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Before Performing Mainten
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Parts and Fl
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Maintenan
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Maintenance
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service
The use of Acura genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Acura genuine parts are manufactured according to the same
high quality standards used in Acura vehicles.
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Table Of Contents
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Table of Contents
Safe Driving
22
Default Chapter
9
Instrument Panel
9
Tire Pressure Monitoring
15
Handling the Unexpected
17
What to Do if
18
California Proposition 65 Warning
20
A few Words about Safety
21
For Safe Driving
23
Important Safety Precautions
23
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
25
Seat Belts
27
About Your Seat Belts
27
Seat Belt Reminder
28
Fastening a Seat Belt
30
Advice for Pregnant Women
32
Seat Belt Inspection
33
Airbags
34
Airbag System Components
34
Types of Airbags
37
Front Airbags (SRS)
37
Advanced Airbags
40
Side Airbags
41
Side Curtain Airbags
44
Airbag System Indicators
45
Airbag Care
48
Child Safety
49
Protecting Child Passengers
49
Safety Labels P
50
Safety of Infants and Small Children
51
Protecting Infants
51
Safety of Larger Children
59
Booster Seats
60
Exhaust Gas Hazard
61
Carbon Monoxide Gas
61
Safety Labels
62
Label Locations
62
Instrument Panel
64
Indicators
65
Controls P
72
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
73
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
76
Gauges
76
Temperature Gauge
76
Multi-Information Display
77
Trip Meter
78
Features P
79
Customized Features
81
Controls
88
Setting the Clock
89
Adjusting the Time
89
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
90
Key Types and Functions
90
Key Number Tag
91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
92
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
94
Childproof Door Locks
95
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
95
Opening and Closing the Trunk
96
Emergency Trunk Opener
98
Security System
99
Immobilizer System
99
Security System Alarm
99
Opening and Closing the Windows
101
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
104
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
105
Ignition Switch
105
Turn Signals
106
Light Switches
106
Manual Operation
106
Fog Lights
108
Daytime Running Lights
108
Wipers and Washers
109
Brightness Control
110
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
111
Driving Position Memory System
112
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
114
Adjusting the Mirror
115
Interior Rearview Mirror
115
Power Door Mirrors
115
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
115
Adjusting the Seats
117
Adjusting the Seat Positions
117
Active Head Restraints
123
Rear Seats
124
Folding down the Rear Seats
124
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
126
Interior Lights
126
Interior Convenience Items
127
Console Compartment
128
Accessory Power Sockets
130
Climate Control System
134
Using Automatic Climate Control
134
Synchronized Mode
136
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
137
Features
138
Audio System
139
About Your Audio System
139
USB Adapter Cable
140
Auxiliary Input Jack
141
Audio System Theft Protection
141
Audio System Basic Operation
142
Adjusting the Sound
143
Playing the AM/FM Radio
144
Playing the XM® Radio
146
Playing a CD
148
Playing an Ipod
151
Playing a USB Flash Drive
154
Playing Bluetooth® Audio
157
Audio Error Messages
159
CD Player
159
Ipod®/Usb Flash Drive
160
Audio Remote Controls
161
General Information on the Audio System
162
XM® Radio Service
162
Recommended Cds
163
Compatible Ipod® and USB Flash Drives
165
Homelink® Universal Transceiver
166
Training Homelink
166
Bluetooth® Handsfreelink
168
Using HFL
168
Information Display
169
HFL Menus
170
Compass
180
Compass Calibration
180
Driving
182
Before Driving Driving Preparation
183
Maximum Load Limit
186
Towing a Trailer
188
Towing Preparation
188
Driving Safely with a Trailer
190
Towing Your Vehicle
191
When Driving Starting the Engine
192
Starting to Drive
193
Precautions While Driving
194
Other Precautions
194
Automatic Transmission
195
Automatic Transmission
196
Shifting
196
Manual Transmission
200
Shifting
200
Cruise Control
202
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), Aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System
205
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
207
Tire Pressure Monitor
207
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
209
Braking Brake System
211
Parking Brake
211
Foot Brake
212
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
213
Brake Assist System
214
Parking Your Vehicle
215
When Stopped
215
Parking
215
Refueling Fuel Information
216
How to Refuel
217
Fuel Economy
219
Improving Fuel Economy
219
Accessories and Modifications
220
Accessories
220
Modifications
220
Maintenance
222
Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance
223
Safety When Performing Maintenance
224
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service
225
Maintenance Minder
226
Resetting the Display
229
Maintenance under the Hood
230
Maintenance Items under the Hood
230
Opening the Hood
232
Engine Compartment Covers
234
Recommended Engine Oil
235
Oil Check
236
Adding Engine Oil
238
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
239
Engine Coolant
241
Transmission Fluid
243
Manual Transmission Fluid
244
Brake/Clutch Fluid
245
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
247
Replacing Light Bulbs
248
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
258
Checking and Maintaining Tires
260
Checking Tires
260
Tire and Loading Information Label
261
Tire Labeling
261
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
263
Wear Indicators
265
Tire Service Life
265
Tire and Wheel Replacement
266
Tire Rotation
267
Winter Tires
268
Battery
269
Checking the Battery
269
Charging the Battery
269
Remote Transmitter Care
270
Replacing the Battery
270
Climate Control System Maintenance
271
Cleaning Interior Care
272
Exterior Care
274
Handling the Unexpected
276
Tools
277
Types of Tools
277
If a Tire Goes Flat
278
Changing a Flat Tire
278
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine
284
Jump Starting
285
Shift Lever Does Not Move
288
Overheating
289
How to Handle Overheating
289
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking if the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes on
291
If the Charging System Indicator Comes on
291
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes on or Blinks
292
If the Brake System Indicator Comes on
293
If the EPS Indicator Comes on
293
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tpms Indicator Comes on or Blinks
294
Fuse Locations
295
Circuit Protected and Amps for each Fuse
297
Engine Compartment
297
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
299
Emergency Towing
300
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
301
When You Cannot Open the Trunk
302
Information
304
Specifications
305
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
309
Engine Number and Transmission Number
309
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
310
Reporting Safety Defects
311
Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes
312
Warranty Coverages
314
Authorized Manuals
316
Client Service Information
317
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Model
TSX 2012
Category
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Language
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