high beam Acura TSX 2007 Owner's Manual

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
HIGH
BEAM INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ON INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.66)
(P.66) (P.66)(P.65)
(P.66)
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.67)
(P.69)
SYSTEM MESSAGE
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.66)
LOW
TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.19, 62)
(P.32,
64)
(P.63)
(P.64)
(P.32,
63)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.65,
255)
(P.63, 334)
(P.62, 332)
(P.67, 257)
(P.62, 332)
(P.62, 331)

On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
tu rn on the fog lights. For more
info rmation, see p age .
This indicator c omes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page ). This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must refuel soon. You will also see a
‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi-
information display (see page ).
When the indicator comes on, t
here
is about 2.3 U.S. gal (8.6
)offuel
remaining in the tank before the
needle reaches E.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info
rmation, see p age . This
indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
information display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. 75
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Fog L ight Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
High Beam Indicator System Message
Indicator
66
LOW FUEL INDICATOR

Canadian models only This message comes on when you
set the cruise control. The Cruise
Control indicator in the instrument
panel will also come on. See page
for information on cruise control
operation.
If
there is a problem in the high
beam headlight’s circuit, you will see
‘‘CHECK DRL SYSTEM’’ on the
multi-information display. If you see
this message, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer. To
use the system, your cell phone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Ref er to page for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to the HFL and how
toreceiveormakephonecalls,or
visit the handsf reelink.com website. You can receive or make phone-calls
f rom your cell phone through your
vehicle’s HandsFreeLink (HFL)
system without touching your cell
phone.
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Check DRL Syst emCruise Control HandsFreeL ink
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
85
U.S. model is shown
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µµPush down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever in
the proper direction and hold it. The
lever will return to center when you
release it or complete a turn. Turning the switch
on the lef t lever to the
‘‘ ’’position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or the ‘‘ ’’ position, the
Lights On indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Turn Signal
Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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µ To switch from low
beams to high beams, push the left
lever forward until you hear a click.
The high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull it back to
return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back.
Turn the fog lights on and off by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the fog lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go off when you turn the
headlights off or onto high beam. This
feature turns off the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, and license
plate lights within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignition
switch and closing the driver’s door.
You can change this 15 second timer
to 0, 30, or 60 seconds (see page ). With the headlight switch in the off
or position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the or
position, remove the key, then
open and close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door,
the lights will turn of f af ter 10
minutes. The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
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Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
High Beams
Fog Lights (Canadian Models) Daytime Running L ights
Headlights, Automatic Lighting Of f Feature, Daytime Running Lights
122

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
123
SELECT/RESET KNOB BRIGHTNESS LEVEL
U.S. model is shown

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be done by your dealer or
other qualif ied mechanic.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs, one on each side. When
replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel
base and protect the glass from
contactwithyourskinorhard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a High Beam Headlight
Bulb
L ow Beam Headlight Bulb
Replacement
Lights
298
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

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Fuses, Checking the .336
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 235
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Gasoline .230
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
.....................
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
...............................................
Fuel .68
...............................
Speedometer .68
.................................
Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .265
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 246
..............
Manual Transmission . 244
......................................
Glove Box .158 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 298
........................
Hands Free Link .211
.......................................
Message .84
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 124
.....................................
Headlights .121
........................................
Aiming .298
............
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
..................
High Beam Indicator . 66
....................
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
...................................
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
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 344
Ignition ............................................
Keys .126
.........................................
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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Index
INDEX
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Indicators .61
.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) . 65
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .63
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Charging System .62
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Cruise Main .66
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Fog Light .66
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High Beam .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
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Lights On .63
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Low Fuel .66
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Low Oil Pressure .62
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Low Tire Pressure . 67, 257
Malf unction Indicator ...............
Lamp(MIL) . 62, 84, 332
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 33
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Seat Belt Reminder .62
..........................
Security System .67
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .64
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SRS .63
.........................
System Message .66
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................................
Activation .65
.................................
VSA System .64 .........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
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Inf ant Restraint .41
......................................
Inf ant Seats .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
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Inf ormation (Multi) Display . 69
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INFO Button .71
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INFO Knob .71
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 310
.................................
Inside Mirror .146
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Inspection, Tire .312
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Installing a Child Seat .45
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
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Using LATCH .46
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Instrument Panel .61
.....................................
Indicators .62
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 123
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Interior Lights .153
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Interior Light Dimming Time . 106
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Introduction .i ...................
Key, Remove Message . 79
Keyless Lock ....................
Acknowledgement . 113
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Keys .126
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Label, Certif ication .342
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Lane Change, Signaling . 121
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Language Selection .94
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
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LATCH, Using .46
.
Lever, Release Parking Message . 78
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .298
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Indicator .61
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Setup .106
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Turn Signal . 65, 300, 302
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Load Limits .239
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 128
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 128
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Childproof Door .130
............................
Fuel Fill Door .231
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 322
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Jack, Tire .321
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Jump Starting .327
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