2011 Acura TSX wheel

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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
Playing Bluetooth
® Audio
To P l ay
Bluetooth
® Audio Files
1. Make sure that your phone is linked to HFL.
2. Press the AUX button.
Check the following if the phone is not recognized:
Another HFL-compatible phone, which is not compatible for Bluetooth
® Audio, is
already linked.
To pause or resume a file
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Rotate
to select RESUME/PAUSE, then press
.
Each time you press
, the setting switches between PAUSE and RESUME.
Switching to HFL
Press the
(HFL Talk) button on the
steering wheel to receive a call when
Bluetooth
® Audio is playing.
Bluetooth

® HandsFreeLink
® (HFL) P. 1 6 7
Press the
(HFL Back) button to end the
call and return to Bluetooth
® Audio.
To Play Bluetooth
® Audio Files
To play the audio files, you may need to operate
your phone. If so, follow the phone maker's
operating instructions.
The pause function may not be available on some
phones.
If any audio device is connected to the auxiliary
input jack, you may need to press the AUX
button repeatedly to select the Bluetooth
®
Audio system.
Switching to another mode pauses the music
playing from your phone.
Switching to HFL
If you receive a call while Bluetooth
® Audio is in the
pause mode, it will resume play after ending
the call.
Button
Button

Before Driving
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Driving PreparationCheck the following items before you start driving.
Exterior ChecksMake sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior t
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
Remove any frost, snow, or ice. Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field
of vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened. When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the
wheel or wheel components.
Make sure the hood is securely closed. t If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
Make sure the tires are in good condition. t Check air pressures, check for damage and excessive wear.
Checking and Maintaining Tires

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Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle. t
There are blind spots from the inside.

Exterior Checks NOTICE When doors are frozen shut, use warm water
around the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try
to force them open, as this can damage the rubber
trim around the doors. When done, wipe dry to
avoid further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes
in the hole.

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Driving Preparation
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Driving
Do not pile items higher than the seat height. t
They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor t
mat. An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and
accelerator pedal operation while driving.
If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle. t They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk. t
Locking/Unlocking the Door from Inside

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Adjust your seating position properly. t
Adjusting the head restraint, too.
Adjusting the Seats

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Adjusting the Head Restraints


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Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving. t
Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
Adjusting the Mirrors

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Steering Wheel Adjustments


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Interior ChecksStore or secure all items on board properly. t
Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Maximum Load Limit

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Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and typically
does not need to be adjusted. However, if you
regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or tow a
trailer, have the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by
a qualified technician.

Towing a Trailer
Driving Safely with a Trailer
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Things You Need To Know Before Towing a TrailerHave the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition. t
Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within t
limits.
Towing Load Limits

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Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer. t
Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while t
driving.
Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly. t
Check the pressures of the trailer tires, including the spare. t Towing Speeds and GearsDrive slower than normal. t
Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers. t
Automatic transmission models
Use the tD
position when towing a trailer on level roads.
Turning and BrakingTurn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal. t
Allow more time and distance for braking. t
Do not brake or turn suddenly. t
Driving Safely with a Trailer
Driving Safely with a Trailer
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer's tires.

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When Driving
Shifing
Sequential Shift Mode
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 5th gears without removing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential
shift mode.
When the shift lever is in
D
:
The vehicle will go into the sequential shift mode momentarily, and the gear
position indicator will come on.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential shift mode will
automatically switch off, and the gear position indicator will go off.
Hold the
+ paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.
When the shift lever is in
S
:
The vehicle will go into the sequential shift mode, and the
M
(sequential shift)
indicator and gear position indicator will come on. At speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h)
or less, the vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st gear. It will not automatically
shift up, even if vehicle speed increases.
You can only pull away in 1st or 2nd gear.
When switching out of the sequential shift mode, move the shift lever from
S

to
D
. When the sequential shift mode is canceled, the sequential shift mode
indicator and shift indicator go off.

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When Driving
Cruise Control
Cruise Control

Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at
a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Cruise Control
When the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
I or
LOCK
0, cruise control automatically goes off.
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.
CRUISE MAIN is on in the
instrument panelCruise control is ready to use.
OVehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~ Automatic transmission models OShift positions for cruise control:
In
D
or
S, in 2nd gear or higher
OPress the
CRUISE
button on
the steering wheel
How to use
WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can
lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
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When Driving
Cruise Control
To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the accelerator and brake pedals, and
set the vehicle speed with the DECEL /SET button on the steering wheel.
To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
Vehicle speed can be increased or decreased also
using the RES/ACCEL or DECEL /SET buttons on the
steering wheel.
RES/ACCEL Button
Each time you press the button, vehicle speed is tincreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep it pressed, vehicle speed increases tuntil you release it. This speed is then set.
DECEL /SET Button
Each time you press it, vehicle speed decreases by tabout 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep it pressed, vehicle speed decreases tuntil you release it. This speed is then set.
DECEL /SET
Button
Press and Release
To decrease speed To increase speed
Decrease vehicle speed with the
brake pedal, then take your foot
off the brake pedal.Use the accelerator pedal
to increase vehicle speed.
The vehicle speed is
set when the button is
released.

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When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute
and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.