instrument panel Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Guide

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Instrument Panel
Elapsed Time
The elapsed time display shows the time during one drive cycle.
Average Speed
The display shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since the last
time Trip A was reset.
Engine Oil Life
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
™.
Maintenance Minder

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Tire Pressure Monitor
Shows each tire's pressure.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
Shows your paired cell phone's information.
Bluetooth

® HandsFreeLink
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Elapsed Time
You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.
Customized Features


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How to customize
Press and hold the
button for a few seconds while the ignition switch is
in ON
II
.
Customized Features
To customize other features, press the

button.
List of customizable options


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Example of customization settings


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Customization is possible when you see the driver's
ID ("DRIVER 1" or "DRIVER 2") on the CHG setting
screen.
The driver's ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver's door.
The customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver's door with that remote.
When you customize settings:
Automatic Transmission models Shift to
P
Manual Transmission models Set the parking brake
Customized Features
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.
Multi-Information
Display:
Goes to customize
settings.
Button:
Changes the customize
menus and items
SEL/RESET button:
Enters the selected
item

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Customization flow
METER SETUP
MEMORY POSITION LINK
*
AUTO DOOR LOCKDOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURIT Y RELOCK TIMERAUTO DOOR UNLOCK
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIMEHEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITYLANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET with REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME RESET
POSITION SETUPLIGHTING SETUPDOOR SETUP
EXIT
SEL /RESETSEL /RESET
SEL /RESETSEL /RESETSEL /RESETSEL /RESET
Press and hold the
button.
CHG SETTINGDEFAULT ALL
EXIT
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* Not available on all models

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List of customizable optionsSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Meter SetupLanguage Selection Changes the displayed language. English
*1, French, Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
DisplayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip A Reset with RefuelSets Trip A and the average fuel economy
to reset when you refuel.ON, OFF
*1
Elapsed Time Reset Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed time. IGN OFF
*1
, Trip A, Trip B
Position Setup Memory Position Link
*
Changes the driver's seat position to a
stored setting.ON
*1, OFF
Lighting SetupInterior Light Dimming TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.60 sec, 30 sec
*1, 15 sec
Headlight Auto Off TimerChanges the length of time the exterior
lights stay on after you close the driver's
door.60 sec, 30 sec, 15 sec
*1, 0 sec
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max, High, Mid
*1, Low, Min
*1:
Default Setting
* Not available on all models

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Door SetupAuto Door LockChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature. Shift from
P (A / T only), With
VEH SPD
*1, OFF
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.Shift to P*2, IGN Off
*3, OFF
Driver Door
*1, All Doors
Door Lock ModeSets up either the driver's door or all doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote.Driver Door*1
All Doors
Keyless Lock
Acknowledgment-0$, 6/-0$,

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LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper soundsON
*1, OFF
Security Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle
without opening any door.90 sec, 60 sec, 30 sec
*1
Default AllSets/Cancels all the customized settings as
default.Set, Cancel
*1: Default Setting
*2: Default Setting for automatic transmission
*3: Default Setting for manual transmission
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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.

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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.

Security System
Security System Alarm
99Controls
Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
The ignition switch is in LOCK t
0
, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
The hood is closed. t
All doors are locked. t
When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set. To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter. The security system indicator goes off at the same time.
Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system
can accidentally activate when:
Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the tmaster door lock switch.
Opening the trunk with the release button on the tdriver's door or the emergency trunk opener.

If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm
by unlocking a door using the key or remote
transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur:
The horn sounds. t
Some exterior lights flash for about 30 t
seconds.
Panic Mode Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
II
.
Panic
Button

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Turn Signals
Light Switches
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the
ignition switch is in ON
II
.
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click. Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams. Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Manual Operation
Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the light is on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in
the instrument panel will be on.
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Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off
reduces the life of the HID headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Light Switches
Right Turn
Left Turn
High Beams
Low BeamsFlashing the
high beams
Turns on side marker, tail and
license plate lights Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and license
plate lights

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
II
.
When you turn the light switch to
AUTO
,
the headlights and other exterior lights will
switch on and off automatically depending
on the ambient brightness.
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark
areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.Light SensorYou can change the AUTO light sensitivity and
automatic lighting off timer setting using the multi-
information display.
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Automatic lighting off feature
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
0 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is
in the
AUTO
position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.