2013 Acura TSX lights

Contents
Child Safety P. 48Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60Safety 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. 158Audio Remote Controls P. 160
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 165 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 167 Compass
* P. 179
When Driving P. 191 Braking P. 210Parking 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. 284Shift 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

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P105)
❙Fog Lights
(P107)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
* (P197,198)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
* () See Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons
(P167)
❙Horn❙Remote Audio Control Buttons
(P160)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
* (P197,198)
❙SEL/RESET Button
(P76)
❙
(Information) Button
(P76)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P108)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P201)* Not available on all models

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P57)
❙Seat Belt Installing a Child Seat
(P55)
❙Moonroof Switch
(P103)
❙Map Lights
(P125)❙Front Seat
(P116)
❙Seat Belts
(P26)
❙Side Airbags
(P40)
❙Rear Seat
(P123)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P53)
❙Ceiling Light
(P125)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P43)
❙Coat Hook
(P130)
❙Grab Handle
❙HomeLink® Button
(P165)
❙Sunglasses Holder
(P131)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors❙USB Adapter Cable (P139)❙Accessory Power Socket (P129)❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P140)❙Center Pocket
*
* Not available on all models

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

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P63)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®)
System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
Indicator Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer
Low Fuel Indicator
Security System Alarm Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Gauges
(P 75)
Multi-Information Display
(P 76)
System Indicators
(P 64)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Gear Position Indicator
*
Charging System
Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Multi-Information DisplaySpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Temperature Gauge
U.S.CanadaU.S.Canada

9Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P 87)
Turn Signals
(P105)
Turn Signal Control LeverRight
Left
Lights
(P105)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers (P108)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short DelayMIST
OFF
INT : Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
*
Not available on all models

15Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 221)
Under the Hood
(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.

18Quick Reference Guide
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?
The beeper sounds when:●
The key is left in the ignition switch.
●
The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when:●
Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●
The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?
If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not
available, you can temporarily use gasoline with a PON of 87 or
higher.
This will result in decreased engine performance, and can cause
occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.
Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is recommended.
Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is required.
The long-term use of a lower PON gasoline can lead to engine
damage.4-cylinder models6-cylinder models