2005 Acura TSX heating

Use the mode control buttons or
icons to select the vents the air f lows
f rom. Some air will f low f rom the
dashboard corner vents in all modes.Airflows from the center and
corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf lows f rom the f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C. In these modes, the A/C stays
on with the indicator off.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Each time you press the MODE
button, the display shows the mode
selected.
Press the A/C button to view the
display, then touch any of the mode
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Mode Control Ventilation
Vents, Heating, and A/C
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The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally. Press the A/C button, the Manual
Operation A/C screen will appear.
Select the ON icon on the display.
Select the desired temperature
and MODE selections. If the
outside air is humid, select the
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to the
Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control bars (
or side).
Press the A/C button, the manual
operation of A/C screen will
appear.
Select the desired mode and f an
speed icons on the display.
Adjustforwarmthwiththe
temperature control bars ( or
side). Turn on the A/C by pressing the
A/C button.
Make sure the temperature
control is set to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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If the interior is very warm,
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Using the Heater
Using the A /C
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
105

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Set the f an to the desired speed or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . When you select , the system automatically
switches to Fresh Air mode and
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not come on in U.S.
vehicles.
Set the temperature control dial or
buttons so the airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the side vents.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f . Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator will not come
on in U.S. vehicles.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below it. This will
send more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the f resh
air mode to avoid fogging the
windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control to
your pref erence.
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Dehumidif y the Interior
T o Def og and Def rostT o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
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proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air to raise or lower the
interior temperature to the
temperature you selected.
If you set the temperature to its
lowest limit, (Lo) or its highest limit,
(Hi) the system runs at f ull cooling
or heating only. It does not regulate
the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
When
the indicator in the Dual button is on,
the driver’s side and passenger’s side
temperature can be controlled
independently (see page ).
Press the AUTO button.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s
interior temperature is
independently regulated f or the
driver and passenger. If the driver’s
side of the vehicle is getting too
much sun, the system will adjust to a
lower temperature. Set the
desired temperature by pressing
the temperature control bars (
or side). You will see AUTO in
the system’s display. Set the
desired temperature by pressing
the temperature control bars (
or side). The selected
temperature will show in the upper
display.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Automatic Climate Control
Features
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µ If you press OFF, the Climate
Control system shuts of f completely.Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
When the Climate Control System is
turned OFF, the temperature in the
upper display will also turn of f .
You can manually select various
functions of the automatic climate
controlsystemwhenitisinAUTO.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of airf low can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause f ogging.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
If you press the A/C button next to
the display, the manual selections
will show in the display. Making any
manual selection causes the
indicator in the AUTO button to turn
off.
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Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Manual Operation To Turn Everything Of f
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Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shif t into
Reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into Reverse, or shif t into
one of the f orward gears f or a
moment. This stops the gears so
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. When shif ting up
or down, make sure you push the
clutch pedal down all the way, shif t
to the next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shif ting,
do not rest your f oot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster. When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone in
the lower gear. Downshif t one gear
at a time.
Manual T ransmission
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Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.

Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.If you use aftermarket floor mats
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Clean dirty seat belts with a sof t
brush and a mixture of mild soap and
warm water. Do not use bleach, dye,
or cleaning solvents that can weaken
the belt material. Let the belts air
drybeforeyouusethevehicle. The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hook over the f loor
mat anchors. This keeps the f loor
mats f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
If you remove the f loor mats, make
sure to re-anchor them when you put
them back in your vehicle.Have your Acura dealer replace this
f ilter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. It should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air, or if
the airf low f rom the climate control
system becomes less than usual.
Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Seat Belts
Floor Mats
Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
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Child Seats .30
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Lower Anchorage Points . 39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Climate Control Sensors . 111
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Clock, Setting the .141
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Clutch Fluid .213
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 167
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Compact Spare .236
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Console Compartment . 97
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Consumer Inf ormation . 274
Coolant ........................................
Adding .207
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Checking .158
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Proper Solution .207
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Temperature Gauge . 61
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .268
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Cruise Control Operation . 143
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Customer Service Of f ice . 277
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 68
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 276................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 69
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Dimensions .262
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Dimming the Headlights . 66
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 209
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Engine Oil .157
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Directional Signals .66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 178
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Disposal of Used Oil .205
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 74
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 265
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .168
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .165
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Economy .159
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Dual Temperature Control . 109
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 223
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Economy, Fuel .159
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Emergencies on the Road . 235
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Battery, Jump Starting . 243
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Brake System Indicator . 250................
Changing a Flat Tire . 237
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Charging System Indicator . 248
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Checking the Fuses . 254
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 247
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 248
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 251
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Overheated Engine . 245
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Emergency Brake .93
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Emergency Flashers .69
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Emergency Towing .252
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Emissions Controls .268
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 61
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .248
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 247
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 202
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Overheating .245
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Specif ications .262
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Speed Limiter . 169,174
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Starting .167
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Engine Speed Limiter . 169,174
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 268
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Exhaust Fumes .48
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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