Acura TSX 2014 Owner's Manual

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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 your vehicle. You may find
desc riptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
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cover) represent features and equipment that are available on
some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have
some of these features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States
and Canada.
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.
2 Safe Driving P. 21
For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33
2 Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75
2 Controls P. 87
Setting the Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 104
Adjusting the Seats P. 117
2 Features P. 139
Audio System P. 140 Audio System Basic Operation P. 143
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 167
2 Driving P. 183
Before Driving P. 184 Towing a Trailer P. 189
Refueling P. 217 Fuel Economy P. 220
2 Maintenance P. 223
Before Performing Maintenance P. 224 Maintenance MinderTM P. 227
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 259
Climate Control Sy stem Maintenance P. 273
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 279
Tools P. 280 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 281
Overheating P. 292 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 294
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 304
2 Information P. 307
Specifications P. 308 Identification Numbers P. 312
Emissions Testing P. 315 Warranty Coverages P. 317
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Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 96 Security System P. 99 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 101
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 105 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 115
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 126 Climate Control System P. 134
Audio Error Messages P. 161 General Information on the Audio System P. 163
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 169 Compass * P. 181
When Driving P. 193 Braking P. 212 Parking Your Vehicle P. 216
Accessories and Modifications P. 221
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 231 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 249
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 261 Battery P. 270 Remote Transmitter Care P. 272
Cleaning P. 274
Engine Does Not Start P. 287 Jump Starting P. 288 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 291
Fuses P. 298 Emergency Towing P. 303
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 305
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 313 Reporting Safety Defects P. 314
Authorized Manuals P. 319 Client Service Information P. 320
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe Driving P. 21
Instrument Panel P. 63
Controls P. 87
Features P. 139
Driving P. 183
Maintenance P. 223
Handling the Unexpected P. 279
Information P. 307
Index P. 321
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❙System Indicators (P64)
❙Gauges (P75)
❙Navigation System * 
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P140)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Climate Control System (P134)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button
(P111)
❙Seat Heater Switches (P133)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P114)
❙Multi-Information Display (P76)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® )
System OFF) Button
(P206)
❙Ignition Switch (P105)
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❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P106)
❙Fog Lights (P108)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) *(P199)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * () See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons (P169)
❙Horn
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P144)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) *(P199)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P76)
❙ (Information) Button (P76)
❙Wipers/Washers (P109)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P203)
* Not available on all models
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(P200)
(P200)
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❙Door Mirror Controls
(P115)
❙Parking Brake (P212)
❙Glove Box (P127)
❙Rearview Mirror (P115)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P196)
Manual Transmission
(P201)
❙Driver Side Fuse Box (P298)
❙Passenger Side Fuse Box
(P299)
❙Driver’s Pocket
❙Trunk Release (P96)
❙Power Window Switches (P101)
❙Driving Position Memory System Buttons * (P112)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P36)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 233)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P36)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P130)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)
(P94)
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❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P55)
❙Moonroof Switch (P104)
❙Map Lights (P126)
❙Front Seat (P117)
❙Seat Belts (P26)
❙Side Airbags (P40)
❙Rear Seat (P124)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P53)
❙Ceiling Light (P126)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P43)
❙Coat Hook (P131)
❙Grab Handle
❙HomeLink® Button (P167)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P132)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙USB Adapter Cable
(P141)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P130)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P142)
❙Center Pocket *
* Not available on all models
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❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P231)
❙Windshield Wipers (P109)
❙Tires (P261)
❙Fog Lights (P108)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P91)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P106)
❙Headlights (P106)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
(P106)
❙How to Refuel (P218)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P258)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P98)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P96)
❙Back-Up Lights (P255)
❙Brake/Taillights (P255)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P255)
❙Door Mirrors (P115)
❙Trunk Release Switch (P97)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P255)
❙Rearview Camera * 
() See the Navigation System Manual
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(P259)
(P255)
(P249) (P254)
(P281) (P253)
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Safe Driving (P21)
Airbags (P33)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P48)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restraine d in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P60)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces
where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P25)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P26)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel (P63)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®)
System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
Indicator Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer
Low Fuel Indicator
Security System Alarm Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Gauges (P 75)

Multi-Information Display (P 76) 
System Indicators (P 64)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Gear Position Indicator
*
Charging System
Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Temperature Gauge
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
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Controls (P 87)
Turn Signals (P 106)
Lights (P 106)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P109)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull towards
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P
114)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
* Not available on all models
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