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This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of
the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the TSX. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
The information and specifications included in this publication
were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor
Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation.
Safe Driving P. 2 1For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33 Instrument Panel P. 6 3Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75 Controls P. 8 7Setting the Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 103
Adjusting the Seats P. 116 Features P. 13 7Audio System P. 138 Audio System Basic Operation P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 161 Driving P. 1 8 1Before Driving P. 182 Towing a Trailer P. 187
Refueling P. 215 Fuel Economy P. 218 Maintenance P. 2 2 1Before Performing Maintenance P. 222 Maintenance Minder™ P. 225
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 257
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 270 Handling the Unexpected P. 2 7 5Tools P. 276 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 277
Overheating P. 288 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 290
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 299 Information P. 3 0 1Specifications P. 302 Identification Numbers P. 306
Emissions Testing P. 309 Warranty Coverages P. 311
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4Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
Driving Position Memory System Buttons
*
P.111
Door Mirror Controls
P.114
Driver's Front Airbag
P.36
Rearview Mirror
P.114
Passenger's Front Airbag
P.36
Passenger Side Fuse Box
P.296
Parking Brake
P.210
Glove Box
P.126
Accessory Power Socket
P.129
Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
P.194
Manual Transmission
P.199
Trunk Release
P.95
Hood Release Handle
P.231
Driver Side Fuse Box
P.295
Power Window Switches
P.100
Power Door Lock Master Switch
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)
P.93
Driver’s Pocket
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6Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
Headlights
P.105, 247
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
P.105, 252
Door Mirrors
P.114
Side Turn Signal Lights
P.105, 253
Maintenance Under the Hood
P.229
Windshield Wipers
P.108, 257
Door Lock/Unlock Control
P.91
Fog Lights
P.107, 251
Tires
P.259, 277
Opening/Closing the Trunk
P.95
Trunk Release Switch
P.96
Emergency Trunk Release Lever
P.97
Brake/Taillights
P.253
Rear Turn Signal Lights
P.253
Rear Side Marker Lights
P.253
Back-Up Lights
P.254
How to Refuel
P.216
Rearview Camera
*
See Navigation System Manual
High-Mount Brake Light
P.256
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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
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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.
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66Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator t $ P N F T P O B O E U I F C F F Q F S T P V O E T
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 # M J O L T E V S J O H E S J W J O H J G F J U I F S Z P V
or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals. t 5 I F C F F Q F S T U P Q T B O E U I F J O E J D B U P S
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
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O U I F G V F M S F T F S W F J T
running low (approximately 2.8 U.S.
gal./10.5 Liter left).
t # M J O L T J G U I F S F J T B Q S P C M F N X J U I U I F
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)
Indicator t $ P N F T P O G P S B G F X T F D P O E T X I F O
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II
, then goes off.
t * G J U D P N F T P O B U B O Z P U I F S U J N F
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
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
72Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message Condition Explanation
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O U I F F O H J O F D P P M B O U U F N Q F S B U V S F H F U T
abnormally high.
Overheating P. 2 8 8
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O U I F G V F M m M M D B Q J T M P P T F P S J T O P U
installed.
Tighten the Fuel Fill Cap P. 2 9 1
t " Q Q F B S T J G U I F S F J T B Q S P C M F N X J U I U I F % 3 - T Z T U F N t ) B W F Z P V S W F I J D M F D I F D L F E C Z B E F B M F S
Daytime Running Lights P.1 0 7
Canadian models
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O X B T I F S n V J E H F U T M P X t 3 F m M M J O H X B T I F S G V J M E
Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 2 4 6
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the
(information) button to see the message
again with the system message indicator on.
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Instrument Panel
GaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
II
.
Speedometer
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Fuel Gauge
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Temperature Gauge
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
Ta c h o m e t e r
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Fuel Gauge NOTICE You should refuel when the reading approaches
E.
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ
from the fuel gauge reading.
Temperature Gauge NOTICE If the engine is in danger of overheating.
Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
Overheating
P. 2 8 8
