reset Acura TSX 2005 Owner's Guide

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If your vehicle’s battery is discon-
nected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the
frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou
turn on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
Thecodeisontheradiocodecard
included in your Owner’s Manual kit.
When it is entered correctly, the
radio will start playing.
If ‘‘0’’ is the f irst digit in your code,
press and release the TUNE knob to
store it. If your vehicle is equipped with a
navigation system, press and release
the TUNE knob; the number ‘‘0’’
appears on the display.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have ten tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in ten attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
hour bef ore trying again.
If thecodecardislost,adealercan
access your code with the your radio’s
serial number. To access the serial
number, turn the radio on. It must
display ‘‘CODE’’, then turn the radio
of f . Push the preset 1, preset 6, and
power buttons at the same time, then
quickly release.
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 three digits the same way.
You will have to store your favorite
stations on each side of the preset
buttons (1 6) after the system
begins working. Your original
settings were lost when power was
disconnected.
Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic f ive-digit code using
the preset bars or the TUNE knob.
Because there are hundreds of
number combinations possible f rom
the five-digit, making the system
work without knowing the exact
code is nearly impossible.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system code number
and serial number. It is best to store
this card in a saf e place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this owner’s
manual.
If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number f rom a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number.
Radio T hef t Prot ect ion
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On models without Navigation SystemOn models with Navigation System
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock.For example:1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
Ref er to the Navigation System
Owner’s Manual to set up the time.
Press and hold the TUNE/SOUND
knob. Change the hours by pressing
the until you hear a beep. The
displayed time begins to blink. Press
on the H (Preset 4) until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
Change the minutes by pressing the
M (Preset 5) until the numbers
advance to the desired time. When
you are f inished, press the TUNE/
SOUND knob again to set the time. You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. Pressing and holding
the TUNE/SOUND knob, then
pressing the R (Preset 6) sets the
clockbacktotheprevioushour.If
the displayed time is after the half
hour, the clock sets the clock
f orward to the beginning of the next
hour.
Setting the Clock
Features
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TUNE/SOUND
KNOB
H BUTTON R BUTTON
DIGITAL CLOCK
M BUTTON

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.With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the master key
or 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.
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 Monitor on the
instrument panel (see page ), to
see if the doors and trunk are f ully
closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check the
hood.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or two minutes,
then the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the two
minutes have elapsed, unlock either
f ront door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
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
light on the instrument panel starts
blinking immediately to show you
the system is setting itself.
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Security System
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

If the VSA system indicator comes
on while driving, pull to the side of
theroadwhenitissafe,andturnoff
the engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine. If the VSA
system indicator stays on, or comes
back on while driving, have the VSA
system inspected by your dealer.
The vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system helps to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering if the vehicle turns
more or less than desired. It also
assists you in maintaining traction
while accelerating on loose or
slippery road surf aces. It does this
by regulating the engine’s output,
and by selectively applying the
brakes.
When VSA activates, you will see the
VSA activation indicator blink.
The VSA system cannot enhance the
vehicle’s driving stability in all
situations and does not control your
vehicle’s entire braking system. It is
still your responsibility to drive and
corner at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety. When VSA activates, you may notice
that the engine does not respond to
the accelerator in the same way it
does at other times.
CONT INUED
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
VSA A ctivation Indicator VSA System Indicator
Driving
181
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR VSA SYSTEM INDICATOR

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Seat Belts .10
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 54
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
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Seats, Adjusting the .83
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Security System .142
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Selecting a Child Seat .37
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Select/Reset Knob . 63,68
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Serial Number .260
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Service Intervals .193-196
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Service Manual .277
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Service Station Procedure . 154
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Setting the Clock .141
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 172
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 170
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Shif t Lock Release .175
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Side Airbags .11, 26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .28
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Side Curtain Airbags . 11,27
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .27
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Signaling Turns .66
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Snow Tires .230
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Sound System . 112,120,128,133
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .236
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Specif ications .264
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Specif ications Charts . 262
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Speed Control .143
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Speed Limiter .169, 174
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Speedometer .60
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 20
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Additional Safety Precautions . 29
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Airbag Service .28
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
How Your Side Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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SRS Components .20
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SRS Indicator .27 ,55 ....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 73
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Starting the Engine .167
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With a Dead Battery . 243
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 245
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .70
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 73
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 112,120,128,133
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Sun Visor .94
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Sunglasses Holder .98
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 23
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Servicing .28
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SRS Indicator .27 ,55
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System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil .203
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Tachometer .60
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 219
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 235
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 265
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Emissions Control Systems . 268
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