2012 Acura TSX interior lights

Contents
Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 95 Security System P. 98 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 100
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 104 Adjusting the Mirror P. 114
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 125 Climate Control System P. 133Audio Error Messages P. 158 Audio Remote Controls P. 160
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 165Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 167 Compass
* P. 179
When Driving P. 191 Braking P. 210 Parking Your Vehicle P. 214
Accessories and Modifications P. 219Maintenance Under the Hood P. 229 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259 Battery P. 268 Remote Transmitter Care P. 269
Cleaning P. 271Engine Does Not Start P. 283 Jump Starting P. 284 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 287
Fuses P. 294 Emergency Towing P. 299
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 301Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 309 Reporting Safety Defects P. 310
Authorized Manuals P. 315 Client Service Information P. 316
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 21
Instrument Panel
P. 63
Controls
P. 87
Features
P. 137
Driving
P. 181
Maintenance
P. 221
Handling the Unexpected
P. 275
Information
P. 303
Index
P. 317

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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
■
List of customizable options
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settingsMETER SETUP
LANGUAGE SELECTION
Changes the displayed language.
ENGLISH
*1/FRENCH/SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY
Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
TRIP A RESET with REFUEL
Sets Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.
ON/OFF
*1
ELAPSED TIME RESET
Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed
time.
IGN OFF
*1/TRIP A/TRIP B
POSITION
SETUP
MEMORY POSITION LINK
*
Changes the driver’s seat position to a stored
setting.
ON
*1/OFF
LIGHTING
SETUP
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.
60sec/30sec
*1/15sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMERChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.60sec/30sec/15sec
*1/0sec
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. MAX/HIGH/MID
*1/LOW/MIN
* Not available on all models

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ............................................ 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................... 93
Childproof Door Locks ....................... 94
Auto Door Lock/Unlock ...................... 94
Opening and Closing the Trunk......... 95
Security System.................................. 98
Immobilizer System ............................ 98
Security System Alarm ........................ 98
Opening and Closing the Windows... 100Opening and Closing the Moonroof.. 103
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 104
Turn Signals ..................................... 105
Light Switches.................................. 105
Fog Lights ........................................ 107
Daytime Running Lights ................... 107
Wipers and Washers ........................ 108
Brightness Control ........................... 109
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button........................................ 110Driving Position Memory System
*.... 111
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 113Adjusting the Mirror........................ 114
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 114
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 114
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 116
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 116
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 125
Interior Lights .................................. 125
Interior Convenience Items .............. 126
Climate Control System................... 133
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 133
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 136
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Continued
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights will flash, all the
doors, trunk, and fuel fill door will lock,
and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■
Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights will flash twice, and
the driver’s door and fuel fill door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors and the trunk
unlock.
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Using the Remote Transmitter
1Using the Remote Transmitter
Open the door within 30 seconds.
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2Interior Lights P. 125
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is
in the ignition switch. The remote will not lock the
vehicle when a door is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2Replacing the Battery P. 269
LED
Lock
Button Unlock
Button

114Controls
Adjusting the MirrorInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the auto
button to turn this function on and off.
When activated, the auto indicator comes on.Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
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Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirror
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 1161Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R
.
Indicator
Auto ButtonSensor
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch

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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
■
ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■
Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
•When any of the doors are opened.
•You unlock the driver’s door.
•You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
■
OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■
Interior Light Switches
1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.
2Customized Features P. 80
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you close the driver’s door with the key in
the ignition switch.•When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
Door Activated Position
Off
Front
Door Activated Position
On
Off Rear
On
■
Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key.■
Detachable shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To
remove it, disengage the tabs.
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Glove Box
1Glove Box
The glove box light comes on when the parking lights
are on.
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock
Shelf

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it to
the desired position while pulling up the
release lever.
You can keep beverage bottles and cans cool
with the air conditioning system.
1.Turn the dial counterclockwise to open the
air vent in the console compartment.
2.Turn on the climate control system and
adjust the temperature to cool.
3.Set the mode control or .
uThe cool air is diverted through the air
vent.
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Console Compartment
1Console Compartment
Use only resealable containers or keep unopened
cans in the console compartment.
Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery and
electrical components in the console compartment.
When the heater begins to divert warm air, the
airflow into the console compartment is shut off.
Close
Open