2013 Acura TSX instrument panel

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
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Message
Condition
Explanation
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Appears when the starter system has a problem.
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As a temporary measure, hold the ignition switch to
START
(e
for up to 15 seconds and start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
6-cylinder models
U.S.
Canada

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Gauges and Multi-Information DisplayGaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
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Speedometer
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Fuel Gauge
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Temperature Gauge
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Tachometer
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
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.
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1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICEDriving 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.
2 Overheating P. 288

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Multi-Information DisplayThe multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Press the (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.■
Switching the Display
SEL /RESET Button Tire Pressure
for each tireHFL
*
Trip Computer
Trip B
Engine Oil Life Trip A
Outside Temperature
Odometer
Button
: Press the SEL/RESET button.
: Press the button.Shown when
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ® is activated.
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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure 2 separate trips.■
Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL /RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
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Odometer
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Trip Meter
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■
Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
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Outside Temperature
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Instant Fuel Economy
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Average Fuel Economy
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Range
1 Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road
heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the
temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less
than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several mi nutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to corre ct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 801Average Fuel Economy
You can change whether to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 80

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The elapsed time display shows the time during one drive cycle.
The display shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since the last
time Trip A was reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 225
Shows each tire’s pressure.
2TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) P. 206
Shows your paired cell phone’s information.
2Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 167
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Elapsed Time
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Average Speed
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Engine Oil Life
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Tire Pressure Monitor
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Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 80

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Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.■
How to customize
Press and hold the button for a few seconds while the ignition switch is in
ON (w
.
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Customized Features
1 Customized Features
To customize other features, press the
button.
2 List of customizable options P. 82
2 Example for customization settings P. 84
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID ( DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) on the CHG setting
screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door.
The customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
When you customize settings:
Shift to
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Set the parking brakeAutomatic transmission modelsManual transmission models
Button:
Changes the customize
menus and items
Multi-Information
Display:
Goes to customize
settings.
SEL /RESET button:
Enters the selected
item

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Customization flow
CHG SETTING
Press and hold the button.DEFAULT ALLEXIT
METER SETUPPOSITION SETUPLIGHTING SETUPDOOR SETUP
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
LANGUAGE SELECTIONELAPSED TIME RESET
TRIP A RESET with REFUEL
MEMORY POSITION LINK
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INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIMEAUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO DOOR LOCKSECURITY RELOCK TIMER
AUTO DOOR UNLOCKDOOR LOCK MODEKEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SEL/RESET
Press and hold the button.
EXIT
SEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
* Not available on all models