ECO mode Acura TSX 2012 Advanced Technology Guide

M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )
A c c e s s i n g t h e M I DM a i n D i s p l a y s
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.Main display
When you start the engine\b the MID shows
the last active lower display from the
previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the different
displays\b presseither Info button
(▲/▼) for the main displays and
press the SEL/RESET button for
the lower displays.SEL/RESET
button
INFO
buttons
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Instant fuel economy
Average fuel economy
Range
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)*
Tire pressure monitor
Average speed
Elapsed time
* if phone is paired; shown on Base model only
L o w e r D i s p l a y s
Oil lifeOdometer\b
Outside
temperature Trip A\b
Outside
temperature Trip B\b
Outside
temperature
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T i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m
Alerts you when one or more of your tires have significantly low pressure.
Toggle to the tire pressure monitor display to view pressure readings on
the MID.
H o w I t W o r k s
If the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:
• The low tire pressure indicator comes on.
• A "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" message appears on the MID.
• The tire icon(s) showing low pressure blinks.
W h a t t o D o
1. Visually inspect the tires for
damage.
2. Use a tire air pressure gauge
(or check the MID) to check
which tire(s) have low pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s)\b if necessary\b
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D
1. Select “CHG SETTING.”
3. Select “AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK.”4. Select “ALL DOORS with
SHIFT TO P.”
5. Once the setting has been saved\b select“EXIT.”
Four groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Meter Setup\b Position
Setup\b Lighting Setup\b and Door Setup.
SEL/RESET
button
INFO
buttons
Press and holdeither INFO button
(▲/▼) to enter customization
mode\b then pressSEL/RESET to
activate the menu.
M o d i f y i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g
* See Customized Settings in your Owner’s Manual for other programmable settings.
2. Select “DOOR SETUP.”
As the default setting\b only the driver's door unlocks when you shift to Park.
Follow the steps below to set all doors to unlock when you shift to Park:
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P O W E R T A I L G A T E( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )
O p e n i n g t h e P o w e r T a i l g a t e f r o m I n s i d e t h e V e h i c l e
Use multiple methods to operate the power tailgate when the vehicle is in Park (P).
O p e n i n g t h e P o w e r T a i l g a t e U s i n g t h e R e m o t e T r a n s m i t t e r
In ANYTIME mode:Press and
hold the tailgate button for
about one second. In WHEN UNLOCKED mode:
Press
the unlock button twice
to unlock all doors and the
tailgate. Then press and hold
the tailgate button for about
one second.
Make sure the power tailgate keyless open mode is set to your preference using
the MID. See your Owner’s Manual for instructions\b or see page 7 for an example
of how to change a setting. •
Press and hold the tailgate
button until a beep sounds.
The tailgate begins to open.
• To close the tailgate\b press
the button again at any time.
F U E L F I L L D O O R
O p e n i n g t h e F u e l F i l l D o o r
C l o s i n g t h e F u e l F i l l D o o r
Easy-to-use locking fuel door keeps your fuel cap covered.
When you unlock the driver’s door
with the master door lock switch or
the remote transmitter\b the fuel
door unlocks.
To open\b push and release the fuel
door in the area shown until it
pops open.
Push the fuel door until it is flush to the
body.
When you lockthe driver’s door\b
the fuel door locks.
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