brake sensor Acura TSX 2007 Owner's Manual

This indicator has two functions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not fully
released can damage the rear
brakes, axles, and tires. If
it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or
‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display (see pages , ). For
more information, see page .
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-information display (see
page ). This
indicator comes on for several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a poten tial problem with
your front 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, side
curtain airbags, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ). For more
info rmation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position 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 and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
Lights On Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada

If there is a problem in the anti-lock
brake system (ABS), you will see
‘‘CHECKABSSYSTEM’’onthe
multi-information display. If you see
this message, have your vehicle
checked by a de aler (see page ).
If
there is a problem with the
automatic transmission, you will see
‘‘CHECK TRANSMISSION’’ on the
multi-information display. Avoid
rapid acceleration, and have the
transmission checked by a dealer as
soon as possible. If
there is a problem with your front
airbags, side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
automatic seat belt tensioners, side
curtain airbags, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors, you will see
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ on the
multi-info rmation display. Take your
vehicle to a dealer as soon as
possible(seepage ). 32
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Check T ransmission
Check A BS Syst emCheck A irbag Syst em
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Child Seats .36
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LATCH Anchorage System . 46
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Lower Anchorage Points . 46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
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Climate Control Sensors . 169
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Clock, Setting the .202
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Clutch Fluid .297
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 243
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Compact Spare Tire .320
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Console Compartment . 157
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Consumer Inf ormation . 360
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .291
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Checking .234
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Proper Solution .291
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Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .354
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Cruise Control Message . 85, 204
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Cruise Control Operation . 204
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Cruise Main Indicator .66
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Cup Holders .156
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Customer Service Of f ice . 360
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Customized Settings .86
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Def ault All .90 ...............
Door · Window Setup . 110
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Lighting Setup .106
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Meter Setup .93
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Position Setup .104
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Setting to Def ault .90
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Wiper Setup .117
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 122
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Def ault All .90
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 362
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 124
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Dimensions .346
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Dimming the Headlights . 121
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 293, 294
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Engine Oil .234
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Directional Signals .121
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 254
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Display, Multi-inf ormation . 69
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Disposal of Used Oil .290
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking . 129..................
Lockout Prevention . 130
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And Trunk Open . 11, 78
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Power Door Lock .129
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Door Lock Mode .111
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 349
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .244
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driver’s ID .86
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Driving .241
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Economy .235
Driving Position ........................
Memory System .142
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DRL, Check System Message . 85
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Dual Temperature Control . 167
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DustandPollenFilter . 307
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Economy, Fuel .235
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Elap. Time Reset Condition . 100
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