lights Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Manual

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

3Quick Reference Guide
Cruise Control Buttons
P.201
Wipers/Washers
P.108
Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
See Navigation System Manual
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® System Voice Control Buttons
P.167
SEL/RESET Button
P.76

(Information) Button
P.76
Horn Headlights/Turn Signals
P.105
Fog Lights
P.107
Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
*
P.197, 198
Remote Audio Control Buttons
P.160
Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
*
P.197, 198
* Not available on all models

5Quick Reference Guide
Seat Belt Installing a Child Seat
P.55
Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
P.57
Seat Belts
P.26
Coat Hook
P.130
Grab Handle Side Curtain Airbags
P.43 Sunglasses Holder
P.131
HomeLink
® Button
P.165
Moonroof Switch
P.103
Spotlights
P.125 Front Seat
P.116
Sun Visors Vanity Mirrors Center Pocket
*
Side Airbags
P.40
Rear Seat
P.123
LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
P.53
Ceiling Light
P.125
Auxiliary Input Jack
P.140
USB Adapter Cable
P.139
Accessory Power Socket
P.129
* Not available on all models

6Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
Headlights
P.105, 247
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
P.105, 252
Door Mirrors
P.114
Side Turn Signal Lights
P.105, 253
Maintenance Under the Hood
P.229
Windshield Wipers
P.108, 257
Door Lock/Unlock Control
P.91
Fog Lights
P.107, 251
Tires
P.259, 277
Opening/Closing the Trunk
P.95
Trunk Release Switch
P.96
Emergency Trunk Release Lever
P.97
Brake/Taillights
P.253
Rear Turn Signal Lights
P.253
Rear Side Marker Lights
P.253
Back-Up Lights
P.254
How to Refuel
P.216
Rearview Camera
*
See Navigation System Manual
High-Mount Brake Light
P.256

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

9Quick Reference Guide
Right
Low BeamHigh Beam
LeftFlashingAdjustment Ring
: Low speed: High speed
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI Turn Signal Control Lever Light Control Switches Wiper/ Washer Control Lever
Controls

P.87
Turn Signals

P.105
Lights

P.105
Wipers and Washers

P.108
* Not available on all models

15Quick Reference Guide
Wiper Blades
P.257
Replace blades if they leave
streaks across the windshield.
Lights
P.247
Inspect all lights regularly.
Tires
P.259
Inspect tires and wheels regularly. Check tire pressures regularly. Install snow tires for winter driving.
Maintenance

P.221
Under the Hood
P.229
Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid.
Add when necessary. Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. Check the battery regularly.
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard. Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the
hood. When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.

18Quick Reference Guide
Why does the beeper sound
when I open the driver's door?
The beeper sounds when:
The key is left in the ignition switch.
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The exterior lights are left on.
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Why does the beeper sound
when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when:
Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat
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belts.
The parking brake lever is not fully released.
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Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the brake
pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use unleaded
gasoline with a Pump Octane
Number (PON) of 87 or higher
on this vehicle?
If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is
not available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON
of 87 or higher.
This will result in decreased engine performance, and can
cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine. 4-cylinder models

Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is recommended.
6-cylinder models

Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is required.
The long-term use of a lower PON gasoline can lead to engine
damage.

69Instrument Panel
Indicators
Continued
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
System Message
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
BMPOH
XJUI
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XIFO

a problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.t
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UIF
JOEJDBUPS
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PO

QSFTT
UIF

(information) button to see
the message again.
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this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action
for the message.
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5IF
NVMUJJOGPSNBUJPO
EJTQMBZ
EPFT

not return to the normal screen
unless the warning is canceled, or the button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal
Indicatorst
5IF
UVSO
TJHOBM
JOEJDBUPST
CMJOL

when you operate the turn signal
lever.
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*G
ZPV
QSFTT
UIF
IB[BSE
XBSOJOH

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
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
UIF
IJHI
CFBN

headlights are on.
t
$PNFT
PO
XJUI
SFEVDFE
CSJHIUOFTT

when DRL (daytime running lights)
are on.—
—
Lights On
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
XIFOFWFS
UIF
MJHIU

switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.t
*G
ZPV
SFNPWF
UIF
LFZ
GSPN
UIF

ignition switch while the light is on, a
chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.
—

Indicators
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
72Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message Condition Explanation
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"QQFBST
XIFO
UIF
FOHJOF
DPPMBOU
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abnormally high.
 Overheating P. 2 8 8
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XIFO
UIF
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DBQ
JT
MPPTF
PS
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installed.
 Tighten the Fuel Fill Cap P. 2 9 1
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 Daytime Running Lights P.1 0 7
Canadian models
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"QQFBST
XIFO
XBTIFS
nVJE
HFUT
MPX
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3FmMMJOH
XBTIFS
GVJME
 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.