parking brake Acura TSX 2007 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
You r Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES AUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.142)
(P.146)
(P.147) (P.160)
(P.170)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. (P.135) PARKING BRAKE LEVER(P.151) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
GAUGES(P.68)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.9
, 26 )
(P.9, 33)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
(P.130)
(P.246)
(P.244)
(P.129)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P.232)
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER (P.231) (P.62)

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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Control Locations
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER AUDIO
SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
POWER
WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR
CONTROL AUTO BUTTON
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
Vehicle without navigation system is shown.
(P.142)
(P.147)
(P.151)(P.160)
(P.170)
(P.145)
GAUGES (P.68)
MIRRORS CONTROLS
(P.146) (P.62)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.129)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER
(P.232) (P.244) (P.246)
(P.135)
(P.231)

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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2.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
Lights On Indicator
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U.S. Canada

If the trunk or any door is not closed
tightly, the display reminds you to
close the open trunk or the door(s)
bef ore you start driving.If you start driving without releasing
the parking brake, the multi-
inf ormation display interrupts the
current display and shows
‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE.’’
This message continues, and a
chime sounds, until you release the
parking brake, or the vehicle speed
slows down to less than 1.8 mph (3
km/h).
In addition to the seat belt reminder
indicator in the instrument panel, the
multi-inf ormation display interrupts
the current display and shows
‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or
‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT
BELT’’ if either the driver or a f ront
passenger does not f asten their seat
belt while driving. This message
remains displayed while the vehicle
is moving until you or your
passenger’s seat belts are f astened.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Fasten Seat Belt
Door and Trunk OpenRelease Parking Lever
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U.S.Canada

If you see ‘‘CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information
display, it means the battery is not
being charged. See page for
more information. If
you see ‘‘CHECK EMISSION
SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information
display, it means one of the engine’s
emission systems may have a
problem. Have your vehicle checked
by your dealer (see page ). If
there is a problem with the brake
system, you will see ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM’’ on the multi-
info rmation display. The parking
brake and brake system indicator in
the instrument panel will also come
on. See page f or more
inf ormation. 334
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Check Charging Syst em
Check Emission Syst em Check Brake Syst em
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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U.S.Canada

To change the settings, stop the
vehicle, and make sure to set the
parking brake and put the
transmission in Park (A/T) or
neutral (M/T). If you try to enter the
customizing mode while the vehicle
is moving, the above message
appears and you cannot change the
settings. The
first customizing menu is:
DEFAULT ALL
CHANGE
SETTING
Everytimeyoupressthe INFO
button, the display cycles from
‘‘CHANGE SETTING,’’ ‘‘DEFAULT
ALL,’’ ‘‘EXIT’’ and then back to
‘‘CHANGE SETTING.’’ Press the
SEL/RESET button to enter your
selection.
If you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle left the factory,
select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ as
described on page . If
you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select ‘‘CHANGE
SETTING,’’ and follow the
instructions on page .
You can also use the select/reset
knob in the instrument panel. Turn
the knob to select a setting and press
it to enter your selection. If you do not make any changes,
select ‘‘EXIT,’’ the display returns to
normal display.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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AT model MT model

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
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To select a memorized position, do
this:Make sure the parking brake is set
(M/T) or the shif t lever is in Park
(A/T).
Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep.
Doing any of the f ollowing af ter
pressing the MEMO button will
cancel the storing procedure.
Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Readjusting the seat position.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button.
All stored driving positions will be
lost if your vehicle’s battery goes
dead or is disconnected. Pressing the MEMO button again
within 5 seconds.
Press and release the MEMO
button on the driver’s door. You
will hear a beep. Then, both
indicators in the memory buttons
will start to blink. Press and hold
one of the memory buttons (1 or
2) within 5 seconds af ter you press
the MEMO button. When the
system completes storing a new
driving position, you hear two
beeps. The indicator in the stored
memory button will come on. 1.
2.
3.
Driving Position Memory System
Selecting a Memorized Position
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MEMORY BUTTONS
MEMORY BUTTONS MEMO BUTTON
INDICATORS