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Honda 2007 TSX Owner'S Manual Download Page 247

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
the braking system, the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system, the tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS),
and facts you need if you are
planning to tow a trailer.

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Preparing to Drive

. 242

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Starting the Engine

. 243

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Manual Transmission

. 244

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Automatic Transmission

. 246

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Parking

. 253

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Braking System

. 254

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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

. 255

Tire Pressure Monitoring

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System (TPMS)

. 257

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

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System

. 262

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Towing a Trailer

. 264

Driving

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Summary of Contents for 2007 TSX

Page 1: ...may be formatted for printing instead of web us This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year This manual will be replaced with a hyperlink...

Page 2: ...sidered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold This owner s manual covers all models of the TSX You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are...

Page 3: ...s preceded by a symbol This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle other property or the environment Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the...

Page 4: ...any airbag system component This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner Service Diagnostic Reco...

Page 5: ...or maintaining your vehicle You must use your own good judgement This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully how to use this vehicle correctly and safely suc...

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Page 7: ...ecifications tires fuels and emissions controls warranty and contact information how to order climate control audio steering wheel security cruise control HomeLink and other convenience items Contents...

Page 8: ...trols on the dashboard and steering column How to operate the climate control system the audio system and other convenience features This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience...

Page 9: ...P 142 P 146 P 147 P 160 P 170 Vehicle without navigation system is shown P 135 PARKING BRAKE LEVER P 151 PASSENGER S FRONT AIRBAG DRIVER S FRONT AIRBAG GAUGES P 68 MIRROR CONTROLS P 9 26 P 9 33 POWER...

Page 10: ...TION BUTTONS CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON HAZARD WARNING BUTTON P 204 Vehicle without navigation system is shown P 150 P 200 P 137 HORN HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS VOICE CONTROL BUTTON...

Page 11: ...s 23 How Your Front Airbags Work 26 How Your Side Airbags Work 30 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 31 How the SRS Indicator Works 32 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 32 How the Passenger Airb...

Page 12: ...a booster seat and a lap shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat see pages A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions Airbags are designed to sup...

Page 13: ...not used properly Some features do not require any action on your part These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment front and rear crush zones a co...

Page 14: ...at belts can reduce your risk of serious injury Always wear your seat belt and make sure you wear it properly Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to r...

Page 15: ...airbags to help protect the heads of the driver front passenger and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact see page for more information on how your si...

Page 16: ...upplement the seat belts Remember however that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy To do...

Page 17: ...vehicle When one or more doors are not tightly closed the DOOR OPEN message will come on After everyone has entered the vehicle be sure the doors are closed and locked Your vehicle has a door and tru...

Page 18: ...you come to a stop Adjust the driver s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as po...

Page 19: ...tive equipment may help See page for how to adjust the front seats The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches 25 cm between...

Page 20: ...of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk of injury Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as well Talle...

Page 21: ...lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and redu...

Page 22: ...See page for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them If a seat belt does not seem to work properly it may not protect the occupant in a crash Using a seat belt that...

Page 23: ...best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips In addition a...

Page 24: ...urtain airbag inflates a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition...

Page 25: ...udes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts If you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position before your seat belt is fasten...

Page 26: ...at that are touching the rear of the seat back If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver s seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no items on the front seat...

Page 27: ...until they are unbuckled For added protection the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners When activated the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver...

Page 28: ...ar Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily If a belt does not retract easily cleaning the belt may correct the problem see page Any belt that is not in good condition or work...

Page 29: ...t Sensors 8 Front Impact Sensors 9 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 10 Side Impact Sensors First 11 Occupant Position Detection System OPDS Sensors 12 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors OPDS Sensors Contr...

Page 30: ...the side windows The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG see page Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact or side impact Automatic front seat belt tensioners see pa...

Page 31: ...about the sensors the control unit the airbag activators the seat belt tensioners and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON II position An indicator on the in...

Page 32: ...al protection offered by the airbag would be minimal If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision sensors will detect the vehicle s rapid deceleration If the rate of deceleration is high en...

Page 33: ...nth of a second so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps After a crash you may see what looks like smoke This is actually powder from...

Page 34: ...ced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat If the seat is too far forward the airbag will inflate with less force regardless of the severity of the impact If there is a pro...

Page 35: ...ned off a passenger airbag off indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on see page If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat the airbag will be off However the passen...

Page 36: ...ag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the affected side Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in the front passenger s seat Although Acura does...

Page 37: ...ger moves into or out of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on or goes off If the side airbag off indicator comes on see page have the passenger sit upright Once the passenger is...

Page 38: ...uld have the system checked by your dealer For example When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position this indicator comes on for several seconds then goes off This tells you the system is wo...

Page 39: ...the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat or with an adult riding there something may be interfering with the weight sensors Look for and remove If no obstruction...

Page 40: ...knowledgeable body shop Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free and there are no parts you can safely service However you must have your vehicle serviced if Even if your airbags do not inf...

Page 41: ...tion sensor or the front passenger s weight sensors ineffective If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities first contact Acura Client Services at 800...

Page 42: ...n they ride in a vehicle see pages see pages Children depend on adults to protect them However despite their best intentions many adults do not know how to protect child passengers 41 50 51 54 properl...

Page 43: ...have laws restricting where children may ride Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking Also children cannot be inj...

Page 44: ...be properly restrained in a back seat your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard U S models and on the front visors Please read and follow the instructions on these labels U S Models Canadian Mo...

Page 45: ...le seat as far to the rear as possible see page Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat see page Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured see page If a child requires cl...

Page 46: ...eir neck they can be seriously or fatally injured See pages and for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canad...

Page 47: ...ar back as recommended or from locking their seat back in the desired position It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger s advanced front airbag system If placed facing forward an i...

Page 48: ...occupied Or you may wish to get a smaller rear facing child seat We also recommend that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat Of the differen...

Page 49: ...d the child is properly strapped in the seat Even with advanced front airbags which can automatically turn the passenger s front airbag off see page a back seat is the safest place for a small child 3...

Page 50: ...ild seat or using a previously purchased one we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be used Rear facing for infants forward facin...

Page 51: ...o side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat s effectiveness If the child seat is not secure try installing it in a different seating position or use a different style of child...

Page 52: ...e child seat maker s instructions Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower anchors and tethers for children at the outer rear seats The lower anchors are located between the seat back and seat bottom...

Page 53: ...tible seats have a flexible type connector as shown above Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor then...

Page 54: ...owly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops then let the belt feed back into the retractor After the belt has retracted tug on it If the belt is locked you will not be able...

Page 55: ...ps To remove slack it may help to put weight on the child seat or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat unlatch the buc...

Page 56: ...through the head restraint legs Lift the anchor cover then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor making sure the strap is not twisted Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instructions...

Page 57: ...lap shoulder belt The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed and important precautions for a child who must sit in fro...

Page 58: ...facing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to use...

Page 59: ...enger s front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained improperly restrained sitting too close to the airbag or ou...

Page 60: ...ully read the owner s manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information Move the vehicle seat to the rear most position Have the child sit up straight back agai...

Page 61: ...a hazardous condition If you must drive with the trunk open open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running even...

Page 62: ...serious injury or death Read these labels carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read except for the U S dashboard label which may be removed by the owner contact your dealer for a replacem...

Page 63: ...U S models Canadian models U S models Canadian models Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety 57 DOORJAMBS SUN VISORS...

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Page 65: ...teering Wheel Adjustment 125 Keys and Locks 126 Immobilizer System 127 Ignition Switch 128 Door Locks 129 Childproof Door Locks 130 Remote Transmitter 131 Trunk 135 Emergency Trunk Opener 136 Trunk Ma...

Page 66: ...ION PARKING BRAKE LEVER POWER WINDOW SWITCHES MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Vehicle without navigation system is shown P 142 P 147 P 151 P 160 P 170...

Page 67: ...UEL INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS INDICATOR P 64 P 66 P 66 P 66 P 65 P 66 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR FOG LIGHT INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM...

Page 68: ...le driving the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals For more information see page The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the...

Page 69: ...mes on at any other time it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags passenger s side airbag automatic cut...

Page 70: ...If it is not a properly coded key the indicator will blink and the engine will not start see page This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II posi...

Page 71: ...ion switch to the ON II position If this indicator comes on at any other time there is a problem in the ABS If this happens take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked With this indicator on yo...

Page 72: ...icator comes on there is about 2 3 U S gal 8 6 of fuel remaining in the tank before the needle reaches E This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights For more information see page This indica...

Page 73: ...w pressure tire positions displayed along with this message Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi information display and determine the cause see page If this happens pull to the side of the ro...

Page 74: ...h as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving the pointer may rise to the upper zone If it reaches the red Hot mark pull safely to the side of the road See page for instructions and precaut...

Page 75: ...For more information about driver s ID see page If you use the key to unlock the driver s door the display only shows Welcome This means the system cannot recognize either DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 In this...

Page 76: ...mode the upper segment displays trip computer The lower segment displays the odometer Trip A B outside temperature and engine oil life and maintenance message Multi Information Display 70 SECONDARY DI...

Page 77: ...egment is divided into two displays primary and secondary After you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position press the INFO button on the steering wheel or the INFO knob in the instrument panel...

Page 78: ...isplay it and press and hold the SEL RESET button or select reset knob until the number resets to 0 0 When you reset Trip B AVG FUEL B is also reset If you reset Trip A AVG FUEL A and AVG SPEED will b...

Page 79: ...several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed In certain weather conditions temperature readings near freezing 32 F 0 C could mean that ice is forming on the road surface You can adjust t...

Page 80: ...t the display after completing the service If you do not perform the indicated maintenance or do not reset the display the message changes to SERVICE PAST DUE when the engine oil life becomes 0 These...

Page 81: ...ate indicator s on the instrument panel including the system message indicator to come on The system message indicator does not go off until the problem s is corrected When there are several warnings...

Page 82: ...e multi information display messages and where to find further information on each message See page 78 See page 78 See page 78 See page 79 See page 79 See page 79 See page 80 See page 81 See page 81 S...

Page 83: ...CONTINUED See page 82 See page 82 See page 83 See page 84 See page 82 See page 83 See page 84 See page 122 See page 85 See page 83 See page 84 Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 77...

Page 84: ...brake or the vehicle speed slows down to less than 1 8 mph 3 km h In addition to the seat belt reminder indicator in the instrument panel the multi information display interrupts the current display a...

Page 85: ...f the brake fluid reservoir in the engine compartment you will see BRAKE FLUID LOW If you see this message have the brake system checked by your dealer see page If the fuel fill cap is missing or not...

Page 86: ...m turns the message off If the system still detects a leak in the vehicle s evaporative emissions system the malfunction indicator lamp MIL comes on If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened turn...

Page 87: ...isplay and you must refuel soon The low fuel indicator on the instrument panel will also come on If one or more of your vehicle tires are low on pressure you will see a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message on...

Page 88: ...e have the VSA system checked by your dealer see page If the engine oil is very low or has lost pressure you will see CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL on the multi information display You will also see the low...

Page 89: ...mission checked by a dealer as soon as possible If there is a problem with your front airbags side airbags passenger s side airbag automatic cutoff system automatic seat belt tensioners side curtain a...

Page 90: ...s emission systems may have a problem Have your vehicle checked by your dealer see page If there is a problem with the brake system you will see CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM on the multi information display Th...

Page 91: ...checked by your dealer To use the system your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked Not all cell phones are compatible with this system Refer to page for instructions on how to link your cell...

Page 92: ...ore than 3 seconds CUSTOMIZE ENTRY appears on the multi information display If you use the key to unlock the driver s door the system cannot recognize either DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 In this case when you...

Page 93: ...T and then back to CHANGE SETTING Press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory select DEFAULT ALL as described on page If...

Page 94: ...rage fuel economy to reset when you refuel Resets the elapsed time of your current trip Changes the trip computer s main display from its default setting Causes the driver s seat position to a stored...

Page 95: ...to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door Changes the windshield wiper operation between two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT position Customize Se...

Page 96: ...T ALL You can change the display between CANCEL OK and EXIT each time you press the INFO button If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL press the SEL RESET button while CANCEL is shown The display goes back...

Page 97: ...you will see the above display for several seconds and the display will return to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If DEFAULT ALL is not completed successfully you will see the above display for several seconds then t...

Page 98: ...the next column Press the INFO button until you see the setup you want to customize and press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to yo...

Page 99: ...ET button on the steering wheel Then press the INFO button repeatedly Each time you press the INFO button the display changes as shown To customize a setting press the INFO button repeatedly until you...

Page 100: ...ESET button again to enter the language selection mode There are three selectable languages English French and Spanish Each time you press the INFO button the display changes as shown Select the langu...

Page 101: ...the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit LANGUAGE SELECTION press the INFO button repeatedly until you see EXIT then press the SEL R...

Page 102: ...election If you find that the temperature reading is always a few degrees below or above the actual temperature adjust it as described on the following columns While the multi information display show...

Page 103: ...exit ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP DISPLAY press the INFO button until you see EXIT and press the SEL RESET button The display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU When your selection is successfully entered you will s...

Page 104: ...UEL A to reset every time you refuel your vehicle follow the procedure described from the next column While the multi information display shows METER SETUP press the SEL RESET button on the steering w...

Page 105: ...ail to enter your selection you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit TRIP A AVG FUEL WITH REFUEL press the INFO button u...

Page 106: ...heel The display changes to the CUSTOMIZE MENU Press the INFO button repeatedly until you see ELAP TIME RESET CONDITION in the lower segment as shown above Press the SEL RESET button The display chang...

Page 107: ...ail to enter your selection you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit ELAP TIME RESET CONDITION press the INFO button unt...

Page 108: ...computer always shows INST MPG U S models or INST L 100 km Canadian models in default setting You can customize this setting to your liking in following procedure Press the SEL RESET button The displ...

Page 109: ...f you fail to enter your selection you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit PRIMARY DISP SELECTION press the INFO button...

Page 110: ...Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button and enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button If MEMORY POSITION LINK is ON the driver s seat moves to the position stored in the memory when...

Page 111: ...t the setup When your selection is entered you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU To exit MEMORY POSITION LINK press the INFO button until you...

Page 112: ...he SEL RESET button on the steering wheel Each time you press the INFO button the display changes between INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME and HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER To make your selection press the SEL...

Page 113: ...p When your selection is entered you will see the above display for several seconds and then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU To exit INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME press the INFO button until you...

Page 114: ...shown above Each time you press the INFO button the highlighted number changes from 0 sec to 15 sec to 30 sec and then to 60 sec Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired time appears then pr...

Page 115: ...river s door If you fail to enter your selection you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER press...

Page 116: ...he SEL RESET button on the steering wheel Each time you press the INFO button the display changes as shown in the next column To customize a setting press the INFO button repeatedly until you see the...

Page 117: ...ting if you push the UNLOCK button once on the remote transmitter or turn the key clockwise in the driver s door lock only the driver s door unlocks You can select whether only the driver s door unloc...

Page 118: ...CUSTOMIZE MENU If you fail to enter your selection you will see the above display for several seconds then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit DOOR LOCK MODE press the INF...

Page 119: ...ter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter the door and trunk locks are set and some of the exterior lights flash If you push the LOCK...

Page 120: ...If you fail to enter your selection you will see the above display for several seconds and the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup To exit KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT press the INFO...

Page 121: ...ess the INFO button Each time you press the INFO button the time changes from 30 sec to 60 sec and then to 90 sec If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter but do not open any of the doors w...

Page 122: ...for several seconds and the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU Repeat the setup When your selection is entered you will see the above display for several seconds and then the display goes back to CUS...

Page 123: ...utton the display changes from WITH VEH SPD to INTERMITTENT and then to EXIT Press the INFO button to select WITH VEH SPD or INTERMITTENT and enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When...

Page 124: ...lar intervals When your selection is entered you will see the above display for several seconds and then the display goes back to CUSTOMIZE MENU If you fail to enter your selection you will see the ab...

Page 125: ...R WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS HAZARD WARNING BUTTON MULTI INFORMATION BUTTONS MOONROOF SWITCH SEAT HEATER SWITCHES P 200 P 150 P 204 P 137 HORN P 212 VEHICL...

Page 126: ...g If you turn it to the shortest delay the wiper speed will increase to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph 20 km h Pull the wiper control lever toward you and hold it The washer...

Page 127: ...tch to the position turns on the headlights When the light switch is in the or the position the Lights On indicator comes on as a reminder This indicator stays on if you leave the light switch on and...

Page 128: ...With the headlight switch in the off or position the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and releas...

Page 129: ...dims when you turn the light switch to or Turning the Select Reset knob fully to the right until you hear a click will cancel the reduced bright ness If you see a CHECK DRL SYSTEM message on the multi...

Page 130: ...fogger on again when you restart the vehicle Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights four way flashers This causes all four outside turn signal lights and both tu...

Page 131: ...heel so it points toward your chest not toward your face Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position 1 3 4 2 Steering Whee...

Page 132: ...ill need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced Use only Acura approved key blanks The keys do not contain batteries Do not try to take them apart Your vehicle also comes with two...

Page 133: ...the ignition switch to the ON II position again The system may not recognize your key s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object i e key fob is near the ignition switch when you insert...

Page 134: ...s is the normal key position when driving Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY I to the ON II position You will hear...

Page 135: ...LOCK MODE setting insert the key turn the key and release it The remaining doors unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds To change this setting see page You can open or close t...

Page 136: ...oor cannot be opened from inside regardless of the position of the lock tab To open the door pull the lock tab up and use the outside door handle With the driver s door open and the key in the ignitio...

Page 137: ...OOR LOCK MODE setting see page When the key is in the ignition switch the functions of each button are disabled Press this button once to lock all doors Some exterior lights will flash When you push L...

Page 138: ...the MEMORY POSITION LINK setting according to that remote see page Press this button for about 1 second to attract attention the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds...

Page 139: ...buttons Doing this also cancels the MEMORY POSITION LINK setting for that remote and restores the default settings Any of these actions will stop the system s automatic seat adjustment Pressing eithe...

Page 140: ...the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inte...

Page 141: ...Give the person the valet key You can open the trunk in any of three ways Pull up on the trunk release lever located to the left of the driver s seat Lock the trunk release lever with the master key...

Page 142: ...ow to use this feature For more information about child safety see page To protect items in the trunk you can disable the trunk release switch on the trunk lid by turning off the trunk main switch in...

Page 143: ...d starting Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly because it draws large amounts of current from the battery Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters The passenger seat is only heate...

Page 144: ...dge of each seat bottom You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position Make all seat adjustments before you start driving Moving the long horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom i...

Page 145: ...hiplash and other injuries They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant s head rests against the center of the restraint A taller person should adjust the restraint as high...

Page 146: ...rom inside the vehicle insert the master key in the lock on the rear shelf To fold down the driver s side turn the key clockwise pull down the top of the seat back then release the key To fold down th...

Page 147: ...itioned in the guide whenever the seat back is in its upright position Be sure there are no twists in the center shoulder belt To release the seat back from inside the trunk pull the release loop unde...

Page 148: ...the appropriate button or appropriate remote transmitter Driver 1 or Driver 2 This setting can be linked or unlinked with the remote transmitter To customize the setting MEMORY POSITION LINK see page...

Page 149: ...hile retaining the current one use the other memory button All stored driving positions will be lost if your vehicle s battery goes dead or is disconnected Pressing the MEMO button again within 5 seco...

Page 150: ...system s automatic seat adjustment The system will move the driver s seat to the memorized position The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement When the adjustment is compl...

Page 151: ...ce glare To turn on this feature press the button on the bottom of the mirror The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder When it is on the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behi...

Page 152: ...p your settings The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost With the ignition switch in the ON II position turn on the heaters by pressing the button The indicator in the button comes on as...

Page 153: ...not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally To open or close the driver s window partially push down or pull back on the window switch lightly and hold it The window will stop when...

Page 154: ...system will need to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse The power window system has a key off delay function The windows will still operate for up to 10 minutes after you tu...

Page 155: ...on again within 10 seconds You cannot close the windows with the remote transmitter Turn the key clockwise again and hold it All four windows start to open To stop the windows release the key To open...

Page 156: ...y function cancels as soon as you open either front door You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON II position to operate the moonroof The moonroof has two positions it can be tilted up in the...

Page 157: ...up fully To release it pull up slightly push the button and lower the lever The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released see page 78 63 P...

Page 158: ...he side window Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor pull up the cover The lights come on when you p...

Page 159: ...tivated position the light comes on when you After all doors are closed tightly the light dims slightly then fades out in about 30 seconds Open any door Remove the key from the ignition switch Unlock...

Page 160: ...ights in the front doors and around the ignition switch come on when you open any door remove key from the ignition switch or unlock the driver s door After all doors are closed tightly the light dims...

Page 161: ...Items Instruments and Controls 155 GLOVE BOX CENTER ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDERS CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET FRONT DOOR POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDERS UTILITY POCKET ACCESSORY POW...

Page 162: ...ponents in the interior None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element When both sockets are being used the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or...

Page 163: ...it down until it latches You can put small items in the tray located in the console compartment lid To use the tray pull up on the left lever and lift up the armrest The tray in the console compartmen...

Page 164: ...e parking lights are on To open the sunglasses holder push on the front edge Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving Sunglasses Holder Glove Box Interior Convenience Items 158 GLOVE BOX A...

Page 165: ...teering Wheel Controls 200 Radio Theft Protection 201 Setting the Clock 202 Security System 203 Cruise Control 204 HomeLink Universal Transceiver 207 HandsFreeLink 211 The climate control system in yo...

Page 166: ...ON FAN SPEED INDICATOR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON A C BUTTON Without navigation system DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY PASSENGER S SIDE TEM...

Page 167: ...N REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON FAN CONTROL ICONS A C ICONS With navigation system DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BAR PASSENGER S SIDE TE...

Page 168: ...interior temperature you select Press the AUTO button You will see AUTO in the display The climate control system for your vehicle can also be operated using the voice control system See the Navigati...

Page 169: ...or lower the interior temperature to your preference When you set the temperature to its lowest limit or its highest limit the system runs at full cooling or heating only It does not regulate the int...

Page 170: ...control mode see page The indicator in the DUAL button comes on When you press the DUAL button again indicator turns off both side temperature is adjusted by turning the driver s side temperature dial...

Page 171: ...air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle fresh air mode The outside air intakes for the climate control system are at the base of the windshield Keep this area clear of leaves and other debri...

Page 172: ...Airflow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield Press the A C button to view the A C manual control display then touch any of the mode icons on the di...

Page 173: ...de on the driver s side To set the passenger s side to a different value than the driver s press the temperature control bars or side on the passenger s side You can adjust the passenger s side withou...

Page 174: ...ected temperatures appear in the upper display For vehicles with navigation system when the indicator in the DUAL button is off you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the drive...

Page 175: ...sensor is in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them Sunlight Sensor Temperature Sensor Climate Control Se...

Page 176: ...Playing the AM FM Radio 170 AM FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR A SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS Without navigation system TUNE SOUND KNOB U S model is shown VOL PWR KNOB SEEK SKIP BAR...

Page 177: ...M FM Radio Features 171 PRESET ICONS TUNE SOUND KNOB SEEK SKIP BAR UPPER DISPLAY SCAN ICON SOUND ICON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON AM FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON A SEL ICON With navigation system U S model is shown...

Page 178: ...t Guide for an overview of this system and the Navigation System manual for complete details Use the TUNE SOUND knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency Turn the knob right to tune to a higher fr...

Page 179: ...press the AUDIO DISPLAY button to view these icons The SCAN function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band To activate it press the SCAN button or touch the SCAN icon models w...

Page 180: ...or icons as described previously Press the A SEL button or touch the A SEL icon A SEL will appear in the display and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds It stores the frequencies of...

Page 181: ...b to adjust the setting to your liking When the level reaches the center you will see in the display The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5 seconds after y...

Page 182: ...BLE and BASS touch or on each side of the TREBLE or BASS adjustment bar The adjustment bar shows you the current setting The Left Right BALANCE adjusts the side to side strength while Front Rear FADER...

Page 183: ...you are listening to an AM station you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker and the station drifting in and out If you are listening to an FM station you will see the stereo indicator flicker...

Page 184: ...can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a...

Page 185: ...ferent types of music XM Satellite Radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display U S Models only Satellite Digital Radio Playing the XM Satellite Radio U S Models...

Page 186: ...To listen to the XM satellite Radio turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or ON II position Push the VOL PWR knob to turn on the audio system and press the XM button Adjust the volume turning t...

Page 187: ...again or touch the other XM icon XM1 or XM2 on the audio display Store the next six channels using steps 2 and 3 In category mode only channels within that category can be selected In channel mode all...

Page 188: ...satellites are in orbit over the equator therefore objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions To help compensate for this ground based repeaters are placed in major metr...

Page 189: ...while you await activation This should take about 30 minutes While awaiting activation make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception Once your audio system is activated category...

Page 190: ...to AUX mode while the jack is connected press the CD AUX or CD AUX XM button To use the jack turn down the volume of the portable unit and pivot the cover up then plug in a mini jack cable between th...

Page 191: ...Features 185 CD LOAD INDICATOR LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON DISC NUMBER Without navigation system AM FM BUTTON CD BUTTON TRACK NUMBER SEEK SKIP BAR PRESET BUTTONS U S m...

Page 192: ...EEK SKIP BAR SCAN BUTTON CD AUX BUTTON CH DISC BAR AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON UPPER DISPLAY DISC SCAN ICON TRACK REPEAT ICON TRACK SCAN ICON CH DISC ICONS SOUND ICON TRACK RANDOM ICON DISC REPEAT ICON With...

Page 193: ...ert a disc until LOAD appears You could damage the audio unit Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all six positions are loaded If you are not loading all six positions the system begins playing the last CD...

Page 194: ...e CD just loaded will play When that CD ends the next CD in the CD changer is loaded and played After the last CD finishes the system returns to the first CD To select a different disc press an approp...

Page 195: ...a reminder Press the button again to turn it off To activate the repeat feature press and release the RPT button You will see RPT on the display as a reminder The system continuously replays the curre...

Page 196: ...ected disc in the order they are recorded on the CD To activate it touch the TRACK SCAN icon or press and release the SCAN button You will see SCAN on the left side of TRACK icon on the display as a r...

Page 197: ...rack You will see REPEAT on the left side of the TRACK icon on the display as a reminder RPT also appears on the upper display Press the icon again to turn it off Touch the DISC REPEAT icon to continu...

Page 198: ...rent CD from the changer first select it with the appropriate preset button or the appropriate icon or CH DISC bar When that CD begins playing press the eject button After that disc is ejected pressin...

Page 199: ...cycle repeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer FOCUS Error Mechanical Error High Temperature Press the eject button and pull out the disc Check if the disc is inserted correctly...

Page 200: ...n flake off and fall on the re cording surface of the CD causing skipping or other problems Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen Never try to inser...

Page 201: ...a Tape Optional Features 195 AM FM BUTTON CD AUX BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR REPEAT BUTTON SEEK SKIP BAR Without navigation system PRESET BUTTONS U S model is shown VOL P...

Page 202: ...Tape Optional 196 TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SEEK SKIP BAR With Navigation System UPPER DISPLAY AM FM BUTTON CD AUX BUTTON REPEAT ICON REW ICON NR ICON FF ICON U S model is shown VO...

Page 203: ...either or icon When the player reaches the end of the tape it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a tape The indicator will lig...

Page 204: ...the FF icon Press either or icon to take the system out of fast forward or rewind Touch the REPEAT icon to continuously replay a track You will see REPEAT displayed The track will repeat until you tou...

Page 205: ...rate temperature before inserting it into the player The tape player picks up dirt and oxides from the tape This contamination builds up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade To prevent th...

Page 206: ...the bottom to go back to the previous selection The system senses a silent period then resumes playing Three controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub These let you control...

Page 207: ...start over complete the five digit sequence then enter the correct code You have 10 tries to enter the correct code If you are unsuccessful in 10 attempts you must then leave the system on for 1 hour...

Page 208: ...es by pressing the M Preset 5 until the numbers advance to the desired time When you are finished press the TUNE SOUND knob again to set the time You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour If th...

Page 209: ...must lock the doors from the outside with the key lock tab door lock switch or remote transmitter The security system indicator in the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the syst...

Page 210: ...l master button on the steering wheel The CRUISE MAIN indicator in the instrument panel comes on Press and release the SET DECEL button on the steering wheel The CRUISE CONTROL message appears on the...

Page 211: ...o slow down This will cancel cruise control To resume the set speed press the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL message on the multi information display will come back on You can increase the set cr...

Page 212: ...bers the previously set cruising speed To return to that speed accelerate to above 25 mph 40 km h then press and release the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL message on the multi information displa...

Page 213: ...or or gate you should unplug the motor for that device during training Repeatedly pressing the remote control button could burn out the motor HomeLink stores the code in a permanent memory There shoul...

Page 214: ...uing to hold the HomeLink button press and release the remote transmitter button every 2 seconds If the red indicator in HomeLink begins to flash slowly at first then rapidly release both buttons and...

Page 215: ...oper garage door opener code The following procedure synchronizes HomeLink to the garage door opener so it sends and receives the correct codes Press the training button on the garage door opener unit...

Page 216: ...raining HomeLink see page If a rolling code transmitter was previously programmed the indicator will flash rapidly for 2 seconds and then stay on for about 23 seconds Press and hold the HomeLink butto...

Page 217: ...our phone is linked to the HFL you ll enjoy hands free phone use The HFL is available in both English and French Canadian models only To change the language see page Bluetooth is the wireless technolo...

Page 218: ...call the HFL over rides the audio system To change the volume level use the audio system volume knob The HFL buttons are used as follows HFL Talk This button is used before you give a command to answe...

Page 219: ...n All phones may not operate identically and some may cause inconsistent operation of the HFL The HFL is operated by the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the left side of the steering wheel The next few p...

Page 220: ...ommand a second time its response is Please repeat If it doesn t recognize the command a third time it plays the Help prompt Give a voice command in a clear natural speaking voice without pausing betw...

Page 221: ...ton wait for the beep and say Cancel The next time you press the Talk button the HFL begins from its main menu The voice of the HFL can be set to male or female U S models only Also the incoming notif...

Page 222: ...p the HFL system response is Would you like the notification to be a ring tone or a prompt If you say No after the beep the HFL system returns to its main menu Saying No will result in no ring tone or...

Page 223: ...nd you cannot activate the HFL consult your dealer to cancel the passcode Your Bluetooth compatible phone with HandsFree Profile must be paired to the HFL before you can make and receive hands free ca...

Page 224: ...lk button After the beep say the name you want to use For example say Eric s phone The HFL response is Eric s phone has been successfully paired Returning to the main menu If you want to pair another...

Page 225: ...the main menu Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Phone setup The HFL response is Phone setup options are status pair edit delete and list Press and release the Talk button After the...

Page 226: ...xt phone The HFL response is Searching for the next phone The HFL then disconnects the linked phone and searches for another paired phone If no other phones are found the first phone remains linked Pr...

Page 227: ...What name or number would you like to call dial Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the name you want to call For example say Eric The HFL response is Would you like to call Eric Pres...

Page 228: ...also program account numbers into the HFL phonebook for easy retrieval during menu driven calls Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Send The HFL response is What name or number would...

Page 229: ...e phone Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Transfer The audio switches from your phone to the HFL During a call you can mute or unmute your voice to the person you are talking to If...

Page 230: ...t number Press and release the Talk button After the beep say the number For example say 123 456 7891 The HFL response is 123 456 7891 Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Enter The HF...

Page 231: ...tton After the beep say System The HFL response is System options are setup and clear Press and release the Talk button After the beep say List The HFL responds by listing the names in the phonebook W...

Page 232: ...after a short period of time the HFL response is System has been cleared Returning to the main menu Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Oui If there are no paired phones without Fren...

Page 233: ...HFL response is You have selected English Name tags that were stored while in French mode will not be accessible in English mode Would you like to continue Press and release the Talk button After the...

Page 234: ...tton After the beep say Paul s phone The HFL response is What is the English name for T l phone de Pat Press and release the Talk button After the beep say Pat s phone After all paired phones missing...

Page 235: ...ion in this section will help you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 230 Fuel Recommendation 230 Service Station Proce...

Page 236: ...he engine speed by shifting to a lower gear We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits In addition in order to maintain good perform...

Page 237: ...attached to the fuel filler with a tether Put the attachment on the fuel fill cap into the slit on the fuel fill door 3 1 2 CONTINUED Refueling Service Station Procedure Before Driving 231 FUEL FILL C...

Page 238: ...ult your dealer To Open the Hood Park the vehicle and set the parking brake Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard The hood will pop up slightly Push the fue...

Page 239: ...he hood near the center Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle Push this handle up to release it Lift up the hood If the hood latch handle moves stiffly or if you can open th...

Page 240: ...items on your vehicle If it is near or below the lower mark see on page Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel Remove the dipstick oran...

Page 241: ...Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance messages given by the multi information display See on page an underinflated tire causes more rolling resistance which uses more fuel The buil...

Page 242: ...your vehicle These accessories have been designed and approved for your vehicle and are covered by warranty Although non Acura accessories may fit on your vehicle they may not meet factory specificati...

Page 243: ...arance can allow the undercarriage to hit speed bumps or other raised objects which could cause the airbags to deploy Raising your vehicle with a non Acura suspension kit can affect the handling and s...

Page 244: ...le compartment Door pockets However carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance and tires and make it unsafe Before carrying any typ...

Page 245: ...weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer lo...

Page 246: ...f the rear shelf They can block your view and be thrown around the vehicle during a crash In addition the total weight of the vehicle all occupants accessories cargo and trailer tongue load must not e...

Page 247: ...m the vehicle stability assist VSA system the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer Preparing to Drive 242 Starting the Engine 243 Manual Transmi...

Page 248: ...t any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see pages and You should do these checks and adjustments before you...

Page 249: ...nds at a time If the engine does not start right away pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again If the engine does not start within 15 seconds or starts but stalls right away repeat step 4 wit...

Page 250: ...extra braking from the engine by shifting to a lower gear This extra braking can help you maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes from overheating while going down a steep hill Before downshift...

Page 251: ...s moving If you cannot shift to reverse when the vehicle is stopped Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY I or the LOCK 0 position Press the clutch pedal and shift to reve...

Page 252: ...id acceleration and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible These indicators in the tachometer show which position the shift lever is in When the D indicator warns of a possib...

Page 253: ...ing Shift to the Park position if you need to leave your vehicle and apply the parking brake Press on the brake pedal when you are moving the shift lever from neutral to another gear Use this position...

Page 254: ...t gears much like a manual transmission but without a clutch pedal To enter the Sequential SportShift mode move the shift lever further to the driver s side To return to D move the shift lever to the...

Page 255: ...ing gives you more power when climbing and provides engine braking when going down a steep hill The transmission may automatically downshift from the higher gear to the lower gear under the following...

Page 256: ...r The transmission will not automatically downshift to first gear even when the vehicle speed is under 6 mph 10 km h You need to shift down to first gear manually To shift from 2 1 3 2 4 3 5 4 Speed r...

Page 257: ...screwdriver or a metal fingernail file carefully pry on the notch of the cover to remove it This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal does...

Page 258: ...utral to reverse then to Park Remove the key from the shift lock release slot then reinstall the cover Make sure the notch on the cover is on the driver s side Press the brake pedal and restart the en...

Page 259: ...mage the rear brakes If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb If your vehicle has a manual transmission put it in first gear If the vehicle is facing downhill turn the...

Page 260: ...al If you do not have the brake pads replaced they will screech all the time It is normal for the brakes to occasionally squeal or squeak when you apply them Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the b...

Page 261: ...ution EBD system which is part of the ABS also balances the front to rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading You will feel a pulsation in the brake pedal when the ABS activates and you...

Page 262: ...ve slowly and have your vehicle repaired by your dealer as soon as possible Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to a loss of control The VSA indica...

Page 263: ...ecified on the vehicle placard and in the owner s manual see page Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces f...

Page 264: ...onditions and drive into extremely hot conditions the tire may become overinflated However the low tire pressure indicator will not come on if the tires are overinflated Refer to page for tire inflati...

Page 265: ...n psi U S models or kPa Canadian models by pressing the SEL RESET button while the multi information display shows the tire pressure monitor It is possible that the pressures shown on the multi inform...

Page 266: ...fied technician After you replace the flat tire with the spare the low tire pressure indicator stays on This is normal the system is not monitoring the spare tire pressure Manually check the spare tir...

Page 267: ...This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly...

Page 268: ...while driving have the VSA system inspected by your dealer The vehicle stability assist VSA system helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than desired It als...

Page 269: ...nd off When VSA is off the VSA activation indicator comes on as a reminder VSA is turned on every time you start the engine even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle In certain unu...

Page 270: ...erformance It can also damage the engine and drivetrain The weight that the tongue of a fully loaded trailer puts on the hitch should be approximately 10 of the total trailer weight Too much tongue lo...

Page 271: ...e check the tongue load the first time you set up a towing combination a fully loaded vehicle and trailer then recheck the tongue load whenever the conditions change The maximum allowable weight of th...

Page 272: ...ecomes unhitched Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to turn corners easily but do not let the chains drag on the ground Acura recommends that any trailer having a total weight of 1 000 lbs 450 kg...

Page 273: ...ghts and equipment must comply with federal state province and local regulations Check the requirements for the areas where you plan to tow and use only equipment designed for your vehicle Since light...

Page 274: ...are are inflated as recommended by the trailer maker Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by passing trucks can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to sway When being passed by a large vehicle...

Page 275: ...phill use the foot brake or parking brake Do not try to hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the accelerator as this can cause the automatic transmission to overheat When driving down hills reduce...

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Page 277: ...ks on your vehicle you may want to purchase the service manual See page for information on how to obtain a copy or see your dealer Maintenance Safety 272 Maintenance Minder 274 Maintenance Record 284...

Page 278: ...ailable degreaser or parts cleaner not gasoline To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from the battery and all fuel related parts Wear eye protection an...

Page 279: ...you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task Maintenance Safety Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxid...

Page 280: ...31 30 21 20 16 15 11 10 6 5 1 0 Displayed Engine Oil Life 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 15 10 5 0 Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the multi information display to...

Page 281: ...also comes on see page Even after you press the INFO button to cancel the message the indicator continues to stay on until you have the service performed To cancel the message press the INFO button o...

Page 282: ...our dealer When the remaining oil life is 5 to 1 the multi information display shows a SERVICE DUE NOW message The display also shows the same maintenance items that were previously shown with SERVICE...

Page 283: ...L RESET button After the message on the multi information display is canceled by pressing the INFO button the engine oil life display will appear in the lower segment You will see a SERVICE message al...

Page 284: ...ring wheel to select CANCEL on the display and press the SEL RESET button Immediately have the service performed and make sure to reset the display as previously described If the indicated maintenance...

Page 285: ...leage after the remaining oil life became 0 and the maintenance item code s This particular message is displayed when the mileage is less than 10 miles for U S models or 10 km for Canadian models afte...

Page 286: ...displayed when you drive over 10 miles for U S models or 10 km for Canadian models after seeing the 0 message Also the total negative mileage keeps blinking on the display This particular message is...

Page 287: ...accurate record of when maintenance is needed Your authorized Acura dealer knows your vehicle best and can provide competent efficient service We recommend the use of Acura parts and fluids whenever y...

Page 288: ...nk every time you fill the fuel tank See page Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly See pages Brakes Check the fluid level monthly See page Tires Check the tire pressure monthly Examine...

Page 289: ...ace every 15 000 miles 24 000 km Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission and transfer tem...

Page 290: ...ntenance Performed A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here When maintena...

Page 291: ...km Maintenance Performed A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B 1 2 3 4 5 Signature Date Mileage km km km km km km km Maintenance Performed A B 1 2 3...

Page 292: ...D Manual Transmission only Light gray cap AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID Black cap ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange handle WASHER FLUID Blue cap POWER STEE...

Page 293: ...engine oil dipstick Do not fill above the upper mark you could damage the engine Oil is a major contributor to your engine s performance and longevity Always use a premium grade detergent oil displayi...

Page 294: ...round protection in your vehicle You may use a 10W 30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20 F 7 C You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for a con...

Page 295: ...ly Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature then shut it off Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap Remove the bolt located on the underside of the body with a wrench the...

Page 296: ...ngine run for several minutes then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks Install a new oil filter according to the instructions that come with it Make sure to clean off any dirt and dust on th...

Page 297: ...aluminum engines Continued use of any non Honda coolant can result in corrosion causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze co...

Page 298: ...the engine compartment Put the radiator cap back on and tighten it fully Pour coolant into the reserve tank Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks Put the cap back on the reserve tank Do not...

Page 299: ...level with the engine at normal operating temperature Park the vehicle on level ground Start the engine and let it run until the radiator fan comes on then shut off the engine For accurate results wa...

Page 300: ...between the upper and lower marks Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spill immediately it could damage components in the engine compartment Always use Honda ATF...

Page 301: ...l remove the two bolts then pull the left part of the under cover down After checking and adding the fluid put the under cover back in place and tighten the bolts securely If Honda MTF is not availabl...

Page 302: ...refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir If the level is at or below the MIN mark your...

Page 303: ...f it is not add brake fluid to bring it up to that level Use the same fluid specified for the brake system Always use Honda Power Steering Fluid You may use another power steering fluid as an emergenc...

Page 304: ...lean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth The low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge tube High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the light switch off and the ke...

Page 305: ...Remove the rubber weather seal by pulling on the tab Unclip the end of the hold down wire from its slot Pivot it out of the way and remove the bulb socket Pull the burned out bulb straight out of its...

Page 306: ...b is installed correctly by looking through the headlight lens Pivot the hold down wire back in place and clip the end into the slot Install the rubber weather seal over the back of the headlight asse...

Page 307: ...rewdriver to remove the two holding clips from the inner fender Pull the inner fender cover away from the fender and bumper Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the...

Page 308: ...e light assembly cover by pulling its outside edge Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push a new bulb straight into the sock...

Page 309: ...erclockwise Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms Insert the socket back into the light assembly Turn it clockwise to lock it in place Tu...

Page 310: ...e glass from contact with your skin or hard objects If you touch the glass clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth Each outside mirror has side turn signal lights The lights should be replac...

Page 311: ...ssembly by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise Install the new bulb into the hole and turn it one quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb Push t...

Page 312: ...the loops of the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly Wipe the insides of the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol If your seat belts...

Page 313: ...f the front passenger s seat the sensors will detect the decreased weight on the seat and they may not work properly This filter removes the dust and pollen that is brought in from the outside through...

Page 314: ...embly from the wiper arm Press and hold the lock tab Slide the blade assembly toward the lock tab until it releases from the wiper arm When replacing a wiper blade make sure not to drop the wiper blad...

Page 315: ...grab the end of the blade and slide it out Install the new blade onto the blade assembly Pull back either end of the blade assembly Place the side of the blade not labeled LOCK on the end of the blad...

Page 316: ...e replaced The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS will warn you when a tire pressure is low See page for information on the TPMS Clean the wheels as you would the rest of the exterior Wash them with...

Page 317: ...iation between gauges While tubeless tires have some ability to self seal if they are punctured you should look closely for punctures if a tire starts losing pressure Even though your vehicle is equip...

Page 318: ...alignment Bumps or bulges in the tread or side of the tire Replace the tire if you find either of these conditions Your tires have wear indicators molded into the tread When the tread wears down you...

Page 319: ...on and steering accuracy Using tires of a different size or construction can cause the ABS and vehicle stability assist system VSA to work inconsistently The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wh...

Page 320: ...esign suitable for most winter driving conditions Wheel If you ever replace a wheel make sure that the wheel s specifications match those of the original wheels Tire See page for DOT tire quality grad...

Page 321: ...tires Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance Acura strongly recommends using the chains listed below made by Security Chain Company SCC Cable type SCC Radial Chain CH2412T Tire Chains Tires...

Page 322: ...rminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds If you need to connect the battery to a charger disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle s electrical system Always disco...

Page 323: ...ings you should do to prepare it for storage Proper preparation helps prevent deterioration and makes it easier to get your vehicle back on the road If possible store your vehicle indoors Fill the fue...

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Page 325: ...n If not you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 320 Changing a Flat Tire 321 If Your Engine Won t Start 325 Jump Starting 327 If Your Engine Overheats 329 Low...

Page 326: ...The spare tire is not designed to be mounted on a regular wheel and the spare wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire Use the compact spare tire as a temporary replacement only Get your regu...

Page 327: ...that is far away from the traffic lanes Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Have all passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire 2 1...

Page 328: ...nge Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch Use the extension and the wheel nut wrench as shown...

Page 329: ...a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the jack Tighten the whee...

Page 330: ...ove the center cap before storing the flat tire in the trunk well Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt turn it over and put it back on the bol...

Page 331: ...harged See on page Check the transmission interlock If you have a manual transmission the clutch pedal must be pushed all the way to the floor or the starter will not operate With an automatic transmi...

Page 332: ...uch as no power to the fuel pump Check all the fuses see page If you find nothing wrong you will need a qualified technician to find the problem See on page Are you using the proper starting procedure...

Page 333: ...ive terminal on the booster battery You cannot start your vehicle with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it Turn off all the electrical accessories climate control audio system lights et...

Page 334: ...om your vehicle then from the booster battery If the booster battery is in another vehicle have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle Start the vehicle If the starter motor still o...

Page 335: ...nder the hood turn off the engine Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray then open the hood Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in neutral manual or Park automatic and...

Page 336: ...evel is below the MIN mark Start the engine and set the temperature to maximum heat climate control to AUTO at Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck If you do not have the prop...

Page 337: ...is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired before you can continue driving see on page This indicator should never come on when the engine is running If it starts flashing or stays on or if yo...

Page 338: ...emissions control systems may have a problem Even though you may feel no difference in your vehicle s performance it can reduce your fuel economy and cause increased emissions Continued operation may...

Page 339: ...ssions test until the readiness codes are set Refer to for more information see page If the battery in your vehicle has been disconnected or gone dead these codes may be erased It takes several days o...

Page 340: ...brake fluid level is probably low You will see a BRAKE FLUID LOW message on the multi information display Press lightly on the brake pedal to see if it feels normal If it does check the brake fluid l...

Page 341: ...g a problem Have your vehicle checked by your dealer If the electric motor will not close the moonroof do the following Check the fuse for the moonroof motor see page If the fuse is blown replace it w...

Page 342: ...adlights and all other accessories are off Remove the cover from the fuse box If something electrical in your vehicle stops working the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse Determine from...

Page 343: ...er hood fuse box Check each of the large fuses in the under hood fuse box by looking through the side window at the wire inside Remove the screws with a Phillips head screwdriver Look for a blown wire...

Page 344: ...a short time there is probably a serious electrical problem with your vehicle Leave the blown fuse in that circuit and have your vehicle checked by a qualified technician If the radio fuse is removed...

Page 345: ...Fan Not Used Horn Stop Rear Defroster Back Up ACC Hazard VSA Motor VSA OP 1 OP 2 Heater Motor Battery Not Used B IG1 Main Power Window Main 15 A 30 A 10 A 15 A 10 A Left Headlight Low Rear Defroster...

Page 346: ...Lock Front Accessory Sockets OPDS Wiper TPMS 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 10 A 7 5 A 10 A 7 5 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 7 5 A 7 5 A Passenger s Power Seat Reclining Driver s Power Seat Sliding...

Page 347: ...ift them off the ground The other two tires remain on the ground Turn off the engine Shift to D then to N Start the engine Release the parking brake Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I positi...

Page 348: ...l cause serious damage The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle s weight The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I posi...

Page 349: ...ng 349 Treadwear 349 Traction 349 Temperature 350 Tire Labeling 351 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 352 Emissions Controls 354 The Clean Air Act 354 Crankcase Emissio...

Page 350: ...ng your vehicle The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the certificati...

Page 351: ...is on a label on top of the transmission The engine number is stamped into the front of the engine block Identification Numbers Technical Information 345 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISS...

Page 352: ...l 0 6 17 1 US gal 64 7 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Se...

Page 353: ...8 W 12 V 12 V 3 CP 3 CP 12 V 12 V 21 W 21 W 12 V 5 W 12 V 12 V 21 5 W 21 W 12 V Capacity 12 V 36 AH 5 HR On vehicles with high voltage discharge type headlights replacement of a headlight bulb should...

Page 354: ...Specifications 348 Tires P215 50R17 93V T135 80D16 101M 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm 30 psi 210 kPa 2 1 kgf cm Size Pressure Front Rear Spare Front Rear Spare...

Page 355: ...B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have...

Page 356: ...to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life...

Page 357: ...is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means Vehicle type P indicates passenger vehicle Tire width in millimeters Aspect ratio the tire s section height as a percentage...

Page 358: ...Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s h...

Page 359: ...g properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided by a separate telltale which displays the symbol TPMS when illuminated When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to...

Page 360: ...p in the engine s crankcase from going into the atmosphere The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold They are then drawn into the engine and b...

Page 361: ...ons control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems The PGM FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection It has three subsystems air intake engine contr...

Page 362: ...on and can impair your engine s per formance Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle s three way catalytic converter The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as ca...

Page 363: ...r a variety of conditions If the testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test If you must get the vehicle retes...

Page 364: ...r 30 minutes Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph 80 to 97 km h for at least 20 minutes Drive on the highway in D automatic or 6th manual Do no...

Page 365: ...Customer Service Information 360 Warranty Coverages 361 Reporting Safety Defects U S Vehicle 362 Authorized Manuals 363 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty and Customer Relations 359...

Page 366: ...r write please give us this information Vehicle Identification Number see page Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Mileage on your vehicle Your name address and t...

Page 367: ...information is in a separate booklet Please refer to the 2007 warranty manual that came with your vehicle a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty Please read your...

Page 368: ...which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co Inc To...

Page 369: ...ooting Manual 2004 2007 Acura TSX Body Repair Manual 2007 Acura TSX Owner s Manual 2007 Acura TSX Navigation System Owner s Manual 2007 Acura TSX Maintenance Journal 2007 Acura TSX Quick Start Guide O...

Page 370: ...er or company name and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent For purchases outside U S A please write to the address shown below for a quotation P O BOX 07280 DETR...

Page 371: ...Work 31 SRS Components 23 Air Conditioning 160 Usage 162 Air Pressure Tires 311 Alignment 312 Alcohol in Gasoline 230 Anti lock Brakes ABS Indicator 65 255 Message 83 Operation 255 Anti theft Audio S...

Page 372: ...Explanation of iii CD Care 194 CD Changer 185 CD Error Message 193 Center Pocket 155 Certification Label 344 Chains 315 Changing a Flat Tire 321 Changing Oil How to 289 When to 274 Charging System In...

Page 373: ...on Setup 104 Setting to Default 90 Wiper Setup 117 DANGER Explanation of iii Dashboard 3 60 Daytime Running Lights 122 Default All 90 Defects Reporting Safety 362 Defogger Rear Window 124 Dimensions 3...

Page 374: ...What Kind to Use 287 Overheating 329 Specifications 347 Speed Limiter 245 251 Starting 243 Engine Speed Limiter A T 245 M T 251 Ethanol in Gasoline 230 Evaporative Emissions Controls 354 Exhaust Fumes...

Page 375: ...rning Flashers 124 Headlights 121 Aiming 298 Automatic Lighting Off 122 Auto Off Timer 108 Daytime Running Lights 122 Fog Lights 122 High Beam Indicator 66 Lights On Indicator 63 Low Beams Turning on...

Page 376: ...ti Display 69 INFO Button 71 INFO Knob 71 Inflation Proper Tire 310 Inside Mirror 146 Inspection Tire 312 Installing a Child Seat 45 Tether Anchorage Points 49 Using LATCH 46 Instrument Panel 61 Indic...

Page 377: ...ation of i Numbers Identification 344 Octane Requirement Gasoline 230 Odometer 72 Oil Change How to 289 Change When to 274 Checking Engine 234 Level Check Message 82 Life Display 73 Pressure Indicator...

Page 378: ...Readiness Codes 333 357 Rear Lights Bulb Replacement 302 303 Rear Seat Folding 140 Rear View Mirror 145 Rear Window Defogger 124 Reclining the Seat Backs 138 Recommended Shift Speeds 244 Release Parki...

Page 379: ...1 Snow Tires 314 Sound System 175 Spare Tire Inflating 320 Specifications 348 Specifications Charts 346 Speed Limiter 245 251 Speedometer 68 Spotlights 153 SRS Additional Information 23 Additional Saf...

Page 380: ...52 Tire Pressure Monitor 258 Tire Pressure Readings 259 Tires 310 Air Pressure 311 Chains 315 Checking Wear 312 Compact Spare 320 DOT Tire Quality Grading 349 Inflation 310 Inspection 312 Replacing 31...

Page 381: ...ion of 56 Warranty Coverages 361 Washer Windshield Checking the Fluid Level 292 Fluid Low Message 81 Operation 120 Wipers and Washers 120 Wheels 310 Adjusting the Steering 125 Alignment and Balance 31...

Page 382: ...l see page Oil change capacity including filter Honda ATF Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid preferred or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement see page Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred or...

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