Acura TSX 2005 Workshop Manual

U.S. modelsCanadian models On cars with side curtain airbags
U.S. models
Canadian models
U.S. models Canadian models
Saf ety L abels
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SUN VISOR
DOORJAMBS

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .52
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Lights . 54
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Gauges .60
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Odometer .60 ...
Outside Temperature Display . 60
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Trip Meter .61
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Temperature Gauge . 61
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Fuel Gauge .62
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 62
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .62
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .64
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Wipers and Washers . 65
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 66
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .67
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Daytime Running Lights . 68
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 68
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Hazard Warning .69
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Rear Window Def ogger . 69
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 70
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Keys and Locks .71
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Keys .71
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Immobilizer System . 72
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Ignition Switch .73
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Door Locks .74
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Childproof Door Locks . 76
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Remote Transmitter . 76
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Trunk .80 ........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 81
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Trunk Main Switch .81
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Seat Heaters .82
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Seat .83
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Power Seat Adjustment . 83
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 83
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Head Restraints .84
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Folding Rear Seat .85
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Mirrors .87
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 88
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Power Mirror Heaters . 88
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Power Windows .89
Power Window Control ...............................
Operations .91
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Moonroof .92
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Parking Brake .93
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Sun Visor .94
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Vanity Mirror .94
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Interior Lights .95
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Interior Convenience Items . 96
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Beverage Holders .97
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Accessory Power Sockets . 97
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Console Compartment . 97
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Sunglasses Holder .98
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Glove Box .98
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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MIRROR CONTROLS
DOOR LOCK SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESAUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.141)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P. 88)
(P.89) INDICATORS
GAUGES (P.53)
(P.60)
(P.112 )
(P.100)
(P.155)
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
(P.80)
(P.154) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.170)
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(P. 168 )
PARKING BRAKE LEVER (P.93)
(P.75)

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN MONITOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATORLOW FUEL INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER
LIGHT
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.56)
(P.59)
(P.59) (P.54)
(P.59)
(P.57)
(P.58)
(P.56)
(P.56)
(P.57)
(P.55) (P.54)
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P.55)
(P.55)
(P.
54) (P.54)
(P.62)
(P.54)
(P.58)

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .This indicator has two f unctions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
reminds you and your passengers to
f asten your seat belts. A beeper also
sounds if you have not f astened your
seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your seat belt,
the beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remains
on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. A beeper sounds if you try
to drive with the parking brake not
f ully released. Driving with the
parking brake not f ully released
can damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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2.
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Instrument Panel L ights
Seat Belt Reminder L ight L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
LampParking Brake and Brake
System Indicator
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U.S. Canada

This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
theABS.If thishappens,haveyour
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock
brakes. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II). If it comes on at any other time,
it indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
automatic seat belt tensioners, or
side curtain airbags. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel L ights
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
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U.S. Canada

The appropriate indicator comes on
in this monitor if the trunk or either
door is not closed tightly.
All the indicators in the monitor
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II).
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), there is a problem with the
VSA system. Have your vehicle
checked by your Acura dealer.
Without VSA, your vehicle still has
normal driving ability, but will not
have VSA traction and stability
enhancement. See page f or more
inf ormation on the VSA system. This indicator has three f unctions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned of f the Vehicle
Stability Assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). For more
inf ormation, see page . 1.
2.
3.
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Instrument Panel L ights
Door and T runk Open Monitor
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator VSA A ctivation Indicator
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The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink,
or if they blink rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0) without turning of f the
light switch, this indicator will
remain on. A reminder chime will
also sound when you open the driver’s
door.
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel L ights
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR

Canadian models only
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page f or more inf ormation on the
security system. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
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Security System Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator
Instrument Panel L ights
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the master button (see page
). This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
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Canadian models only
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel L ights
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