mirror Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Manual

Contents
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 2 1
Instrument Panel
P. 6 3
Controls
P. 8 7
Features
P. 13 7
Driving
P. 1 8 1
Maintenance
P. 2 2 1
Handling the Unexpected
P. 2 7 5
Information
P. 3 0 1
Index
P. 3 15
Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 95 Security System P. 98 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 100
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 104 Adjusting the Mirror P. 114
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 125 Climate Control System P. 133
Audio Error Messages P. 158 Audio Remote Controls P. 160
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver P. 165Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® P. 167 Compass P. 179
When Driving P. 191 Braking P. 210 Parking Your Vehicle P. 214
Accessories and Modifications P. 219
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 229 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259 Battery P. 268 Remote Transmitter Care P. 269
Cleaning P. 271
Engine Does Not Start P. 283 Jump Starting P. 284 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 287
Fuses P. 294 Emergency Towing P. 298
When you Cannot Open the Trunk P. 300
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 307 Reporting Safety Defects P. 308
Authorized Manuals P. 313 Client Service Information P. 314

2Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
System Indicators
P.64
Gauges
P.75
Multi-Information Display
P.76
Navigation System
*
See Navigation System Manual
Audio System
P.138
Climate Control System
P.133
Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
P.110

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System OFF) Button
P.205
Ignition Switch
P.104
Steering Wheel Adjustments
P.113
Seat Heater Switches
P.132

4Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
Driving Position Memory System Buttons
*
P.111
Door Mirror Controls
P.114
Driver's Front Airbag
P.36
Rearview Mirror
P.114
Passenger's Front Airbag
P.36
Passenger Side Fuse Box
P.296
Parking Brake
P.210
Glove Box
P.126
Accessory Power Socket
P.129
Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
P.194

Manual Transmission
P.199
Trunk Release
P.95
Hood Release Handle
P.231
Driver Side Fuse Box
P.295
Power Window Switches
P.100
Power Door Lock Master Switch
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)
P.93
Driver’s Pocket

5Quick Reference Guide
Seat Belt Installing a Child Seat
P.55
Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
P.57
Seat Belts
P.26
Coat Hook
P.130
Grab Handle Side Curtain Airbags
P.43 Sunglasses Holder
P.131
HomeLink
® Button
P.165
Moonroof Switch
P.103
Spotlights
P.125 Front Seat
P.116
Sun Visors Vanity Mirrors Center Pocket
*
Side Airbags
P.40
Rear Seat
P.123
LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
P.53
Ceiling Light
P.125
Auxiliary Input Jack
P.140
USB Adapter Cable
P.139
Accessory Power Socket
P.129
* Not available on all models

6Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
Headlights
P.105, 247
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
P.105, 252
Door Mirrors
P.114
Side Turn Signal Lights
P.105, 253
Maintenance Under the Hood
P.229
Windshield Wipers
P.108, 257
Door Lock/Unlock Control
P.91
Fog Lights
P.107, 251
Tires
P.259, 277
Opening/Closing the Trunk
P.95
Trunk Release Switch
P.96
Emergency Trunk Release Lever
P.97
Brake/Taillights
P.253
Rear Turn Signal Lights
P.253
Rear Side Marker Lights
P.253
Back-Up Lights
P.254
How to Refuel
P.216
Rearview Camera
*
See Navigation System Manual
High-Mount Brake Light
P.256

7Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving
P.21
Before Driving Checklist

P.182
Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Airbags

P.33
Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate to severe collision.
Seat Belts

P.26
Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat. Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Child Safety

P.48
All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat. Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard

P.60
Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

10Quick Reference Guide
Trunk ReleaseSelector
Switch
Adjustment SwitchIndicator
Main Switch
Window
Switch
Steering Wheel

P.113
To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired position,
then lock the lever back in place.Tr u n k

P.95
Push the trunk release on the driver's
door, or on the remote transmitter.
With the doors unlocked, press the trunk
release switch on the trunk lid to open it.
Door Mirrors

P.114
With the ignition switch in ON
, move
the selector switch to L or R.
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror. Place the selector switch in the R
position to use the reverse tilt door
mirror feature.
Power Windows

P.100
With the ignition switch in ON
, open
and close the power windows.
If the main switch is in the OFF position,
each passenger's window can be opened
and closed with its own switch. If the main switch is in the ON position
(indicator is on), each passenger's window
switch is disabled.

11Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System
P.133
Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system. Press the
button to turn the system on or off.
Press the
button to defrost the windshield.
On models with navigation systemThe climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for
complete details.
Clock
P.88
Press the CLOCK button until the
displayed time begins flashing. Press Preset
4 (Hour) or
5 (Minute)
to set the time. Press Preset 6 (Reset)
to set the time to the nearest hour.
Press the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals
from GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system Models with navigation system
AUTO Button
MODE Control Button Driver's Side
Temperature
Control SwitchPassenger's Side
Temperature Control Switch
(ON/OFF) Button SYNC (Synchronized) Button
(
Windshield Defroster) Button
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror) Button (Fan Control) BarA /C (Air Conditioning)
Button
(Recirculation)
Button

Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents, and back
of the center console*.
Air flows from dashboard
vents and back of the
center console*.
* Not available on all models

Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock .................................. 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions ...................... 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .............................................. 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ................................................ 93
Childproof Door Locks ......................... 94
Auto Door Lock /Unlock ....................... 94
Opening/Closing the Trunk ................. 95
Security System .................................... 98
Immobilizer System .............................. 98
Security System Alarm ......................... 98
Opening and Closing the Windows.. 100Opening and Closing the
Moonroof .......................................... 103
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................... 104
Turn Signals ....................................... 105
Light Switches .................................... 105
Fog Lights ...........................................107
Daytime Running Lights ......................107
Wipers and Washers .......................... 108
Brightness Control ............................. 109
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ............................................... 110
Driving Position Memory System ......... 111Adjusting the Steering Wheel ............. 113
Adjusting the Mirror ...........................114
Interior Rearview Mirror ...................... 114
Door Mirrors ....................................... 114
Adjusting the Seats .............................116
Adjusting the Seat Positions ................ 116
Interior Lights/Interior
Convenience Items ........................... 125
Interior Lights ......................................125
Interior Convenience Items ..................126
Climate Control System ..................... 133
Using Automatic Climate Control ........133
Automatic Climate Control Sensors .....136
87

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
110Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the ignition is in ON
II
.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.