2011 Acura TSX Owner's Manual

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How to customize
Press and hold the
button for a few seconds while the ignition switch is
in ON
II
.
Customized Features
To customize other features, press the

button.
List of customizable options


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Example of customization settings


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Customization is possible when you see the driver's
ID ("DRIVER 1" or "DRIVER 2") on the CHG setting
screen.
The driver's ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver's door.
The customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver's door with that remote.
When you customize settings:
Automatic Transmission models Shift to
P
Manual Transmission models Set the parking brake
Customized Features
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.
Multi-Information
Display:
Goes to customize
settings.
Button:
Changes the customize
menus and items
SEL/RESET button:
Enters the selected
item

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Customization flow
METER SETUP
MEMORY POSITION LINK
*
AUTO DOOR LOCKDOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURIT Y RELOCK TIMERAUTO DOOR UNLOCK
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIMEHEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITYLANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET with REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME RESET
POSITION SETUPLIGHTING SETUPDOOR SETUP
EXIT
SEL /RESETSEL /RESET
SEL /RESETSEL /RESETSEL /RESETSEL /RESET
Press and hold the
button.
CHG SETTINGDEFAULT ALL
EXIT
Continued
* Not available on all models

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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

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Door SetupAuto Door LockChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature. Shift from
P (A / T only), With
VEH SPD
*1, OFF
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.Shift to P*2, IGN Off
*3, OFF
Driver Door
*1, All Doors
Door Lock ModeSets up either the driver's door or all doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote.Driver Door*1
All Doors
Keyless Lock
Acknowledgment-0$, 6/-0$,

5IF
FYUFSJPS
MJHIUT
nBTI
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper soundsON
*1, OFF
Security Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle
without opening any door.90 sec, 60 sec, 30 sec
*1
Default AllSets/Cancels all the customized settings as
default.Set, Cancel
*1: Default Setting
*2: Default Setting for automatic transmission
*3: Default Setting for manual transmission
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Example for customization settings
The steps for changing the "TRIP A RESET with REFUEL" setting to ON are shown
below. The default setting for "TRIP A RESET with REFUEL" is OFF.
1. Press and hold
button until "CHG
SET TING" appears on the display.
2. Press the SEL /RESET button to go into the
"ME TER SE TUP" group.
3. Press the SEL /RESET button again.
"LANGUAGE SELECTION" appears first
in the display.

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4. Press the
button until "TRIP
A RESET with REFUEL" appears on the
display, then press the SEL /RESET button.
The display switches to the
"Customization setup" screen, where
you can select "ON," "OFF, or" "EXIT."
5. Press the
button and select
"ON," then press the SEL /RESET button.
The "ON" setup screen appears,
then the display returns to the
"Customization menu" screen.
6. Press the
button until "EXIT"
appears in the display, then press the SEL /
RESET button.
7. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the
normal screen.

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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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