change time Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2011, Model line: TSX, Model: Acura TSX 2011Pages: 324, PDF Size: 7.85 MB
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This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of
the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the TSX. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
The information and specifications included in this publication
were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor
Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation.
Safe Driving P. 2 1For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33 Instrument Panel P. 6 3Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75 Controls P. 8 7Setting the Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 103
Adjusting the Seats P. 116 Features P. 13 7Audio System P. 138 Audio System Basic Operation P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 161 Driving P. 1 8 1Before Driving P. 182 Towing a Trailer P. 187
Refueling P. 215 Fuel Economy P. 218 Maintenance P. 2 2 1Before Performing Maintenance P. 222 Maintenance Minder™ P. 225
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 257
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 270 Handling the Unexpected P. 2 7 5Tools P. 276 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 277
Overheating P. 288 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 290
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 299 Information P. 3 0 1Specifications P. 302 Identification Numbers P. 306
Emissions Testing P. 309 Warranty Coverages P. 311
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69Instrument Panel
Indicators
Continued
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
System Message
Indicator t $ P N F T P O B M P O H X J U I B C F F Q X I F O
a problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time. t 8 I J M F U I F J O E J D B U P S J T P O
Q S F T T U I F
(information) button to see
the message again.
t 3 F G F S U P U I F * O E J D B U P S T J O G P S N B U J P O J O
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action
for the message.
t 5 I F N V M U J J O G P S N B U J P O E J T Q M B Z E P F T
not return to the normal screen
unless the warning is canceled, or the button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal
Indicators t 5 I F U V S O T J H O B M J O E J D B U P S T C M J O L
when you operate the turn signal
lever.
t * G Z P V Q S F T T U I F I B [ B S E X B S O J O H
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time. t Does not blink or blinks rapidly-
A turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
Replacing Light Bulbs P.252, 253
—
High-Beam
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O U I F I J H I C F B N
headlights are on.
t $ P N F T P O X J U I S F E V D F E C S J H I U O F T T
when DRL (daytime running lights)
are on.—
—
Lights On
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O F W F S U I F M J H I U
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on. t * G Z P V S F N P W F U I F L F Z G S P N U I F
ignition switch while the light is on, a
chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.
—
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
79
Continued
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
™ P. 2 2 5
Tire Pressure Monitor
Shows each tire's pressure.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
P. 2 0 6
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
Shows your paired cell phone's information.
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® P.1 6 7
Elapsed Time
You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.
Customized Features
P. 8 0
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
80Instrument Panel
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
P. 8 2
Example of customization settings
P. 8 4
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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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
82Instrument Panel
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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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
83Instrument Panel
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 $ , 5 I F F Y U F S J P S M J H I U T n B T I
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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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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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Light Switches
106Controls
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.
Customization Procedure
P. 8 0
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.
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Wipers and Washers
108Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
II
.
MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you
release the lever. Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain. Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.
Windshield Wipers and Washers NOTICE Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged. NOTICE In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may
damage the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving,
the wipers make a single sweep.
The wiper operation of the shortest delay setting
(
) and the LO setting become the same when the
vehicle speeds up.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Long delayShort delay
Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
MIST OFF INT: Low speed with
intermittent LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe Intermittent Time
Adjustment RingPull
to use
washer.
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Lights
ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed. Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
When any of the doors are opened. t
You unlock the driver's door. t
You remove the key from the ignition t
switch. OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights
fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the
doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
When you unlock the driver's door but do not topen it.
When you remove the key from the ignition tswitch but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.
Customized Features
P. 8 0
The interior lights go off immediately in the
following situations:
When you lock the driver's door.
tWhen you close the driver's door with the key in tthe ignition switch.
When you turn the ignition switch to ON t
II.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key
in the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
Interior Light Switches Map Lights
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
Map Lights
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will
not go off when you press the lens.
FrontRear
On
On
Door Activated PositionDoor Activated Position
Off
Off