ignition Acura TSX 2010 Manual PDF

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Turn the selector knob to select
‘‘CLOCK ADJUST.’’
Press the selector knob (ENTER)
to enter your selection. The
display changes to the clock
adjusting display. Turn the selector knob to select
the item which you want to adjust.
Turning the selector knob will
change the selected item between
the clock display setting, hours,
minutes, and SET. The selected
item is indicated with in the
display.
You can also adjust the clock and
switch the clock display between 24-
hours and 12-hours in the menu
mode.
To adjust the clock setting:
Press and release the MENU
button. The display shows you the
menu items.
You can adjust the clock setting
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.
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On models without navigation system
Adjusting the Clock with MENUButton
Setting the Clock
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Use the remote transmitter
to quickly check that the hood, the
trunk, and all doors are closed. Push
the lock button twice within 5
seconds. There should be an audible
conf irmation beep.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
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.
Security System
Features
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NOTE:
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The compass may need to be
manually calibrated af ter exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compassseemstobecontinually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self -calibrating, or the compass
display is blinking with the CAL
indicator on, do the f ollowing.
Compass operation can be af f ected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance. It can also be af f ected
by accessories such as antennas and
roof racks that are mounted by
magnets.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the compass is
self-calibrating, then the compass
display is shown in the display.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.Do this procedure in an open
area, away f rom buildings, power
lines, and other vehicles.
Press and hold the MENU button
f or about 5 seconds. The display
shows you the compass setting
menu items.
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2.
On models without navigation systemCompass Calibration
Compass Operation
Compass
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NOTE:
COMPASS COMPASS SETTING MENU ITEMS
U.S. model is shown.
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In most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate f or this
variation. To check and select the
zone, do this:Once the correct zone is displayed,
press the selector knob. The
display then returns to normal.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Turn the selector knob to select
‘‘ZONE.’’ Press the selector knob
(ENTER) to enter your selection.
The display shows you the
currently selected zone number. Find the zone f or your area on the
map (see page ). If the correct
zone is not shown, turn the
selector knob to cycle the zone
lists up or down.
If necessary, press the RETURN
button to return to the previous
display. Pressing the MENU
button will cancel the compass
setting mode.
Press and hold the MENU button
f or about 5 seconds. The display
shows you the compass setting
menu items.
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5.
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3.
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Compass Zone Selection
Compass
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ZONE NUMBER
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How to Use HFL
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‘‘Phone Setup’’
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial’’‘‘Pair’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Jim Smith’’
‘‘Set Pairing
Code’’
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘List’’‘‘Status’’
‘‘Next Phone’’
‘‘123-555- ’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. Pair a phone to the system (See page
311)
Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 312)
Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 312)
Hear a list of all phones paired to the system (See page 312)
Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
(See page 313)
Search for another previously paired phone to link to (See page 313)
Set the pairing code to a ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ number
(See page 313)
Enter desired phone number (See page 314)
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here.
(See page 314)
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You can make calls using any phone
number or a name in the HFL
phonebook. You can also redial the
last number called.Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the phone number you want to dial.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number and say
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the audio
speakers. Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the name and make the
call. Follow the HFL prompts and say
thenamestoredintheHFL
phonebook that you want to call. Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to HFL. HFL
uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
yourphoneandvehicleis30feet(10
meters).
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes af ter you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle’s battery. Press and release the HFL Talk
button and say ‘‘ .’’
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3.
Making a Call
Call Dial
Call Dial Call Dial
Redial
T o make a call using a phonenumber: Tomakeacallusinganameinthe
HFL phonebook:
To redial the last number called byHFL :
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ÃŽIf you get into the vehicle while you
are on the phone, the call can be
automatically transferred to HFL
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number. Follow the HFL prompts and say
the new 4-digit passcode. Say ‘‘ ’’ af ter the
prompts.
The def ault setting is a ring tone.
Follow the HFL prompts and say
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’ You
can also say ‘‘ ’’ f or no audible
incoming call notif ication. Say ‘‘
’’ af ter the
prompts.
HFL will let you know if auto
transf er is on or of f , depending on
the previous setting. Follow the
HFL prompts to change the
setting. Say ‘‘’’ af ter the
prompts.
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CONT INUED
System setup
System setup
System setup
Change passcode
Ring tone PromptOf f
Call notif ication
Auto transf er
T o change your securit y pass code: T o select eit her a ring t one or a prompt as t he incoming callnotification : To activate or deactivate the auto
transfer function:
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Features
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When in reverse, the navigation
system ‘‘hard’’ buttons are locked out,
except the ‘‘ ’’ button.
Pressing and releasing the button
allows you to switch the brightness
of the rearview camera image
between the night and the day
positions.
You can also adjust the brightness of
the rearview camera image by
turning the knob on the interf ace
dial.
Since the rearview camera display
area is limited, you should always
back up slowly and caref ully, and
look behind you f or obstacles.
Whenever you shif t to reverse (R)
with the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the rearview is shown
on the navigation system screen.
For the best picture, always keep the
rearview camera clean, and do not
cover the camera lens. To avoid
scratching the lens when you clean it,
use a moist, sof t cloth.On vehicles with navigation system
Rearview Camera and Monitor
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REARVIEW CAMERA
The camera brightness cannot be
adjusted by voice control.
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not f unction unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
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4.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Starting the Engine (4-cylinder models)
Driving
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T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page . The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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Your vehicle’s starting system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START
(III) position, this f eature keeps the
engine’s starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. Depending on
the outside temperature, the
starter motor runs f or about 6 to 9 seconds until the engine starts.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery. Apply the parking brake. If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds bef ore trying
again. If you hold the ignition switch in
the START (III) position f or more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs f or about 10 to
25 seconds until the engine starts.
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4.
Starting the Engine (6-cylinder models)
368
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page . The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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