2011 Acura TSX key

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
104Controls
0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
I ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
II ON: This is the position when driving.

III
START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON
II when you let go of
the key.
Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission models You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
P.
All models If you open the driver's door when the key is in
LOCK
0 or ACCESSORY
I , a warning buzzer will
sound to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the multi-information display:
In LOCK
t
0 : "REMOVE KEY."
In ACCESSORY
t
I : "REMOVE KEY" The buzzer
will stop when you take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK
0 to ACCESSORY
I, turn the key while moving the steering wheel
left and right. The steering wheel will unlock,
allowing the key to turn.
WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
locks the steering. If you do this while the
vehicle is in motion, you can lose control
of the vehicle.
Only remove the key from the ignition
switch when parked.

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Turn Signals
Light Switches
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the
ignition switch is in ON
II
.
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click. Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams. Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Manual Operation
Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the light is on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in
the instrument panel will be on.
Indicators


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Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off
reduces the life of the HID headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Light Switches
Right Turn
Left Turn
High Beams
Low BeamsFlashing the
high beams
Turns on side marker, tail and
license plate lights Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and license
plate lights

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Light Switches
106Controls
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
II
.
When you turn the light switch to
AUTO
,
the headlights and other exterior lights will
switch on and off automatically depending
on the ambient brightness.
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark
areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.Light SensorYou can change the AUTO light sensitivity and
automatic lighting off timer setting using the multi-
information display.
Customization Procedure


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Automatic lighting off feature
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
0 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is
in the
AUTO
position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

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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

170Features
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HFL Menus
"Phonebook"
"Store""Edit""Delete"
"Receive contact"
*
"List"
"Security"
"Change passcode""Call notification""Auto transfer"
"Clear"
"Change language"
*
"Tu t o r i a l"
"Hands-free help""System setup"
Switch the system language between English and French.
Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system.
Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each command. Store a phonebook entry.
Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry.
Delete a phonebook entry.
Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries.
Transfer contacts from your phone to HFL.
Change your security passcode.
Set how you want to be notified of an incoming call.
Set to automatically transfer calls from your phone to HFL when you
enter the vehicle. Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each
key cycle to access the system.
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries, and
security passcode.
* Not available on all models

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Features
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HFL Menus
Making a Call
You can make calls using any phone number or a name in the HFL phonebook,
and redial the last number called.
Direct dialing a phone number
1. Say "Call" or "Dial."
2. Say the number you want to dial after the prompts.
3. Say "Call" or "Dial" after the prompts. From the HFL phonebook
1. Say "Call" or "Dial."
2. Say the name stored in the HFL phonebook after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts. To redial the last number called by HFL
Say "Redial." To end a call
Press the
(HFL back) button.
Making a Call
Press the
button and wait for a beep before
giving a command.
HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, with has a maximum
range of about 30 feet (10 meters).
HFL allows you to talk up to 30 minutes after you
remove the key from the ignition switch. However,
this may weaken the vehicle's battery.

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Features
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HFL Menus
System Setup
This command group allows you to change or customize HFL basic settings.
To set a four-digit passcode to lock the HFL system for security
1. Say "System Setup."
2. Say "Security."
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say the four-digit number of your choice.
4. Follow the HFL prompts and confirm the number. To change the security passcode
1. Say "System Setup."
2. Say "Change Passcode" after the prompts.
3. Say the new four-digit passcode after the HFL prompts.
4. Follow the HFL prompts. To select a ring tone or a prompt as the incoming call notification
1. Say "System Setup."
2. Say "Call Notification" after the prompts.
3. Say "Ring Tone" or "Prompt" after the prompts. For no audible notification, say
"O f f."
System SetupPress the
button before a command.
Once a passcode is set, you are required to enter
the passcode with every new key cycle to use HFL.
If you forget the code, go to your dealer to have the
passcode reset. You can also cancel the
passcode by clearing all the data stored in the HFL
system.
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The default setting of the incoming notification is a
ring tone.