2011 Acura TSX key

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
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Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the
engine, contact a dealer.
Key Number Tag
Can be used to start and stop the engine,
and lock and unlock driver's door.
Valet Key
Valet Key
When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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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

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Fully insert the key and turn it.
If you are using the master key, make sure it
is fully extended.
Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
Locking the driver's door
Pull the lock tab rearward
or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
, and close the door. Locking the passenger's doors
Pull the lock tab rearward and close the door.
Locking a Door Without Using a Key
Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, all of
the other doors, trunk, and fuel fill door lock at the
same time. When unlocking, the driver's door and
fuel fill door unlock first. Turn the key a second time
within a few seconds to unlock the remaining doors
and the trunk. Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors,
trunk, and fuel fill door lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and any door is
open.
Unlock
Lock

Opening and Closing the Trunk
Trunk Main Switch
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Trunk Main Switch
Trunk Main Switch
If you need to give the key to someone else, give
them the valet key.
The trunk release button on the remote transmitter
is always enabled, even when the trunk main switch
is off.
The trunk main switch disables the trunk
opener on the driver's side and the trunk
release button on the trunk lid to protect
luggage in the trunk.
1. Make sure the rear seat-backs are not
folded down.
2. Turn off the trunk main switch in the glove
box.
3. Lock the glove box.
Emergency Trunk Opener
The trunk release lever allows you to open
the trunk from inside for your safety.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the
arrow.
Emergency Trunk Opener
Parents should decide if their children should be
shown how to use this feature.
ONOFF
Main Switch
Lever

Security System
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Immobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch.
Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch. t
Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object. t
Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition t
switch.
Immobilizer System NOTICE Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable. Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
Security System AlarmThe security system alarm activates when the doors, trunk, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter. It also activates if you turn the ignition
switch to ON
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after locking the doors with the remote transmitter.
When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash. To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, or remote transmitter. The system, along with
the horn and flashing lights, are deactivated.

Security System
Security System Alarm
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Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
The ignition switch is in LOCK t
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, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
The hood is closed. t
All doors are locked. t
When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set. To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter. The security system indicator goes off at the same time.
Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system
can accidentally activate when:
Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the tmaster door lock switch.
Opening the trunk with the release button on the tdriver's door or the emergency trunk opener.

If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm
by unlocking a door using the key or remote
transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur:
The horn sounds. t
Some exterior lights flash for about 30 t
seconds.
Panic Mode Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
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.
Panic
Button

Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
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Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function Opening Windows and Moonroof with the Remote
Tra n s m i t t e r
To o p e n : Press the UNLOCK button twice
within 10 seconds and hold it down for the
second time. If the windows stop midway,
repeat the procedure.
Opening Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter
You cannot operate the power windows with the
remote transmitter when the key is in the ignition
switch.
To open: Push the switch down.
To close: Pull the switch up.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
Unlock
Button
Close
Open

Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
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Opening/Closing the Windows/Moonroof with the Key
To open: Unlock the driver's door with the
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key
to the central position, turn the key in the
unlock direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver's door with the key.
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you
want further adjustment, repeat the same
operation.
Opening/Closing the Windows/Moonroof with the Key
You cannot close the power windows with the key
when the door is open.
Close
Open