roof Acura TSX 2011 User Guide

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Features
* Not available on all modelsCompass
*
Compass Setting Menu Items
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
II
.
2. Press and hold the MENU button until the
display shows the compass setting menu
list.
3. Rotate
to select CALIBRATION, then
press
.
4. When the display changes to PUSH CAL
START, press
.
5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.
The compass starts to show a direction
after the calibration. The CAL indicator
goes off. When you turn the ignition switch to ON II
, the compass self-calibrates, and the
compass display appears.
Compass CalibrationIf the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the CAL indicator blinks, you need
to manually calibrate the system.
Compass Compass CalibrationCompass operation can be affected under the
following conditions:
Driving near power lines or stations tCrossing a bridge tPassing a large vehicle, or driving near a large tobject that can cause a magnetic disturbance
When accessories such as antennas and roof racks tare mounted by magnets
Calibrate the compass in an open area.
While setting the compass:
The RETURN button returns to the previous tscreen.
The MENU button cancels the setting mode. t

Before Driving
182Driving
Driving PreparationCheck the following items before you start driving.
Exterior ChecksMake sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior t
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
Remove any frost, snow, or ice. Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field
of vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened. When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the
wheel or wheel components.
Make sure the hood is securely closed. t If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
Make sure the tires are in good condition. t Check air pressures, check for damage and excessive wear.
Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 2 5 9
Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle. t
There are blind spots from the inside.

Exterior Checks NOTICE When doors are frozen shut, use warm water
around the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try
to force them open, as this can damage the rubber
trim around the doors. When done, wipe dry to
avoid further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes
in the hole.

Fuses
Fuse Locations
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Handling the Unexpected
Driver Side Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse Locations
Fuse locations are shown on the label on the side
panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and
label number.
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected Amps
1− −
2 Seat Memory (7.5 A)
3 Washer 15 A
4 Wiper 10 A
5 Meter 7.5 A
6 ABS/ VSA 7.5 A
7ACG 15 A
8STS
*1
(7.5 A)
Star ter DIAG
*2
9 Fuel Pump 20 A
10 VB SOL* (10 A)
11 SRS 10 A
12 O D S 7. 5 A
Circuit Protected Amps
13−
*1
(7.5 A)
STS
*2
14 − −
15 Daytime Running Lights 7.5 A
16 A /C 7.5 A
17 Accessory, Key, Lock 7.5 A
18 Acces s or y 7.5 A
19 Driver's Power Seat Sliding (20 A)
20 Moonroof (20 A)
21 Driver's Power Seat Reclining (20 A)
22Rear Driver's Side Power
Window20 A
23Front Accessory Power
Socket20 A
24 Driver's Power Window 20 A
Circuit Protected Amps
25 Driver's Side Door Lock 15 A
26 Left Front Fog Light (10 A)
27Left Side Small Lights
(Exterior)10 A
28 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
29 TPMS 10 A
30 Left Headlight Low Beam 15 A
31 − −
32 Engine Oil Level
*
(7.5 A)
*1: 4-cylinder models
*2: 6 -cylinder models
* Not available on all modelsFuse Label

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Index
C to D
Index
Parking Brake
..............................................................
210
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)
......
10 9
Bulb Replacement
.....................................................
247
Back-Up Lights
..........................................................
254
Brake, Taillight, Rear Turn Light and
Rear Side Marker Lights
......................................
253
Fog Lights
......................................................................
251
Front Turn/Parking/Side Marker Lights
.........
252
Headlights
.....................................................................
247
High-Mount Brake Light
......................................
256
License Plate
................................................................
255
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights
.............................................................................
253
Bulb Specifications
.........................................
302,304
CCarbon Monoxide Hazard
.....................................
60
Cargo Hooks
..................................................................
13 0
Carrying Cargo
...................................................
183,185
Certification Label
...................................................
306
CD Player
..........................................................................
147
Changing Bulbs
............................................................
247
Charging System Indicator
..........................
65,290
Child Proof Door Locks
............................................
94
Child Safety
......................................................................
48
Emergency Trunk Opener
......................................
97
Child Seat
...........................................................................
48
Booster Seats
................................................................
59
Child Proof Door Locks
............................................
94
Child Seat for Infants
................................................
50Child Seat for Small Children
................................
51
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt
........................................................................
55
Larger Children
............................................................
58
Rear Facing Child Seat
.............................................
50
Selecting a Child Seat
..............................................
52
Using Tether
...................................................................
57
Cleaning the Exterior
..............................................
273
Cleaning the Interior
...............................................
271
Client Service Information
..................................
314
Climate Control System
.........................................
133
Changing the Mode
................................................
133
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ..13 4
Dust and Pollen Filter
..............................................
270
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode
............................
133
Sensors
............................................................................
13 6
Synchronized Mode
.................................................
135
Using Automatic Climate Control
...................
133
Clock
......................................................................................
88
Clutch Fluid
.....................................................................
245
Coat Hooks
......................................................................
13 0
Compact Spare Tire
..............................
277,303,305
Compass
............................................................................
17 9
Console Compartment
...........................................
127
Controls
...............................................................................
87
Coolant (Engine)
........................................................
240
Adding to the Radiator
..........................................
241
Adding to the Reserve Tank
..............................
240
Overheating
................................................................
288
Temperature Gauge
..................................................
75
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)
.............
19 4
Cruise Control
...............................................................
201
Indicator
............................................................................
71
Cup Holder
......................................................................
128
Customized Features
.................................................
80
DDaytime Running Lights
.......................................
107
Dead Battery
................................................................
284
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows
........................................................................
13 4
Detachable Shelf
........................................................
126
Dimming
Headlights
.....................................................................
105
Rear View Mirror
.......................................................
114
Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................................
235
Directional Signals (Turn Signals)
..................
105
Door Mirrors
..................................................................
114
Doors
.....................................................................................
89
Auto Door Lock
...........................................................
94
Auto Door Unlock
......................................................
94
Door and Trunk Open Indicator
..................
25,68
Keys
....................................................................................
89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from Inside
....
93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
Outside
............................................................................
91
Lockout Prevention System
...................................
92
DOT Tire Quality Grading
....................................
262
Driving
................................................................................
181
Automatic Transmission
........................................
19 4
Braking
............................................................................
210

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Index
M to P
Continued
Index
Bulb Replacement
.....................................................
247
Daytime Running Lights
........................................
107
Fog Lights
......................................................................
107
High Beam Indicator Light
.....................................
69
Interior
............................................................................
125
Light Switches
.............................................................
105
Lights On Indicator
....................................................
69
Turn Signals
..................................................................
105
Load Limits
......................................................................
185
Locking/Unlocking
.....................................................
89
Auto Door Lock /Unlock
..........................................
94
Childproof Door Locks
.............................................
94
From Inside
.....................................................................
93
From Outside
..................................................................
91
Keys
....................................................................................
89
Lockout Prevention System
...................................
92
Using a Key
.....................................................................
92
Lockout Prevention System
..................................
92
Low Battery Charge
................................................
290
Lower Anchors
...............................................................
53
Low Fuel Indicator
.......................................................
66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
..........................
64,290
Lubricant Specifications Chart
..............
303,305
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
....................
185
MMaintenance
..................................................................
221
Battery
............................................................................
268
Brake/Clutch Fluid
....................................................
24 4
Cleaning
.........................................................................
271Climate Control
..........................................................
270
Coolant
..........................................................................
240
Maintenance Minder
™ ............................................
225
Oil
.....................................................................................
235
Precautions
..................................................................
222
Radiator
..........................................................................
241
Remote Transmitter
.................................................
269
Replacing Light Bulbs
.............................................
247
Safety
..............................................................................
223
Service Items
................................................................
226
Tires
..................................................................................
259
Transmission Fluid
.....................................................
242
Under the Hood
........................................................
229
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.....................
65,291
Manual Transmission
...............................................
19 9
Map Lights
.......................................................................
125
Maximum Load Limit
..............................................
185
Meters, Gauges
.............................................................
75
Mirrors
................................................................................
114
Adjusting
.......................................................................
114
Automatic Dimming
................................................
114
Door
.................................................................................
114
Exterior
...........................................................................
114
Interior Rearview
.....................................................
114
Modifications (and Accessories)
.....................
219
Moonroof
.........................................................................
103
MP3
..............................................................................
147,153
Multi-information Display
.....................................
76
NNumbers (Identification)
.....................................
306
OOdometer
..........................................................................
77
Oil (Engine)
....................................................................
234
Adding
............................................................................
237
Checking
........................................................................
235
Displaying Oil Life
.....................................................
225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
...........................
64,290
Recommended Engine Oil
..................................
234
Viscosity
........................................................................
234
Opening/Closing
Hood
................................................................................
231
Moonroof
......................................................................
103
Power Windows
........................................................
10 0
Tr u n k
..................................................................................
95
Outside Temperature Display
.............................
78
Overheating
..................................................................
288
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)
........................................................................
13,197
Panic Mode
.......................................................................
99
Parking
...............................................................................
214
Parking Brake
................................................................
210
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
.................................................................
64,292
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
........................
45