2011 Acura TSX Owner's Manual

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

9Quick Reference Guide
Right
Low BeamHigh Beam
LeftFlashingAdjustment Ring
: Low speed: High speed
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI Turn Signal Control Lever Light Control Switches Wiper/ Washer Control Lever
Controls

P.87
Turn Signals

P.105
Lights

P.105
Wipers and Washers

P.108
* Not available on all models

10Quick Reference Guide
Trunk ReleaseSelector
Switch
Adjustment SwitchIndicator
Main Switch
Window
Switch
Steering Wheel

P.113
To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired position,
then lock the lever back in place.Tr u n k

P.95
Push the trunk release on the driver's
door, or on the remote transmitter.
With the doors unlocked, press the trunk
release switch on the trunk lid to open it.
Door Mirrors

P.114
With the ignition switch in ON
, move
the selector switch to L or R.
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror. Place the selector switch in the R
position to use the reverse tilt door
mirror feature.
Power Windows

P.100
With the ignition switch in ON
, open
and close the power windows.
If the main switch is in the OFF position,
each passenger's window can be opened
and closed with its own switch. If the main switch is in the ON position
(indicator is on), each passenger's window
switch is disabled.

11Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System
P.133
Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system. Press the
button to turn the system on or off.
Press the
button to defrost the windshield.
On models with navigation systemThe climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for
complete details.
Clock
P.88
Press the CLOCK button until the
displayed time begins flashing. Press Preset
4 (Hour) or
5 (Minute)
to set the time. Press Preset 6 (Reset)
to set the time to the nearest hour.
Press the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals
from GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system Models with navigation system
AUTO Button
MODE Control Button Driver's Side
Temperature
Control SwitchPassenger's Side
Temperature Control Switch
(ON/OFF) Button SYNC (Synchronized) Button
(
Windshield Defroster) Button
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror) Button (Fan Control) BarA /C (Air Conditioning)
Button
(Recirculation)
Button

Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents, and back
of the center console*.
Air flows from dashboard
vents and back of the
center console*.
* Not available on all models

12Quick Reference Guide
FM Button AM Button


(XM
®)

Button
AUX But ton CD Button VOL /

(Volume/Power) Knob
(CD Eject) Button
Preset ButtonsCD Slot TITLE Button
CATEGORY Bar SCAN Button
RETURN ButtonMENU Button
Selector Knob Audio Display
SKIP Bar
A.SEL (Auto Select)
ButtonMODE Button
CH ButtonVOL Button
Features

P.137
Audio System
*
P.141
Audio Remote Controls
P.160
VOL (volume) Button
Press
/

to adjust the volume up/
down.
MODE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/ XM1/ XM2/CD/AUX. CH (channel) Button
Radio: Press and release to change the
preset station.
Press and hold to select the next
or previous strong station.
CD/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.

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

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VSA
® OFF Button

P.205
The vehicle stability assist (VSA
®)
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
VSA
® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
To turn VSA
® on or off, press and hold the
button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control

P.201
Cruise control allows you to maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET when the
vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).Tire Pressure Monitoring
System ( TPMS)

P.206
TPMS monitors tire pressure. TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
Refueling
P.215
Fuel recommendation:
4-cylinder models

Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
6-cylinder models

Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)

Unlock the driver's door. Press on the edge of the
fuel fill door to make it
pop up slightly. Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the cap. Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door. After refueling, screw the
cap back on until it clicks
at least once.

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.