Acura TSX 2006 Repair Manual

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AUDIO SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL
MASTER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. (P.142)
(P.128)
(P.147)
(P.229) (P.230) (P.151) (P.242) (P.244)
(P.160) (P.170)
(P.
145 )
(P.61)
GAUGES (P.68)
MIRRORS CONTROLS
(P.146)
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.135)
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Instrument Panel
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
SECURITY INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SYSTEM
MESSAGE
INDICATOR (P.64)
(P.66)
(P.69)
(P.62)
(P.67)
(P.67)(P.62)
(P.62) (P.66)(P.62)
(P.64)
(P.63)(P.63)
(P.66)
(P.66)
(P.65)
(P.65)
(P.66)
(P.64)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message in
the multi-information display (see
page ). For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you and your
f ront passenger have not f astened
your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘PASSENGER FASTEN
SEAT BELT’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message in
the multi-information display (see
page ).
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged, and you will also see
a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
LampCharging System
Indicator
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This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the rear
brakes, axles, and tires. If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or
‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , ). For
more information, see page .
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message in
the multi-information display (see
page ). This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
automatic seat belt tensioners, side
curtain airbags, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
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U.S. Canada
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This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
then go of f if you have a properly-
coded ignition key. If it is not a
properly-coded key, the indicator will
blink and the engine will not start
(see page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut of f . You will also
see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
OFF’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Lights On Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada
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This indicator has three f unctions.Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ). The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signals blink. All
turn signals on the outside of the
vehicle should f lash.
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
Take your vehicle to a dealer to have
it checked. Without VSA, your
vehicle still has normal driving ability,
but will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page . 1.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
VSA Activation Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must ref uel soon. You will also see a
‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.3 U.S. gal (8.6
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see page ). This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
High Beam Indicator L ow Fuel Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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This indicator comes on when there
is a system message in the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Security System Indicator
System Message
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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This shows how much f uel you
have. It may show slightly more
or less than the actual amount.
The needle returns to the
bottom after you turn off the
ignition.
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, such as
very hot weather or a long period of
uphill driving, the pointer may rise to
the upper zone. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull saf ely to the side of
the road. See page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
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Gauges
Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
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TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
U.S. Model is shown. INFO KNOB
SELECT/RESET KNOB
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.
There are three types of messages;
normal display messages, engine oil
lif e and maintenance messages, and
system messages.
You can also customize some vehicle
control settings to your liking with
the multi-inf ormation display and the
two buttons on the steering wheel
(see page ).When you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the remote
transmitter, the display shows
‘‘Welcome DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘Welcome
DRIVER 2’’ depending on which
remote transmitter you use. The
driver’s ‘‘ID’’ is detected by the
transmitter. For more information
about driver’s ‘‘ID’’, see page .If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the display only shows
‘‘Welcome.’’ This means the system
cannot recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’
or ‘‘DRIVER 2.’’ In this case, you
cannot use the customize settings in
the multi-information display (see
page ).
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) position, the
display shows ‘‘Goodbye.’’
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Normal Display Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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