2011 Acura TSX interior lights

Contents
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 2 1
Instrument Panel
P. 6 3
Controls
P. 8 7
Features
P. 13 7
Driving
P. 1 8 1
Maintenance
P. 2 2 1
Handling the Unexpected
P. 2 7 5
Information
P. 3 0 1
Index
P. 3 15
Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 95 Security System P. 98 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 100
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 104 Adjusting the Mirror P. 114
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 125 Climate Control System P. 133
Audio Error Messages P. 158 Audio Remote Controls P. 160
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver P. 165Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® P. 167 Compass P. 179
When Driving P. 191 Braking P. 210 Parking Your Vehicle P. 214
Accessories and Modifications P. 219
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 229 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259 Battery P. 268 Remote Transmitter Care P. 269
Cleaning P. 271
Engine Does Not Start P. 283 Jump Starting P. 284 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 287
Fuses P. 294 Emergency Towing P. 298
When you Cannot Open the Trunk P. 300
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 307 Reporting Safety Defects P. 308
Authorized Manuals P. 313 Client Service Information P. 314

Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
82Instrument Panel
List of customizable optionsSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Meter SetupLanguage Selection Changes the displayed language. English
*1, French, Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
DisplayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip A Reset with RefuelSets Trip A and the average fuel economy
to reset when you refuel.ON, OFF
*1
Elapsed Time Reset Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed time. IGN OFF
*1
, Trip A, Trip B
Position Setup Memory Position Link
*
Changes the driver's seat position to a
stored setting.ON
*1, OFF
Lighting SetupInterior Light Dimming TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.60 sec, 30 sec
*1, 15 sec
Headlight Auto Off TimerChanges the length of time the exterior
lights stay on after you close the driver's
door.60 sec, 30 sec, 15 sec
*1, 0 sec
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max, High, Mid
*1, Low, Min
*1:
Default Setting
* Not available on all models

Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock .................................. 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions ...................... 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .............................................. 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ................................................ 93
Childproof Door Locks ......................... 94
Auto Door Lock /Unlock ....................... 94
Opening/Closing the Trunk ................. 95
Security System .................................... 98
Immobilizer System .............................. 98
Security System Alarm ......................... 98
Opening and Closing the Windows.. 100Opening and Closing the
Moonroof .......................................... 103
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................... 104
Turn Signals ....................................... 105
Light Switches .................................... 105
Fog Lights ...........................................107
Daytime Running Lights ......................107
Wipers and Washers .......................... 108
Brightness Control ............................. 109
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ............................................... 110
Driving Position Memory System ......... 111Adjusting the Steering Wheel ............. 113
Adjusting the Mirror ...........................114
Interior Rearview Mirror ...................... 114
Door Mirrors ....................................... 114
Adjusting the Seats .............................116
Adjusting the Seat Positions ................ 116
Interior Lights/Interior
Convenience Items ........................... 125
Interior Lights ......................................125
Interior Convenience Items ..................126
Climate Control System ..................... 133
Using Automatic Climate Control ........133
Automatic Climate Control Sensors .....136
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Using the Remote Transmitter
Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button.
Once:
Some exterior lights will flash, all the
doors, trunk, and fuel fill door will lock,
and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push): A beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK button.
Once:
Some exterior lights will flash twice, and
the driver's door and fuel fill door unlocks.
Tw i c e :
The remaining doors and the trunk unlock.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Open the door within 30 seconds.
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
Interior Lights


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The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key
is in the ignition switch. The remote will not lock
the vehicle when a door is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery
is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
Replacing the Battery


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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the OutsideUnlock
Button
Lock
Button LED

Adjusting the Mirror
114Controls
Interior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the AUTO
button to turn this function on and off.
When activated, the AUTO indicator comes
on.
Adjusting the Mirror
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
Adjusting the Seat Positions


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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in R.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
II
.
Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move
the mirror.
Door Mirrors
Indicator Sensor
Auto Button
Adjustment Switch
Selector Switch

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Lights
ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed. Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
When any of the doors are opened. t
You unlock the driver's door. t
You remove the key from the ignition t
switch. OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights
fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the
doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
When you unlock the driver's door but do not topen it.
When you remove the key from the ignition tswitch but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.
Customized Features


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The interior lights go off immediately in the
following situations:
When you lock the driver's door.
tWhen you close the driver's door with the key in tthe ignition switch.
When you turn the ignition switch to ON t
II.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key
in the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
Interior Light Switches Map Lights
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
Map Lights
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will
not go off when you press the lens.
FrontRear
On
On
Door Activated PositionDoor Activated Position
Off
Off

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items
126Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Glove Box
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key.
Glove Box
The glove box light comes on when the parking
lights are on.
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious
injury to your passenger in a crash, even if
the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Detachable shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable.
To remove it, disengage the tabs.
ShelfGlove Box
To L o c k

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Interior Convenience Items
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Controls
Console Compartment
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it
to the desired position while pulling up the
release lever.
You can keep beverage bottles and cans cool
with the air conditioning system.
1. Turn the dial counterclockwise to open the
air vent in the console compartment.
2. Turn on the climate control system and
adjust the temperature to cool.
3. Set the mode control
or
.
The cool air is diverted through the air
vent.
Console Compartment
Use only resealable containers or keep unopened
cans in the console compartment.
Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery and
electrical components in the console compartment.
When the heater begins to divert warm air, the
airflow into the console compartment is shut off.
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