2012 Acura TSX hood release

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls (P114)❙Parking Brake
(P210)
❙Glove Box
(P126)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P114)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission (P194)Manual Transmission (P199)
❙Driver Side Fuse Box
(P294)
❙Passenger Side Fuse Box (P295)
❙Driver’s Pocket❙Trunk Release
(P95)
❙Power Window Switches
(P100)
❙Driving Position Memory System Buttons
* (P111)❙Driver’s Front Airbag
(P36)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 231)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P36)❙Accessory Power Socket (P129)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)
(P93)

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P229)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P108, 257)
❙Tires
(P259, 277)
❙Fog Lights
(P107, 251)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P91)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights
(P105,253)
❙Headlights
(P105, 247)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
(P105, 252)
❙How to Refuel
(P216)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P256)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P97)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P95)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P253)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P253)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P253)
❙Door Mirrors
(P114)
❙Trunk Release Switch
(P96)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P253)
❙Rearview Camera
*
() See Navigation System Manual

15Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 221)
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(P 229)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
●Check the battery regularly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P247)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P257)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P259)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■
Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
•The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0
, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
•The hood and trunk are closed.
•All doors are locked with the remote transmitter.
■
When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.
■
To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or remote
transmitter. The security system indicator goes off at the same time.
■
The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the PANIC button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur:
•The horn sounds.
•Some exterior lights flash for about 30
seconds.
■
Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
■
Panic Mode
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master
door lock switch.•Opening the trunk with the release button on the
driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
Panic
Button

uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions
118Controls
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints
in all seating positions.
Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
■
Adjusting the front and rear outer head restraint positions
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restrain: Push it down
while pressing the release button.
■
Adjusting the Head Restraints
1Adjusting the Head Restraints
The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active
head restraints.
2Active Head Restraints P. 122
3
WARNING
Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.
Position head in the center
of the head restraint.

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduOpening the Hood
Continued
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1.Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2.Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
uThe hood will pop up slightly.
3.Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4.Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
1Opening the Hood
NOTICEDo not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod Grip
Clip
4-cylinder models