low beam Acura TSX 2014 Owner's Manual

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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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* Not available on all models

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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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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 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 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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249Continued

Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove all the engine compartment covers.
2 Engine Compartment Covers * P. 235
2. Remove the engine coolant reservoir.
High beam headlight:60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)
Low beam headlight:55 W (H1 for halogen bulb type)
35 W (D2S for high voltage discharge type)
■High Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer, have the
aiming readjusted at a de aler or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Engine Coolant Reservoir
4-cylinder models6-cylinder models
Passenger side
All models
6-cylinder models
Engine Coolant Reservoir
* Not available on all models
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uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Headlight Bulbs
252


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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Continued253
uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Fog Light Bulbs

4. Unhook the hook, and pull out
the connector.
5. Remove the old bulb and insert the
new bulb.
6. Put the connector back into the
headlight assembly.
Fog Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, and lower the under cover.
1Low Beam Headlights
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Push until the
pin is flatHook Bulb
Connector
Fog Light:
55 W
1 Fog Light Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot wh en lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
The fog lights ar e halogen bulbs.
When replacing a bulb, handl e it by its plastic case,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Clip
Under Cover
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uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs


2. Remove the coupler.
u It can be removed by pushing the tab.
3. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it to the right.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
Turn the steering wheel and pull the inner fender back in the same way as when
replacing the low beam headlights.
2 Changing the Low Beam Headlight P. 252
1. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2. Push in the old bulb, rotate to the left until
it unlocks, and remove.
3. Insert a new bulb.
Bulb
Coupler
Tab
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker: 21/5W
Socket
Bulb
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uu Fuses u Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse


*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models
Circuit ProtectedAmps
18Accessory7.5 A
19Driver’s Power Seat Sliding(20 A)
20Moonroof(20 A)
21Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining(20 A)
22Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
23Front Accessory Power
Socket20 A
24Driver’s Power Window20 A
25Driver’s Side Door Lock15 A
26Left Front Fog Light(10 A)
27Left Side Small Lights (Exterior)10 A
28Left Headlight High Beam10 A
29TPMS10 A
30Left Headlight Low Beam15 A
31−−
32 Engine Oil Level *(7.5 A)
■Passenger Side
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Right Headlight High Beam10 A
2Right Side Small Lights
(Exterior)10 A
3Right Front Fog Light(10 A)
4Right Headlight Low Beam15 A
5−−
6Interior Lights7.5 A
7−−
8Passenger’s Side Power Seat
Reclining20 A
9Passenger’s Side Power Seat Sliding20 A
10Right Side Door Lock10 A
11Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window20 A
12Console Accessory Power
Socket20 A
13Front Passenger’s Power Window20 A
14−−
15Premium AMP(20 A)
16−−
17−−
18−−
19Seat Heater20 A
20−−
21−−
22−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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