display Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Manual
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This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of
the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the TSX. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
The information and specifications included in this publication
were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor
Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation.
Safe Driving P. 2 1For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33 Instrument Panel P. 6 3Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75 Controls P. 8 7Setting the Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 103
Adjusting the Seats P. 116 Features P. 13 7Audio System P. 138 Audio System Basic Operation P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 161 Driving P. 1 8 1Before Driving P. 182 Towing a Trailer P. 187
Refueling P. 215 Fuel Economy P. 218 Maintenance P. 2 2 1Before Performing Maintenance P. 222 Maintenance Minder™ P. 225
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 257
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 270 Handling the Unexpected P. 2 7 5Tools P. 276 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 277
Overheating P. 288 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 290
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 299 Information P. 3 0 1Specifications P. 302 Identification Numbers P. 306
Emissions Testing P. 309 Warranty Coverages P. 311
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2Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
System Indicators
P.64
Gauges
P.75
Multi-Information Display
P.76
Navigation System
*
See Navigation System Manual
Audio System
P.138
Climate Control System
P.133
Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
P.110
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System OFF) Button
P.205
Ignition Switch
P.104
Steering Wheel Adjustments
P.113
Seat Heater Switches
P.132
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8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
P.63
Lights On IndicatorHigh Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
Temperature
Gauge
Fuel Gauge Speedometer
Tachometer
Low Fuel
Indicator
Security System Alarm Indicator Multi-Information Display
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Gear Position Indicator
*
Gauges
P.75
Multi-Information Display
P.76
System Indicators
P.64
Lights Reminders
System IndicatorsSystem Indicators
VSA
® OFF Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsElectric Power
Steering (EPS)
IndicatorMalfunction
Indicator LampLow Oil Pressure
IndicatorCharging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
IndicatorVehicle Stability
Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
IndicatorImmobilizer System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
IndicatorLow Tire Pressure/
TPMS IndicatorDoor and Trunk
Open IndicatorCruise Main IndicatorCruise Control
IndicatorSystem Message
Indicator Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
U. S.Canada
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
U. S.Canada
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11Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System
P.133
Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system. Press the
button to turn the system on or off.
Press the
button to defrost the windshield.
On models with navigation systemThe climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for
complete details.
Clock
P.88
Press the CLOCK button until the
displayed time begins flashing. Press Preset
4 (Hour) or
5 (Minute)
to set the time. Press Preset 6 (Reset)
to set the time to the nearest hour.
Press the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals
from GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system Models with navigation system
AUTO Button
MODE Control Button Driver's Side
Temperature
Control SwitchPassenger's Side
Temperature Control Switch
(ON/OFF) Button SYNC (Synchronized) Button
(
Windshield Defroster) Button
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror) Button (Fan Control) BarA /C (Air Conditioning)
Button
(Recirculation)
Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents, and back
of the center console*.
Air flows from dashboard
vents and back of the
center console*.
* Not available on all models
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12Quick Reference Guide
FM Button AM Button
(XM
®)
Button
AUX But ton CD Button VOL /
(Volume/Power) Knob
(CD Eject) Button
Preset ButtonsCD Slot TITLE Button
CATEGORY Bar SCAN Button
RETURN ButtonMENU Button
Selector Knob Audio Display
SKIP Bar
A.SEL (Auto Select)
ButtonMODE Button
CH ButtonVOL Button
Features
P.137
Audio System
*
P.141
Audio Remote Controls
P.160
VOL (volume) Button
Press
/
to adjust the volume up/
down.
MODE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/ XM1/ XM2/CD/AUX. CH (channel) Button
Radio: Press and release to change the
preset station.
Press and hold to select the next
or previous strong station.
CD/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
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Airbags
Airbag System Indicators
44Safe Driving
Airbag System IndicatorsIf a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the multi-information display.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
When the ignition switch is turned to
ON
II
The indicator comes on briefly then goes off.
This tells you the system is working properly.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator
WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result
in serious injury or death if the airbag
systems or tensioners do not work
properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
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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
63
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Indicators
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
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.
—
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
—
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.—
—
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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Indicators
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message Condition Explanation
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O U I F F O H J O F D P P M B O U U F N Q F S B U V S F H F U T
abnormally high.
Overheating P. 2 8 8
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O U I F G V F M m M M D B Q J T M P P T F P S J T O P U
installed.
Tighten the Fuel Fill Cap P. 2 9 1
t " Q Q F B S 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 % 3 - T Z T U F N t ) B W F Z P V S W F I J D M F D I F D L F E C Z B E F B M F S
Daytime Running Lights P.1 0 7
Canadian models
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O X B T I F S n V J E H F U T M P X t 3 F m M M J O H X B T I F S G V J M E
Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 2 4 6
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the
(information) button to see the message
again with the system message indicator on.
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Indicators
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message Condition Explanation
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O U I F T D I F E V M F E N B J O U F O B O D F J T E V F T P P O
t $ P O T F R V F O U M Z
4 & 3 7 * $ & % 6 & / 0 8 B O E 4 & 3 7 * $ &
PAST DUE" follow.
Maintenance Minder
™ P. 2 2 5
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O Z P V P Q F O U I F E S J W F S h T E P P S X I J M F U I F
ignition key is in ACCESSORY
I. t 5 V S O U I F J H O J U J P O T X U J D I U P - 0 $ ,
0
, then
remove the key.
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O U I F J H O J U J P O L F Z J T U V S O F E U P " $ $ & 4 4 0 3 :
I from ON
II
. (The driver's door is closed.)
—
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O Z P V P Q F O U I F E S J W F S h T E P P S X I J M F U I F
ignition key is in LOCK
0
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