2010 Acura TSX Owners Manual

2010 TSXActiveHeadRestraints

against whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.

For a head restraint system to work properly:

Seats

After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position.

Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.

If the restraints do not return to their normal position, or in the event of a severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by an Acura dealer.

Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.

Install each restraint in its proper location.

Only use genuine Acura replacement head restraints.

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The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from the rear, the occupant properly secured with the seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward.

This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head. It also helps protect the occupants

2010 TSXSeats

Folding the Rear Seats The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the trunk. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat. The seat-back can be released from inside the trunk.

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GUIDE

CENTER SHOULDER BELT

When storing cargo, you can move the rear center shoulder belt out of the way by removing the belt from the guide.

RELEASE

To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under the trunk panel. Push the seat-back down from inside the trunk, or pull the seat-back down from inside the vehicle.

2010 TSXMake sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the front passenger’s seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work improperly.

If the rear head restraints get caught on the front seat backs and you cannot fold down the rear seat-back fully, you can remove the head restraints (see page Make sure the removed head restraints are securely stored.

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To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against the trunk panel. Make sure it is latched in place by pulling on the top of the seat.

Remove any items from the seat before you fold down the seat-back.

Make sure the rear seat armrest is stored.

Seats

Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- back, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide whenever the seat-back is in its upright position. Be sure there are no twists in any shoulder belt.

Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded down.

Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See 360

Carrying Cargo

on page

Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the trunk lid open. See on page

Carbon Monoxide Hazard 55

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2010 TSXSeats

Armrest

Front

LEVER

Rear

To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it to the desired position while pulling up the release lever. Release the lever to lock it in position where you want it to stop.

The rear seat armrest is in the center of the rear seat. Pivot it down to use it.

A beverage holder is located in the armrest.

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2010 TSXPassenger’s Seat

HEATERS

Driver’s Seat

Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. Because of the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the passenger’s seat-back. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters.

SEAT HEATER SWITCH

Push the front of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

Seat Heaters

In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.

In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

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2010 TSXDriving Position Memory System

AllmodelsexceptCanadianTSXwith 4-cylinderengine Your vehicle has a memory feature for the driver’s seat position.

Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position.

Adjust the seat to a comfortable position (see page

134

).

Two seat positions can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Driver 1 or Driver 2).

This setting can be linked or unlinked with the remote transmitter. To switch the link setting, see page 93

1.

2.

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SET BUTTON

MEMORY BUTTONS

3.

Press and release the SET button on the control panel. You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1
or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on. The current position of the driver’s seat is now stored.

2010 TSXDriving Position Memory System

To cancel the storing procedure after pressing the SET button, do any of the following:

Fail to press a memory button within 5 seconds.

Readjust the seat position.

Turn the ignition switch out from the ON (II) position.

Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button’s memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

Selecting a Memorized Position

MEMORY BUTTONS

To select a memorized position, do this:

1.

2.

Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift lever is in Park (automatic).

Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

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 complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will stay on.

Onvehicleswithmanualtransmission If the parking brake is not set, you must press and hold the memory button until the adjustment is complete.

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2010 TSXDriving Position Memory System

To stop the system’s automatic adjustment, do any of these actions:

Press any button on the control panel: SET, 1, or 2.

Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat.

Shift out of Park (automatic).

Release the parking brake (manual).

If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the seat position after it is in its memorized position. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this seat position for later use, you must store it in the driver’s seat position memory.

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2010 TSXINDICATOR

AUTO BUTTON

SENSOR

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce 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 behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this feature.

There is also a sensor on the back of the mirror. Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance.

Mirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

SELECTOR SWITCH

1.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

2.

Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

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2010 TSXMirrors

3.

4.

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror The passenger’s outside mirror has a reverse tilt feature. When in reverse, the mirror will tilt down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of reverse will return the mirror to its original position.

To tilt the passenger mirror, place the selector switch in the right position.

To turn the feature off, place the switch in the center or left position.

Power Mirror Heaters

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

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 rear window defogger button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters and the defogger off.

This heated mirror function has a timer (see page

117

).

2010 TSXClosing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

MAIN SWITCH

INDICATOR

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

FRONT PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

Power Windows

−

AUTO To open either front window fully, push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

To close either front window fully, pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly.

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AUTO REVERSE If either front window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

The driver’s window auto NOTE: reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch.

Power Windows

When you push the main switch in, the indicator comes on and the passengers’ windows cannot be raised or lowered. Use the main switch when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again. The switch will pop out and the indicator will go off.

The windows and the main switch feature will operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

The indicators inside the window switches come on when the light control switch is in either or

position.

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2010 TSXOpening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter

UNLOCK BUTTON

2.

3.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. The remaining doors unlock, and all four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the button.

To open the windows and moonroof further, press the button again (within 10 seconds of step 1) and hold it. If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.

Power Windows

Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key

Open

Close

You can open all of the windows and the moonroof from outside with the remote transmitter.

1.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.

You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote transmitter.

You can open and close the windows and moonroof with the key in the driver’s door lock.

To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

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2010 TSXPower Windows

3.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

4.

To open the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

To close: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to close. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

4.

To close the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

If the windows and the

NOTE: moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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2010 TSXMOONROOF SWITCH

Open

Tilt

Close

The moonroof can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch on the front ceiling to operate the moonroof. You must turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to operate the moonroof.

To tilt up the moonroof, push on the center of the moonroof switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the switch briefly.

To open the moonroof, pull back on the switch and hold it. Release the switch when the moonroof reaches the desired position. To close the moonroof, push the switch forward and hold it. Release the switch to stop the operation.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Moonroof

− To open the moonroof

AUTO fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly, then release it. The moonroof automatically opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening, push the switch briefly.

To close the moonroof fully, firmly push the moonroof switch forward, then release it. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing, push the switch briefly.

To open or close the moonroof partially, lightly pull the switch back or push it forward and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.

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2010 TSXMoonroof

Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again.

You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

You can use the remote transmitter or the key to operate the moonroof from the outside. Refer to page 149

for details.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it.

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.

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2010 TSXPARKING BRAKE LEVER

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever 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

61

).

If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display.

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

Parking Brake

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2010 TSXInterior Convenience Items

COAT HOOK

DRIVER’S POCKET

SUN VISOR

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR DOOR

FRONT DOOR POCKET

CARGO HOOKS

VANITY MIRROR

CENTER POCKET

GLOVE BOX

CENTER POCKET ＊

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

SIDE POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

USB ADAPTER CABLE ＊

BEVERAGE HOLDER

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

＊

: If equipped

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2010 TSXBeverage Holders

FRONT

Push

To use the front beverage holder, push on the lid. It will swing open. To close the lid, push it down until it latches.

Interior Convenience Items

REAR

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the rear door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets.

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

BEVERAGE HOLDER

The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center armrest. To use it, pivot the armrest down.

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Accessory Power Sockets

FRONT

Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

Console Compartment

Your vehicle has two accessory power sockets; one is at the front of the center console and the other is in the console compartment.

To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket.

LEVER

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

To open the console compartment, pull up on the lever and lift the armrest.

To close, lower the armrest, and push it down until it latches.

2010 TSXGlove Box

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

To lock

GLOVE BOX

Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on.

Interior Convenience Items

DETACHABLE SHELF

Inside the glove box, there is a detachable shelf.

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2010 TSXInterior Convenience Items

Sunglasses Holder

Push

SHELF

You can remove the shelf to get more space in the glove box. To remove it, open the glove box and pull out the shelf while disengaging its tabs from the glove box frame.

To open the sunglasses holder, push then release the indent. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.

You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.

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2010 TSXSun Visors

Vanity Mirror

Driver’s Pocket

Interior Convenience Items

SUN VISOR

To use the sun visor, pull it down. You can also use the sun visor at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window.

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.

The vanity mirror lights come on when you pull up the cover.

BUTTON

To open the driver’s pocket, push the button on the lid. To close it, push the lid up until it latches.

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2010 TSXInterior Convenience Items

Center Pockets

Coat Hook

COAT HOOK

Push

To open the pocket, push on the lid. To close it, push the lid down until it latches.

Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem To open the center pocket, push on the lid. It will unlatch and swing up. To close it, push the lid down until it latches.

To use a coat hook, slide it out slightly, then pull it down.

Make sure the coat hook is pulled up when you are not using it. This hook is not designed for large or heavy items.

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2010 TSXInterior Lights

Ceiling Light

DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION

Spotlights

After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch. If you do not open a door, the light stays on, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page

95

If you leave any door open without the key in the ignition switch, the ceiling light will go off after about 15
minutes.

The ceiling light has a three-position switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you:

Open any door.

Unlock the driver’s door with the key or remote transmitter.

SPOTLIGHT

Turn on a spotlight by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. You can use the spotlights at all times.

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2010 TSXInterior Lights

OFF POSITION

The spotlights (with the switch in the DOOR position) also come on when you unlock the door with the key or the remote transmitter, and when you remove the key from the ignition switch.

Courtesy Lights

DOOR ACTIVATED

The spotlights have a two-position switch. In the DOOR position, the lights come on when you open any door. The lights fade out in about 30
seconds after the doors are closed tightly. In the OFF position, the lights do not come on.

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The courtesy light in each door comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed.

Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver’s door. It fades out in about 30
seconds after the door is closed.

2010 TSXCOURTESY LIGHT

The courtesy light between the spotlights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the instrument panel brightness control knob on the dashboard, with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position (see page 115

).

In addition to the courtesy light on the ceiling, the driver’s ambient foot light comes on.

Interior Lights

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2010 TSXThe climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

Climate Control System

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Using Automatic Climate

Control

Dual Temperature Control Climate Control Sensors

................................... ...... .......... ................................ Audio System Modelswithoutnavigationsystem Audio System ................................ Playing the FM/AM Radio .......... Playing the XM Radio ................ ................................ Playing a Disc Disc Player Error Messages ....... Playing an iPod ............................ iPod Error Messages ................. Playing a USB Flash Memory

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Device

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USB Flash Memory Device

Error Messages

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Audio System

Bluetooth Modelswithnavigationsystem Audio System Playing the FM/AM Radio Playing the XM Radio Playing Discs Disc Changer Error Messages Protecting Your Discs

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Playing an iPod iPod Error Messages Playing a USB Flash Memory

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Device

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USB Flash Memory Device

Error Messages

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Audio System Bluetooth FM/AM Radio Reception Remote Audio Controls Auxiliary Input Jack Radio Theft Protection Setting the Clock Security System Compass Cruise Control HomeLink Universal

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Rearview Camera and Monitor

HandsFreeLink

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2010 TSXClimate Control System

Withoutnavigationsystem

Withnavigationsystem

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

AUTO INDICATOR

CENTER DISPLAY

AUTO INDICATOR

DUAL BUTTON AUTO BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

OFF BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

U.S. models are shown.

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WINDSHIELD DEFOGGER BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

MODE CONTROL BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BAR

DUAL BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

OFF BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFOGGER BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

MODE CONTROL BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BAR

2010 TSXClimate Control System

Voice Control System Onmodelswithnavigationsystem The climate control system can also be operated by voice control. See the Navigation System manual for complete details.

Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in your vehicle maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels.

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

1.

Press the Auto button. The indicator in the button also comes on as a reminder. You will see AUTO on the display (in the center display on models with navigation system).

2.

Set the desired temperature with the temperature control switch. You can set the driver’s side temperature and the passenger’s side temperature separately.

TemperatureControl The driver’s side temperature and the passenger’s side temperature can be set separately. Push up the switch of the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of airflow. Push down the switch to decrease it. Each set temperature is shown in the display (in the center display on models with navigation system).

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2010 TSXsystem (GPS). If one side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system lowers the temperature only on that side.

To Turn Everything Off If you press the OFF button, the climate control system shuts off completely.

DualButton You can set the temperatures for the driver’s side and the passenger’s side separately when this button is pressed (indicator is on). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, the temperatures for both sides are synchronized to the driver’s side set temperature. When defrost mode is selected, dual mode operation is canceled.

Keep the system completely off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

Climate Control System

When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

), the system runs at full

When you adjust a fan control, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.

When the indicator in the dual button is on, the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently (see page 171

).

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and front passenger according to each adjusted temperature. The system also regulates each temperature based on the information of the sun light sensor and the sun’s position which is updated automatically by the navigation’s global positioning

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2010 TSXSemi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

side of the bar to

Fan Control Press the ▲ increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the decrease them.

side of the bar to

▼

AirConditioning(A/C)Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

Climate Control System

RecirculationButton When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent through the system again. When the indicator is off, 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 debris.

The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

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RearWindowDefoggerButton This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page 117

).

Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off.

ModeControl Use the mode control button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

Airflow is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

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Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

To remove fog from the inside of the windows, set as follows:

WindshieldDefrosterButton This button directs the main airflow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any mode selection you may have made.

When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase airflow to the windshield by closing the center and corner vents on the dashboard. To close the vents, rotate the wheel on the side of each center and corner vent.

When you turn off by pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings.

1.

2.

3.

4.

. The system

Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. Adjust the temperature with the driver’s side temperature control so the airflow feels warm. Select rear window. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the center and corner vents. For faster defogging, manually set the fan speed to high.

to help clear the

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

When the indicator in the button is on, the front passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.

2010 TSXDual Temperature Control Your vehicle has two temperature control switches, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger.

The driver’s side and the passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently by adjusting these switches when the green indicator in the DUAL button is on.

TemperatureControl Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appear in the display (in the center display on models with navigation system). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by pushing the driver’s side temperature control switch up or down.

Climate Control System

DUAL BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

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To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then push the switch up or down on the driver’s side. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s, push the switch up or down on the passenger’s side. You can adjust the passenger’s side without pressing the DUAL button first.

Driver’s Side

Passenger’s Side

When you set the temperature to its upper or lower limit, it is displayed as

or

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SUNLIGHT SENSOR

Climate Control System

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

The climate control system has two sensors: a sunlight sensor on top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

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An audio system is standard on all models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system.

For vehicles without navigation through system, see pages

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221

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Canadian TSX with 4-cylinder engine

All models except Canadian TSX with 4-cylinder engine

For vehicles with navigation system, see pages

through

222

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The knob turns left and right. Use it to scroll through lists, or to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu item on the display. When you make a selection, push the center of the selector (ENTER) to go to that selection.

When the audio system is in XM Radio mode or playing discs, pushing the selector (ENTER) knob switches the display between the normal display and the extended display. The extended display has three segments to display the detailed information.

Menu Display To select any setting such as the clock, sound adjusting, or the compass, press the MENU button. To use any audio system function, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. You can select the item by turning the selector knob. To go back to the previous display, press the RETURN button.

Pressing the MENU button again will also cancel the menu display mode.

Selector Knob

MENU BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

Most audio system functions can be controlled by standard buttons, bars, and knobs. In addition, you can access some functions by using the selector knob on the audio system.

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WithoutXM Radio

WithXM Radio

VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB

VOL/ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB

AM BUTTON

AM BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON

FM BUTTONS

FOLDER BAR

TITLE BUTTON

FM BUTTON

CATEGORY BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

SKIP BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

SKIP BAR

SCAN BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

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To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the VOL/ the AM or FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL/

(power/volume) knob or

knob.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

On the AM band, AM noise reduction turns on automatically.

To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, skip, scan, the preset buttons, and auto select.

On the FM band, you can also use the features provided by the radio data system (RDS). For more information on the RDS, see page 179

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Use the selector knob to

TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to a lower frequency.

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The skip function searches

SKIP up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press and hold the side of the SKIP bar until you hear a beep, then release it.

or

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SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. When the system finds a strong signal, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

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, press the

Toturnoffautoselect A. SEL (auto select) button. This restores the presets you originally set.

For information on FM/AM radio