cruise control Acura TSX 2010 Owner's Manual

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(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink , and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .57
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Features .165
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Bef ore Driving .345
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Driving .365
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Maintenance .401
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .457
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T echnical Inf ormation .485
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Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .505
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .509
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Owner's Identification Form
00X31-TL1-6100
\251 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved 2010 TSX
2010 TSX

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
1:
2:
3:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HORN SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INTERFACE DIAL
SELECTOR KNOB
(P.222)
(P.175)
CENTER DISPLAY
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 118)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.111)/
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.115)
(P.110)
(P.33)
(P.117)
(P.117, 146)
(P.71)
(P.141)
(P.286)
(P.393)
(P.304) (P.298 )
FOG LIGHTS (P.115)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
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2 2
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
59
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATORIMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
DOOR/TRUNK OPEN
INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS
INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.66)
(P.62) (P.66)
(P.65) (P.67) (P.63)
(P.19,60) (P.65)
(P.67) (P.
61)(P.
62)
(P.62) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.
67)
(P.66)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.66)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.66)
(P.60, 472)
(P .61, 471)
(P.60, 471)
(P.61,473) (P.64,
386)
2010 TSX

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 with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .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
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator will also come on
when the light switch is in AUTO
and the lights turn on automatically. 115111
114 298
298
If equipped
All models except Canadian TSX with
4-cylinder engine
Instrument Panel Indicators
L ights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
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2010 TSX

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
1:
2:
3:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
109
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. SEAT HEATER SWITCHESCENTER DISPLAY
INTERFACE DIAL
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.115) (P.110)PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.
33)
(P. 222 )
(P.175)
(P. 117 )
(P.117, 146)
(P.71)
(P .118)
(P.141 )
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
SELECTOR KNOB
(P.111)/
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS HORN
FOG LIGHTS (P
.115)
(P.286)
(P.304) (P.298)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.393)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
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2 3
2 1
3
2010 TSX

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle................
Climate Control System . 166
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .167
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Dual Temperature Control . 171
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Climate Control Sensors . 173
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Audio System .174
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Audio System .175
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 176
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Playing the XM
Radio . 183
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Playing a Disc .189
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Disc Player Error Messages . 198
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PlayinganiPod
. 199
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iPod
Error Messages . 207
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .208
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .216
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Audio System . 217
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Audio System .222
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 223
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Playing the XM
Radio . 236
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Playing Discs .244
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 255
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Protecting Your Discs . 256............................
PlayinganiPod
. 259
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iPod
Error Messages . 268
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .269
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .278
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Audio System . 279
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 284
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Remote Audio Controls . 286
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Auxiliary Input Jack .287
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Radio Thef t Protection . 288
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Setting the Clock .289
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Security System .292
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Compass .294
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Cruise Control .298
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .301
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HandsFreeLink. 304
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AcuraLink
(U.S. models only) . 328
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 344
Models without navigation system
BluetoothModels with navigation system Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Features
Features
165
2010 TSX

Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h). Thecruisecontrolsystemcanbe
lefton,evenwhenitisnotinuse.
1.
2. 3.
Using Cruise Control
Cruise Control
298
CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON SET/DECEL BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
2010 TSX

You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.
Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button repeatedly. Each time you
do this, your vehicle will slow
down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.
You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
thecruisecontrol.Toresumetheset
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
CONT INUED
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features
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NOTE:
2010 TSX

Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system completely of f and erases
the previous cruising speed. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h), and then press and
release the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as bef ore.
You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel.
Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal causes the cruise
control to cancel.
Resuming the Set Speed
Canceling Cruise Control
Cruise Control
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Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer. Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do
notusethecruisecontrol.When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
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8.
9.
Emissions T esting
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2010 TSX