Acura 2012 TSX Sport Wagon manuals

Acura 2012 TSX Sport Wagon User Manual (326 pages)

Brand: Acura | Category: Cars | Size: 42.83 MB |

English

Table of contents

2012 TSX Sport Wagon

1

Contents

3

Visual Index

4

Safe Driving (P21)

9

Instrument Panel (P63)

10

Controls (P 85)

11

Steering Wheel (P115)

12

Tailgate (P93)

12

Power Windows (P101)

12

Climate Control System (P140)

13

Clock (P86)

13

Features (P145)

14

Driving (P189)

15

VSA® OFF Button (P211)

16

Cruise Control (P207)

16

Tire Pressure Monitoring

16

System (TPMS)

16

Refueling (P 221)

16

Maintenance (P 227)

17

(0 to (q

19

(q to (0 and

19

Quick Reference Guide

20

Event Data Recorders

21

Service Diagnostic Recorders

21

3WARNING

22

3CAUTION

22

Safe Driving

23

■ Control your speed

25

Safety Checklist

27

About Your Seat Belts

28

(w before

29

Seat Belt Reminder

29

Fastening a Seat Belt

31

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

32

Advice for Pregnant Women

34

Seat Belt Inspection

35

Airbag System Components

36

Types of Airbags

39

Front Airbags (SRS)

39

Housing Locations

39

Operation

40

How the Front Airbags Work

40

Advanced Airbags

42

Side Airbags

43

Side Airbag Cutoff System

45

Side Airbag Off Indicator

45

Side Curtain Airbags

46

Airbag System Indicators

47

Airbag Care

50

Protecting Child Passengers

51

Protecting Infants

53

Protecting Smaller Children

54

Selecting a Child Seat

55

Rigid Type

56

Lower Anchors

56

Adding Security with a Tether

59

■ Using an outer anchor

60

■ Using the center anchor

60

Safety of Larger Children

61

Protecting Larger Children

61

Checking Seat Belt Fit

61

Booster Seats

62

Carbon Monoxide Gas

63

Label Locations

64

Instrument Panel

65

Indicators

66

(w, and goes

67

(w, then goes off

67

2 Replacing Light Bulbs

71

P. 249, 251

71

(w, then

72

(0, pull

72

(w again

72

2 Security System Alarm P. 99

73

2 Cruise Control P. 207

73

Indicator

73

(0, then remove the

75

Speedometer

76

Fuel Gauge

76

Temperature Gauge

76

Tachometer

76

Multi-Information Display

77

Switching the Display

77

Odometer

78

Trip Meter

78

Outside Temperature

79

Instant Fuel Economy

79

Average Fuel Economy

79

Elapsed Time

80

Average Speed

80

Engine Oil Life

80

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

80

Customized Features

81

■ Customization flow

82

Adjusting the Time

88

Key Types and Functions

89

Retractable Master Keys

89

Valet Key

90

Key Number Tag

90

Using the Remote Transmitter

91

■ Locking the driver’s door

92

■ Lockout prevention system

92

Using the Lock Tab

93

Childproof Door Locks

94

Auto Door Lock/Unlock

94

(P, the driver’s door

94

■ Opening the tailgate

95

■ Closing the tailgate

95

Open Handle

96

Remote Transmitter

98

Power Tailgate Button

99

Power Tailgate Close Button

99

Auto-Closer

100

Power Tailgate Fail-Safe Mode

100

Immobilizer System

101

Security System Alarm

101

Panic Mode

102

■ Automatic operation

103

■ Manual operation

103

Function

104

Transmitter

104

(w. Use the

106

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

106

Ignition Switch

107

Turn Signals

108

Light Switches

108

Manual Operation

108

Fog Lights

110

Daytime Running Lights

110

Wipers and Washers

111

Front Wiper/Washer

111

Rear Wiper/Washer

112

Brightness Control

113

(w, you can use the

113

Continued

115

Storing a Position in Memory

116

Recalling the Stored Position

116

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

117

Interior Rearview Mirror

118

Power Door Mirrors

118

(R; this improves close-in

119

Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

119

Adjusting the Seat Positions

120

Adjusting the Seat-Backs

121

Adjusting the Head Restraints

122

Controls

123

To make it firmer:

124

Pull the lever backward

124

To make it less firm:

124

Push the lever forward

124

Active Head Restraints

126

Rear Seats

127

Folding Down the Rear Seats

127

Using the Front Seat Armrest

128

Using the Rear Seat Armrest

128

Interior Lights

129

Interior Light Switches

129

Map Lights

129

Cargo Area Light

130

Interior Convenience Items

131

Glove Box

131

Console Compartment

132

Under-floor Storage Area

133

Floor Storage Compartments

133

Side Storage Compartment

134

Beverage Holders

135

Accessory Power Sockets

136

Coat Hooks

137

Cargo Hooks

138

Sunglasses Holder

139

(w to use

140

Seat Heaters

140

Tonneau Cover

141

Climate Control System

142

Synchronized Mode

144

Sunlight Sensor

145

Temperature Sensor

145

Features

147

About Your Audio System

148

USB Adapter Cable

149

Audio Antenna

149

Auxiliary Input Jack

150

Audio System Theft Protection

150

Audio System Basic Operation

151

Adjusting the Sound

152

Playing the AM/FM Radio

153

Radio Data System (RDS)

154

Playing the XM® Radio

155

To Play the XM® Radio

156

Playing a CD

157

(MP3/WMA)

158

How to Select a Play Mode

159

Playing an iPod®

160

2. Rotate to select a menu

161

Playing a USB Flash Drive

163

Playing Bluetooth® Audio

166

Switching to HFL

167

Audio Error Messages

168

(+: Skips to the next song

170

XM® Radio Service

171

Subscribing to XM® Radio

171

Receiving XM® Radio

171

XM® Radio Display Messages

171

Recommended CDs

172

■ Protecting CDs

173

USB Flash Drives

174

Training HomeLink

175

Important Safety Precautions

175

Training a Button

176

Using HFL

177

HFL Buttons

177

Help Features

178

Information Display

178

HFL Menus

179

(q or ON (w to use HFL

179

* Not available on all models

180

Phone Setup

181

Making a Call

183

Receiving a Call

184

Transferring a Call

184

Muting a Call

184

HFL Phonebook

185

■ To delete a name

186

System Setup

187

■ To clear the system

188

Compass Calibration

189

Compass Zone Selection

190

Driving Preparation

192

Exterior Checks

192

Interior Checks

193

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 29

194

2 Indicators P. 64

194

Maximum Load Limit

195

Towing Preparation

197

Towing Load Limits

197

Driving Safely with a Trailer

199

Towing Speeds and Gears

199

Turning and Braking

199

Towing Your Vehicle

200

Driving in Hilly Terrain

200

Starting the Engine

201

(P, then

201

(D. Select (R when reversing

202

Starting to Drive

202

Precautions While Driving

203

Other Precautions

203

Automatic Transmission

204

Creeping

204

Kickdown

204

Shifting

205

Shift Lever Operation

206

Sequential Shift Mode

207

(S to (D

208

Cruise Control

209

To Set the Vehicle Speed

210

To Cancel

210

To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

211

Stability Control), System

212

VSA® Operation

212

VSA® On and Off

213

(w and press the

214

Tire Pressure Monitor

214

Federal Explanation

216

Brake System

218

Parking Brake

218

Foot Brake

219

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

220

Brake Assist System

221

When Stopped

222

Fuel Information

223

How to Refuel

224

Fuel Economy

226

Accessories

227

Modifications

227

Maintenance

229

Inspection and Maintenance

230

Maintenance Safety

231

Vehicle Safety

231

Maintenance Minder

233

Maintenance Service Items

235

Resetting the Display

236

Maintenance Under the Hood

237

Opening the Hood

238

Recommended Engine Oil

239

Oil Check

240

Adding Engine Oil

241

Engine Coolant

244

Reserve Tank

244

Radiator

245

Transmission Fluid

246

Automatic Transmission Fluid

246

Brake Fluid

247

Checking the Brake Fluid

247

Refilling Window Washer Fluid

248

Headlight Bulbs

249

High Beam Headlight

249

Fog Light Bulbs

250

Low Beam Headlights

250

High-Mount Brake Light Bulbs

253

Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs

253

2. Remove the lens

256

3. Remove the old bulb

256

4. Insert a new bulb

256

Checking Wiper Blades

257

1. Raise the wiper arm off

259

Retainer

260

Checking Tires

261

Tire Labeling

262

Tire Sizes

262

Glossary of Tire Terminology

263

DOT Tire Quality Grading

264

Traction

265

Temperature

265

Wear Indicators

266

Tire Service Life

266

Tire and Wheel Replacement

267

Tire Rotation

268

Winter Tires

269

Checking the Battery

270

Charging the Battery

270

Replacing the Battery

271

Dust and Pollen Filter

272

Interior Care

273

Cleaning Seat Belts

273

Floor Mats

274

Maintaining Genuine Leather

274

Exterior Care

275

Washing the Vehicle

275

Using High Pressure Cleaners

275

Applying Wax

276

Cleaning the Window

276

Maintaining Aluminum Wheels

276

Handling the Unexpected

277

Injecting Sealant and Air

280

2 Emergency Towing P. 299

283

Air Only Hose

283

Checking the Engine

286

(e and check the

286

Jump Starting Procedure

287

Releasing the Lock

289

How to Handle Overheating

290

■ Next thing to do

291

■ Last thing to do

291

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

292

Tighten Fuel Fill Cap Message

293

If the EPS Indicator Comes On

294

Fuse Locations

296

Engine Compartment Fuse Box

296

Driver Side Fuse Box

296

Passenger Side Fuse Box

297

Engine Compartment

298

Driver Side

298

Passenger Side

299

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

300

(0. Turn

300

Emergency Towing

301

Model with power tailgate

303

Model without power tailgate

303

Information

305

Specifications

306

■ Brake Fluid

307

■ Transmission Fluid

307

■ Engine Oil

307

■ Engine Coolant

307

Identification Numbers

308

Devices that Emit Radio Waves

309

Reporting Safety Defects

310

Testing of Readiness Codes

311

(w, without starting the

311

Warranty Coverages

313

Authorized Manuals

315

Client Service Information

316

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