horn Acura TSX 2009 Owner's Manual

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HORN SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.287)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INTERFACE DIAL
SELECTOR KNOB
(P.222)
(P.175)
CENTER DISPLAY
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 118)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.111)/
(P.115)INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.115)
(P.110)
(P.33)
(P.117)
(P.117,146) (P.299)
(P.71)
(P.141)
(P.399)
(P.308)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
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2:
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. SEAT HEATER SWITCHESCENTER DISPLAY
INTERFACE DIAL
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.115) (P.110)PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.33)
(P.222) (P.175)
(P.117)
(P.117,146)
(P.299)
(P.71)
(P.287)
(P.399)
(P.118)(P.141)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
SELECTOR KNOB
(P.111)/
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS HORN
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P.115)
(P.308)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
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µµ When you unlock the driver’s door
with your remote transmitter, each
remote transmitter activates the
customized settings related to that
remote. Here are the settings activated with
the remote;
Customized settings
(see page ).
Press and hold this
button for about 1 second to attract
attention; the horn will sound, and
the exterior lights will f lash f or about
30 seconds. To cancel panic mode,
press any other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. Panic
mode does not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.
Press and hold this
button f or about 1 second to open
the trunk. You cannot open the trunk
if the key is in the ignition switch.
The driving position memory
activated (Driver 1, Driver 2) is
shownonthebackof each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your desired driving position in the
memory that is activated by the
transmitter you normally carry. You will also see the ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, depending on
which linked remote transmitter is
used.
When you open the driver’s door
after unlocking it with the remote
transmitter, the driver’s seat moves
to the position stored in memory.
You will hear two beeps when the
movement is completed. The
indicator in the related memory
button on the driver’s door remains
on.Driving position memory
(see page ).
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U.S. TSX and Canadian TSX Premium
Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
PA NIC
TRUNK
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
127
With Driver 2
With Driver 1
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the audio unit.
This alarm continues for two
minutes, then the system resets. To
reset an alarming system bef ore the
two minutes have elapsed, unlock
the driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
driver’s lock tab, door lock master
switch, or remote transmitter. The
security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the trunk will cause the
system to alarm. It also alarms if the
audio unit is removed f rom the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter without triggering the
alarm. The alarm will sound if the
trunk lock is f orced, or the trunk is
opened with the trunk release button
on the driver’s door or the
emergency trunk opener.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and check the
indicators on the multi-information
display. Close any door or the trunk
indicatedonthedisplay.Checkthe
hood visually since it is not part of
the display, and shut it if necessary.
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Security System
Features
293
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
No.
No. Circuits Protected Amps.
Not Used
Wiper
Not Used
Main Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Light Main
(Driver’s Side Fuse Box)
Passenger’s Side Light Main
30 A
30 A
30 A
60 A
30 A
100 A
40 A
70 A
(40 A) 30 A
30 A Driver’s Side Fuse Box
IG Main
Rear Defroster
Sub Fan Motor
Not Used
Not Used
Heater Motor
Hazard
Horn
Not Used
Stop
IG Coil
FI Sub
Back Up
Interior Lights
FI Main
DBW
Not Used
MG Clutch
Engine Oil Level
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Battery
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
EPS
(Passenger’s Side Fuse Box)
ABS/VSA FSR
Not Used
ABS/VSA Motor (40 A)
50 A
40 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
7.5 A
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32
33
34
35
36 37
38
11
12
21
22
23
24
25
Fuse Locations
478
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .425
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Brake .428
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Clutch .429
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Manual Transmission .427
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Windshield Washer .110
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Fog Lights .115
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Folding Rear Seats .138
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Four-way Flashers .117
..............................
Front Airbags .9,25
.................................................
Fuel .356
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Fill Door and Cap .357
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .67
................
Octane Requirement .356
...............................
Oxygenated .357
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Tank, Ref ueling .357
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message .358
...............................
Fuel Economy .362
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .474
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Gas Mileage, Improving .362,363
.........................................
Gasoline .356
...........................................
Gauge .68 .....................
Low Fuel Indicator .67
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Octane Requirement .356
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Tank, Ref ueling .357
................
Gas Station Procedures .357
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .69
...............................................
Fuel .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission .379
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Manual Transmission .376
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Glove Box .157
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................
(GVWR) .369,401
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .430
...........................
HandsFreeLink
.307
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Hazard Warning Flashers .117
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Headlights .111
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Aiming .430
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Automatic Lighting Off .113
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Automatic Lighting On .112
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Daytime Running Lights .114
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High Beam Indicator .66
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Lights On Indicator .66 .......................
Reminder Chime .111
Replacing Halogen
..............................
Bulbs .430,440
.................................
Turning on .111
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Head Restraints .14,135
.............................
Heated Mirrors .146
.................................
Heaters, Seat .141
HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver .302
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Hood, Opening and Closing .359
...........................................
Horn.4,109
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .429
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .484
Ignition
............................................
Keys .119
.........................................
Switch .122
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Timing Control System .496
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Immobilizer System .121
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Important Safety Precautions .6
Index
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