key Acura TSX 2006 User Guide

While the multi-information display
is showing ‘‘DOOR · WINDOW
SETUP,’’ press the SEL/RESET
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
display changes to ‘‘DOOR LOCK
MODE’’ as shown above.Press the SEL/RESET button. The
display changes as shown above.
In def ault setting, if you push the
UNLOCK button once on the remote
transmitter or turn the key clockwise
in the driver’s door lock, only the
driver’s door unlocks.
You can select whether only the
driver’s door unlocks or all the doors
unlock in ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE.’’
Select ‘‘DRIVER DOOR’’ or ‘‘ALL
DOORS’’ by pressing the INFO
button, and enter your selection by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Door L ock Mode
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While the multi-information display
shows ‘‘DOOR·WINDOW SETUP,’’
press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel. Then press the
INFO button repeatedly until you see
‘‘KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT’’ as shown
above.Press SEL/RESET button, then
press the INFO button.
Each time you press the INFO
button, the display changes to ‘‘ON,’’
to ‘‘OFF,’’ then to ‘‘EXIT.’’
Select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ by pressing
the INFO button, and enter your
selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
When you push the LOCK button on
the remote transmitter, the doors
and the trunk are set, and some
exterior lights f lash, and a beeper
sounds when you push the LOCK
button again within 5 seconds, and
the security system has set and a
horn sounds (see page ). You
can customize the exterior lights not
to f lash and the beeper not to sound.
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When your selection is entered, you
will see the above display for several
seconds, and then the display
changes to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’If you f ail to enter your selection,
you will see the above display f or
several seconds, and the display goes
back to ‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’
Repeat the setup.To exit ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT,’’ press the
INFO button until you see ‘‘EXIT,’’
then press the SEL/RESET button.
The display goes back to
‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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µµPush down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever in
the proper direction and hold it. The
lever will return to center when you
release it or complete a turn.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on Turning the switch
on the lef t lever to the
‘‘ ’’position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or the ‘‘ ’’ position, the
Lights On indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
beeper when you open the driver’s
door.
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8. T urn Signal and Headlights T urn Signal
Headlights
Turn Signal, Headlights
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µTo switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull it back to
return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when you turn the
headlights of f or onto high beam. This f eature turns of f the headlights,
parking lights, taillights, and license
plate lights within 15 seconds of
removing the key from the ignition
switch and closing the driver’s door.
The lights will 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
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a Lights-On
reminder beeper.
You can change this 15 second timer
to 0, 30, or 60 seconds (see page ). With the headlight switch in the off
or position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the or
position, remove the key, then
open and close the driver’s door.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door
and get out, the lights will turn of f
af ter 10 minutes.
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Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
High Beams
Fog Lights (Canadian Models) Daytime Running L ights
Headlights, Automatic Lighting Of f Feature, Daytime Running Lights
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These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the trunk
release handle, rear seat trunk
access, and glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and the valet
key at a parking f acility. Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Acura-approved key blanks.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Your vehicle also comes with two
remote transmitters; see pagef or an explanation of how to
operation. 130
Remote Transmitter
Keys and Locks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG VALET KEY
(LIGHT GREY)
MASTER
KEY
(BLACK)
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If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable.
If you lose your key and you cannot
start the engine, contact your dealer.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine will not
start.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on f or
a f ew seconds, then go of f . If the
indicator starts to blink, it means the
system does not recognize the
coding of the key. Turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position,
remove the key, reinsert it, and turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key. This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ST A RT (III) ON (II)
Ignition Switch
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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.
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Each f ront door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors. On the driver’s
door, push the top of the master
door lock switch to lock all doors.
Push the bottom to unlock them.
Each door has a lock tab on the top.
Push the tab down to lock the door
and pull it up to unlock. All doors can be locked f rom the
outsidebyusingthekeyinthe
driver’s door. To unlock only the
driver’s door or all doors (depending
on the ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’
setting), insert the key, turn the key,
and release it. The remaining doors
unlock when you turn the key a
second time within a f ew seconds.
To change this setting, see page .
Youcanopenorclosethewindows
by using the key in the driver’s door
(see page ).
To lock the passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab down and close the door. To
lock the driver’s door, remove the
key f rom the ignition switch and
push the lock tab down or push the
top of the master switch, then close
the door. 149
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Door L ocks
Power Door L ocks
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LOCK TAB
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Unlock
Lock
DRIVER’S DOOR
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On the f ront passenger’s door, push
the master door lock switch down to
lock the all doors, and up to unlock
them.The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up, and use the outside door
handle.
With the driver’s door open and the
key in the ignition, both master door
lock switches are disabled. You will
see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’ message in
the multi-information display (see
page ). If you try to lock an open
driver’s door by pushing in the lock
tab, all doors will unlock when you
close the driver’s door.
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L ockout Prevent ion
Door L ocks, Childproof Door L ocks
Childproof Door L ocks
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MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Unlock
Lock Unlock
Lock
FRONT PASSENGER’S DOOR
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