2013 Acura TSX heater

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙System Indicators
(P64)
❙Gauges
(P75)
❙Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Audio System
(P138)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙Climate Control System
(P133)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button (P110)

❙Seat Heater Switches
(P132)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P113)❙Multi-Information Display
(P76)
❙
(Vehicle Stab ility Assist (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P204)
❙Ignition Switch
(P104)

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior 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 .
u The 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

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
132Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON
(w
to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger’s seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the button on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
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Seat Heaters
1 Seat Heaters
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off after a period of time.
3
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.

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Driving
When DrivingStarting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N
, it is safer to start it in
(P
.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N
. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
If exhaust sounds abnormal or you can smell exhaust
gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle checked by a
dealer. There may be a problem with the engine or
exhaust system.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly coded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 98
Brake Pedal
Automatic transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models

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uuFuses uCircuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
Handling the Unexpected
Circuit Protected and Amps for Each FuseThe current rating in brackets indicate that
you may find a fuse in the location even if
your particular model is not equipped with
the device the fuse is used for.■
Engine Compartment
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Battery
100 A
*1
120 A
*2
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
40 A
2
EPS
70 A
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box (40 A)
ABS/VSA FSR
30 A
−−
ABS/VSA Motor
30 A
−−
3
IG
50 A
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
(40 A)
Passenger’s Side Light Main
30 A
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
(60 A)
Driver’s Side Light Main
30 A
Main Fan Motor
30 A
−*1
−
Wiper Motor
*2
30 A
Wiper Motor
*1
30 A
Sub Fan Motor
*2
*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models 4 Rear Defogger 40 A5
Sub Fan Motor
*1
20 A
−*2
−
6− −
7
−
−
8 Heater Motor 40 A
9
Hazard
15 A
10 Horn 10 A
11
−
−
12 Stop 15 A
13
IG Coil
15 A
14 FI Sub 15 A
15
Backup
10 A
16 Interior Lights 7.5 A
17
FI Main
15 A
18 DBW 15 A
19
−*1
−
Back Up FI ECU
*2
7.5A
20 MG Clutch 7.5 A
21
Engine Oil Level
*1
7.5 A
Fan RLY
*2
Circuit Protected
Amps
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Driver Side
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
Seat Memory
(7.5 A)
3
Washer
15 A
4
Wiper
10 A
5
Meter
7.5 A
6
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
7
ACG
15 A
8
STS
*1
(7.5 A)
Starter DIAG
*2
9
Fuel Pump
20 A
10
VB SOL
*
(10 A)
11
SRS
10 A
12
ODS
7.5 A
13
−*1
(7.5 A)
STS
*2
14
−
−
15
Daytime Running Lights
7.5 A
16
A/C
7.5 A
17
Accessory, Key, Lock
7.5 A
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uCircuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
Handling the Unexpected
*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models18
Accessory
7.5 A
19
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
(20 A)
20
Moonroof
(20 A)
21
Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining
(20 A)
22
Rear Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
23
Front Accessory Power Socket
20 A
24
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
25
Driver’s Side Door Lock
15 A
26
Left Front Fog Light
(10 A)
27
Left Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
10 A
28
Left Headlight High Beam
10 A
29
TPMS
10 A
30
Left Headlight Low Beam
15 A
31
−
−
32 Engine Oil Level
*
(7.5 A)
Circuit Protected
Amps
■
Passenger Side
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Right Headlight High Beam
10 A
2
Right Side Small Lights (Exterior)
10 A
3
Right Front Fog Light
(10 A)
4
Right Headlight Low Beam
15 A
5
−
−
6
Interior Lights
7.5 A
7
−
−
8
Passenger’s Side Power Seat
Reclining
20 A
9
Passenger’s Side Power Seat
Sliding
20 A
10
Right Side Door Lock
10 A
11
Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window
20 A
12
Console Accessory Power
Socket
20 A
13
Front Passenger’s Power Window
20 A
14
−
−
15
Premium AMP
(20 A)
16
−
−
17
−
−
18
−
−
19
Seat Heater
20 A
20
−
−
21
−
−
22
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

320Index
Refueling ................................................. 215
Gauges ......................................................... 75
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 195
Manual Transmission ............................... 199
Glass (care) ................................................ 274
Glove Box .................................................. 126
HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 247, 251
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 275
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 167
Change Language ................................... 178
Help Features........................................... 168
Information Display.................................. 168
Making a Call .......................................... 173
Menus ..................................................... 169
Muting a Call........................................... 174
Phone Setup ............................................ 171
Phonebook .............................................. 175
Receiving a Call ....................................... 174
Sending Numbers or Names During a Call ........................................................ 174
Transferring a Call ................................... 174
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 118
Headlights ................................................. 105
Aiming .................................................... 247
Automatic Operation ............................... 106
Dimming ......................................... 105, 107 Operating................................................ 105
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 110
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 132
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 69
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 165
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 308
Engine and Transmission ......................... 308
Vehicle Identification ............................... 308
Ignition Switch ......................................... 104
Illumination Control ................................. 109
Knob ....................................................... 109
Immobilizer System .................................... 98
Indicator.................................................... 70
Indicators .................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 66
Charging System ............................... 65, 290
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 71, 202
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 71, 201
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 68, 292
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 69
Immobilizer System ................................... 70
Lights On .................................................. 69
Low Fuel ................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 290
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 68, 206, 208
Maintenance Minder
TM
............................ 225 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 65, 291
Parking Brake and Brake System ............... 64
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm............................... 71
Side Airbag Off ................................... 46, 70
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 44, 67
System Message ....................................... 69
Transmission ............................................. 65
Turn Signal ............................................... 69
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 67, 204
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 67, 205
Information .............................................. 303
Information Buttons .................................. 76
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 109
Interior Lights ........................................... 125
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 114
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 280
Jump Starting ........................................... 284KKey Number Tag ........................................ 90
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 92
Keys ............................................................. 89
Lockout Prevention ................................... 92

322Index
Trunk......................................................... 95
Overheating .............................................. 288
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ................................................ 13, 198
Panic Mode ................................................. 99
Parking ...................................................... 214
Parking Brake ............................................ 210
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 64, 292
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 45
Passing Indicators ..................................... 105
Power Windows ........................................ 100
Precautions While Driving ........................ 193
Rain ......................................................... 193
Pregnant Women ....................................... 31
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 277RRadiator..................................................... 241
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 143
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 144
Range .......................................................... 78
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 144
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 311
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 110
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 123Rearview Mirror (Automatic Dimming)
.. 114
Refueling .................................................. 215
Fuel Gauge............................................ 8, 75
Gasoline .................................. 215, 304, 306
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Regulations ............................... 208, 262, 309
Remote Transmitter ................................... 91
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 269
Bulbs ....................................................... 247
Fuses ....................................................... 294
Tires ........................................................ 265
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 257
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 310
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 77
Retractable Master Keys ............................ 89
Reverse Tilt Mirror .................................... 115
SSafe Driving................................................ 21
Safety Check ............................................... 25
Safety Labels ............................................... 61
Safety Message ........................................... 20
Seat Belts .................................................... 26
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 28
Checking................................................... 32
Fastening .................................................. 29
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 55 Pregnant Women...................................... 31
Reminder .................................................. 27
Warning Indicator ............................... 27, 66
Seat Heaters ............................................. 132
Seats .......................................................... 116
Adjusting ................................................ 116
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 120
Front Seats.............................................. 116
Rear Seats ............................................... 123
Seat Heaters ........................................... 132
Security System .......................................... 98
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 70
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 71
SEL/RESET Knob .......................................... 76
Select Lever ................................ 13, 195, 199
Operation ................................. 13, 196, 199
Releasing ................................................ 287
Won’t Move ........................................... 287
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 141
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 197
Setting the Clock ........................................ 88
Shift Lever .................................. 13, 195, 199
Shift Position Indicator ............................ 196
Shifting (Transmission) .................... 195, 199
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 30
Side Airbags ............................................... 40
Cutoff System ........................................... 42
Off Indicator ............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
Snow Tires ................................................ 267