reset Acura TSX 2004 Owner's Guide

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You can store the
f requencies of your f avorite radio
stations in the six preset icons. Each
icon will store one f requency on the
AM band, and two f requencies on
the FM band.
To store a f requency: Repeat steps 2 to 4 to store a total
of six stations on AM and twelve
on FM.
Once a station’s f requency is stored,
simply touch the proper preset icon
to tune to it.
The preset f requencies will be lost if
your car’s battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio f use is
removed. If you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive the stations you
preset, you can use the Auto Select
feature to find stations in the local
area.
To activate Auto Select, touch the
Auto Select icon on the display. The
A.SEL indicator will f lash in the
upper display, and the system will go
into scan mode f or several seconds.
It automatically scans both bands,
looking f or stations with strong
signals. It stores the f requencies of
six AM stations and twelve FM
stations in the preset icons. You can
then use the preset icons to select
those stations.
Pick the preset icon (1 6) you
want for that station. Touch the
icon, and hold it until you hear two
beeps. UsetheTUNE,SEEK,orSCAN
function to tune the radio to a
desired station. Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two f requencies with each preset
icon. Push the AUDIO DISPLAY button
to view the audio display. You will
see the six preset icons.
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Preset A UT O SEL ECT
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If you are in a remote area, Auto
Select may not f ind six strong AM
stations or twelve strong FM stations.
If this happens, you will not see a
station number on the corresponding
preset icon.
If you do not like the stations Auto
Select has stored, you can store
other f requencies in the preset icons.
UsetheTUNE,SEEK,orSCAN
function to find the desired
f requencies, then store them in the
selected preset icons as described
previously.
Auto Select does not erase the
f requencies that you preset pre-
viously. When you return home, turn
of f Auto Select by touching the
AUTO SELECT icon. The preset
icons will then select the f requencies
you originally set.
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UPPER DISPLAYTUNE KNOB
PWR/VOL KNOB A. SEL INDICATOR
PRESET ICONS
AM/FM BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON
SEEK BAR
SCAN BUTTON
AUTO SELECT
ICON

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The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button and hold it
until the desired volume is reached,
then release it.
The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
CD (if a CD is loaded), or a cassette
(if equipped).
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
number in the display.
If youareplayingatapeinthe
optional cassette player, press the
top ( ) of the CH button to advance
to the next selection. Press the
bottom( )togobacktothe
previous selection. The system
senses a silent period, then goes
back to Play mode.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.
Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. They let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hands f rom the wheel. Remote Audio Controls
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CH BUTTON
VOL BUTTON MODE BUTTON

When all the digits in the code are
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system’s code
number and serial number. It is best
tostorethiscardinasafeplaceat
home. In addition, you should write
the audio system’s serial number in
this Owner’s Manual. If you should
happen to lose the card, you must
obtain the code number f rom your
Acura dealer. To do this, you will
need the system’s serial number. You will have to store your favorite
stations in the preset buttons after
the system begins working. Your
original settings were lost when
power was disconnected.
Your car’s audio system will disable
itself if it is disconnected f rom
electrical power f or any reason. To
make it work again, the user must
enter a specif ic code using the preset
buttons or the TUNE knob. Because
there are hundreds of number
combinations possible, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.
If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, or the radio f use is
removed, the audio system will
disable itself . If this happens, you
will see ‘‘ ’’/‘‘ ’’ in the
frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou
turn on the system. Use the preset
buttons or the TUNE knob to enter
the code.
If your car is equipped with a
navigation system, press and release
the TUNE knob; the number ‘‘0’’
appears on the display.
If ‘‘0’’ is the f irst digit in your code,
press and release the TUNE knob
to store it.
If ‘‘0’’ is not the f irst digit in your
code, turn the TUNE knob lef t or
right until the f irst digit is
displayed. Press and release the
TUNE knob to store it. Enter the
remaining digits the same way. If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over or try to
correct your mistake. Complete the
sequence, then enter the correct
code. You have ten tries to enter the
correct code. If you are unsuccessf ul
in ten attempts, you must then leave
the system on f or 1 hour bef ore
trying again.
Thef t Protection
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Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the trunk will cause it to
sound. It also sounds if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator on the instrument panel
starts blinking immediately to show
you the system is setting itself . With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter without triggering the
alarm. The alarm will sound if the
trunk lock is f orced, or the trunk is
opened with the trunk release handle
or the emergency trunk opener.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Trunk Open
Monitor on the instrument panel
(see page ), to see if the doors
and trunk are f ully closed. Since it is
notpartofthemonitordisplay,
manually check the hood.
The security system helps to protect
your car and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
carorremovetheradio.Thisalarm
continues f or 2 minutes, then the
system resets. To reset an alarming
system bef ore the 2 minutes have
elapsed, unlock either f ront door
with the key or the remote
transmitter.
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

The VSA system indicator (see page) comes on and stays on when
there is a problem with the VSA
system. The VSA Activation
indicator will also come on.
The VSA system indicator may come
on along with the ABS indicator if
there is a problem with the anti-lock
brake system. If the VSA indicator comes on while
driving, pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e and turn of f the
engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine, and watch the
VSA system indicator. If the
indicator remains on, or comes back
on while driving, have the VSA
system inspected by your Acura
dealer.
If the indicator does not come on
when the ignition switch is turned
ON(II),theremaybeaproblem
with the VSA system. Have your
dealer inspect your car as soon as
possible.
When VSA is off, the VSA Activation
Indicator light comes on as a
reminder. Pressing the switch again
turns the system back on. This switch is under the lef t vent.
Press it to turn the Vehicle Stability
Assist system on and of f .
Without VSA, your car will have
normal braking and cornering ability,
but it will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement.
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VSA Syst em Indicat or
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
Driving
VSA Of f Switch
217
VSA SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA OFF SWITCH

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Radiator Overheating . 315
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Radio/CD Sound System . 129,148
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 286
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Rear Seat Armrest .95
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Rear Seat, Folding .94
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Rear View Mirror .102
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 91,92
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 202
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Reminder Lights .59
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Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 261
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Coolant .251
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Engine Oil and Filter . 246
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Fuses .324 ................................
Light Bulbs .282
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Schedule .232
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Spark Plugs .262
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Tires .276
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Wiper Blades .267
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .45
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 189
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 206
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Rotation, Tire .276
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 350
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8
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Additional Information . 43Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .44
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Cleaning .299
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .43
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Maintenance .45
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .43, 60
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System Components . 43
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seats, Adjusting the .90
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Security System .173
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Select/Reset Knob .68
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Serial Number .332
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Service Intervals .234
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Service Manual .351
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Service Station Procedures . 184
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Setting the Clock . 135,153
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 204
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Shif t Lock Release .210
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Side Airbags .48
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 48
How The SIDE Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 50
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Side Curtain Airbags .49
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .49
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .39
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Using LATCH .41
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