2011 Acura TSX Owner's Manual

Indicators
64Instrument Panel
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
U.S.Canada
Parking Brake
and
Brake System
Indicatort
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CSJFnZ
XIFO
ZPV
UVSO

the ignition switch to ON
II
,
then goes off (comes on when
the parking brake is applied).
t
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XIFO
UIF
CSBLF
nVJE

level is low.
t
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JG
UIFSF
JT
B
QSPCMFN

with the brake system.
t
5IF
CFFQFS
TPVOET
BOE
UIF

indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.t
Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
CSBLF
nVJE
MFWFM
 What to do when it comes on while
driving P. 2 9 2
t
Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
 If the Brake System Indicator Comes
On P. 2 9 2
Low Oil
Pressure
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
ZPV
UVSO
UIF

ignition switch to ON
II
, and
goes off when the engine starts.
t
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
UIF
FOHJOF
PJM

pressure is low.t
Comes on during driving -
Immediately stop in a safe place.
 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 2 9 0
U.S.
Canada

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Indicators
Continued
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Malfunction
Indicator Lampt
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
ZPV
UVSO
UIF

ignition switch to ON
II
, and
goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds
if the engine is not started. If
"readiness codes" have not been
set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
t
$PNFT
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JG
UIFSF
JT
B
QSPCMFN

with the emissions control system.
t
#MJOLT
XIFO
B
NJTmSF
JO
UIF

engine's cylinders is detected.t
3FBEJOFTT
DPEFT
BSF
QBSU
PG
UIF
PO
y
board diagnostics for the emissions
control systems.
 Readiness Codes P. 3 0 9
t
Comes on during driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
t
Blinks during driving - Stop in a safe
QMBDF
XIFSF
UIFSF
BSF
OP
nBNNBCMF

objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 2 9 1
Charging System
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
ZPV
UVSO
UIF

ignition switch to ON
II
, and
goes off when the engine starts.
t
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
UIF
CBUUFSZ
JT
OPU


charging.t
Comes on during driving - Turn off
the climate control system and rear
defogger in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 2 9 0
Transmission
Indicator
(Shift position
indicator )*t
$PNFT
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GPS
B
GFX
TFDPOET
XIFO

you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
,
then goes off.
t
#MJOLT
JG
UIF
USBOTNJTTJPO
TZTUFN

has a problem.t
Blinks during driving - Avoid
sudden starts and acceleration and
have the vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
* Not available on all models

66Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
BOE
UIF
CFFQFS
TPVOET

if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
II
. If the front passenger
is not wearing a seat belt, the
indicator comes on about six
seconds later.
t
#MJOLT
EVSJOH
ESJWJOH
JG
FJUIFS
ZPV

or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.t
5IF
CFFQFS
TUPQT
BOE
UIF
JOEJDBUPS

goes off when you and the front
passenger fasten their seat belts.
t
Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
 Seat Belt Reminder Indicator P. 2 7
Indicator
Low Fuel
Indicatort
$PNFT
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XIFO
UIF
GVFM
SFTFSWF
JT

running low (approximately 2.8 U.S.
gal./10.5 Liter left).

t
#MJOLT
JG
UIFSF
JT
B
QSPCMFN
XJUI
UIF

fuel gauge.t
Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as
soon as possible.
t
Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
GPS
B
GFX
TFDPOET
XIFO

you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
t
*G
JU
DPNFT
PO
BU
BOZ
PUIFS
UJNF


there is a problem with the ABS.t
Stays on constantly - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock
function.
 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
P. 2 12

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Indicators
Continued
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
GPS
B
GFX
TFDPOET
XIFO

you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
t
$PNFT
PO
JG
B
QSPCMFN
XJUI
BOZ
PG

the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensionert
Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
VSA
® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
GPS
B
GFX
TFDPOET
XIFO

you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
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XIFO
74"
® is active.
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JG
UIFSF
JT
B
QSPCMFN

with the VSA
® system.t
Stays on constantly - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
 VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P. 2 0 4
VSA
® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
GPS
B
GFX
TFDPOET
XIFO

you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
t
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
ZPV
EFBDUJWBUF

VSA®.
 VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P. 2 0 5
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68Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Door and Trunk
Open Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
GPS
B
GFX
TFDPOET
JG
ZPV

turn the ignition switch to ON
II
,
then goes off.
t
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PO
JG
UIF
USVOL
PS
BOZ
EPPS

is not completely closed.t
(PFT
PGG
JG
B
EPPS
PS
UIF
USVOL
JT

closed.
EPS (Electric
Power Steering
System) Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
ZPV
UVSO
UIF

ignition switch to ON
II
, and
goes off when the engine starts.
t
$PNFT
PO
JG
UIFSF
JT
B
QSPCMFN

with the EPS (Electric Power
Steering System).t
Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
 If the EPS Indicator Comes On
P. 2 9 2
Low Tire
Pressure/ TPMS
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
CSJFnZ
XIFO
ZPV
UVSO

the ignition switch to ON
II
.
t
$PNFT
PO
JG
UIF
UJSF
QSFTTVSF

of any of the tires becomes
significantly low.
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#MJOLT
GPS
BCPVU
POF
NJOVUF


and then stays on if there is a
problem with the TPMS, or when
a compact spare tire is temporarily
installed.t
Comes on during driving - Stop in
a safe place, check tire pressures, and
JOnBUF
UIF
UJSF T

JG
OFDFTTBSZ

t
Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.

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Indicators
Continued
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
System Message
Indicatort
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BMPOH
XJUI
B
CFFQ
XIFO

a problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.t
8IJMF
UIF
JOEJDBUPS
JT
PO

QSFTT
UIF

(information) button to see
the message again.
t
3FGFS
UP
UIF
*OEJDBUPST
JOGPSNBUJPO
JO

this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action
for the message.
t
5IF
NVMUJJOGPSNBUJPO
EJTQMBZ
EPFT

not return to the normal screen
unless the warning is canceled, or the button is pressed.
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Turn Signal
Indicatorst
5IF
UVSO
TJHOBM
JOEJDBUPST
CMJOL

when you operate the turn signal
lever.
t
*G
ZPV
QSFTT
UIF
IB[BSE
XBSOJOH

button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.t
Does not blink or blinks rapidly-
A turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
 Replacing Light Bulbs P.252, 253
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High-Beam
Indicatort
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XIFO
UIF
IJHI
CFBN

headlights are on.
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$PNFT
PO
XJUI
SFEVDFE
CSJHIUOFTT

when DRL (daytime running lights)
are on.—
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Lights On
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
XIFOFWFS
UIF
MJHIU

switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.t
*G
ZPV
SFNPWF
UIF
LFZ
GSPN
UIF

ignition switch while the light is on, a
chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.
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70Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Fog Light
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
UIF
GPH
MJHIUT
BSF

on.—
—
U.S.Canada
Side Airbag Off
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
GPS
B
GFX
TFDPOET
XIFO

you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
t
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
UIF
QBTTFOHFS

side airbag system is automatically
shut off.t
*U
EPFT
OPU
NFBO
UIFSF
JT
B
QSPCMFN

with your side airbags.
t
Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
t
Comes on when someone is sitting
in the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
U.S.Canada
Immobilizer
System Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
CSJFnZ
XIFO
ZPV
UVSO

the ignition switch to ON
II
,
then goes off.
t
$PNFT
PO
JG
UIF
JNNPCJMJ[FS

system cannot recognize the key
information.t
Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
0
,
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON
II
again.
t
Repeatedly blinks - The system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
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%P
OPU
BUUFNQU
UP
BMUFS
UIJT
TZTUFN

or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
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Indicator
Security System
Alarm Indicatort
#MJOLT
XIFO
UIF
4FDVSJUZ
4ZTUFN

Alarm has been set.
 Security System Alarm P.98
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71Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
CRUISE MAIN
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
ZPV
QSFTT
UIF

CRUISE button.
 Cruise Control P.201
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CRUISE CONTROL
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
JG
ZPV
IBWF
TFU
B
TQFFE

for cruise control.
 Cruise Control P. 2 0 1
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