2009 Acura TSX Owner's Manual

Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
If you decide that a child can saf ely
ride up f ront, be sure to:
This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
Caref ully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all saf ety
inf ormation.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the f loor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly positioned and secured.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to f asten the seat belts
or sit properly.
Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
T wo children should never use thesame seat belt .
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm.Additional Saf ety Precautions
Protecting L arger Children
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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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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.
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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.
U.S. modelsCanadian models Canadian models
U.S. models
U.S. models Canadian models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
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HOODRADIATOR CAP
DOOR JAMBS
DASHBOARD
SUN VISOR
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58 ............................
Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
.............................................
Gauges .68
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .70
Controls Near the Steering
.........................................
Wheel .109
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .110
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Turn Signals and Headlights .111
Automatic Lighting Off ...................................
Feature .113
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Daytime Running Lights .114
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Fog Lights .115
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Instrument Panel Brightness .115
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Hazard Warning Button .117
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Rear Window Def ogger .117
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .118
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Keys and Locks .119
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Immobilizer System .121
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Ignition Switch .122
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Door Locks .124
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Childproof Door Locks .125
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Remote Transmitter .126
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Trunk .130
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Trunk Main Switch .131
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Emergency Trunk Opener .132 ...............................................
Seats .134
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Power Seat Adjustments .134
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .135
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Head Restraints .135
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Folding the Rear Seats .138
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Seat Heaters .141
Driving Position Memory
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System .142
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Mirrors .145
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .145
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Power Mirror Heaters .146
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Power Windows .147
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Moonroof .151
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Parking Brake .153
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Interior Convenience Items .154
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Beverage Holders .155
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Accessory Power Sockets .156
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Console Compartment .156
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Glove Box .157
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Sunglasses Holder .158
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Sun Visors .159
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Vanity Mirror .159
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Driver’s Pocket .159
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Center Pockets .160
..................................
Coat Hook .160
...............................
Interior Lights .161
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
MOONROOF SWITCH
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK ,COMPASS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MIRROR CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.145)
(P.142)
(P.124)
(P.147)
(P.130) (P.359) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.156) USB ADAPTER
CABLE
AUXILIARY
INPUT JACK
(P.288)(P.379) (P.376)(P.156)
(P.166)
(P.117) (P.295)
(P.290) (P.174)
(P.303)
(P.151)
(P.70)
(P.199,208,259,269) HOMELINK
BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(Unlocking Fuel Fill
Door)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATORIMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
DOOR/TRUNK OPEN
INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS
INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.66)
(P.62) (P.66)
(P.60,471)
(P.61,470)
(P.65) (P.60,470)
(P.67) (P.63)
(P.61,472) (P.19,60)(P.65)
(P.67) (P.61)
(P.62)
(P.62) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.64,392)(P.67)
(P.66)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.66)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.66)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals, and you
will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display. For
more information, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running, and you
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE
OIL LEVEL’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page.
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470
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
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If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or
‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. For more inf ormation, see
page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged, and you will also see
a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page). This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the rear
brakes, axles, and tires.
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
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