service 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

16Quick Reference Guide
Flat Tire
P.277
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Engine Won't Start
P.283
If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Overheating
P.288
Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Handling the Unexpected

P.275
Indicators Come On

P.290 Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Blown Fuse
P.294
Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Emergency Towing
P.298
Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

19Quick Reference Guide
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices
commonly referred to as event data recorders. These
devices record front seat belt use, front passenger
seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the
failure of any airbag system component. This data
belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed
by anyone else except as legally required or with the
permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that
record information about powertrain performance. The
data can be used to verify emissions law requirements
and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service
problems. It may also be combined with data from other
sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries
in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special
handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/Information preceded by a
symbol is intended to
help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or
the environment.

Airbags
Airbag Care
47Safe Driving
Airbag CareYou do not need to perform any maintenance to your airbag system. However,
you should have your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced. When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the
driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash. Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors
in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S. vehicles
you can also contact Acura Client Service at 800-382-2238. For Canadian vehicles
you can also contact Canadian Acura Client Service at 888-9-ACURA-9.

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without
the navigation system and HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver.
Audio System
About Your Audio System
...........................
13 8
USB Adapter Cable
..........................................
13 9
Auxiliary Input Jack
.........................................
14 0
Audio System Theft Protection
................
14 0
Audio System Basic Operation
Adjusting the Sound
.......................................
142
Playing the AM/FM Radio
............................
143
Playing the XM
® Radio
...................................
145
Playing a CD
.........................................................
147
Playing an iPod
® ................................................
15 0
Playing a USB Flash Drive
.............................
153Playing Bluetooth
® Audio
.............................
15 6
Audio Error Messages
CD Player
...............................................................
15 8
iPod
®/USB Flash Drive
.....................................
159
Audio Remote Controls
...............................
16 0
General Information on the Audio System
XM
® Radio Service
...........................................
161
Recommended CDs
.........................................
162
Compatible iPod
® and
USB Flash Drives .............................................
16 4
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
Training HomeLink
...........................................
165Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®......................
167
Using HFL
.............................................................
167
HFL Menus
............................................................
169
Compass
....................................................................
17 9

Audio System
138Features
On models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for
operation of the audio system, AcuraLink*, Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®, and voice
commands for these features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM
® Radio service. It can also
play CDs, WMA /MP3/A AC files, iPods
®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth
® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
XM
® Radio
iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive
About Your Audio SystemXM
® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM
® Radio, contact a
dealer.
General Information on the Audio

System P. 1 61
XM® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio,
Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are
not supported.
iPod® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
MP3 and A AC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an audio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
About Your Audio System
Remote Control
* Not available on all models

161
General Information on the Audio System
Features
Subscribing to XM
® Radio
1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription.
To see the ID in the display: Turn the selector knob until "0" appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM
®
website to subscribe.
Receiving XM
® Radio
Press the
(XM
®) button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until
the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with good
reception.
XM
® Radio Display Messages
LOADING: XM
® is loading the audio or program information.
OFF AIR: The channel is not currently broadcasting.
UPDATING: The encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 still work
normally.
NO SIGNAL: The signal is too weak in the current location.
--------: No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription, or the
artist or title information available.
ANTENNA: There is a problem with the XM
® antenna. Contact a dealer.
Subscribing to XM
® Radio
Contact Information for XM
® Radio:
US: XM
® Radio at www.xmradio.com or (800) 852-
9696
Canada: XM
® Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or (877)
209 - 0079
Receiving XM
® Radio
The XM
® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals
are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience reception problems under the
following circumstances:
In a location with an obstruction to the south of
tyour vehicle.
In tunnels tOn the lower level of a multi-tiered road tLarge items carried on the roof rack t
XM
®Radio Service

Towing a Trailer
Driving Safely with a Trailer
189
Continued
Driving
Things You Need To Know Before Towing a TrailerHave the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition. t
Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within t
limits.
Towing Load Limits

P.1 8 7
Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer. t
Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while t
driving.
Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly. t
Check the pressures of the trailer tires, including the spare. t Towing Speeds and GearsDrive slower than normal. t
Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers. t
Automatic transmission models
Use the tD
position when towing a trailer on level roads.
Turning and BrakingTurn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal. t
Allow more time and distance for braking. t
Do not brake or turn suddenly. t
Driving Safely with a Trailer
Driving Safely with a Trailer
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer's tires.

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Refueling
Driving
Fuel Information
Fuel recommendation

Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or higher
4-cylinder models Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of a gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage. 6-cylinder models Your vehicle is designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 91 or higher.
If this octane grade is unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
of 87 or higher may be used temporally.
The use of regular unleaded gasoline can cause metallic knocking noises in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance. The long-term use of
regular-grade gasoline can lead to engine damage.
Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market,
Honda endorses the use of "TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline" where available to
help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today's advanced engines.
Fuel Information NOTICE We recommend quality gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system
and engine deposits. In addition, in order to
maintain good performance, fuel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly recommend, the
use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful
manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT, if
such gasoline is available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, and cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come
on. If this happens, contact your dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates
such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed
to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up
to 10% ethanol by volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol. If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another service station or
switch to another brand of gasoline.

Refueling
How to Refuel
216Driving
How to Refuel
1. Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Unlock the driver's door using the master
door lock switch.
The fuel fill door on the outer side of
the vehicle will unlock.
How to Refuel
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, t
and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors. t
Wipe up spills immediately. t
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having
met "TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline" standards at the retail location. This fuel
is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of
metallic additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful
metallic additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and
emission control system.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information
on gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit My Acura at owners.acura.com In
Canada, visit www.acura.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more
information on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.
Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 liters)
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