote transmitter, either master door lock switch, or the lock tab on the driver’s door.

To unlock the trunk, turn the key twice to unlock the doors, push the rear of either master door lock switch, or push UNLOCK twice on the remote transmitter.

TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH

To open the trunk from the outside, push the release switch, then lift up.

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON You can also open the trunk in either of two ways:

Push the trunk release button on the driver’s door.

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

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Trunk

Trunk Main Switch

MAIN SWITCH

Even if the trunk release is locked with the main switch, you can open the trunk with the remote transmitter.

To close the trunk, use the inner handle to lower the lid, then press down on the back edge.

Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging it, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Monoxide Hazard 55

Carbon

, page

ON

OFF

To protect items in the trunk, you can disable the trunk release button on the driver’s door and 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 either 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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Trunk

Emergency Trunk Opener

TRUNK RELEASE LEVER

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

Unlocking and Opening the Trunk Manually

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.

To open the trunk, push the release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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RELEASE BUTTON

If the power door lock system cannot unlock the trunk, unlock and open it manually from inside the vehicle.

To unlock and open the trunk:

1.

Remove the rear left side head restraint by pressing the release button.

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COVER

Trunk

If you need to unlock and open the trunk manually, it means there may be a problem with the power door lock system or the trunk lock. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer.

2.

Pull up the cover of the tether anchor point on the left side.

3.

Insert the master key in the lock on the rear shelf.

4.

Turn the key clockwise, then release the key. The trunk lid will be opened.

5.

Reinstall the head restraint.

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Seats

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Power Seat Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- 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.

The passenger seat has the same adjustments as the driver’s seat but without any height adjustment.

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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.

Driver’s seat is shown.

Moves the seat forward and backward.

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

Driver’sseatonly: Raises or lowers the seat.

U.S.TSXandCanadianTSXPremium The driver’s seat includes a memory feature. Two seat positions can be stored in separate memories. You can then select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate memory button. Refer to page for how to memorize and select the seat positions.

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