2011 Acura TSX brake

4Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
Driving Position Memory System Buttons
*
P.111
Door Mirror Controls
P.114
Driver's Front Airbag
P.36
Rearview Mirror
P.114
Passenger's Front Airbag
P.36
Passenger Side Fuse Box
P.296
Parking Brake
P.210
Glove Box
P.126
Accessory Power Socket
P.129
Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
P.194

Manual Transmission
P.199
Trunk Release
P.95
Hood Release Handle
P.231
Driver Side Fuse Box
P.295
Power Window Switches
P.100
Power Door Lock Master Switch
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)
P.93
Driver’s Pocket

6Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
Headlights
P.105, 247
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
P.105, 252
Door Mirrors
P.114
Side Turn Signal Lights
P.105, 253
Maintenance Under the Hood
P.229
Windshield Wipers
P.108, 257
Door Lock/Unlock Control
P.91
Fog Lights
P.107, 251
Tires
P.259, 277
Opening/Closing the Trunk
P.95
Trunk Release Switch
P.96
Emergency Trunk Release Lever
P.97
Brake/Taillights
P.253
Rear Turn Signal Lights
P.253
Rear Side Marker Lights
P.253
Back-Up Lights
P.254
How to Refuel
P.216
Rearview Camera
*
See Navigation System Manual
High-Mount Brake Light
P.256

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
P.63
Lights On IndicatorHigh Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
Temperature
Gauge
Fuel Gauge Speedometer
Tachometer
Low Fuel
Indicator
Security System Alarm
Indicator Multi-Information Display
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Gear Position Indicator
*
Gauges

P.75
Multi-Information Display

P.76
System Indicators

P.64
Lights Reminders
System IndicatorsSystem Indicators
VSA
® OFF Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsElectric Power
Steering (EPS)
IndicatorMalfunction
Indicator LampLow Oil Pressure
IndicatorCharging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
IndicatorVehicle Stability
Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
IndicatorImmobilizer System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
IndicatorLow Tire Pressure/
TPMS IndicatorDoor and Trunk
Open IndicatorCruise Main IndicatorCruise Control
IndicatorSystem Message
Indicator Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
U. S.Canada
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
U. S.Canada

13Quick Reference Guide
Ignition Switch
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of


P
.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button. Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
Driving

P.181
Manual Transmission

P.199
Automatic Transmission

P.195
Shift to
P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
ShiftingP
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
R
Reverse
N
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
D
Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle shift
mode can be used.
S
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be
used.
Paddle Shifters
P.197
Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.
D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back
to automatic mode once
the system detects that the
vehicle is cruising. Sequential shift mode: Holds
the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on.
Release Button
Shift Lever
Shift Down
-
Paddle Shifter
Shift Up
+
Paddle Shifter
* Not available on all models
Gear Position
IndicatorSelected Gear
NumberM
Indicator

15Quick Reference Guide
Wiper Blades
P.257
Replace blades if they leave
streaks across the windshield.
Lights
P.247
Inspect all lights regularly.
Tires
P.259
Inspect tires and wheels regularly. Check tire pressures regularly. Install snow tires for winter driving.
Maintenance

P.221
Under the Hood
P.229
Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid.
Add when necessary. Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. Check the battery regularly.
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard. Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the
hood. When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.

17Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The ignition switch does not
turn from
to
. Why?t The steering wheel may be locked.
Try to turn the steering wheel left and
t
right while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
to
and I
cannot remove the key. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to
P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when applying
the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate
a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
Never pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in the
LOCK position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the UNLOCK position.
Why do the doors lock after
I unlocked the doors using a
remote transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.

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Why does the beeper sound
when I open the driver's door?
The beeper sounds when:
The key is left in the ignition switch.
t
The exterior lights are left on.
t
Why does the beeper sound
when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when:
Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat
t
belts.
The parking brake lever is not fully released.
t
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the brake
pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use unleaded
gasoline with a Pump Octane
Number (PON) of 87 or higher
on this vehicle?
If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is
not available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON
of 87 or higher.
This will result in decreased engine performance, and can
cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine. 4-cylinder models

Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is recommended.
6-cylinder models

Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is required.
The long-term use of a lower PON gasoline can lead to engine
damage.

Indicators
64Instrument Panel
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
U.S.Canada
Parking Brake
and
Brake System
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
CSJFnZ
XIFO
ZPV
UVSO

the ignition switch to ON
II
,
then goes off (comes on when
the parking brake is applied).
t
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
UIF
CSBLF
nVJE

level is low.
t
$PNFT
PO
JG
UIFSF
JT
B
QSPCMFN

with the brake system.
t
5IF
CFFQFS
TPVOET
BOE
UIF

indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.t
Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
CSBLF
nVJE
MFWFM
 What to do when it comes on while
driving P. 2 9 2
t
Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
 If the Brake System Indicator Comes
On P. 2 9 2
Low Oil
Pressure
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
ZPV
UVSO
UIF

ignition switch to ON
II
, and
goes off when the engine starts.
t
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
UIF
FOHJOF
PJM

pressure is low.t
Comes on during driving -
Immediately stop in a safe place.
 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 2 9 0
U.S.
Canada