2004 Acura TSX ignition

The Immobilizer System protects
your car f rom thef t. A properly-
coded master or valet key must be
used in the ignition switch f or the
engine to start. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used,
the engine’s f uel system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on f or a f ew
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object is near the
ignition switch when you insert the
key. To make sure the system
recognizes the key code:Do not keep other immobilizer
keys on the same key ring.
Use a plastic or leather key f ob,
not metal.
Keep other keys away f rom your
car’s key and the ignition switch
while trying to start the engine.
The Immobilizer System indicator
will also blink several times when
you turn the ignition switch f rom ON
(II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your car undriveable. If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Acura dealer. If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your
Acura dealer.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Changes or modif ications not expressly
approved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Immobilizer System
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The ignition switch is on the right
side of the steering column. It has
f our positions:
LOCK(0)
 ACCESSORY (I)
 ON (II)
 START (III) You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch f rom ACCESSORY to
LOCK, you must push the key in
slightly as you turn it. If your car has
an automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in Park. The anti-
thef t lock will lock the steering
column when you remove the key.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key from
LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the lef t or to
the right as you turn the key.
Ignition Switch
L OCK (0)
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.

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you can operate the audio system
and the accessory power socket.
This is the normal key
position when driving. All f eatures
and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch f rom
ACCESSORY to ON.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper. The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key’s coding (see page
).
Each f ront door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors and the trunk. On
the driver’s door, push the top of the
master door lock switch to lock all
doors and the trunk, and push the
bottom to unlock them.
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A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Power Door L ocks
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MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

On the f ront passenger’s door, push
the master door lock switch down to
lock the doors and the trunk, and up
to unlock them.Each door has a lock tab at the top of
the door. When you push down the
lock tab on the driver’s door, all
doors and the trunk lock. Pulling up
the lock tab on the driver’s door
unlocks only that door. The lock tab
on the passenger’s door only locks
and unlocks that door.To lock any passenger’s door when
getting out of the car, push the lock
tab down and close the door. To lock
the driver’s door, remove the key
from the ignition switch, push the
locktabdownorpushthetopof the
master switch, then close the door.
All doors and the trunk can be
locked f rom the outside by using the
key in the driver’s door. To unlock
just the driver’s door, turn the key
and release it. If you turn the key
again, all doors and the trunk will
unlock.
Youcanopenorclosethewindows
by using the key in the driver’s door
(see page ).
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MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCK TAB

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You can lock and unlock your car
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, all doors
and the trunk lock. The parking
lights, side marker lights, taillights,
and instrument panel lights f lash
once.When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver’s door unlocks.
The remaining doors and the trunk
unlock when you push the button a
second time. The parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights, and
instrument panel lights f lash twice
each time you push the button.
If you f orget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, Lockout Prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver’s
door. With the driver’s door open
andthekeyintheignition,both
master door lock switches are
disabled. However, if the driver’s
door is not open, the master door
lock switches are not disabled. If you
try to lock an open driver’s door by
pushinginthelocktab,thetabson
all doors pop out. Pushing in the lock
tab on a passenger’s door only locks
that door. When you push the LOCK button a
second time within 5 seconds after
locking the doors, you will hear a
beep to verify that the doors are
locked and the security system has
set.
You can open and close all power
windows from outside the car with
the key. With the remote transmitter,
you can open the windows. Ref er to
Power Windows on page .
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L ockout Prevent ionRemote Transmitter
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TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
LOCK
BUTTON
UNLOCK
BUTTON PANIC
BUTTON
LED

To open the trunk, push the Trunk
Release button f or approximately
one second.
The trunk will not open if the key is
in the ignition switch.
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) and
the spotlights (if the switch is in the
Door position) will come on when
you press the UNLOCK button. If
you do not open any door, the lights
stay on f or about 30 seconds, then
f ade out. If you relock the doors with
theremotetransmitterbefore30
seconds have elapsed, the lights will
go of f immediately.
You cannot lock the doors with the
remote transmitter if any door is not
f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
any of the doors within 30 seconds,
the doors automatically relock and
the security system sets.
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When the remote transmitter’s
battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors, and the
LED will not light. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car’s horn and exterior
lights to attract attention. The horn
sounds and the exterior lights f lash
f or about 30 seconds. To activate
panic mode, press and hold the
PANIC button f or about two seconds.
To cancel Panic mode bef ore 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Panic mode will not activate if the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
To replace the battery, place a cloth
on the edge of the transmitter and
remove the upper half by carefully
prying on the edge with a small f lat-
tip screwdriver.
Battery type: CR2025
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Replacing the Battery
Panic Mode
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Pull up or push down on the f ront of
the switch to move the seat bottom’s
f ront edge up or down. Pull up or
push down on the rear of the switch
to move the rear of the seat bottom
up or down.
Push the horizontal switch forward
or backward to move the seat
forward or backward.
The two power seat adjustment
switches are on the outside edge of
the seat bottom. The horizontal
switch adjusts the seat bottom in
several directions. The short vertical
switch adjusts the seat-back angle.
You can adjust the seat with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 1413
Driver’s Seat Full Power
Adjustments
Seat A djustments
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