lock Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Guide

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Locking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward. Unlocking a door
Push the lock tab forward.
Using the Lock Tab
Press the master door lock switch in as
shown to lock or unlock all doors.
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, all of the other doors, trunk, and fuel
fill door lock at the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on
the driver's door, only the driver's door will unlock. Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock /unlock the driver's door using the
master lock switch, all the other doors, trunk, and
fuel fill door lock /unlock at the same time.
To L o c k
To L o c k
To UnlockTo Unlock
Lock Tab
Master Door Lock Switch

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Childproof Door Locks
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Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the
inside regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Setting the Childproof Door Locks
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door
handle.
Child Proof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
Auto door lock
The auto door lock function automatically locks all the doors and the trunk, and
the fuel fill door when the vehicle reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h). Auto door unlock
Automatic transmission models When you depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to
P
, the driver’s
door automatically unlocks.
Manual transmission models When you depress the brake pedal and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
0
, the
driver’s door automatically unlocks.
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
The auto door lock /unlock settings can be
customized using the multi-information display.
Customization Procedure


P. 8 0
Lock
Unlock

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Opening and Closing the Trunk
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Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk
Opening the trunk
Open the trunk all the way.
If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own
weight.
Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:
Avoid possible damage. Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.Carbon Monoxide

P. 6 0
Pressing the trunk release to the lower left of
the driver's seat unlocks and opens the trunk.
Using the Trunk Opener
Trunk Release

Opening and Closing the Trunk
Using the Remote Transmitter
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Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for
approximately one second to unlock and
open the trunk.
Using the Remote Transmitter
When the driver's door is locked:
The trunk will lock when it is closed.
When the driver's door is unlocked:
The trunk will not lock when it is closed.
When the ignition switch is in any position except
LOCK
0
, you cannot open the trunk using the
trunk release button on the remote transmitter.
Push up the release switch on the trunk lid
after the doors are unlocked.
Using the Trunk Release SwitchTrunk
Button
Release
Switch

Opening and Closing the Trunk
Trunk Main Switch
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Trunk Main Switch
Trunk Main Switch
If you need to give the key to someone else, give
them the valet key.
The trunk release button on the remote transmitter
is always enabled, even when the trunk main switch
is off.
The trunk main switch disables the trunk
opener on the driver's side and the trunk
release button on the trunk lid to protect
luggage in the trunk.
1. Make sure the rear seat-backs are not
folded down.
2. Turn off the trunk main switch in the glove
box.
3. Lock the glove box.
Emergency Trunk Opener
The trunk release lever allows you to open
the trunk from inside for your safety.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the
arrow.
Emergency Trunk Opener
Parents should decide if their children should be
shown how to use this feature.
ONOFF
Main Switch
Lever

Security System
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Immobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch.
Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch. t
Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object. t
Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition t
switch.
Immobilizer System NOTICE Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable. Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
Security System AlarmThe security system alarm activates when the doors, trunk, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter. It also activates if you turn the ignition
switch to ON
II
after locking the doors with the remote transmitter.
When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash. To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, or remote transmitter. The system, along with
the horn and flashing lights, are deactivated.

Security System
Security System Alarm
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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

Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
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Continued
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Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function Opening Windows and Moonroof with the Remote
Tra n s m i t t e r
To o p e n : Press the UNLOCK button twice
within 10 seconds and hold it down for the
second time. If the windows stop midway,
repeat the procedure.
Opening Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter
You cannot operate the power windows with the
remote transmitter when the key is in the ignition
switch.
To open: Push the switch down.
To close: Pull the switch up.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
Unlock
Button
Close
Open

Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
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Opening/Closing the Windows/Moonroof with the Key
To open: Unlock the driver's door with the
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key
to the central position, turn the key in the
unlock direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver's door with the key.
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you
want further adjustment, repeat the same
operation.
Opening/Closing the Windows/Moonroof with the Key
You cannot close the power windows with the key
when the door is open.
Close
Open

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
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0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
I ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
II ON: This is the position when driving.

III
START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON
II when you let go of
the key.
Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission models You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
P.
All models If you open the driver's door when the key is in
LOCK
0 or ACCESSORY
I , a warning buzzer will
sound to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the multi-information display:
In LOCK
t
0 : "REMOVE KEY."
In ACCESSORY
t
I : "REMOVE KEY" The buzzer
will stop when you take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK
0 to ACCESSORY
I, turn the key while moving the steering wheel
left and right. The steering wheel will unlock,
allowing the key to turn.
WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
locks the steering. If you do this while the
vehicle is in motion, you can lose control
of the vehicle.
Only remove the key from the ignition
switch when parked.