Acura TSX 2012 Owners Manual

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuKey Types and Functions
90Controls
Can be used to start and stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver’s door.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
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Valet Key
1Valet Key
When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.
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Key Number Tag
1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights will flash, all the
doors, trunk, and fuel fill door will lock,
and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
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Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights will flash twice, and
the driver’s door and fuel fill door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors and the trunk
unlock.
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Using the Remote Transmitter
1Using the Remote Transmitter
Open the door within 30 seconds.
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2Interior Lights P. 125
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is
in the ignition switch. The remote will not lock the
vehicle when a door is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2Replacing the Battery P. 269
LED
Lock
Button Unlock
Button

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Fully insert the key and turn it.
If you are using the master key, make sure it is
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Locking the driver’s door
Pull the lock tab rearward
a
or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b
, and close the door.
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Locking the passenger’s doors
Pull the lock tab rearward and close the door.
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Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and any door is
open.
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all of the
other doors, trunk, and fuel fill door lock at the same
time. When unlocking, the driver’s door and fuel fill
door unlock first. Turn the key a second time within a
few seconds to unlock the remaining doors and the
trunk.
Lock
Unlock
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Locking a Door Without Using a Key
1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors,
trunk, and fuel fill door lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
a
b

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
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Locking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
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Unlocking a door
Push the lock tab forward.
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors.
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Using the Lock Tab
1Using 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.
To Unlock
Lock Tab
To Lock■
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
1Using 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.
Master Door
Lock SwitchTo Unlock
To Lock

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
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When opening the door
Open the door using 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).
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Auto door unlock
When you depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to
(P
, the driver’s door
automatically unlocks.
When you depress the brake pedal and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
, the
driver’s door automatically unlocks.
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Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof 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.
LockUnlock
1Auto Door Lock/Unlock
The auto door lock/unlock settings can be
customized using the multi-information display.
2Customized Features P. 80
Automatic transmission modelsManual transmission models

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Opening and Closing the TrunkPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk■
Opening the trunk
Open the trunk all the way.
uIf it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.
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Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:
uAvoid possible damage.
uPrevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.2Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 60
Using the Trunk Opener
Pressing the trunk release to the lower left of
the driver's seat unlocks and opens the trunk.
Trunk Release

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uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuUsing the Remote Transmitter
Controls
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for
approximately one second to unlock and open
the trunk.
Using the Trunk Release Switch
Push up the release switch on the trunk lid
after the doors are unlocked.
1Using 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.
Trunk
Button
Release Switch

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uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuTrunk Main Switch
Controls
Trunk Main Switch
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.
1Trunk 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.
Main Switch
ONOFF
1Emergency Trunk Opener
Parents should decide if their children should be
shown how to use this feature.
Lever

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Security SystemImmobilizer 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.
•Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.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
(w
after locking the doors with the remote transmitter.
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When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.
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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.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICELeaving 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.1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.

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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
Controls
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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
(0
, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
•The hood and trunk are closed.
•All doors are locked with the remote transmitter.
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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.
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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.
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The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur:
•The horn sounds.
•Some exterior lights flash for about 30
seconds.
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Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
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Panic Mode
1Security 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 master
door lock switch.•Opening the trunk with the release button on the
driver’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.
Panic
Button