interior lights Acura TSX 2014 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61 Safety Labels P. 62
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 94 Security System P. 100 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 102
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 106 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 117
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 128 Climate Control System P. 141
Audio Error Messages P. 167 General Information on the Audio System P. 169
Bluetooth ® HandsF reeLink® P. 175 Compass * P. 187
When Driving P. 199 Braking P. 216 Parking Your Vehicle P. 220
Accessories and Modifications P. 225
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 235 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259 Battery P. 268 Remote Transmitter Care P. 270
Cleaning P. 272
Engine Does Not Start P. 293 Jump Starting P. 294 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 296
Fuses P. 303 Emergency Towing P. 308
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate P. 310
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 315 Reporting Safety Defects P. 316
Authorized Manuals P. 321 Client Service Information P. 322
Quick Reference Guide P. 2
Safe Driving P. 21
Instrument Panel P. 63
Controls P. 85
FeaturesP. 145
Driving P. 189
Maintenance P. 227
Handling the Unexpected P. 277
Information P. 311
Index P. 323
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uu Gauges and Multi-Information Display u Multi-Information Display
Continued
■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
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 LINKChanges 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
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 86
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................... 87
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 91
Childproof Door Locks ....................... 93
Auto Door Lock/Unloc k
...................... 93
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ..... 94
Security System ................................ 100
Immobilizer System .... ......................100
Security System Alarm ...................... 100
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 102Opening and Closing the Moonroof
.. 105
Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelIgnition Switch ................................. 106
Turn Signals ..................................... 107
Light Switches.................................. 107
Fog Lights ........................................ 109
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ..........109
Wipers and Washers ........................ 110
Brightness Control ........................... 112
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button........................................ 113
Driving Position Memory System ...... 114
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 116Adjusting the Mirrors
...
.................... 117
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 117
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 117
Adjusting the Seats .
......................... 119
Adjusting the Seat Po sitions .............119
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 128
Interior Lights .................................. 128
Interior Convenience Items .............. 130
Climate Con tro
l System ................... 141
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 141
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 144
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uu Locking and Unlocking the Doors u Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door lock, and the
security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the
first push): u A beeper sounds and veri
fies the security
system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door and fuel fill door unlock.
Twice: u The rem aining doors and the
tailgate unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
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. 2 Interior Lights P. 128
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 or tailgate is open.
If the distance at which th e remote transmitter works
varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Battery P. 270
LED
Lock
Button
Unlock
Button
LED
Lock
Button
Unlock
Button
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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 position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move
the mirror.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 119
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R
.
Indicator
Auto ButtonSensor
Selector SwitchAdjustment Switch
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.
•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 79
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you close the driver’s door with the key in
the ignition switch.
•When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
Door Activated Position
OffFront
Door Activated Position
On
Off
Rear
On
■Map Lights
1
Map Lights
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.
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■ON
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.
■OFF
The light stays off with or without opening
the tailgate.
■Cargo Area Light
On Off
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Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key.
■Detachable shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To
remove it, disengage the tabs.
■Glove Box1 Glove Box
The glove box light comes on when the parking lights
are on.
3 WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock
Shelf
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Pull the handle to open the
console compartment.
To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it to
the desired position while pulling up the
release lever.
You can keep beverage bottles and cans cool
with the air cond itioning system.
1. Turn the dial counterc lockwise to open the
air vent in the console compartment.
2. Turn on the climate control system and
adjust the temperature to cool.
3. Set the mode control or .
u The cool air is diverted through the
air vent.
■Console Compartment1Console Compartment
Use only resealable cont ainers or keep unopened
cans in the console compartment.
Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery and
electrical components in the console compartment.
When the heater begins to divert warm air, the
airflow into the console compartment is shut off.
Close
Open
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Lift up the handle and put the lid on
the notch.
Hold the strap and raise the lid.
■Under-floor Storage Area
Handle
Lid
Notch
■Floor Storage Compartments
StrapStrap
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