vin Acura TSX 2010 Owner's Guide

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.
Gauges
Fuel Gauge
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SPEEDOMETER
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
U.S. model is shown. TACHOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
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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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom mark 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. Turn to page for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine cooling system. If the pointer of the temperaturegauge reaches to or above the red
mark, you will also see the ‘‘WATER
TEMP HOT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. This will alert
you that the engine should be cooled
down.
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Gauges
Temperature Gauge
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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 select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the three buttons on the steering
wheel (see page ).If you do not f asten your seat belt,
you will see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
These messages go of f several
seconds af ter the key is inserted into
the ignition switch.
When you unlock and open the
driver’s door, the display shows
‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’
depending on which remote
transmitter you use.
The driver’s seat moves to the
positionstoredinthatremote
transmitter (see page ).
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All models except Canadian TSX with4-cylinder engine
Normal Display Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Remote transmitter 1 is used.
Remote transmitter 2 is used.
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The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial/
territorial regulations to disconnect,
reset, or alter the odometer with the
intent to change the number of miles
or kilometers indicated.This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it. There
are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip
B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0.’’When you reset Trip A, average f uel
economy A is reset at the same time.
When you reset Trip B, average f uel
economy B is reset.
In the customizing mode, you can set
Trip A and average f uel economy A
to reset at the same time when you
ref uel your vehicle (see page ).
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Odometer T rip Meter
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U.S.Canada TRIP METER A
TRIP METER B
ODOMETER U.S. model is shown.
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You can customize some vehicle
control settings. To enter the
customizing mode, press and hold
either INFO button ( / ) for more
than 3 seconds. To change the
settings, the ignition switch must be
in the ON (II) position, and the
vehicle must be stopped with the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
with the parking brake set (manual).
If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, move the shif t lever out of
Park (automatic) or release the
parking brake (manual), the display
will change to the normal screen.
If you try to enter the customizing
mode while the vehicle is moving,
you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND
SHIFTTOPARKTOCHANGE
SETTINGS’’ (automatic) or ‘‘MUST
STOP AND SET PARK BRAKE TO
CHANGE SETTINGS’’ (manual)
message and you cannot change the
settings.
You can customize some vehicle
control settings f or ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER
1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed,
customizing is not possible.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure your remote transmitter
is linked to the system and the
driver’s door is unlocked with acorresponding remote transmitter.
If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the system cannot
recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or
‘‘DRIVER 2.’’ If the remote transmitter is not
linked, ‘‘DRIVER UNKNOWN
CUSTOMIZE IMPOSSIBLE’’ will be
displayed, and you cannot customize
the settings. See page to link your remote
transmitter to your vehicle.
If you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
Ref er to the table on the f ollowing
pages about the settings you want to
customize.
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CONT INUED
Customized Settings
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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DRIVER’S ID
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µEven with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page
.
Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle f or an extended period (a
weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn
of f the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or of f f or a long time.
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights and
all other exterior lights, when it
senses low ambient light.
To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO. The lights
will come on automatically when the
outside light level becomes low (at
dusk, f or example). The lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
The lights and indicator will turn of f
automatically when the system
senses high ambient light.
The lights will remain on when you
turn of f the ignition switch. They will
turn of f automatically when you
remove the key and open the driver’s
door. To turn them on again, either
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or turn the light switch
to the position. 97
All models except Canadian TSX with
4-cylinder engine
Headlights
AUTO
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LIGHT SENSOR
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Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators.
Make any steering wheel
adjustments before you start driving.
Pull the lever under the steering
column toward you until it stops.Push the lever f orward f ully to
lock the steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out. Make sure the lever is positioned
securely at the bottom of the
steeringcolumnasshown.
1. 3.
4.
2.
Steering Wheel A djustments
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To adjust
To lock LEVER
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). If you turn the ignition key to the
ACCESSORY (I) position with the
driver’s door closed, you will see an
‘‘ACCESSORY (I) POSITION’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display to inf orm you of the key
position.
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.
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 insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in Park.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
If you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position and open the driver’s door,
you will see a ‘‘RETURN IGNITION
SWITCH TO LOCK (0) POSITION’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display and hear a reminder beeper.
Ignition Switch
ON (II)
LOCK (0)
A CCESSORY (I)
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µUse this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
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.
You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display.
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.
Ignition Switch
ST A RT (III)
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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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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 (lever is
down), the door cannot be opened
f rom the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab. To open the
door, push the lock tab f orward and
use the outside door handle.
If you f orget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, lockout prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver’s
door. With any door open and the
key in the ignition switch, locking
with master door lock switch is
disabled. If the driver’s door is
closed, the lock tab on the driver’s
door is not disabled. Pulling the
driver’s lock tab rearward will lock
all doors. If you try to lock an open
driver’s door by pulling the lock tab
rearward, the driver’s door lock tab
pops out and unlocks the driver’s
door.
When you shif t to P af ter driving, the
driver’s door unlocks. When the vehicle speed reaches
about 10 mph (15 km/h) or more, all
the doors lock automatically. To lock any passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, pull the
lock tab rearward and close the door.
To lock the driver’s door, remove the
key f rom the ignition switch, pull the
locktabrearwardorpushthefront
of the master switch, then close the
door.
Def ault setting L ockout Prevent ion
Childproof Door L ocks
Door L ocks
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Unlock
Lock LEVER
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