reset Acura TSX 2011 User Guide

Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
84Instrument Panel
Example for customization settings
The steps for changing the "TRIP A RESET with REFUEL" setting to ON are shown
below. The default setting for "TRIP A RESET with REFUEL" is OFF.
1. Press and hold
button until "CHG
SET TING" appears on the display.
2. Press the SEL /RESET button to go into the
"ME TER SE TUP" group.
3. Press the SEL /RESET button again.
"LANGUAGE SELECTION" appears first
in the display.

Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
85Instrument Panel
4. Press the
button until "TRIP
A RESET with REFUEL" appears on the
display, then press the SEL /RESET button.
The display switches to the
"Customization setup" screen, where
you can select "ON," "OFF, or" "EXIT."
5. Press the
button and select
"ON," then press the SEL /RESET button.
The "ON" setup screen appears,
then the display returns to the
"Customization menu" screen.
6. Press the
button until "EXIT"
appears in the display, then press the SEL /
RESET button.
7. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the
normal screen.

Setting the Clock
88Controls
Clock
Clock
You can switch the clock display between 24 hours
and 12 hours when in the menu mode.
Selector Knob Icon details
Rotate
to select.
Press
to enter.
To set the time to the nearest hour:
Press and hold the CLOCK button until the clock
display begins to blink, then press the
3 (Reset)
button.
Depending on the displayed time, the clock sets
forward or backward.
Example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
Models with navigation system The clock is automatically updated through the
navigation system, so the time does not need to be
adjusted.
Models without navigation system You can adjust the time in the clock display, using the CLOCK button.
Adjusting the Time
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Rotate
to select CLOCK ADJUST in the
display.
3. Press
. CLOCK ADJUST appears.
4. Rotate
to select the item you want to
adjust (12/24 hour mode, hour, minute).
Then press
.
5. Rotate
to make the adjustment.
6. Press
to enter your selection. The
display returns to CLOCK ADJUST. Repeat
steps 4 to 6 to adjust other items.
7. To enter the selection, Rotate
and
select SET, then press
.
8. Press the MENU button to go back to the
normal display.
12/24
Hour Mode
Minute
Setting
Hour Setting
Menu Button

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
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Controls
Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
Immobilizer System


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The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage
to the electronics:
Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
tlocations with high temperature or high humidity.
Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on tthem.
Keep the keys away from liquids. tDo not take the keys apart except for replacing tthe battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
If the key is not fully extended, the immobilizer
system may not work properly, and the engine may
not start.
Avoid contact with the key whenever it extends or
retracts.
Use the keys to start and stop the engine,
and to lock and unlock all the doors, trunk,
and fuel fill door. You can also use the
remote transmitter to lock and unlock the
doors, trunk, and fuel fill door. Models with a driving position system The seat automatically moves to the preset
position when you unlock the door using the
remote transmitter on the master key.
Driving Position Memory System

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The master key folds up inside the remote
transmitter.
1. Press the release button to release the key
out from the transmitter.
Make sure to fully extend the key.
2. To close the key, press the release button
then push the key inside the transmitter
until you hear a click.
Key Types and FunctionsThis vehicle comes with the following keys:
Retractable Master KeysPanic Button
Lock
ButtonUnlock
Button Trunk Button
Release
ButtonRelease
ButtonPress

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Driving Position Memory System*
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Controls
Driving Position Memory System
Using the multi-information display, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
Customization Procedure


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You can cancel the driving position memory link
and customized settings. Press and hold the LOCK
and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED in
the remote transmitter blinks twice and the default
settings are restored.
To turn the memory position link settings back on,
repeat this procedure. The LED will blink once.
Driving Position Memory System
*
You can store two driver's seat positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver's door with a remote transmitter, the seat
adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to
unlock the vehicle when you enter.
Driver 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1. t
Driver 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2. t
* Not available on all models
Driver 1 Driver 2

Audio System
Auxiliary Input Jack
140Features
Auxiliary Input JackUse the jack in the console compartment to connect standard audio devices.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.

The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you
replace the audio system.
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such
as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.
Entering the audio security code
"ENTER CODE" appears on the display when the power is reconnected.
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code
correctly after 10 tries, you need to visit a dealer to have the system reset.
Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system's security code and serial
number on the radio code card.
Do not store the card in your vehicle. If you lose the
radio code card, you must obtain the information
from a dealer.

Audio System Basic Operation
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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Features
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Playing the AM/FM Radio
AM/FM Button
Press to select a band.
TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS name
on and off.
CATEGORY Bar
Press either side to display and
select an RDS category.
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the strongest stations
on the selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the button again.
VOL /
Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SKIP Bar
Press and hold to search up and
down the selected band for a station
with a strong signal.
A.SEL (Auto Select) Button
Press to scan both bands and store
the strongest station in each preset.
To turn off auto select, press the
button again. This restores the
presets you originally set.
Selector Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.

Audio System Basic Operation
Playing the AM/FM Radio
144Features
Radio Data System (RDS)
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.
RDS INFO ON
Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. "RDS INFO ON"
appears, and the station name is displayed. To find an RDS station from your selected program category
RDS Category
1. Press the CATEGORY bar to display and
select an RDS category.
2. Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS
station.
Playing the AM/FM RadioThe ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
Audio Remote Controls


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You can store six AM stations and twelve FM
stations in the preset buttons. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM
stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal
in the preset buttons.
If you do not like the stations auto select has
stored, you can store other frequencies in the preset
buttons manually.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The display shows up to 31 characters of text data.
Press and hold the TITLE button to see additional
characters.
indicates that the text data continues.
The display goes back to the previous screen if you
press and hold the button again.

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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
Playing the XM
® Radio
Playing the XM
® Radio
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TITLE Button
Press and release to cycle the
display between the name,
title, and category.
CATEGORY Bar
Press either side to display and
select an XM
® Radio category.
SCAN Button
Press to sample all channels (in the channel
mode), or channels within a category (in the
category mode).
Each sampling continues for a few seconds.
Press SCAN again to cancel scanning and
continue listening to the channel.
VOL /
Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store the channel:
1. Select the channel.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select
XM, then press the preset button.
SKIP Bar
Press to skip to the previous or next
channel.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to select channels.
(XM
®) Button
Press to select XM
® Radio.

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Audio System Basic Operation
Playing the XM
® Radio
To Play the XM
® Radio
1. Press the
button to select the XM
® radio band (XM1 or XM2).
2. Press and hold the TITLE button to switch between the channel mode and
category mode.
If you press the MENU button, rotate
to select MODE/CATEGORY or
MODE CHANNEL. Each time you press
, the mode switches between them.
Press the
button to enter the setting.
3. Select a channel using the TUNE (
), SKIP, CATEGORY, SCAN, or Preset buttons.
To Select a Channel from a List
1. Press
to display a channel list.
2. Rotate
to select a channel, then press
.
Channel list is shown.
Playing the XM
® Radio
In the channel mode, all available channels are
selectable. In the category mode, you can select
a channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical,
etc.).
You can store twelve XM
® stations in the preset
buttons. XM1 and XM2 let you store six stations
each.
There may be instances when XM
® Radio does
not broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title).
This does not indicate a problem with your audio
system.