Trans Acura TSX 2010 User Guide

The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably. Others help to keep
you aware of the periodic
maintenance your vehicle needs f or
continued trouble-f ree driving.
There are three types of messages:
normal display messages, engine oil
lif e and maintenance messages, and
system messages.
You can select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the three buttons on the steering
wheel (see page ).If you do not f asten your seat belt,
you will see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
These messages go of f several
seconds af ter the key is inserted into
the ignition switch.
When you unlock and open the
driver’s door, the display shows
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’
depending on which remote
transmitter you use.
The driver’s seat moves to the
positionstoredinthatremote
transmitter (see page ).
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Remote transmitter 1 is used.
Remote transmitter 2 is used.
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You can customize some vehicle
control settings. To enter the
customizing mode, press and hold
either INFO button ( / ) for more
than 3 seconds. To change the
settings, the ignition switch must be
in the ON (II) position, and the
vehicle must be stopped with the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
with the parking brake set (manual).
If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, move the shif t lever out of
Park (automatic) or release the
parking brake (manual), the display
will change to the normal screen.
If you try to enter the customizing
mode while the vehicle is moving,
you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND
SHIFTTOPARKTOCHANGE
SETTINGS’’ (automatic) or ‘‘MUST
STOP AND SET PARK BRAKE TO
CHANGE SETTINGS’’ (manual)
message and you cannot change the
settings.
You can customize some vehicle
control settings f or ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER
1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed,
customizing is not possible.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure your remote transmitter
is linked to the system and the
driver’s door is unlocked with acorresponding remote transmitter.
If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the system cannot
recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2.’’ If the remote transmitter is not
linked, ‘‘DRIVER UNKNOWN
CUSTOMIZE IMPOSSIBLE’’ will be
displayed, and you cannot customize
the settings. See page to link your remote
transmitter to your vehicle.
If you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
Ref er to the table on the f ollowing
pages about the settings you want to
customize.
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Customized Settings
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Description
Menu Item Page
Group Setup Setting Option
Changes when the doors automatically lock.
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter in a first push.
The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper 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 when the doors automatically unlock.
Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.
AUTO DOOR LOCK
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
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108
DOOR SETUP
(P.99)
DEFAULT ALL
(P.108)
With IGN OFF
SHIFT FROM P (A/T only)
WITH VEH SPD
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 sec
60 sec
30 sec
OFF
SET
CANCEL
1:
2:
3: Default setting
Default setting for automatic transmission
Default setting for manual transmission
With SHIFT to P2
3
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1
1
1DRIVER DOOR /
AL L DOORS1
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Memory Position Link
Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button. When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ and
repeat the procedure again.
If ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ is
set to ‘‘ON,’’ the driver’s seat moves
to the position stored in the memory
(see page ) when you open the
driver’s door, using the remote
transmitter.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘POSITION
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /
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Auto Door Lock
(Automatic transmission model only)
There are three settings you can
choose f rom: Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.
Press the SEL/RESET button to
enter the selecting mode.
OFF
The auto door lock is deactivated all
the time.
WITH VEH SPD
The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches about 10 mph (about
15 km/h).
SHIFT FROM P
The doors lock whenever you move
the shift lever out of Park.
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When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO
DOOR LOCK’’ and repeat the
procedure again.
To select whether the driver’s door
unlocks or all the doors unlock when
you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter or the key, follow
these instructions.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.
Door Lock Mode
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Keyless Lock Acknowledgment
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
When you push the LOCK button on
the remote transmitter, some
exterior lights f lash, and a beeper
sounds when you push the LOCK
button again within 5 seconds to
verify that the doors and the trunk
arelockedandthesecuritysystem
has set (see page ). You can
customize the exterior lights not to
f lash and the beeper not to sound.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.Press the SEL/RESET button to
enter the selecting mode.
To turn this feature on or off, follow
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Security Relock Timer
When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ and repeat
the procedure again.You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
any of the doors within 30 seconds,
the doors and the f uel f ill door,
automatically relock, and the
security system sets.
You can change this relock time
f rom 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.
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Auto Door Unlock
Automatic transmission model onlyAutomatic transmission model only
There are f ive possible settings f or
automatic transmission models and
three possible settings f or manual
transmission models.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.
DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to P
The driver’s door unlocks when you
move the shift lever to Park.
ALL DOORS with SHIFT to P All
the doors unlock when you move the
shif t lever to Park. DRIVER DOOR with IGN OFF
The driver’s door unlocks when you
turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
(0) position.
ALL DOORS with IGN OFF All
the doors unlock when you turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK (0)
position.
OFF The auto door unlock is
deactivated all the time.
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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 master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove
boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility. The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart. 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 f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
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Keys and Locks
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VALET KEY
(Light Gray)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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