2011 Acura TSX cruise control

3Quick Reference Guide
Cruise Control Buttons
P.201
Wipers/Washers
P.108
Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
See Navigation System Manual
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® System Voice Control Buttons
P.167
SEL/RESET Button
P.76

(Information) Button
P.76
Horn Headlights/Turn Signals
P.105
Fog Lights
P.107
Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
*
P.197, 198
Remote Audio Control Buttons
P.160
Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
*
P.197, 198
* Not available on all models

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

14Quick Reference Guide
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.

71Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
CRUISE MAIN
Indicatort
$PNFT
PO
XIFO
ZPV
QSFTT
UIF

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

for cruise control.
 Cruise Control P. 2 0 1
—

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This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Driving
Cruise Control .................................... 201
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka
ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System ............................................ 204
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) ............................................ 206
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)-
Required Federal Explanation ........... 208
Braking
Brake System ......................................210
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .............212
Brake Assist System .............................213Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ....................................214
Parking ...............................................214
Refueling
Fuel Information .................................215
How to Refuel .....................................216
Fuel Economy ...................................... 218
Improving Fuel Economy .....................218
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories .........................................219
Modifications ......................................219 Before Driving
Driving Preparation ............................ 182
Maximum Load Limit ......................... 185
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation ............................ 187
Driving Safely with a Trailer ................ 189
Towing Your Vehicle .......................... 190
When Driving
Starting the Engine .............................191
Precautions While Driving ...................193
Automatic Transmissions .................... 194
Shifting (Automatic Transmission) ...... 195
Shifting (Manual Transmission) ........... 199

201
Continued
Driving
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.
When to use

202Driving
When Driving
Cruise Control
To Set the Vehicle Speed
Press the DECEL /SET button when you reach the desired speed using the
accelerator pedal.
The moment you release the DECEL /SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise
control begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.
To Cancel
To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following.:
Press the CANCEL button. t
Press the CRUISE button. t
Depress the brake pedal. t
Depress the clutch pedal. t
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
To Set the Vehicle Speed
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button. To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/
ACCEL button while driving at a speed of at least 25
mph (40 km/h) or more.
CRUISE
Button
CANCEL
ButtonYou cannot set or resume in the following
situations:
When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)
tWhen the t
CRUISE button is turned off
At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less,
cruise control is canceled automatically. DECEL /SET Button
On when cruise control begins.
Press and Release
OnOn

203
Driving
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.