manual transmission Acura TSX 2014 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
4
❙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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* Not available on all models

13
Driving (P183)
Release Button
Shift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(
P
.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
Manual Transmission (P201)
Automatic Transmission (P197)
● Shift to
(
P
and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle
shift mode can be used.
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be
used.Paddle Shifters (P199)
● Paddle shifters allow you to sh ift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st throug h 5th). This is useful for engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back
to automatic mode once the
system detects that the
vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds
the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument
panel.
Shift Down

(
-

Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(
+

Paddle Shifter Selected Gear
Number M
Indicator
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uu Indicators u
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
M (sequential shift
mode) Indicator/
Gear Position
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the manual
sequential shift mode is applied.
●Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 199—
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w
.●If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on
about a few seconds later.
●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.
●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt
- A detection error may have occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 27
Low Fuel 
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.8
U.S. gal./10.5 Liter left).
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
●Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 214
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uu Gauges and Multi-Information Display u Multi-Information Display
80
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.
■How to customize
Press and hold the button for a few seconds while the ignition switch is in
ON
(w
.
■Customized Features1Customized Features
To customize other features, press the
button.
2 List of customizable options P. 82
2 Example for customization settings P. 84
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID ( DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) on the CHG setting
screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door.
The customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
When you customize settings:
Shift to
(
P

Set the parking brake
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
Button:
Changes the customize
menus and items
Multi-Information
Display:
Goes to customize
settings.
SEL /RESET button:
Enters the selected
item
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uu Gauges and Multi-Information Display u Multi-Information Display
Continued
*1: Default Setting
*2: Default Setting for automatic transmission
*3: Default Setting for manual transmission
Setup Group Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable settings
DOOR
SETUP
AUTO DOOR LOCKChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature.OFF/ WITH VEH SPD*1/SHIFT
FROM P (A/T only)
AUTO DOOR UNLOCKChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.
OFF/DRIVER DOOR With
SHIFT to P*2 (A/T only)/ ALL
DOORS With SHIFT to P (A/T
only)/ DRIVER DOOR With IGN
OFF
*3/ ALL DOORS With IGN
OFF
DOOR LOCK MODESets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote.DRIVER DOOR*1/ ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENTLOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash LOCK (2nd
push) - The beeper soundsON*1/OFF
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMERChanges the time it takes fo r the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec /60sec /30sec*1
DEFAULT ALLSets/Cancels all the customized settings as default.SET/ CANCEL
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uu Locking and Unlocking the Doors u Childproof Door Locks
Childproof Door Locks
The 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.
■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 when the vehicle
reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
■Auto door unlock
The driver's door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into
(
P
with the brake
pedal depressed.
The driver's door unlocks when the ig nition switch is turned to LOCK
(0
with the
brake pedal depressed.
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1 Childproof 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.
Lock Unlock
1
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
The auto door lock/unl ock settings can be
customized using the mu lti-information display.
2 Customized Features P. 80
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
(
P
.
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
(
0
or ACCESSORY (
q
, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the multi-information display:
•In LOCK (
0
: REMOVE KEY .
•In ACCESSORY (
q
: REMOVE KEY . The buzzer will
stop when you take the key out.
If the key won’t turn from LOCK
(
0
to ACCESSORY
(
q
, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wh eel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3 WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission models
All models
(
0
LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
(
q
ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
(
w
ON: This is the position when driving.
(
e
START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON (
w
when you let go of
the key.
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving Position Memory System *
1. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired
position, and turn the ignition sw itch to
ON
(
w
.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press memory button
(1
or (
2
within five
seconds of pressing the SET button.
u Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on.
1. Move the shift lever to
(P
.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1
or (2
).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.
•You turn the ignition switch to any position except
ON
(
w
.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
Set Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will st op moving if you:
•Press the SET button, or a memory button ( (
1
or
(
2
).•Adjust the seat position.
•Shift into any position except (
P
.
•Release the parking brake.
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
Memory ButtonsAutomatic transmission models
All models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 184
Maximum Load Limit........................ 187
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 189
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 191
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 192
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 193
Precautions While Driving................. 195
Automatic Transmission ................... 196Shifting ............................................
197
Shifting ............................................ 201
Cruise Control ................................. 203
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 206
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 208
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ........... 210
Braking
Brake System ................................... 212
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 214
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Brake Assist System ......................... 215
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 216
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 217
How to Refuel ................................. 218
Fuel Economy ..
.................................. 220
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 220
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 221
Modifications................................... 221
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193Continued
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N
, it is safer to start it in (P
.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N
.
Then depress the brake pedal with your
right foot, and the clutch pedal with your
left foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Brake PedalAutomatic transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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