Acura 2005 Acura TSX - Customer Service Information

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....Customer Service Information . 274

....................Warranty Coverages . 275

Reporting Safety Defects

............................(U.S. Vehicle) . 276

.....................Authorized Manuals . 277

Warranty and Customer Relations

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Table of Contents1
Owner's Identification Form2
Introduction3
A few Words about Safety4
Your Vehicle at a Glance5
Driver and Passenger Safety8
Important Safety Precautions9
Your Vehicle's Safety Features10
Seat Belts11
Airbags12
Protecting Adults and Teens14
Close and Lock the Doors14
Adjust the Front Seats14
Adjust the Seat-Backs15
Adjust the Head Restraints16
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts17
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position18
Advice for Pregnant Women19
Additional Safety Precautions20
Seat Belt System Components21
Lap/Shoulder Belt21
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners22
Seat Belt Maintenance22
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts23
Additional Information about Your Airbags24
Airbag System Components24
How Your Front Airbags Work25
How Your Side Airbags Work27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work28
How the SRS Indicator Works28
How the Side Airbag off Indicator Works29
Airbag Service29
Additional Safety Precautions30
All Children Must be Restrained31
The Passenger's Front Airbag32
Can Pose Serious Risks32
Infants32
Small Children32
Larger Children32
General Guidelines33
If You Must Drive with Several Children34
If a Child Requires Close Attention34
Additional Safety Precautions35
Protecting Infants and Small Children36
Protecting Infants36
Protecting Small Children37
Selecting a Child Seat38
Installing a Child Seat39
Installing a Child Seat with LATCH40
Protecting Larger Children45
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front47
Additional Safety Precautions48
Carbon Monoxide Hazard49
Safety Labels50
Seat Belts, SRS, and Child Protection Instruments and Controls52
Control Locations53
Instrument Panel54
Instrument Panel Lights55
Gauges61
Odometer61
Outside Temperature Display61
Trip Meter62
Temperature Gauge62
Fuel Gauge63
Check Fuel Cap Indicator63
Maintenance Required Indicator63
Controls Near the Steering Wheel65
Wipers and Washers66
Turn Signal and Headlights67
Automatic Lighting off Feature68
Daytime Running Lights69
Instrument Panel Brightness69
Hazard Warning70
Rear Window Defogger70
Steering Wheel Adjustment71
Keys and Locks72
Keys72
Immobilizer System73
Ignition Switch74
Door Locks75
Childproof Door Locks77
Remote Transmitter77
Trunk81
Emergency Trunk Opener82
Trunk Main Switch82
Seat Heaters83
Seat84
Power Seat Adjustment84
Driver's Lumbar Support84
Head Restraints85
Folding Rear Seat86
Mirrors88
Adjusting the Power Mirrors89
Power Mirror Heaters89
Power Windows90
Power Window Control Operations92
Moonroof93
Parking Brake94
Sun Visor95
Vanity Mirror95
Interior Lights96
Interior Convenience Items97
Beverage Holders98
Accessory Power Sockets98
Console Compartment98
Sunglasses Holder99
Glove Box99
Indicators, Gauges, Dashboard, and Steering Column Features100
Vents, Heating, and A/C101
Dual Temperature Control110
Climate Control Sensors112
Playing the Radio113
To Play the Radio115
To Select a Station115
Adjusting the Sound118
Radio Frequencies119
Radio Reception119
Playing a CD121
Playing a CD, CD Changer123
To Play a CD123
To Stop Playing a CD126
Removing Cds from the Changer126
CD Changer Error Messages127
Protecting Your Cds128
General Information128
Protecting Cds128
Playing a Tape129
To Play a Tape131
To Stop Playing a Tape131
Tape Search Functions132
Caring the Tape and Player133
Satellite Digital Radio134
To Play XM Satellite Radio135
To Select a Channel135
Satellite Radio Signals137
Steering Wheel Controls140
Radio Theft Protection141
Setting the Clock142
Security System143
Cruise Control144
Homelink Universal Transceiver147
Climate, Audio, Steering Wheel, Security, Cruise Control, and Homelink before Driving152
Fuel Recommendation154
Fuel Economy160
Accessories and Modifications161
Carrying Cargo163
Fuel, Vehicle Break-In, and Cargo Loading Driving166
Preparing to Drive167
Starting the Engine168
Manual Transmission169
Automatic Transmission171
Braking System179
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)180
Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System182
Towing a Trailer184
Maintenance190
Maintenance Safety191
Maintenance Schedule192
Maintenance Record199
Fluid Locations202
Adding Engine Oil203
Changing the Oil and Filter205
Windshield Washers207
Engine Coolant208
Transmission Fluid210
Brake and Clutch Fluid213
Wiper Blades225
Checking the Battery233
Vehicle Storage235
Schedules, Fluid Checking, Minor Services, and Vehicle Storage Taking Care of the Unexpected236
Compact Spare Tire237
Changing a Flat Tire238
Jump Starting244
If the Engine Overheats246
Low Oil Pressure Indicator248
Malfunction Indicator Lamp250
Brake System Indicator251
Closing the Moonroof252
Emergency Towing253
Flat Tire, Dead Battery, Overheating, Fuses Technical Information260
Identification Numbers261
Specifications263
Tire Labeling268
Emissions Controls269
Three Way Catalytic Converter271
State Emissions Testing272
Vehicle Specifications, Tires, Fuels, and Emissions Controls Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)274
Customer Service Information275
Warranty Coverages276
Warranty and Contact Information Authorized Manuals (U.S. Only)278
Service Information Summary288

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