climate control Acura TSX 2005 Owner's Manual

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Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety........................................................................\
........................................ .ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
............................................ .4
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .7
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
........................................ .51
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column
Features ........................................................................\
...................................................................... 99
Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................151
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .165
Engine and transmission operation
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................189
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
..............................235
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses
Technical Information........................................................................\
............................................ .259
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................273
Warranty and contact information
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................277
How to order
Index........................................................................\
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...... I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures
Owner's Identification Form

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
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2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
48
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

Your Acura has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your Acura.
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Acura provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 100
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Dual Temperature Control . 109
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Climate Control Sensors . 111
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Playing the Radio .112
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To Play the Radio .114
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To Select a Station . 114
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Adjusting the Sound . 117
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Radio Frequencies . 118
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Radio Reception .118
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Playing a CD .120
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Playing a CD, CD Changer . 122
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To Play a CD .122
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To Stop Playing a CD . 125
Removing CDs from the .................................
Changer .125
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CD Changer Error Messages . 126
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Protecting your CDs .127
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General Inf ormation . 127
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Protecting CDs .127
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Playing a Tape .128
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To Play a Tape .130
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To Stop Playing a Tape . 130
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Tape Search Functions . 131
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Caring the Tape and Player . 132Playing the XM Satellite
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Radio .133
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Satellite Digital Radio . 133
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To Play XM Satellite Radio . 134
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To Select a Channel . 134
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Satellite Radio Signals . 136
Receiving Satellite Radio ....................................
Service .137
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Steering Wheel Controls . 139
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Radio Thef t Protection . 140
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Setting the Clock .141
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Security System .142
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Cruise Control .143
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .146
Features
Features
99
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See pages
f or Automatic
Climate Control and Manual
Operations inf ormation.
Without the navigation system, you
can manually select the f an speed by
pressing the f an control buttons. The
f an speed is represented by vertical
bars in the display. With the navigation system, you can
manually select the f an speed by
pressing the A/C button next to the
display and then, pressing the f an
control icons.
The driver and passenger can select
independent temperature settings by
selecting the DUAL button.
Press the DUAL button. The
indicator will come on. The driver
and passenger can each select the
temperature control bars ( or
side) to the desired setting.
When the indicator in the DUAL
button is off, both sides adjust to the
same temperature.
107 108
T emperature Control
What Each Control Does
Fan Control
Vents, Heating, and A/C
102

µ
Û
Ý
Û
Ý The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air to raise or lower the
interior temperature to the
temperature you selected.
If you set the temperature to its
lowest limit, (Lo) or its highest limit,
(Hi) the system runs at f ull cooling
or heating only. It does not regulate
the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
When
the indicator in the Dual button is on,
the driver’s side and passenger’s side
temperature can be controlled
independently (see page ).
Press the AUTO button.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s
interior temperature is
independently regulated f or the
driver and passenger. If the driver’s
side of the vehicle is getting too
much sun, the system will adjust to a
lower temperature. Set the
desired temperature by pressing
the temperature control bars (
or side). You will see AUTO in
the system’s display. Set the
desired temperature by pressing
the temperature control bars (
or side). The selected
temperature will show in the upper
display.
109Dual Temperature Control
Without Navigation System:
With Navigation System:
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Automatic Climate Control
Features
107

µ
µ If you press OFF, the Climate
Control system shuts of f completely.Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
When the Climate Control System is
turned OFF, the temperature in the
upper display will also turn of f .
You can manually select various
functions of the automatic climate
controlsystemwhenitisinAUTO.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of airf low can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause f ogging.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
If you press the A/C button next to
the display, the manual selections
will show in the display. Making any
manual selection causes the
indicator in the AUTO button to turn
off.
With Navigation System
Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Manual Operation To Turn Everything Of f
108

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them. Sunlight Sensor/T emperature
Sensor
Climat e Cont rol Sensors
Features
111
SUNLIGHT SENSORTEMPERATURE SENSOR

Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.If you use aftermarket floor mats
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Clean dirty seat belts with a sof t
brush and a mixture of mild soap and
warm water. Do not use bleach, dye,
or cleaning solvents that can weaken
the belt material. Let the belts air
drybeforeyouusethevehicle. The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hook over the f loor
mat anchors. This keeps the f loor
mats f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
If you remove the f loor mats, make
sure to re-anchor them when you put
them back in your vehicle.Have your Acura dealer replace this
f ilter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. It should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air, or if
the airf low f rom the climate control
system becomes less than usual.
Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Seat Belts
Floor Mats
Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
223
LOOP

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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
To jump start your vehicle:
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. The numbers in the illustration show
the order to connect the jumper
cable.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc. Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
1.
2.
3.
CONT INUED
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
243
BOOSTER
BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add
coolant to the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
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9.10.
11.
252
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
246
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.