turn signal Acura TSX 2004 User Guide

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The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to
operate the audio system. Turn the
system on by pressing the PWR/
VOL knob, the AM/FM button, or
the AUDIO DISPLAY button. Adjust
the volume by turning the knob.
The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
seen in the upper display if the
stationisbroadcastinginstereo.
Stereo reproduction on AM is not
available.
You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO
SELECT, and the preset icons. Use the TUNE knob to
tune the radio to a desired f requency.
Turn the knob to the right to tune to
a higher f requency, or to the lef t to
tune to a lower f requency.
The SEEK f unction
searches the band for a station with
a strong signal. To activate it, press
the SEEK bar ( or ), then
release it. Depending on which side
of the SEEK bar you press, the
system scans upward or downward
f rom the current f requency. It stops
when it finds a station with a strong
signal. The SCAN function
samples all the stations with strong
signals on the selected band. To
activate it, push and release the
SCAN button or touch the SCAN
icon at the bottom of the display.
You will see SCAN in the display.
The system will scan up the band for
a station with a strong signal. When
it f inds one, it will stop and play that
station f or about 5 seconds. If you do
nothing, the system will then scan
f or the next strong station and play
that f or 5 seconds. When it plays a
station that you want to continue
listening to, press the SCAN button
or touch the SCAN icon again.
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Operating the Radio T UNE
SEEK SCAN
Audio System
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If you want to adjust the sound while
the radio/CD is playing, push the
AUDIO DISPLAY button, then touch
the SOUND icon in the display.
To return to the previous display,
push the AUDIO DISPLAY button
again.
To adjust the balance, touch the left
or right icon on the sound grid.
When you touch an icon, the yellow
bars on the grid turn orange and
move toward the icon, changing the
balance lef t or right. To equalize the
balance, touch the lef t or right icon
until each side has an orange bar at
the center of the sound grid.
To adjust the fader, touch the front
or rear icon on the sound grid. When
you touch an icon, the white bars on
thegridturnorangeandmove
toward the icon, changing the f ader
to the f ront or rear. To equalize the
f ader, touch the f ront or rear icon
until each side has an orange bar at
the center of the sound grid. The upper display shows the time
when the ignition switch is in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
The Navigation System receives
signals f rom the Global Positioning
System (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Ref er to the Navigation System
Owner’s Manual to set up the time.
To see the audio screen when you
are f inished adjusting the sound,
touch the RETURN icon or wait five
seconds. Digital Clock
Audio System
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All states and Canadian provinces
require some type of trailer lights.
Check requirements f or the areas
where you plan to tow.
You can get an optional trailer
lighting connector f or your car f rom
your Acura dealer.
If you use a converter, you can get
the connector and pins that mate
with the connector in your car f rom
your Acura dealer.Since lighting and wiring vary in
trailer type and brand, you should
also have a qualif ied mechanic install
a suitable connector between the car
and the trailer.
Always consult your Acura dealer
bef ore connecting the trailer lights
to your car’s lighting system.
Applicable
Light
Taillight
Brake Light
Back-up
Light
Right Turn
Signal
Left Turn
Signal
GroundWiring
Color
Red/Black
White/Black
Green/Black
Green/
Yellow
Green/Blue
Black
Ref er to the f ollowing table f or the
wiring color code.
Wiring Color Code f or Lighting
T railer L ights
Towing a Trailer
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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .187
189
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256 259 273
280
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance242

Check the operation of your car’s
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an
unsaf e condition by reducing your
car’s visibility and the ability to
signal your intentions to other
drivers.
Lights
Maint enance280
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTLOW BEAM HEADLIGHTSIDE TURN
SIGNAL LIGHT
FRONT TURN SIGNAL
PARKING LIGHT/
SIDE MARKER LIGHT

Check the f ollowing:Headlights (low and high beam)
Parking lights
Taillights
Brake lights
High-mount brake light
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light f unction
License plate light
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights
(Canadian models)
If you f ind any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page to
determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed. 335
Lights
Maint enance281
HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT
TAILLIGHT
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT
SIDE MARKER LIGHT
BACK-UP LIGHTLICENSE PLATE LIGHTS

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Open the hood.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
On the driver’s side, reinstall the
air intake cover. Reinstall the
three fasteners and secure them
by pushing on the heads until they
lock.
3.
4.
5.
2. 1.
7.
8.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Front T urn Signal
Light Bulb
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SOCKET

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clips. Lock each
oneinplacebypushingonthe
center.
Remove the light assembly cover
by pulling its outside edge.Remove the socket f or that bulb
by turning it one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Turn on the parking lights to
make sure the new bulb works.
Open the trunk.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: brake/
taillight turn signal light or side
marker light.
1.
3.
2.
6.
7.
8.
4.
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Fenders)
Lights
Maint enance286
COVER

Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.Reinstall the trunk lid trim. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk lid seal.
Put each trim clip in the hole on
the trunk lid trim and push on the
center until it locks (the center is
flushwiththehead).
Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your Acura dealer.
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6.
7.
8. 9.
10. Side T urn Signal L ight
Lights
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation335
Alignment Engine
Fuses Battery Lights 12 V 21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 12 V21 W
21/5 W
5W
21 W
21 W
12 V 55 W
12 V 35 W
12 V 3 CP
Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder, gasoline engine 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
10.5 : 1
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°1°
3°13’
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion page 264.
See page 326or the fuse box
cover. See page 327or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
Interior
Under-hood Capacity
12 V 38 AH/5 HR12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
1.1 W
2CP
5W
8W
8W
3CP
12 V 3 CP
Headlights
Front turn signal
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Back-up lights
Rear side marker light
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights/Front ceiling lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy light
Vanity mirror lights
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low