headlights Acura TSX 2014 Owner's Manual

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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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Visual Index
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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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uu Indicators u
Continued
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on along with a beep when
a problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.●While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see the
message again.
●Refer to the Indicator information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the multi-information display. Take
the appropriate action for the message.
●The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the
button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink
when you operate the turn signal
lever.
●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs 
P. 254 —
High Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
●Comes on with reduced brightness
when Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on.——
Lights On
Indicator●Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver ’s door is opened.
—
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uu Gauges and Multi-Information Display u Multi-Information Display
■List of customizable options
*1: Default Setting
Setup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable settings
METER
SETUP
LANGUAGE SELECTIONChanges 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 RESETChanges the resetting conditions of the elapsed
time.IGN OFF*1/TRIP A /TRIP B
POSITION
SETUPMEMORY POSITION
LINK *Changes the driver’s seat position to a stored
setting.ON*1/OFF
LIGHTING
SETUP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIMEChanges the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.60sec /30sec*1/15sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.
60sec
/30sec /15sec
*1/ 0sec
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.
MAX/HIGH /MID
*1/LOW /MIN
* Not available on all models
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w
.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HI D headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail and license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and license plate
lights
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Light Switches
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
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. u You
can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 80
■Automatic lighting off feature
The headlights, all other exterior lights, a nd the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key, and close the driver’s door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 80
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 minu tes (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.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn 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.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Fog Lights
Fog Lights
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off th e daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights re turn to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1 Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Indicators P. 64
Fog Light Switch
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115Continued
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct
driving position.When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the auto
button to turn this function on and off.
When activated, the au to indicator comes on.
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror positi on adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move
the mirror.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 117
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(
R
.
Indicator
Auto ButtonSensor
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
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uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Headlight Bulbs
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
3. Remove the fasteners, using a flat-tip
screwdriver. Remove the cover of the air
intake duct and its upper part.
3.Remove the fasteners, and remove the air
intake duct cover.
1Headlight Bulbs
The exterior lights’ inside lenses (headlights, brake
lamps, etc.) may fog temporarily after a car wash or
while driving in the rain. This does not impact the
exterior light function.
However, if you see a larg e amount of water or ice
accumulated inside the le nses, have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.4-cylinder modelsFastener
Cover
Air Intake
Duct
Driver side
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder modelsFastener
Cover6-cylinder models
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uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Headlight Bulbs
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

High voltage can remain in the circuit for a long period of time after the light is
switched off. Do not attemp t to inspect or replace the high voltage discharge type
bulbs yourself. Ask a dealer to insp ect and replace low beam headlights.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to
the opposite side from the headlight
being replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to
the right.
2. Remove the holding clips and screws, and
pull the inner fender back.
3. Rotate the cover to the left, and remove.
■Low Beam Headlights
■Low Beam Headlights
High Voltage Discharge Types
Halogen Types
1Low Beam Headlights
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Inner Fender
Cover
Screw
Clip
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