2011 Acura TSX Owner's Manual

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items
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Beverage Holders
Front seat beverage holders
Press the raised detent to open the lid. To
close the lid, push it down until it latches. Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
Beverage Holders NOTICE Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery,
carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
Push

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Accessory Power Sockets
There are two accessory power sockets; one
in the console compartment and the other
at the front of the center console. They
can be used when the ignition switch is in
ACCESSORY
I or ON
II
.
Open the cover to use it.
Accessory Power Sockets NOTICE Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.

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Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy
items. Cargo Hooks
Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk,
placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far
forward as possible.
Maximum Load Limit


P.1 8 5
Coat Hooks
There are coat hooks on the rear left and
right grab handles. Pull them down to use
them.
Cargo Hooks
The cargo hooks in the trunk can be used to
install a net for securing items.
Hooks

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Sunglasses Holder
To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again
until it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push

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Seat Heaters
If the ignition switch is in ON
II
. The HI
setting heats the seats faster than the LO
setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
Seat Heaters
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery
may be weakened, making the engine difficult to
start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off after a period of
time.
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis)
or with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off. The appropriate indicator will be on while
the seat heater is on. Briefly press the
button on the opposite side to turn the
heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat warm.

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Climate Control System
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Using Automatic Climate Control
Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in AUTO, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside,
the fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
Once you have set the desired temperature, do not
use the temperature control switches more than
necessary.
Doing so may delay the time it takes to reach the
set temperature.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools
down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or
upper limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the
button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned
on, the system returns to your last selection.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver's side or passenger's side
control switch.
3. Press the
button to cancel.
Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the
button and switch the mode depending on environmental
conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on) : Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations. The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you
select. The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as
quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
* Not available on all models
(Recirculation) Button
(Fan Control) BarFloor and
defroster
vents Floor vents Dashboard and floor
vents, and back of
the center console
*
Dashboard vents
and back of the
center console
*
A /C (Air Conditioning)
Button AUTO Button
Driver's Side
Temperature
Control SwitchPassenger's Side
Temperature
Control Switch

Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
Pressing the
button turns the air
conditioner system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the
button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
1. Press the
button.
2. Press the button.
To rapidly defrost the windows
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of
the windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows. To Rapidly Defrost or Defog the Windows
After defrosting or defogging the windows, switch
over to fresh air mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.

Climate Control System
Synchronized Mode
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You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side and the passenger
side in synchronized mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.
The system will switch to synchronized mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control switch.
Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.
Synchronized Mode
Synchronized Mode
When you press the
button, the system
changes to synchronized mode.
When the system is in dual mode, the driver side
temperature and the passenger side temperature
can be set separately.