instrument panel 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.
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represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
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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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Contents
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 2 1
Instrument Panel
P. 6 3
Controls
P. 8 7
Features
P. 13 7
Driving
P. 1 8 1
Maintenance
P. 2 2 1
Handling the Unexpected
P. 2 7 5
Information
P. 3 0 1
Index
P. 3 15
Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 95 Security System P. 98 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 100
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 104 Adjusting the Mirror P. 114
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 125 Climate Control System P. 133
Audio Error Messages P. 158 Audio Remote Controls P. 160
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver P. 165Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® P. 167 Compass P. 179
When Driving P. 191 Braking P. 210 Parking Your Vehicle P. 214
Accessories and Modifications P. 219
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 229 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259 Battery P. 268 Remote Transmitter Care P. 269
Cleaning P. 271
Engine Does Not Start P. 283 Jump Starting P. 284 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 287
Fuses P. 294 Emergency Towing P. 298
When you Cannot Open the Trunk P. 300
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 307 Reporting Safety Defects P. 308
Authorized Manuals P. 313 Client Service Information P. 314
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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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34Safe Driving
Airbags
Airbag System Components
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. The airbag
system includes:
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) front airbags. The driver's airbag
is stored in the center of the steering
wheel; the front passenger's airbag
is stored in the dashboard. Both are
marked "SRS AIRBAG". Two side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags
are stored in the outer edges of the
seat-backs. Both are marked "SIDE
AIRBAG." Two side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are
stored in the ceiling, above the side
windows. The front and rear pillars are
marked "SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG."
An electronic control unit that
continually monitors and records
information about the sensors, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in ON
II
.
Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver's and front passenger's seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened. A driver's seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force. Weight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The front passenger's airbag will
be turned off if the weight on the seat
is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an
infant or small child).
Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front or side
collision. An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the front passenger's
front airbag has been turned off. Sensors that can detect if a child or small
statured adult is in the deployment path
of the front passenger's side airbag. An indicator on the instrument panel
that alerts you to a possible problem
with your airbag system or seat belt
tensioners. An indicator on the instrument panel
that alerts you that the front passenger's
side airbag has been turned off. Safing Sensor
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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
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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Indicators
Continued
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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66Instrument Panel
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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Indicators
Continued
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
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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68Instrument Panel
Indicators
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.