lights Acura TSX 2007 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
MOONROOF
SWITCH REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
(P. 204)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown.
(P.
150)
(P.
200)
(P. 137)
HORN
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS/
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.
212)
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P. 33)
(P.
121-122) (P.
123)
(P. 120)
(P. 124)
(P. 124)
(P. 71, 72)
(P.
125)
(P.
263)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/FOG LIGHTS
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The
following pages pro vide
instru ctions on how to properly
protect the driver, adult passengers,
and teenage children who are large
enough and mature enough to drive
or ride in the front.
See pages f or important
guidelines on how to properly
protect inf ants, small children, and
larger children who ride in your
vehicle. When one or more doors are not
tightly closed, the ‘‘DOOR OPEN’’
message will come on.
After everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors are closed
and locked.
Your vehicle has a door and trunk
open monitor on the multi-
inf ormation display to indicate when
a specif ic door or the trunk is not
tightly closed. You will see the
appropriate light/lights and the
message f or each condition.
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Protecting A dults and Teens
Introduction
Close and L ock the Doors
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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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
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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)

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

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
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR

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Description
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors.
Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter when the button is pushed one time.
The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A horn will also sound
when you press the LOCK button twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the
doors to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock but do not open the door.
Changes the windshield wiper operation between
two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT
position. Customize
Setup
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
0sec
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
30 sec
60 sec
90 sec
WITH VEH SPD
INTERMITTENT Page
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111
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117
Customize
Group
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.106)
DOOR · WINDOW
SETUP
(P.110)
WIPER SETUP
(P.117) Customize
Menu
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT AUT O OFF
TIMER
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
FRONT WIPER ACTION
: Default setting
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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There are two custom settings in the
Lighting Setup:Press the SEL/RESET button. The
display changes as shown above.
Each time you press the INFO
button, the highlighted number
changes f rom ‘‘15 sec,’’ to ‘‘30 sec,’’
andthento‘‘60sec.’’Tomakeyour
selection, press the SEL/RESET
button.
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
While the ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is
displayed, press the SEL/RESET
button on the steering wheel. Each
time you press the INFO button, the
display changes between
‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME’’ and ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO
OFF TIMER.’’ To make your
selection, press the SEL/RESET
button. The interior lights f ade out when you
close all doors. You can change the
time that the interior lights fade out.
While the multi-information display
shows ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP,’’ press
the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel. The display changes
to ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME’’ as shown above.
Lighting Setup
Int erior L ight Dimming T ime
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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The headlights, parking lights,
taillights, and license plate lights
turn of f af ter the selected time when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch and close the driver’s door.If you f ail to enter your selection,
you will see the above display f or
several seconds, then the display
goes back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’
Repeat the setup.To exit ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER,’’ 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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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While the multi-information display
shows ‘‘DOOR·WINDOW SETUP,’’
press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel. Then press the
INFO button repeatedly until you see
‘‘KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ as shown
above.Press SEL/RESET button, then
press the INFO button.
Each time you press the INFO
button, the display changes to ‘‘ON,’’
to ‘‘OFF,’’ then to ‘‘EXIT.’’
Select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ by pressing
the INFO button, and enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
When you push the LOCK button on
the remote transmitter, the door and
trunk locks are set, and some of the
exterior lights f lash. If you push the
LOCK button (with the security
system set) again within 5 seconds,
the horn sounds to let you know the
security system is working. You can
customize some of the Keyless Lock
settings. You can turn of f the
acknowledgment horn, and you can
customize the settings so that the
exteriorlightstodonotflash.
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K eyless L ock A cknowledgment
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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