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Table of Contents
2010 Tsx
1
Event Data Recorders
2
Service Diagnostic Recorders
2
Safety Information
3
Table of Contents
4
Overview of Contents
5
Your Vehicle at a Glance
5
Interior Facilities View and Identification
6
Your Vehicle at a Glance
6
Driver and Passenger Safety
8
Important Safety Precautions
9
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
10
Seat Belts
11
Airbags
12
Protecting Adults and Teens
14
Close and Lock the Doors
14
Adjust the Front Seats
16
Adjust the Seat-Backs
17
Adjust the Head Restraints
17
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
18
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
20
Advice for Pregnant Women
20
Additional Safety Precautions
21
Seat Belt System Components
22
Lap/Shoulder Belt
23
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
24
Seat Belt Maintenance
25
Airbag System Components
26
Additional Information about Your Airbags
26
How Your Front Airbags Work
28
Dual-Stage Airbags
29
Dual-Threshold Airbags
30
Advanced Airbags
30
How Your Side Airbags Work
32
Side Airbag Cutoff System
33
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
34
How the SRS Indicator Works
34
How the Side Airbag off Indicator Works
35
How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works
36
Airbag Service
37
Additional Safety Precautions
37
Protecting Children - General Guidelines
39
All Children Must be Restrained
39
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat
40
Infants
40
Small Children
40
Larger Children
40
The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks
40
Protecting Children General Guidelines
41
If You Must Drive with Several Children
42
If a Child Requires Close Attention
42
Additional Safety Precautions
42
Child Seat Type
44
Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement
44
Protecting Infants and Small Children
44
Protecting Small Children
45
Child Seat Placement
45
Selecting a Child Seat
46
Installing a Child Seat
47
Secure the Child in the Child Seat
48
Installing a Child Seat with LATCH
49
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt
51
Installing a Child Seat with a Tether
53
Protecting Larger Children
54
Checking Seat Belt Fit
54
Using a Booster Seat
55
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
56
Physical Size
56
Maturity
56
Additional Safety Precautions
57
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
58
Safety Labels
59
Instruments and Controls (Indicators, Gauges, Multi-Information Display, Dashboard, and Steering Column)
60
Control Locations
61
Hood Release Handle (P
61
Instrument Panel
62
Instrument Panel Indicators
63
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
63
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
63
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
63
Charging System Indicator
64
Immobilizer System Indicator
64
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
64
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
65
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
65
Side Airbag off Indicator
65
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator
66
VSA Activation Indicator
66
Low Tire Pressure/Tpms Indicator
67
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
67
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator
68
Door/Trunk Open Indicator
68
Lights on Indicator
69
High Beam Indicator
69
Fog Light Indicator
69
Cruise Main Indicator/Cruise Control Indicator
69
Low Fuel Indicator
70
System Message Indicator
70
Security System Indicator
70
Gauges
71
Fuel Gauge
71
Temperature Gauge
72
Multi-Information Display
73
Normal Display Messages
73
Odometer
76
Trip Meter
76
Outside Temperature
77
Trip Computer
77
Average Fuel A/B
78
Range
78
Elapsed Time
78
Average Speed
78
Engine Oil Life
79
Tire Pressure Monitor
79
Bluetoot Handsfreelink
80
System Messages
81
Customized Settings
84
Customize Settings
87
Meter Setup
89
Language Selection
90
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
91
Trip a Reset with Refuel
92
Elapsed Time Reset
93
Position Setup
95
Memory Position Link
96
Lighting Setup
97
Interior Light Dimming Time
98
Headlight Auto off Timer
99
Auto Light Sensitivity
100
Door Setup
102
Auto Door Lock
103
Door Lock Mode
104
Keyless Lock Acknowledgment
106
Security Relock Timer
107
Auto Door Unlock
109
Default All
111
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
112
Windshield Wipers and Washers
113
Turn Signals and Headlights
114
High Beams
114
Headlights
115
Automatic Lighting off Feature
116
Daytime Running Lights
117
Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness
118
Instrument Panel Brightness
119
Rear Window Defogger
120
Hazard Warning Button (P
120
Steering Wheel Adjustments
121
Keys and Locks
122
Retractable Master Key
123
Immobilizer System
124
Ignition Switch
125
Lock (0)
125
Accessory (I)
125
On (II)
125
Start (III)
126
Door Locks
127
Lockout Prevention
128
Childproof Door Locks
128
Remote Transmitter
129
Panic Button
130
Tunk Button
130
Recalling a Memorized Driving Position
130
Remote Transmitter Care
131
Replacing the Transmitter Battery
131
Trunk
133
Trunk Main Switch
134
Emergency Fuel Lid Release
134
Emergency Trunk Opener
135
Unlocking and Opening the Trunk Manually
135
Seats
137
Power Seat Adjustments
137
Driver’s Lumbar Support
138
Head Restraints
138
Adjusting the Head Restraint
139
Removing the Head Restraint
139
Active Head Restraints
140
Folding the Rear Seats
141
Armrest
143
Seat Heaters
144
Driving Position Memory System
145
Storing a Driving Position in Memory
145
Selecting a Memorized Position
146
Mirrors
148
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
148
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
149
Power Mirror Heaters
149
Power Windows
150
Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter
152
Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key
152
Moonroof
154
Parking Brake
156
Interior Convenience Items
157
Beverage Holders
158
Accessory Power Sockets
159
Console Compartment
159
Glove Box
160
Sunglasses Holder
161
Sun Visors
162
Vanity Mirror
162
Driver’s Pocket
162
Center Pockets
163
Coat Hook
163
Interior Lights
164
Ceiling Light
164
Spotlights
164
Courtesy Lights
165
Features
168
Climate Control System
169
Center Display
169
Rear Window
169
Mirror Button
169
Voice Control System
170
Using Automatic Climate Control
170
Temperature Control
170
Dual Button
171
To Turn Everything off
171
Semi-Automatic Operation
172
Fan Control
172
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
172
Recirculation Button
172
Rear Window Defogger Button
173
Mode Control
173
Windshield Defroster Button
173
Dual Temperature Control
174
Climate Control Sensors
176
Audio System
177
Selector Knob
178
Menu Display
178
Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models Without Navigation System)
179
To Play the Radio
180
To Select a Station
180
Tune
180
Skip/Scan
180
Preset
181
Auto Select
181
Radio Data System (RDS)
182
Program Service (PS) Name Display
182
Radio Data System (RDS) Category
183
RDS Program Search
183
RDS Program SCAN
184
Adjusting the Sound
184
Clock Adjust
185
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
185
Audio System Lighting
185
Playing the XM Radio (Models Without Navigation System)
186
XM Radio Display Messages
189
Playing a Disc (Models Without Navigation System)
192
Text Data Display Function
194
Skip
196
Folder Selection
196
To Select Repeat, Random or Scan Mode
197
Repeat One TRK
198
Random One FLD
198
Random in FLD
198
Random in Disc
198
Scan TRK
199
Scan FLD
199
To Stop Playing a Disc
200
Disc Player Error Messages (Models Without Navigation System)
201
Playing an Ipod (Models Without Navigation System)
202
Connecting an Ipod
204
To Select a File from Ipod Menu
206
To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode
207
Shufflt off
208
Shuffle All
208
Shuffle Album
208
Repeat off
208
To Stop Playing Your Ipod
209
Disconnecting an Ipod
209
Ipod Error Messages
209
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models Without Navigation System)
211
To Play a USB Flash Memory Device
212
Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device
214
To Change or Select Files
215
To Select a File from Folder and File Lists
215
Repeat One FLD
217
Random All
217
To Stop Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
218
Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory Device
218
Bluetooth Audio System (Models Without Navigation System)
220
To Play Bluetooth Audio Files
221
To Change Sound Settings
223
To Switch to HFL Mode
223
To Turn off the Bluetooth Audio Mode
223
Audio System (Models with Navigation System)
225
Interface Dial
225
Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with Navigation System)
226
Dolby PL (Prologic) II
238
Playing the XM Radio (Models with Navigation System)
239
Playing Discs (Models with Navigation System)
247
Loading Discs in the Changer
249
To Play a Disc
250
To Change Tracks
251
To Choose a Track
251
Track Scan
252
Disc Scan
252
To Select Repeat or Random Mode
252
Track Repeat
253
Disc Repeat
253
Random Play
253
To Pause a Disc
253
Playing a DVD-A Disc
254
Playing an MP3/WMA Disc
254
Changing the Folders
255
Folder Scan
256
Folder Repeat
256
Folder Random
257
Removing Discs from the Changer
257
Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with Navigation System)
258
Protecting Your Discs
259
Additional Information on Recommended Discs
260
Playing an Ipod (Models with Navigation System)
262
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with Navigation System)
272
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with Navigation System)
281
Bluetooth Audio System (Models with Navigation System)
282
FM/AM Radio Reception
287
FM/AM Radio Frequencies
287
Remote Audio Controls
289
Auxiliary Input Jack
290
Radio Theft Protection
291
Setting the Clock
292
Adjusting the Clock with MENU Button
293
Security System
295
Security System
296
Compass Operation
297
Compass Calibration
297
Compass Zone Selection
299
Cruise Control
301
Changing the Set Speed
302
Canceling Cruise Control
303
Resuming the Set Speed
303
Homelink Universal Transceiver
304
Training Homelink
304
Bluetooth Handsfreelink - HFL
307
Help Features
309
How to Use HFL
311
Phone Setup
314
To Pair a Cell Phone
314
To Rename a Paired Phone
315
To Delete a Paired Phone
315
To Hear the Names of All Paired Phones
315
To Hear Which Paired Phone Is Currently Linked
316
To Change from the Currently Linked Phone to Another Paired Phone
316
To Change the Pairing Code Setting
316
To Make a Call Using a Phone Number
317
To Make a Call Using a Name in the HFL Phonebook
317
To Make a Call from an Imported Phonebook
318
Receiving a Call
319
Call Waiting
319
Transferring a Call
320
Muting a Call
320
Send Numbers or Names During a Call
320
Phonebook
321
To Delete a Name
322
To List All Names in the Phonebook
322
Cellular Phonebook
323
Import Cellular Phonebook
323
Search Imported Phonebook
323
Delete Imported Phonebook
325
PIN Number
325
To Change the PIN to a New Number
326
To Remove a PIN
326
System Setup (HFL)
327
To Change Your Security Pass Code
328
To Select Either Ring Tone or Prompt as Incoming Call Notification
328
To Activate or Deactivate the Auto Transfer Function
328
To Clear the System (HFL)
329
Quick Language Selection
329
HFL Limitations
330
Acuralink (U.S. Models Only)
331
Reading Messages
332
Message Options
333
Voice
334
Call
334
Diagnostic Info
334
Message Preferences
334
Deleting Messages
335
Message Categories
336
Feature Guide
336
Maintenance Minder
337
Automated Appointment
337
Scheduled Dealer Appointment
339
Recall/Campaigns
341
Reminder Message
343
Acuralink/Message Screen
344
Delete Messages
344
New Message Notification
345
Auto Reading
345
Phone-Data Connection
345
Connect to the Acura Server
346
Rearview Camera and Monitor
347
Before Driving (Fuel, Vehicle Break-In, and Cargo Loading)
348
Break-In Period
349
Fuel Recommendation
349
Service Station Procedure
350
Refueling
350
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
352
Opening and Closing the Hood
353
Oil Check
355
Engine Coolant Check
356
Fuel Economy
357
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison
357
Fuel Economy Factors
358
Calculating Fuel Economy
359
Checking Your Fuel Economy
359
Accessories and Modifications
360
Carrying Cargo
362
Load Limits
363
Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment
365
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
365
Cargo Hooks
366
Cargo Net
366
Driving (Engine and Transmission Operation)
368
Preparing to Drive
369
Starting the Engine (4-Cylinder Models)
370
Starting the Engine (6-Cylinder Models)
371
Check Starting System Message
372
Manual Transmission
373
Recommended Shift Points
374
Engine Speed Limiter
374
Reverse Lockout
375
Shift Lever Position Indicators
376
Shifting
376
Automatic Transmission
376
Park (P)
377
Reverse (R)
377
Neutral (N)
377
Drive (D)
377
S Position (S)
378
Shift Lock Release
378
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
380
Using the Paddle Shifters in the D Position (D-Paddle Shift Mode)
380
Using the Paddle Shifters in the S Position (Sequential Shift Mode)
382
Starting in Second Gear
384
Parking
385
Braking System
386
Brake Pad Wear Indicators
386
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
387
ABS Indicator
387
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
389
TPMS System Failure
392
Changing a Tire with TPMS
393
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ) - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
395
VSA off Switch
396
VSA and Tire Sizes
396
Towing a Trailer
397
Total Trailer Weight
397
Tongue Load
397
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
398
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
398
Checking Loads
398
Towing a Trailer
398
Towing Equipment and Accessories
399
Hitches
399
Safety Chains
399
Trailer Brakes
399
Trailer Lights
400
Additional Towing Equipment
400
Pre-Tow Checklist
400
Driving Safely with a Trailer
401
Towing Speeds and Gears
401
Making Turns and Braking
402
Driving on Hills
402
Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting
403
Backing up
403
Maintenance
404
Maintenance Safety
405
Engine Oil Life Display
406
Maintenance Minder
406
Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items
411
Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display
411
Important Maintenance Precautions
412
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
413
Fluid Locations
415
Engine Compartment Covers
417
Adding Engine Oil
418
Recommended Engine Oil
418
Synthetic Oil
419
Engine Oil Additives
419
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
420
Adding Engine Coolant
423
Windshield Washers
425
Transmission Fluid
426
Automatic Transmission
426
Transmission Fluid
427
Brake and Clutch Fluid
430
Timing Belt
431
Lights
432
Headlight Aiming
432
Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement
432
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
432
Low Beam Headlight
433
High Beam Headlights
434
Replacing a Front Turn Signal/Parking and Side Marker Light Bulb
437
Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Fenders)
438
Replacing a Back-Up Light Bulb (in Trunk Lid)
439
Side Turn Signal Lights
440
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
440
Replacing the High-Mount Brake Light
441
Replacing a Fog Light Bulb
442
Cleaning the Seat Belts
444
Floor Mats
444
Dust and Pollen Filter
445
Exterior Care
445
Wiper Blades
446
Tires
449
Inflation Guidelines
449
Recommended Tire Pressures
450
High Speed Driving
451
Tire Inspection
451
Tire Service Life
452
Tire Maintenance
452
Tire Rotation
453
Replacing Tires and Wheels
453
Wheel and Tire Specifications
454
Winter Driving
454
Snow Tires
454
Tire Chains
455
Wheels
455
Checking the Battery
456
Vehicle Storage
457
Vehicle Storage
458
Taking Care of the Unexpected
460
Compact Spare Tire
461
Changing a Flat Tire
462
If the Engine Won’t Start
467
Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates very Slowly
467
The Starter Operates Normally
468
Jump Starting
469
If the Engine Overheats
472
Readiness Code
475
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
475
Brake System Indicator
476
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
477
Fuses
478
Checking and Replacing Fuses
479
Fuse Locations
482
Emergency Towing
485
Technical Information
488
Identification Numbers
489
Specifications (4-Cylinder Models)
491
Specifications (6-Cylinder Models)
494
DOT Tire Quality Grading
497
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
497
Treadwear
497
Traction
497
Temperature
498
Tire Labeling
499
Tire Size
499
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
500
Glossary of Tire Terminology
500
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
501
Emissions Controls
503
The Clean Air Act
503
Evaporative Emissions Control System
503
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
503
Exhaust Emissions Controls
504
PGM-FI System
504
Ignition Timing Control System
504
Three Way Catalytic Converter
504
Three Way Catalytic Converter
505
Testing of Readiness Codes
506
Emissions Testing
506
Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada Only) (Warranty and Contact Information)
508
Client Service Information
509
Warranty Coverages
510
Authorized Manuals (U.S. Only) (How to Order)
512
Index
513
Service Information Summary
523
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Language
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