parking 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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Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The key is left in the ignition switch.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger ar e not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?The recommended fuel is premium unleaded gasoline with a
PON of 91 or higher. If this fuel is not available, you can
temporarily use unleaded gasoline with a PON of 87 or higher.
This will result in decreased en gine performance, and can cause
occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals
Continued
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w
.
Light Switches
Rotating the light swit ch 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
1Light 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 HID headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause th e 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
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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. 79
■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.
2 Customized Features P. 79
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 minutes (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)1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you turn 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
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
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 return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on. 2 Indicators P. 64
Fog Light Switch
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Brightness Control
Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON
(w
, you can use the
brightness control knob to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
Pressing either (information) button
switches the display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument pa nel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
Control Knob
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uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
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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uu Towing a Trailer u Driving Safely with a Trailer
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Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2 Towing Load Limits P. 195
• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the trailer tires, including the spare.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits fo r vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(D
position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
1Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer is restricted
up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
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199Continued
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When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking 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
.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start 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 defogger 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 Pedal
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uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs
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3. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
4. Push in the old bulb, ro tate to the left until
it unlocks, and remove.
5. Insert a new bulb.
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs
Door mirrors have the side turn lights. Ha ve an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light bulbs.
1Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Push until the
pin is flat
Socket
Bulb
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