display Acura TSX 2007 Repair Manual

If you set the f ront wiper action to
‘‘WITH VEH SPD,’’ the f ront wipers
run intermittently and the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed
when the wiper switch is in the
‘‘INT’’position. If you set it to
‘‘INTERMITTENT,’’ the wipers run
at regular intervals.
When your selection is entered, you
will see the above display for severalseconds, and then the display goes
back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’
If you f ail to enter your selection,
you will see the above display f or
several seconds, and the display goes
back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’
Repeat the setup.
To exit ‘‘FRONT WIPER ACTION,’’
press the INFO button until you see
‘‘EXIT,’’ then press the SEL/RESET
button. The display goes back to
‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.The level of brightness is shown on
the multi-information display while
you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds
af ter you f inish adjusting.
When the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the
daytime running lights are of f .
Follow the procedure in the previous
page to turn them on.
To reduce glare at night, the instru-
ment panel illumination dims when
you turn the light switch to or. Turning the Select/Reset
knob f ully to the right until you hear
a click will cancel the reduced bright-
ness.
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem in the high beam headlight’s
circuit. Take your vehicle to a dealer
to have it checked.
The Select/Reset knob on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness. Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SELECT/RESET KNOB BRIGHTNESS LEVEL
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The ignition switch has four
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key 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 diffi cult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the left or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
This
is the normal key
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.
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
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ).
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch. 79
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ST A RT (III) ON (II)
Ignition Switch
128
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.

If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up fully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is fully released (see page ).78
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Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is put into gear with the
parking brake on.

Climate Control System
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FAN CONTROL BARMODE BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
FAN SPEED
INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON A/C BUTTON
Without navigation system
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAYPASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON

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Climate Control System
Features
161
AUTO BUTTONMODE ICONS
DUAL BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON
FAN CONTROL ICONS A/C ICONS
With navigation system
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
A/C BUTTONWINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON

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Proper
use of the climate control
system can make the interior dry
and comfortable, and keep the
windows clear for best visibility.
For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running.
You can adjust the temperatures of
thedriver’ssideandthepassenger’s
side independently (see page ). The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
Press the AUTO button. You will
see AUTO in the display.
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
NavigationsectioninyourQuick
Start Guide f or an overview of this
system and the Navigation System
manual f or complete details.
Set the desired temperature by
pushing or on the driver’s
side temperature control bar. The
selected temperature will show in
the upper display.
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2.
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
Automatic Operation
Voice Control System
Climate Control System
162

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On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
In AU TO mode, the vehicle’s interior
temperature is independently
regulated for 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.
Press the AUTO button. The
indicator in the button comes on. When
you push the passenger’s side
temperature control bar, the
indicator in the DUAL button comes
on and the driver’s side and
passenger’s side temperature can be
controlled independently (see page ).
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
When you set the temperature to its
lowest limit ( ) or its highest
limit ( ), the system runs at
f ull cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air. You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in the AUTO mode.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
Press the A/C button to view the
A/C manual control display.
Making any manual selection causes
the indicator in the AUTO button to
turn off.
Set the desired temperature by
pushing or on the driver’s
side temperature control bar. The
selected temperature will show in
the upper display.
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Climate Control System
Features
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On vehicles without navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system On
vehicles without navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
Select the fan speed by pressing the
fan control bar ( or ).
The fan speed is represented by
vertical bars in the display.
Press the A/C button to view the
A/C manual control display. Touch
the fan control icons to the desired
speed. To
adjust the desired temperature,
push or on the
temperature control bar.
Press the DUAL button to select
dual temperature control mode (see
page ). The indicator in the
DUAL button comes on.
When you press the DUAL button
again (indicator turns of f ), both side
temperature is adjusted by turning
the driver’s side temperature dial. PresstheA/Cbuttontoturntheair
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
Press the A/C button to view the
A/C manual control display.
Touching ON or OFF icon in the
display turns the air conditioning on
and off.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
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Fan Control
T emperature Control
Dual Button Air Conditioning (A/C) Button/
Icons
Climate Control System
164

Use the mode control buttons or
icons to select the vents the air f lows
f rom. Some air f lows f rom the
dashboard corner vents in all modes.If you press the OFF button, the
climate control system shuts of f
completely.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Press the A/C button to view the
A/C manual control display, then
touch any of the mode icons on the
display.
When the climate control system is
turned off, the temperature in the
upper display will also turn of f .To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times. Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
Mode ControlTo Turn Everything Of f
Climate Control System
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