2007 Acura TSX climate control

2007 Acura TSX Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safe ty........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
........................................ .59
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
..................... .159
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................229
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .241
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................271
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................319
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................343
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a)................................................................359
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
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How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Accord Value Package Audio System

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
You r Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES AUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.142)
(P.146)
(P.147) (P.160)
(P.170)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. (P.135) PARKING BRAKE LEVER(P.151) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
GAUGES(P.68)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.9
, 26 )
(P.9, 33)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
(P.130)
(P.246)
(P.244)
(P.129)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P.232)
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER (P.231) (P.62)

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
55
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

Control Locations
60
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER AUDIO
SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
POWER
WINDOW
SWITCHES MIRROR
CONTROL AUTO BUTTON
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
Vehicle without navigation system is shown.
(P.142)
(P.147)
(P.151)(P.160)
(P.170)
(P.145)
GAUGES (P.68)
MIRRORS CONTROLS
(P.146) (P.62)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.129)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER
(P.232) (P.244) (P.246)
(P.135)
(P.231)

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Climate Control System . 160
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Automatic Operation . 162
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Semi-automatic Operation . 163
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Dual Temperature Control . 167
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Climate Control Sensors . 169
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 170
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Adjusting the Sound .175
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 177
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .179
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Auxiliary Input Jack .184
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Playing Discs .185
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CD Changer Error Messages . 193
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Protecting your CDs .194
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Playing a Tape .195
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Steering Wheel Controls . 200
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Radio Thef t Protection . 201
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Setting the Clock .202
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Security System .203
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Cruise Control .204
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .207
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HandsFreeLink .211
The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Features
Features
159
TM

Climate Control System
160
FAN CONTROL BARMODE BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
FAN SPEED
INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON A/C BUTTON
Without navigation system
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAYPASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON

CONT INUED
Climate Control System
Features
161
AUTO BUTTONMODE ICONS
DUAL BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON
FAN CONTROL ICONS A/C ICONS
With navigation system
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BAR PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
A/C BUTTONWINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON

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Proper
use of the climate control
system can make the interior dry
and comfortable, and keep the
windows clear for best visibility.
For the climate control system to
provide heating and cooling, the
engine must be running.
You can adjust the temperatures of
thedriver’ssideandthepassenger’s
side independently (see page ). The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
Press the AUTO button. You will
see AUTO in the display.
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
NavigationsectioninyourQuick
Start Guide f or an overview of this
system and the Navigation System
manual f or complete details.
Set the desired temperature by
pushing or on the driver’s
side temperature control bar. The
selected temperature will show in
the upper display.
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2.
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
Automatic Operation
Voice Control System
Climate Control System
162