ECU Acura TSX 2011 User Guide

Child Safety
Safety of Infants and Small Children
54Safe Driving
3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the
head restraint.
4. Release the head restraint, then route the
tether strap between the head restraint
legs, and secure the tether strap hook
onto the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by
the child seat maker.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured
by rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a
child can reach is buckled, the lockable
retractor is activated, and the belt is fully
retracted and locked.
Enhancing Child Safety

P. 5 3
Installing a LATCH-compatible Child Seat
For your child's safety, when using a child seat
installed using the L ATCH system, make sure that
the seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child
seat that is not properly secured will not adequately
protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to
the child or other vehicle occupants.
Flexible Type
Te t h e r
Strap
Hook
Anchor

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Safety of Infants and Small Children
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6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured
by rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a
child can reach is buckled, the lockable
retractor is activated, and the belt is fully
retracted and locked.
Enhancing Child Safety

P. 5 3
Installing a Child Seat with a Seat Belt
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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Safety of Infants and Small Children
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1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point and lift the cover.
2. If using an outer seating position, raise the
head restraint to its highest position, then
route the tether strap through the head
restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not
twisted.
Adding Security with a Tether
A tether anchorage point is provided behind
each rear seating position. A child seat that
is installed with a seat belt and comes with
a tether can use the tether for additional
security.
Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
If using the center seating position, raise
the head restraint to its highest position,
then route the tether strap through the
head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is
not twisted.
3. Lift the anchor cover and secure the tether
strap hook onto the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by
the child seat manufacturer.
Tether Anchorage Points
AnchorAnchor
Cover
Outer Position
Te t h e r Strap Hook
AnchorCenter Position
Te t h e r Strap Hook

Child Safety
Safety of Larger Children
58Safe Driving
Safety of Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children
The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what
kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child
who must sit in front.
Checking Seat Belt Fit
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the
lap/shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer
the following questions.
Checklist
Do the child's knees bend comfortably t
over the edge of the seat?
Does the shoulder belt cross between the t
child's neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as t
possible, touching the child's thighs?
Will the child be able to stay seated like t
this for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
WARNING
Allowing a child to sit in front can result in
serious injury or death if the passenger’s
front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, have the child sit up properly
and wear the seat belt properly, using a
booster seat if needed. Safety of Larger Children

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Safety of Larger Children
59Safe Driving
Booster Seats
If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat
in a rear seating position. For the child's
safety, check that the child meets the booster
seat manufacturer's recommendations.
Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information t
in this manual.
Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible. t
Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat. t
Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the t
seat.
Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older,
more mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts
and sit up properly.
Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read
the instructions that came with it, and install the
seat accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose
a booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and
territories require children to use a booster seat
until they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years
or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state
or province, or territory where you intend to drive.

70Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Fog Light
Indicatort
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on.—
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U.S.Canada
Side Airbag Off
Indicatort
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GPS
B
GFX
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XIFO

you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
t
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side airbag system is automatically
shut off.t
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with your side airbags.
t
Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
t
Comes on when someone is sitting
in the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
U.S.Canada
Immobilizer
System Indicatort
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XIFO
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the ignition switch to ON
II
,
then goes off.
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system cannot recognize the key
information.t
Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
0
,
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON
II
again.
t
Repeatedly blinks - The system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
t
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OPU
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UP
BMUFS
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or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
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Indicator
Security System
Alarm Indicatort
#MJOLT
XIFO
UIF
4FDVSJUZ
4ZTUFN

Alarm has been set.
 Security System Alarm P.98
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
81Instrument Panel
Customization flow
METER SETUP
MEMORY POSITION LINK
*
AUTO DOOR LOCKDOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURIT Y RELOCK TIMERAUTO DOOR UNLOCK
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIMEHEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITYLANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET with REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME RESET
POSITION SETUPLIGHTING SETUPDOOR SETUP
EXIT
SEL /RESETSEL /RESET
SEL /RESETSEL /RESETSEL /RESETSEL /RESET
Press and hold the
button.
CHG SETTINGDEFAULT ALL
EXIT
Continued
* Not available on all models

Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
83Instrument Panel
Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Door SetupAuto Door LockChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature. Shift from
P (A / T only), With
VEH SPD
*1, OFF
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.Shift to P*2, IGN Off
*3, OFF
Driver Door
*1, All Doors
Door Lock ModeSets up either the driver's door or all doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote.Driver Door*1
All Doors
Keyless Lock
Acknowledgment-0$, 6/-0$,

5IF
FYUFSJPS
MJHIUT
nBTI
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper soundsON
*1, OFF
Security Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle
without opening any door.90 sec, 60 sec, 30 sec
*1
Default AllSets/Cancels all the customized settings as
default.Set, Cancel
*1: Default Setting
*2: Default Setting for automatic transmission
*3: Default Setting for manual transmission
Continued

Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock .................................. 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions ...................... 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .............................................. 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ................................................ 93
Childproof Door Locks ......................... 94
Auto Door Lock /Unlock ....................... 94
Opening/Closing the Trunk ................. 95
Security System .................................... 98
Immobilizer System .............................. 98
Security System Alarm ......................... 98
Opening and Closing the Windows.. 100Opening and Closing the
Moonroof .......................................... 103
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................... 104
Turn Signals ....................................... 105
Light Switches .................................... 105
Fog Lights ...........................................107
Daytime Running Lights ......................107
Wipers and Washers .......................... 108
Brightness Control ............................. 109
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ............................................... 110
Driving Position Memory System ......... 111Adjusting the Steering Wheel ............. 113
Adjusting the Mirror ...........................114
Interior Rearview Mirror ...................... 114
Door Mirrors ....................................... 114
Adjusting the Seats .............................116
Adjusting the Seat Positions ................ 116
Interior Lights/Interior
Convenience Items ........................... 125
Interior Lights ......................................125
Interior Convenience Items ..................126
Climate Control System ..................... 133
Using Automatic Climate Control ........133
Automatic Climate Control Sensors .....136
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
91
Continued
Controls
Using the Remote Transmitter
Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button.
Once:
Some exterior lights will flash, all the
doors, trunk, and fuel fill door will lock,
and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push): A beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK button.
Once:
Some exterior lights will flash twice, and
the driver's door and fuel fill door unlocks.
Tw i c e :
The remaining doors and the trunk unlock.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Open the door within 30 seconds.
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
Interior Lights


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The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key
is in the ignition switch. The remote will not lock
the vehicle when a door is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery
is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
Replacing the Battery


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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the OutsideUnlock
Button
Lock
Button LED