remote start Acura TSX 2014 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 96 Security System P. 99 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 101
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 105 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 115
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 126 Climate Control System P. 134
Audio Error Messages P. 161 General Information on the Audio System P. 163
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 169 Compass * P. 181
When Driving P. 193 Braking P. 212 Parking Your Vehicle P. 216
Accessories and Modifications P. 221
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 231 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 249
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 261 Battery P. 270 Remote Transmitter Care P. 272
Cleaning P. 274
Engine Does Not Start P. 287 Jump Starting P. 288 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 291
Fuses P. 298 Emergency Towing P. 303
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 305
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 313 Reporting Safety Defects P. 314
Authorized Manuals P. 319 Client Service Information P. 320
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe Driving P. 21
Instrument Panel P. 63
Controls P. 87
Features P. 139
Driving P. 183
Maintenance P. 223
Handling the Unexpected P. 279
Information P. 307
Index P. 321
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89Continued
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors, trunk, and
fuel fill door. You can also use the remote
transmitter to lock and unlock the doors,
trunk, and fuel fill door.
The master key folds up inside the
remote transmitter.
1.Press the release button to release the key
out from the transmitter.
u Make sure to fully extend the key.
2. To close the key, press the release button
then push the key inside the transmitter
until you hear a click.
■Retractable Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 99
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
If the key is not fully extended, the immobilizer
system may not work prope rly, and the engine may
not start.
Avoid contact with the key whenever it extends or
retracts.
Panic Button Trunk Button
Lock
Button
Release Button Unlock
Button
Release Button
Press
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99Continued
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inse rting the key into the ignition switch:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•
Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the
ignition switch.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the doors, trunk, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter. It also activates if you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
after locking the doors with the remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, are deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 214
Accessories and Modifications ................ 221
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 130
Active Head Restraints ............................. 123
Additives Coolant .................................................. 242
Engine Oil ............................................... 236
Washer ................................................... 248
Additives, Engine Oil .......
........................ 236
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 125
Front Seats.............................................. 117
Head Restraints ....................................... 119
Headlights .............................................. 249
Mirrors.................................................... 115
Rear Seats ............................................... 124
Steering Wheel ....................................... 114
Temperature ............................................. 78
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control Sys tem) .................................................... 134
Changing the Mode................................ 134
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows .............................................. 135
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 273
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 134
Sensor .................................................... 137
Synchronized Mode ................................ 136
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 134
Air Pressure .
............................. 262 , 309, 311Airbags
........................................................ 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors ...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio ..
.......................................... 146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 214
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 125
Audio System ............................................ 140
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 145
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 142
Error Messages ........................................ 161
General Information ................................ 163
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 156
Recommended CDs ................................. 164
Recommended Devices ............................ 166
Remote Controls ..................................... 144
Security Code .......................................... 142
Theft Protection ....................................... 142
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 141
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 166
Authorized Manuals ............
..................... 319 Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 95
Customize ........................................... 81, 83
Automatic Lighting .................................. 107
Automatic Transmission ........................... 196
Creeping ................................................. 196
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Kickdown ................................................ 196
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 198
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 199
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 291
Shifting ................................................... 197
Auxiliary Input Jack ................
.................. 142
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 78
Average Speed ........................................... 79
B
Battery...................................................... 270
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 294
Jump Starting .......................................... 288
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 270
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 272
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 129
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 159
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 169
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 212
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 214
Brake Assist System ................................. 215
Fluid ........................................................ 246
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Manual Transmission ............................... 201
Glass (care)................................................ 277
Glove Box .................................................. 127
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 249, 253
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 279
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 169
Change Language ................................... 180
Help Features........................................... 170
HFL Status Display.................................... 170
Making a Call .......................................... 175
Menus ..................................................... 171
Muting a Call........................................... 176
Phone Setup ............................................ 173
Phonebook .............................................. 177
Receiving a Call ....................................... 176
Sending Numbers or Names During a  Call ........................................................ 176
Transferring a Call ................................... 176
Hazard Warning Button .
.............................. 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 119
Headlights ................................................. 106
Aiming .................................................... 249
Automatic Operation ............................... 107
Dimming ......................................... 106, 108
Operating ................................................ 106
Heated Door Mirrors ......
.......................... 111
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 133
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 69 HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver ............ 167
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 312
Engine and Transmission ......................... 312
Vehicle Identification ............................... 312
Ignition Switch ......................................... 105
Illumination Control ................................. 110
Knob ....................................................... 110
Immobilizer System .................................... 99
Indicator.................................................... 70
Indicators .................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 66
Charging System ............................... 65, 294
Cruise Control ................................... 71, 204
Cruise Main....................................... 71, 203
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 68, 296
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 69
Immobilizer System ................................... 70
Lights On .................................................. 69
Low Fuel ................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 294
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 68, 208, 210
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 227
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 295
Parking Brake and Brake System ................ 64
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 71Side Airbag Off ...................................
46, 70
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 44, 67
System Message ....................................... 69
Transmission ............................................. 65
Turn Signal ............................................... 69
VSA ® (V
ehicle Stability Assist) 
System ............................................ 67, 206
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 67, 207
Information .............................................. 307
Information Buttons .................................. 76
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 110
Interior Lights ........................................... 126
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 115
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 284
Jump Starting ........................................... 288
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 90
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 92
Keys ............................................................. 89
Lockout Prevention ................................... 92
Number Tag.............................................. 90
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 95
Remote Transmitter .................................. 91
Retractable Master Keys ............................ 89
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