Acura TSX 2011 Repair Manual
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Exhaust Gas Hazard
60Safe Driving
Carbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle,
carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
The exhaust system is making an unusual noise. t
The exhaust system may have been damaged. t
The vehicle is raised for an oil change. t
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill
up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness
and even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Safety Labels
Safe Driving
Label LocationsThese labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a
dealer for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models
U.S. models U.S. models only
Radiator CapCanadian models
Canadian
models Doorjambs Dashboard
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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used
during driving.
Indicators .............................................. 64
Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages ........................ 72
Gauges and
Multi-Information Display
Gauges ................................................ 75
Multi-Information Display .................... 76
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Indicators
64Instrument Panel
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
U.S.Canada
Parking Brake
and
Brake System
Indicator t $ P N F T P O C S J F n Z X I F O Z P V U V S O
the ignition switch to ON
II
,
then goes off (comes on when
the parking brake is applied).
t $ P N F T P O X I F O U I F C S B L F n V J E
level is low.
t $ P N F T P O J G U I F S F J T B Q S P C M F N
with the brake system.
t 5 I F C F F Q F S T P V O E T B O E U I F
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released. t Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
C S B L F n V J E M F W F M
What to do when it comes on while
driving P. 2 9 2
t Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
If the Brake System Indicator Comes
On P. 2 9 2
Low Oil
Pressure
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O Z P V U V S O U I F
ignition switch to ON
II
, and
goes off when the engine starts.
t $ P N F T P O X I F O U I F F O H J O F P J M
pressure is low. t Comes on during driving -
Immediately stop in a safe place.
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 2 9 0
U.S.
Canada
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp t $ P N F T P O X I F O Z P V U V S O U I F
ignition switch to ON
II
, and
goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds
if the engine is not started. If
"readiness codes" have not been
set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
t $ P N F T P O J G U I F S F J T B Q S P C M F N
with the emissions control system.
t # M J O L T X I F O B N J T m S F J O U I F
engine's cylinders is detected. t 3 F B E J O F T T D P E F T B S F Q B S U P G U I F P O
y
board diagnostics for the emissions
control systems.
Readiness Codes P. 3 0 9
t Comes on during driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
t Blinks during driving - Stop in a safe
Q M B D F X I F S F U I F S F B S F O P n B N N B C M F
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 2 9 1
Charging System
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O Z P V U V S O U I F
ignition switch to ON
II
, and
goes off when the engine starts.
t $ P N F T P O X I F O U I F C B U U F S Z J T O P U
charging. t Comes on during driving - Turn off
the climate control system and rear
defogger in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 2 9 0
Transmission
Indicator
(Shift position
indicator )* t $ P N F T P O G P S B G F X T F D P O E T X I F O
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
,
then goes off.
t # M J O L T J G U I F U S B O T N J T T J P O T Z T U F N
has a problem. t Blinks during driving - Avoid
sudden starts and acceleration and
have the vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
* Not available on all models
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Indicators
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator t $ P N F T P O B O E U I F C F F Q F S T P V O E T
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
II
. If the front passenger
is not wearing a seat belt, the
indicator comes on about six
seconds later.
t # M J O L T E V S J O H E S J W J O H J G F J U I F S Z P V
or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals. t 5 I F C F F Q F S T U P Q T B O E U I F J O E J D B U P S
goes off when you and the front
passenger fasten their seat belts.
t Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator P. 2 7
Indicator
Low Fuel
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O U I F G V F M S F T F S W F J T
running low (approximately 2.8 U.S.
gal./10.5 Liter left).
t # M J O L T J G U I F S F J T B Q S P C M F N X J U I U I F
fuel gauge. t Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as
soon as possible.
t Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator t $ P N F T P O G P S B G F X T F D P O E T X I F O
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
t * G J U D P N F T P O B U B O Z P U I F S U J N F
there is a problem with the ABS. t Stays on constantly - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock
function.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
P. 2 12
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Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator t $ P N F T P O G P S B G F X T F D P O E T X I F O
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
t $ P N F T P O J G B Q S P C M F N X J U I B O Z P G
the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner t Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
VSA
® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator t $ P N F T P O G P S B G F X T F D P O E T X I F O
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
t # M J O L T X I F O 7 4 "
® is active.
t $ P N F T P O J G U I F S F J T B Q S P C M F N
with the VSA
® system. t Stays on constantly - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P. 2 0 4
VSA
® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator t $ P N F T P O G P S B G F X T F D P O E T X I F O
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
t $ P N F T P O X I F O Z P V E F B D U J W B U F
VSA®.
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P. 2 0 5
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator t $ P N F T P O G P S B G F X T F D P O E T J G Z P V
turn the ignition switch to ON
II
,
then goes off.
t $ P N F T P O J G U I F U S V O L P S B O Z E P P S
is not completely closed. t ( P F T P G G J G B E P P S P S U I F U S V O L J T
closed.
EPS (Electric
Power Steering
System) Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O Z P V U V S O U I F
ignition switch to ON
II
, and
goes off when the engine starts.
t $ P N F T P O J G U I F S F J T B Q S P C M F N
with the EPS (Electric Power
Steering System). t Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
If the EPS Indicator Comes On
P. 2 9 2
Low Tire
Pressure/ TPMS
Indicator t $ P N F T P O C S J F n Z X I F O Z P V U V S O
the ignition switch to ON
II
.
t $ P N F T P O J G U I F U J S F Q S F T T V S F
of any of the tires becomes
significantly low.
t # M J O L T G P S B C P V U P O F N J O V U F
and then stays on if there is a
problem with the TPMS, or when
a compact spare tire is temporarily
installed. t Comes on during driving - Stop in
a safe place, check tire pressures, and
J O n B U F U I F U J S F T
J G O F D F T T B S Z
t Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
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System Message
Indicator t $ P N F T P O B M P O H X J U I B C F F Q X I F O
a problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time. t 8 I J M F U I F J O E J D B U P S J T P O
Q S F T T U I F
(information) button to see
the message again.
t 3 F G F S U P U I F * O E J D B U P S T J O G P S N B U J P O J O
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action
for the message.
t 5 I F N V M U J J O G P S N B U J P O E J T Q M B Z E P F T
not return to the normal screen
unless the warning is canceled, or the button is pressed.
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Turn Signal
Indicators t 5 I F U V S O T J H O B M J O E J D B U P S T C M J O L
when you operate the turn signal
lever.
t * G Z P V Q S F T T U I F I B [ B S E X B S O J O H
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time. t Does not blink or blinks rapidly-
A turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
Replacing Light Bulbs P.252, 253
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High-Beam
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O U I F I J H I C F B N
headlights are on.
t $ P N F T P O X J U I S F E V D F E C S J H I U O F T T
when DRL (daytime running lights)
are on.—
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Lights On
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O F W F S U I F M J H I U
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on. t * G Z P V S F N P W F U I F L F Z G S P N U I F
ignition switch while the light is on, a
chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.
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