lock Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Manual

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

4Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
Driving Position Memory System Buttons
*
P.111
Door Mirror Controls
P.114
Driver's Front Airbag
P.36
Rearview Mirror
P.114
Passenger's Front Airbag
P.36
Passenger Side Fuse Box
P.296
Parking Brake
P.210
Glove Box
P.126
Accessory Power Socket
P.129
Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
P.194

Manual Transmission
P.199
Trunk Release
P.95
Hood Release Handle
P.231
Driver Side Fuse Box
P.295
Power Window Switches
P.100
Power Door Lock Master Switch
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)
P.93
Driver’s Pocket

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

10Quick Reference Guide
Trunk ReleaseSelector
Switch
Adjustment SwitchIndicator
Main Switch
Window
Switch
Steering Wheel

P.113
To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired position,
then lock the lever back in place.Tr u n k

P.95
Push the trunk release on the driver's
door, or on the remote transmitter.
With the doors unlocked, press the trunk
release switch on the trunk lid to open it.
Door Mirrors

P.114
With the ignition switch in ON
, move
the selector switch to L or R.
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror. Place the selector switch in the R
position to use the reverse tilt door
mirror feature.
Power Windows

P.100
With the ignition switch in ON
, open
and close the power windows.
If the main switch is in the OFF position,
each passenger's window can be opened
and closed with its own switch. If the main switch is in the ON position
(indicator is on), each passenger's window
switch is disabled.

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

13Quick Reference Guide
Ignition Switch
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of


P
.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button. Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
Driving

P.181
Manual Transmission

P.199
Automatic Transmission

P.195
Shift to
P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
ShiftingP
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
R
Reverse
N
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
D
Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle shift
mode can be used.
S
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be
used.
Paddle Shifters
P.197
Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.
D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back
to automatic mode once
the system detects that the
vehicle is cruising. Sequential shift mode: Holds
the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on.
Release Button
Shift Lever
Shift Down
-
Paddle Shifter
Shift Up
+
Paddle Shifter
* Not available on all models
Gear Position
IndicatorSelected Gear
NumberM
Indicator

14Quick Reference Guide
VSA
® OFF Button

P.205
The vehicle stability assist (VSA
®)
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
VSA
® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
To turn VSA
® on or off, press and hold the
button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control

P.201
Cruise control allows you to maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET when the
vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).Tire Pressure Monitoring
System ( TPMS)

P.206
TPMS monitors tire pressure. TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
Refueling
P.215
Fuel recommendation:
4-cylinder models

Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
6-cylinder models

Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)

Unlock the driver's door. Press on the edge of the
fuel fill door to make it
pop up slightly. Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the cap. Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door. After refueling, screw the
cap back on until it clicks
at least once.

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.

17Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The ignition switch does not
turn from
to
. Why?t The steering wheel may be locked.
Try to turn the steering wheel left and
t
right while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
to
and I
cannot remove the key. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to
P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when applying
the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate
a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
Never pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in the
LOCK position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the UNLOCK position.
Why do the doors lock after
I unlocked the doors using a
remote transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.