ECO mode Acura TSX 2013 User Guide

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●
Appears when the starter system has a problem.
●
As a temporary measure, hold the ignition switch to
START
(e
for up to 15 seconds and start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
6-cylinder models
U.S.
Canada

uuGauges and Multi- Information Display uMulti-Information Display
80Instrument Panel
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.■
How to customize
Press and hold the button for a few seconds while the ignition switch is in
ON (w
.
■
Customized Features
1 Customized Features
To customize other features, press the
button.
2 List of customizable options P. 82
2 Example for customization settings P. 84
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID ( DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) on the CHG setting
screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door.
The customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
When you customize settings:
Shift to
( P
Set the parking brakeAutomatic transmission modelsManual transmission models
Button:
Changes the customize
menus and items
Multi-Information
Display:
Goes to customize
settings.
SEL /RESET button:
Enters the selected
item


uuGauges and Multi- Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
■
List of customizable options
*1: Default Setting Setup Group Customizable
Features Description Sele ctable settingsMETER
SETUP
LANGUAGE SELECTION
Changes the displayed language.
ENGLISH
*1/FRENCH /SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY
Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
TRIP A RESET with
REFUEL
Sets Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.
ON/OFF
*1
ELAPSED TIME RESET
Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed
time.
IGN OFF
*1/TRIP A /TRIP B
POSITION
SETUP
MEMORY POSITION
LINK
*
Changes the driver’s seat position to a stored
setting.
ON
*1/OFF
LIGHTING
SETUP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.
60sec /30sec
*1/15sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.
60sec
/30sec /15sec
*1/ 0sec
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.
MAX/HIGH /MID
*1/LOW /MIN
* Not available on all models

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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■
Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0
, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked with the remote transmitter.
■
When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■
To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
■
The PANIC button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash for about 30
seconds.
■
Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
■
Panic Mode
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master
door lock switch.•Opening the trunk with the release button on the
driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
PANIC
Button

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
*
112Controls
1. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired
position, and turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press memory button
(1
or
(2
within five
seconds of pressing the SET button.
u Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on.
1. Move the shift lever to
(P
.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button ((1
or
(2
).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light stays on.
■
Storing a Position in Memory
1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.•You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.•You turn the ignition switch to any position except
ON
( w
.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
Set Button■
Recalling the Stored Position
1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will stop moving if you:•Press the SET button, or a memory button (
(1
or
(2
).
•Adjust the seat position.•Shift into any position except
( P
.
•Release the parking brake.Automatic transmission modelsManual transmission models
Memory Buttons
Automatic transmission modelsAll models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 138
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 139
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 140
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 140
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 ®............................... 150
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 153 Playing
Bluetooth ® Audio................. 156
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 158
iPod ®/USB Flash Drive....................... 159
Audio Remote Controls .................... 160
General Information on the Audio System XM ® Radio Service ........................... 161
Recommended CDs ......................... 162
Compatible iPod ® and USB Flash Drives ... 164
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Training HomeLink ........................... 165 Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL ........................................ 167
HFL Menus ...................................... 169
Compass
*.......................................... 179
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uUSB Adapter Cable
Features
USB Adapter Cable
1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Connect the iPod ® dock connector or the
USB flash drive to the USB connector.
1 USB Adapter Cable•Do not leave the iPod ® or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.•Do not connect the iPod ® or USB flash drive using a
hub.•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.•We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod ®, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod ® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod .

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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input JackUse the jack in the console compartment to connect standard audio devices.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.■
Entering the audio security code
ENTER CODE appears on the display when the power is reconnected.
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code
correctly after 10 tries, you need to visit a dealer to have the system reset.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.1 Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system’s security code and serial
number on the radio code card.
Do not store the card in your vehicle. If you lose the
radio code card, you must obtain the information
from a dealer.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying the XM ® Radio
Continued
Features
Playing the XM® Radio
(XM®) Button
Press to select XM ® Radio.
TITLE Button
Press and release to cycle the
display between the name, title,
and category.
CATEGORY Bar
Press either side to display and
select an XM ® Radio category.
SCAN Button
Press to sample all channels (in the channel
mode), or channels within a category (in the
category mode).
Each sampling continues for a few seconds.
Press SCAN again to cancel scanning and
continue listening to the channel. Knob
Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
VOL/Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store the channel:
1. Select the channel.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select
XM, then press the preset button.
SKIP Bar
Press to skip to the previous or
next channel.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to select channels.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a CD
148Features
1. Press to switch the display to a folder list.
2. Rotate to select a folder.
3. Press to change the display to a list of
files in that folder.
4. Rotate to select a file, then press .
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How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob
(MP3/WMA)
1Playing a CD
NOTICEDo not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can
cause the CD to jam in the unit.
WMA files protected by digital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays UNSUPPORTED, then
skips to the next file.
Text data appears on the display under the following
circumstances:•When you select a new folder, file, or track.•When you change the audio mode to CD.•When you insert a CD.
The display shows up to 31 characters of text data.
Press and hold the TITLE button to see additional
characters. indicate s that the text data continues.
The display goes back to the previous screen if you
press and hold the button again.
If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the slot,
the system reloads the CD automatically after several
seconds.
Folder Selection
Track Selection