2010 Acura TSX buttons

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Bluetooth
www.acura.ca,
www.acura.com/
handsf reelinkHandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
In Canada, visit or call
(888) 9-ACURA-9. Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command.
In the U.S., visit
, or call (888) 528-7876. Using HFL
HFL Talk button
HFL Back button
HFL Buttons
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
304
HFL BACK BUTTON
On models with navigation system
NAVI
VOICE
CONTROL
BUTTONS HFL TALK BUTTON
HFL TALK BUTTON
On models without navigation system HFL BACK BUTTON
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When in reverse, the navigation
system ‘‘hard’’ buttons are locked out,
except the ‘‘ ’’ button.
Pressing and releasing the button
allows you to switch the brightness
of the rearview camera image
between the night and the day
positions.
You can also adjust the brightness of
the rearview camera image by
turning the knob on the interf ace
dial.
Since the rearview camera display
area is limited, you should always
back up slowly and caref ully, and
look behind you f or obstacles.
Whenever you shif t to reverse (R)
with the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the rearview is shown
on the navigation system screen.
For the best picture, always keep the
rearview camera clean, and do not
cover the camera lens. To avoid
scratching the lens when you clean it,
use a moist, sof t cloth.On vehicles with navigation system
Rearview Camera and Monitor
344
REARVIEW CAMERA
The camera brightness cannot be
adjusted by voice control.
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Optional
The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
Cargo hook buttons in the trunk can
be used to install a net f or securing
items.
Carrying Cargo
Cargo Hooks Cargo Net
Bef ore Driving
363
HOOK
HOOK
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All the maintenance items displayed
in the multi-information display are
in code.
For an explanation of the
maintenance codes, see page .Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the display the
next time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
f ollows:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If the engine oil lif e is not
displayed, press the SEL/RESET
buttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly.
Press and hold the SEL/RESET
button on the steering wheel f or
more than 10 seconds. The
remaining engine oil lif e reset
modewillbeshownonthemulti-
inf ormation display.
1.
2.
3.
411
Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items
Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
Maintenance Minder
408
MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEMENGINE OIL LIFE
DISPLAY
MESSAGE
DISPLAY SEL/RESET BUTTON
INFO BUTTONS ( / )
MAINTENANCE
SUB ITEMS
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µIf you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
Fill the f uel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting may be lost. To reset the time,
see page .
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system may disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradio,youwill
see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
).
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
289
288
On vehicles with navigation system
Vehicle Storage
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
454
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.
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CONT INUED
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 461
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Jack, Tire .460
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Jump Starting .466
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Keys .119
...
Indicators, Messages (MID) . 60,79
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 62
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .61, 473
................
Charging System . 61,471
.............................
Cruise Control .66
.................................
Cruise Main .66
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Door/Trunk Open . 11,65
DRL (Daytime Running ....................................
Lights) .114
.
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 65
.....................................
Fog Light .66
...................................
High Beam .66
....
High Temperature (Coolant) . 69
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
.....................................
Lights On .66
......................................
Low Fuel .67
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Low Oil Pressure . 60,471
Low Tire Pressure/ ...............................
TPMS .64, 386
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 472
..........................
Security System .67
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .62
.................................
Seat Belt .19, 60
.........................................
SRS .31, 62
.........................
Starting System .369 .........................
System Message .67
.................................
TPMS .386, 389
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .64
............................
VSA Activation .63
.................................
VSA System .63
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 60
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .41
......................................
Inf ant Seats .41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
...
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 447,490,493
..................................
INFO Buttons .71
.................................
Inside Mirror .145
.............................
Inspection, Tire .448
....................
Installing a Child Seat .44
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
.............................
Using LATCH .46
............................
Instrument Panel .59
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 115
..............
Instruments and Controls . 57
.................................
Interf ace Dial .222
...............................
Interior Lights .161
........................................
Introduction .i
.......................................
iPod
. 199, 259 .......................
Label, Certif ication .486
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 111
........................
Language Selection .87
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,20
...............................
LATCH System .46
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .429
.......................................
Indicator .59
.......................................
Parking .111
................................
Turn Signal .111
....................................
Load Limits .360
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 122
Index
INDEX
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K
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CONT INUED
Steering Wheel..............................
Adjustments .118
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 122
Steering Wheel ................
Buttons . 71,286, 298,304
...................
Stereo Sound System . 174
......................................
Sun Visors .159
........................
Sunglasses Holder .158
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,23
......................................
Servicing .34
.........................
SRS Indicator .31 ,62
...................
System Components . 23
SVC (Speed-sensitive ...
Volume Compensation) . 182,235
..................................
Synthetic Oil .416
............
System Message Indicator . 67
System Warning Messages, ..........
Multi-inf ormation Display . 78
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 457
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 494
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 500Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .502
.......................
Temperature Gauge .69
....................
Temperature, Outside . 74
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 288
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 502
.........
Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 349
..........................
Time, Setting the .289
....................................
Timing Belt .428
....................................
Tire Chains .452
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 459
...................
Tire Inf ormation . 494,496
.................................
Tire Labeling .496
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 386,498
.............................
Check TPMS .389
Low Tire Pressure/ ..............
TPMS Indicator . 64, 386
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .498
...............................................
Tires .446
..............
Air Pressure . 447,490,493
........................................
Chains .452
.........................
Checking Wear .448
..........................
Compact Spare .458 ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 494
......................................
Inf lation .446
..................................
Inspection .448
................
Pressure Monitor . 76,387
...................................
Replacing .450
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Rotating .450
................................
Service Lif e .449
...........................................
Snow .451
....................
Specif ications .447, 451
..............................
Terminology .497
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 460
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .394
................
Emergency Wrecker . 482
.....................
Weight Limit .394, 395
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .423
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .426
..................
Fluid Selection . 425,426
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Identif ication Number . 487
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 373
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Shif ting the Manual . 370
Index
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