glove box Acura TSX 2007 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2007, Model line: TSX, Model: Acura TSX 2007Pages: 379, PDF Size: 5.45 MB
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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 .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges .68
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 69
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .119
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .120
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 121
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Fog Lights .122
Automatic Lighting Off .......................................
Feature .122
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Daytime Running Lights . 122
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 123
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Hazard Warning .124
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Rear Window Def ogger . 124
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 125
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Keys and Locks .126
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Immobilizer System .127
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Ignition Switch .128
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Door Locks .129
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Childproof Door Locks . 130
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Remote Transmitter .131
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Trunk .135
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 136...................
Trunk Main Switch . 136
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Seat Heaters .137
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Seats .138
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Power Seat Adjustment . 138
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 139
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Head Restraints .139
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Folding Rear Seat .140
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .142
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Mirrors .145
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 146
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Power Mirror Heaters . 146
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Power Windows .147
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Moonroof .150
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Parking Brake .151
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Sun Visor .152
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Vanity Mirror .152
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Interior Lights .153
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Interior Convenience Items . 155
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Beverage Holders .156
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Accessory Power Sockets . 156
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Console Compartment . 157
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Sunglasses Holder .158
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Glove Box .158
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
59
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These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects
on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number
tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Acura-approved key blanks.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Your vehicle also comes with two
remote transmitters; see page f or an explanation of how to
operation.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the trunk
release lever, rear seat trunk access,
and glove box locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking f acility. 131
Remote Transmitter
Keys and Locks
126
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER
KEY
(Black)VALET KEY
(Light Gray)
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As a safety feature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened from the
inside. To
open the trunk, push the release
lever to the left.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
For more information about child
saf ety, see page .
To protect items in the trunk, you
can disable the trunk-release switch
on the trunk lid by turning of f the
trunk main switch in the glove box
and locking the glove box. Make
sure the rear seat is not f olded down.
If you need to give the key to
someone else, give them the valet
key.
40
Emergency T runk Opener
T runk Main Switch
Trunk
136
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER
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CONT INUED
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
155
GLOVE BOX
CENTER ARMREST/
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
FRONT DOOR POCKET/BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDERS UTILITY POCKET/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CENTER POCKET
TRUNK
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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving. Sunglasses Holder
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
158
GLOVE BOX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Trunk, including the back seats
when f olded down
Center pocket
Console compartment Door pockets
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
238
GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
DOOR POCKET
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
TRUNK
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
If
you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
pa ssenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page . Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals or the seat.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
viewandbethrownaroundthe
vehicle during a crash.
In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) or the gross axle
weight rating (GAWR). Both are on
a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. 55
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
Carrying Cargo
240
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CONT INUED
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Fuses, Checking the .336
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 235
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Gasoline .230
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Fuel Message .81
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Octane Requirement . 230
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Tank, Filling the .231
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Gas Station Procedures . 231
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel .68
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Speedometer .68
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Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .265
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 246
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Manual Transmission . 244
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Glove Box .158 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 298
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Hands Free Link .211
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Message .84
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 124
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Headlights .121
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Aiming .298
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Automatic Lighting Off . 122
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Auto Of f Timer .108
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Daytime Running Lights . 122
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Fog Lights .122
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High Beam Indicator . 66
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Lights On Indicator .63
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Low Beams, Turning on . 121
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Reminder Chime .121
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 298
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Turning on .121
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Head Restraints .139
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Safety Information .14
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Heated Mirror .146
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Heated Seat .137
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High Altitude, Starting at . 243
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High Beam Indicator .66
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .207 ..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 232
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Horn .4,119
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Hydraulic Clutch .297
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 344
Ignition ............................................
Keys .126
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Switch .128
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Timing Control System . 355
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Immobilizer System .127
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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CONT INUED
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Maintenance .271
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 282
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Main Items .283
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Messages .74
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Minder .274
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Record .284
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Saf ety .272
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 332
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Manual Transmission . 244
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 295
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Memory, Driving Position . 142
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Memory Position Link . 104..........................
Messages, System .75
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Meters, Gauges .68
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Mirrors, Adjusting .146
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Modif ications .237
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Moonroof .150
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Closing Manually .335
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Operation .150
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 69
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Change Settings .92
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Customized Settings . 86
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Def ault All .90
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Neutral Gear Position . 247
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New Vehicle Break-in . 230
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Normal Shif t Speeds .244
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 344
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 230
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Odometer .72
Oil ........................
Change, How to .289 ......................
Change, When to .274
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Checking Engine .234
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Level Check Message . 82
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Life Display .73
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 331
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Pressure Message .82
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .288
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 128
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .354
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Outside Mirrors .146
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Outside Temperature .73
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Overheating, Engine .329
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 282
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Panel Brightness Control . 123
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Park Gear Position .247
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Parking Brake .151
Locks
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Glove Box .158
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Lockout Prevention . 130
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Power Door .129
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Trunk .135
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Low Coolant Level .234
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 244
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 331
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 346
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Luggage, Storing .238
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