Acura TSX (2014 year). Manual - part 1

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Visual Index

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System Indicators

 

(P64)

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Gauges

 

(P74)

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Navigation System 

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

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Audio System

 

(P146)

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Hazard Warning Button

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Climate Control System

 

(P141)

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Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button 

(P113)

 

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Seat Heater Switches

 

(P139)

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Steering Wheel Adjustments 

(P116)

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Multi-Information Display

 

(P75)

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 (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) 

System OFF) Button

 

(P210)

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Ignition Switch

 

(P106)

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Headlights/Turn Signals

 

(P107)

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Fog Lights

 

(P109)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift down) 

(P205)

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Navigation System Voice Control Buttons 

*

 

() See the Navigation System Manual

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons

 

(P175)

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Horn

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Remote Audio Control Buttons

 

(P150)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift up) 

(P205)

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SEL/RESET Button

 

(P75)

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 (Information) Button

 

(P75)

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Wipers/Washers

 

(P110)

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Cruise Control Buttons

 

(P207)

* Not available on all models

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(P206)

(P206)

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Door Mirror Controls 

(P117)

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Parking Brake

 

(P216)

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Glove Box

 

(P130)

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Rearview Mirror

 

(P117)

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Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission 

(P202)

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Driver Side Fuse Box

 

(P303)

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Passenger Side Fuse Box 

(P304)

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Driver’s Pocket

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Power Tailgate Button 

*

 

(P94)

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Power Window Switches

 

(P102)

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Driving Position Memory System Buttons

 

(P114)

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Driver’s Front Airbag

 

(P37)

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Hood Release Handle

 

(P 236)

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Passenger’s Front Airbag 

(P37)

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Accessory Power Socket 

(P135)

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Power Door Lock Master Switch 
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)

 

(P92)

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Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

 

(P31)

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Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)

 

(P56)

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Moonroof Switch 

(P105)

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Spotlights

 

(P128)

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Front Seat

 

(P119)

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Seat Belts

 

(P26)

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Side Airbags

 

(P41)

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Rear Seat

 

(P126)

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Cargo Area Light

 

(P129)

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Ceiling Light

 

(P128)

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Side Curtain Airbags

 

(P44)

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Coat Hook

 

(P136)

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Grab Handle

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HomeLink® Button

 

(P173)

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Sunglasses Holder

 

(P138)

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Sun Visors

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Vanity Mirrors

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USB Adapter Cable

 

(P147)

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Accessory Power Socket 

(P135)

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Center Pocket 

*

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LATCH to Secure a Child Seat

 

(P54)

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Auxiliary Input Jack

 

(P148)

* Not available on all models

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Maintenance Under the Hood

 

(P235)

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Windshield Wipers

 

(P110)

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Tires

 

(P259)

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Fog Lights

 

(P109)

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Door Lock/Unlock Control

 

(P89)

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Side Turn Signal Lights

 

(P107)

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Headlights

 

(P107)

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Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights 

(P107)

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How to Refuel 

(P222)

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High-Mount Brake Light

 

(P251)

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Rear Wiper

 

(P111)

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Opening/Closing the Tailgate 

(P94)

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Back-Up Lights

 

(P252)

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Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights

 

(P251)

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Audio Antenna

 

(P147)

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Door Mirrors

 

(P117)

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Tailgate Open Handle

 

(P95)

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Rear Turn Signal Lights 

(P251)

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Rearview Camera 

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

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(P255)

(P250)

(P249)

(P278) (P287)

(P248)

(P257)

(P247)

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Safe Driving 

(P21)

Airbags 

(P34)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and 

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety 

(P49)

● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard

 

(P61)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain 

carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces 
where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist

 

(P25)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, 

steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts 

(P26)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well 

back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing 

their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as 
low as possible.

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Instrument Panel 

(P63)

Gauges

 

(P 74)

Multi-Information Display

 

(P 75)

System Indicators

 

(P 64)

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System Indicators

Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake 
System (ABS) 
Indicator

Vehicle Stability 
Assist (VSA®) 

System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) 
System Indicator

Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators

Charging System 
Indicator

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

Lights Reminders

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS 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 Tailgate 
Open Indicator

CRUISE MAIN 
Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL 
Indicator

Tachometer

Low Fuel Indicator

Security System Alarm Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Gear Position Indicator

Multi-Information Display

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Temperature Gauge

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Controls 

(P 85)

Turn Signals

 

(P107)

Lights

 

(P107)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers 

(P110)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay
: Short Delay

MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe

Pull towards 
you to spray 
washer fluid.

Steering Wheel

 

(P116)

● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever 

towards you, adjust to the desired 
position, then lock the lever back in place.

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Unlocking the Front 
Doors from the Inside 

(P 91)

● Pull either front door inner handle to 

unlock and open it at the same time.

Tailgate

 

(P94)

● With all the doors unlocked, pull the 

tailgate open handle on the tailgate to 
open it.

● Press the power tailgate button on the 

driver’s door or the remote transmitter to 
open and close the power tailgate.

Model with the power tailgate

Power Door Mirrors 

(P117)

● With the ignition switch in ON 

 (

w 

, move 

the selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the 

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

● Place the selector switch in the R position 

to use the reverse tilt door mirror feature.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Windows 

(P102)

● With the ignition switch in ON 

 (

w 

, open 

and close the power windows.

● If the power window lock button is in the 

off position, each passenger’s window 
can be opened and closed with its own 
switch.

● If the power window lock button is in the 

on position (indicator on), each 
passenger’s window switch is disabled.

Power Window 
Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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Climate Control System 

(P141)

● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the ON/OFF button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the 

 button to defrost the windshield.

The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for 
complete details.

Models with navigation system

 (Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror) Button

 (Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) 
Button

Air flows from dashboard 
vents and back of the 
center console.

Air flows from floor and 
dashboard vents, and back 
of the center console.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and 
windshield defroster vents.

 (Recirculation) Button

 (Fan Control) Bar

Passenger’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

AUTO Button

Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch

ON/OFF Button

MODE Control Button

Clock

 

(P86)

a

Press the CLOCK button until the 
displayed time begins flashing.

b

Press Preset 

 (

4 

 (Hour) or 

 (

5 

 (Minute) 

to set the time. Press Preset 

 (

6 

 (Reset) 

to set the time to the nearest hour.

c

Press the CLOCK button again to set 
the time.

The navigation system receives signals from 
GPS satellites, updating the clock 
automatically.

Models without navigation system

Models with navigation system

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Features

 

(P145)

Audio System

 

(P146)

Audio Display

AM Button
FM Button

SCAN Button

CATEGORY Bar

A.SEL (Auto Select) 
Button

 

 

 

(Volume/Power) 
Knob

VOL/

CD Slot

AUX Button

CD Button

 (CD Eject) 

Button

Preset Buttons

SKIP Bar

TITLE Button

 (XM®) 

Button

MENU Button

Selector Knob

RETURN Button

For navigation system operation

 

() See Navigation System Manual

Audio Remote Controls 

(P150)

● VOL (volume) Button

Press 

 / 

 to adjust the volume up/

down.

● MODE Button

Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/XM1/XM2/CD/AUX.

● CH (channel) Button

Radio:Press to change the preset station.

Press and hold to select the next or 
previous strong station.

CD/USB device:

Press to skip to the beginning of 
the next song or return to the 
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.

VOL Button

CH Button

MODE Button

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Driving 

(P189)

Release Button

Shift Lever

Depress the brake pedal and press the 
release button to move out of 

 (

P 

.

Move the shift lever without 
pressing the release button.

Press the release button to move 
the shift lever.

Automatic Transmission

 

(P203)

● Shift to 

 (

P 

 and depress the brake pedal when starting the 

engine.

● Shifting

Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Neutral
Transmission is not locked.

Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle 
shift mode can be used.

S Position
Sequential shift mode can be 
used.

Paddle Shifters

 

(P205)

● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual 

transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.

● D-paddle shift mode: The 

transmission will shift back 
to automatic mode once the 
system detects that the 
vehicle is cruising.

● Sequential shift mode: Holds 

the selected gear, and the M 
indicator comes on.

● The selected gear position is 

shown in the instrument 
panel.

Shift Down 

 (

- 

 

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up 

 (

+ 

 

Paddle Shifter

Selected Gear 
Number

M Indicator

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VSA® OFF Button

 

(P211)

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system 

helps stabilize the vehicle during 
cornering, and helps maintain traction 
while accelerating on loose or slippery 
road surfaces.

● VSA® comes on automatically every time 

you start the engine.

● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold 

the button until you hear a beep.

Cruise Control

 

(P207)

● Cruise control allows you to maintain a 

set speed without keeping your foot on 
the accelerator pedal.

● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE 

button, then press DECEL/SET once you 
have achieved the desired speed (above 
25 mph or 40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS)

 

(P212)

● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● The TPMS is turned on automatically 

every time you start the engine.

Refueling

 

(P 221)

Fuel recommendation: Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 

91 or higher recommended

Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)

a

Unlock the driver’s door.

b

Press on the edge of the 
fuel fill door to make it 
pop up slightly.

c

Turn the fuel fill cap 
slowly to remove the 
cap.

d

Place the cap in the 
holder on the fuel fill 
door.

e

After refueling, screw 
the cap back on until it 
clicks at least once.

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Maintenance 

(P 227)

Under the Hood

 

(P 235)

● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer 

fluid. Add when necessary.

● Check brake fluid.

● Check the battery condition monthly.

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

 

(P255)

● 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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Handling the Unexpected 

(P 277)

Flat Tire 

(P287)

● Park in a safe location and repair the flat 

tire using the tire repair kit.

Indicators Come On 

(P299)

● Identify the indicator and consult the 

owner’s manual.

Engine Won’t Start 

(P293)

● If the battery is dead, jump start using a 

booster battery.

Blown Fuse

 

(P303)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical 

device does not operate.

Overheating

 

(P297)

● Park in a safe location. If you do not see 

steam under the hood, open the hood, 
and let the engine cool down.

Emergency Towing

 

(P308)

● Call a professional towing service if you 

need to tow your vehicle.

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What to Do If

The ignition switch does 
not turn from 

 (

0 

 to 

 (

q 

. 

Why?

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

Try to turn the steering wheel left and right 
while turning the ignition key.

The ignition switch does 
not turn from 

 (

q 

 to 

 (

0 

 and 

I cannot remove the key. 
Why?

The shift lever should be moved to 

 (

P 

.

Why does the brake pedal 
pulsate slightly when 
applying the brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a 
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never 
pump the brake pedal.

The rear door cannot be 
opened from inside the 
vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in the 
lock position. If so, open the rear 
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever 
to the unlock position.

Why do the doors lock 
after I unlocked the doors 
using a remote 
transmitter?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are 
relocked automatically for security.

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