Acura 2014 TSX Owner's manual

Contents

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the

vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find

desc

riptions of equipment and features that are not on your

particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front

cover) represent features and equipment that are available on

some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have

some of these features.

This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States

and Canada.

The information and specifications included in this publication

were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor

Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change

specifications or design at any time without notice and without

incurring any obligation.

2 Safe Driving P. 21

For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33

2 Instrument Panel P. 63

Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75

2 Controls P. 87

Setting the Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 89

Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 104

Adjusting the Seats P. 117

2 Features P. 139

Audio System P. 140 Audio System Basic Operation P. 143

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 167

2 Driving P. 183

Before Driving P. 184 Towing a Trailer P. 189

Refueling P. 217 Fuel Economy P. 220

2 Maintenance P. 223

Before Performing Maintenance P. 224 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 227

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 259

Climate Control System Maintenance P. 273

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 279

Tools P. 280 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 281

Overheating P. 292 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 294

When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 304

2 Information P. 307

Specifications P. 308 Identification Numbers P. 312

Emissions Testing P. 315 Warranty Coverages P. 317

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Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 96 Security System P. 99 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 101

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 105 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 115

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 126 Climate Control System P. 134

Audio Error Messages P. 161 General Information on the Audio System P. 163

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 169 Compass

*

P. 181

When Driving P. 193 Braking P. 212 Parking Your Vehicle P. 216

Accessories and Modifications P. 221

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 231 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 249

Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 261 Battery P. 270 Remote Transmitter Care P. 272

Cleaning P. 274

Engine Does Not Start P. 287 Jump Starting P. 288 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 291

Fuses P. 298 Emergency Towing P. 303

When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 305

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 313 Reporting Safety Defects P. 314

Authorized Manuals P. 319 Client Service Information P. 320

Quick Reference Guide

P. 2

Safe Driving

P. 21

Instrument Panel

P. 63

Controls

P. 87

Features

P. 139

Driving

P. 183

Maintenance

P. 223

Handling the Unexpected

P. 279

Information

P. 307

Index

P. 321

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❙ System Indicators

(P64)

❙ Gauges

(P75)

❙ Navigation System

*



() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Audio System

(P140)

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ Climate Control System

(P134)

❙ Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Door Mirror Button

(P111)

❙ Seat Heater Switches

(P133)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P114)

❙ Multi-Information Display

(P76)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P206)

❙ Ignition Switch

(P105)

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❙ Headlights/Turn Signals

(P106)

❙ Fog Lights

(P108)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

*

(P199)

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons

(P169)

❙ Horn

❙ Remote Audio Control Buttons

(P144)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

*

(P199)

❙ SEL/RESET Button

(P76)

❙ (Information) Button

(P76)

❙ Wipers/Washers

(P109)

❙ Cruise Control Buttons

(P203)

* Not available on all models

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(P200)

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❙ Door Mirror Controls

(P115)

❙ Parking Brake

(P212)

❙ Glove Box

(P127)

❙ Rearview Mirror

(P115)

❙ Shift Lever

Automatic Transmission

(P196)

Manual Transmission

(P201)

❙ Driver Side Fuse Box

(P298)

❙ Passenger Side Fuse Box

(P299)

❙ Driver’s Pocket

❙ Trunk Release

(P96)

❙ Power Window Switches

(P101)

❙ Driving Position Memory System Buttons

*

(P112)

❙ Driver’s Front Airbag

(P36)

❙ Hood Release Handle

(P 233)

❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P36)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P130)

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch

(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)

(P94)

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❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)

(P55)

❙ Moonroof Switch

(P104)

❙ Map Lights

(P126)

❙ Front Seat

(P117)

❙ Seat Belts

(P26)

❙ Side Airbags

(P40)

❙ Rear Seat

(P124)

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat

(P53)

❙ Ceiling Light

(P126)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags

(P43)

❙ Coat Hook

(P131)

❙ Grab Handle

❙ HomeLink® Button

(P167)

❙ Sunglasses Holder

(P132)

❙ Sun Visors

❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ USB Adapter Cable

(P141)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P130)

❙ Auxiliary Input Jack

(P142)

❙ Center Pocket

*

* Not available on all models

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❙ Maintenance Under the Hood

(P231)

❙ Windshield Wipers

(P109)

❙ Tires

(P261)

❙ Fog Lights

(P108)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control

(P91)

❙ Side Turn Signal Lights

(P106)

❙ Headlights

(P106)

❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/

Side Marker Lights

(P106)

❙ How to Refuel

(P218)

❙ High-Mount Brake Light

(P258)

❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever

(P98)

❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk

(P96)

❙ Back-Up Lights

(P255)

❙ Brake/Taillights

(P255)

❙ Rear Side Marker Lights

(P255)

❙ Door Mirrors

(P115)

❙ Trunk Release Switch

(P97)

❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights

(P255)

❙ Rearview Camera

*



() See the Navigation System Manual

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(P259)

(P255)

(P249)

(P254)

(P281)

(P253)

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Safe Driving

(P21)

Airbags

(P33)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety

(P48)

● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard

(P60)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain

carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces

where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist

(P25)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,

steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts

(P26)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well

back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing

their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as

low as possible.

* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel

(P63)

System Indicators

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure

Indicator

Anti-lock Brake

System (ABS)

Indicator

Vehicle Stability

Assist (VSA®)

System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/

TPMS Indicator

Electric Power

Steering (EPS)

System Indicator

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

Immobilizer System

Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

System Indicators

System Message

Indicator

Parking Brake

and Brake System

Indicator

Supplemental

Restraint System

Indicator

Side Airbag Off

Indicator

Door and Trunk

Open Indicator

CRUISE MAIN

Indicator

Tachometer

Low Fuel IndicatorSecurity System Alarm Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

*

Gauges

(P 75)

Multi-Information Display

(P 76)

System Indicators

(P 64)

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning

Indicators

Gear Position Indicator

*

Charging System

Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator

Lights Reminders

Multi-Information Display

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Temperature Gauge

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

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Controls

(P 87)

Turn Signals

(P106)

Lights

(P106)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers

(P109)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay

: Short Delay

MIST

OFF

INT: Low speed with intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull towards

you to spray

washer fluid.

Steering Wheel

(P114)

● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever

towards you, adjust to the desired

position, then lock the lever back in place.

* Not available on all models

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Unlocking the Front

Doors from the Inside

(P93)

● Pull either front door inner handle to

unlock and open it at the same time.

Trunk

(P96)

● To open the trunk:

Press the trunk release.

Press the trunk release button on the

remote transmitter.

With all the doors unlocked, press the

trunk release button on the trunk

lid.

Trunk Release

Power Door Mirrors

(P115)

● With the ignition switch in ON

(w

, move

the selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

● Place the selector switch

in the R position

to use the reverse tilt door mirror feature.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Windows

(P101)

● With the ignition switch in ON

(w

, open

and close the power windows.

● If the power window lock button is in the

off position, each passenger’s window

can be opened and closed with its own

switch.

● If

the power window lock button is in the

on position (indicator on), each

passenger’s window switch is disabled.

Power Window

Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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Climate Control System

(P134)

● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the ON/OFF button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for

complete details.

Models with navigation system

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning)

Button

Air flows from dashboard

vents and back of the

center console

*

.

Air flows from floor and

dashboard vents, and back

of the center console

*

.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and

windshield defroster vents.

(Recirculation) Button

(Fan Control) Bar

Passenger’s Side

Temperature

Control Switch

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

AUTO Button

Driver’s Side

Temperature

Control Switch

ON/OFF Button MODE Control Button

Clock

(P88)

a

Press the CLOCK button until the

displayed time begins flashing.

b

Press Preset

(4

(Hour) or

(5

(Minute)

to set the time. Press Preset

(6

(Reset)

to set the time to the nearest hour.

c

Press the CLOCK button again to set

the time.

The navigation system receives signals from

GPS satellites, updating the clock

automatically.

Models without navigation system

Models with navigation system

* Not available on all models

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Features

(P139)

Audio System

(P140)

Audio Display

AM Button

FM Button

SCAN Button

CATEGORY Bar

A.SEL (Auto Select)

Button

(Volume/Power)

Knob

VOL/

CD Slot

AUX Button

CD Button

(CD Eject)

Button

Preset Buttons

SKIP Bar

TITLE Button

(XM®)

Button

MENU Button

Selector KnobRETURN Button

For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual

Audio Remote Controls

(P144)

● VOL (volume) Button

Press / to adjust the volume up/

down.

● MODE Button

Press to change the audio mode: FM1/

FM2/AM/XM1/XM2

/CD/AUX.

● CH (channel) Button

Radio:Press to change the preset station.

Press and hold to select the next or

previous strong station.

CD/USB device:

Press to skip to the beginning of

the next song or return to the

be

ginning of the current song.

Press and hold to change a folder.

VOL Button

CH Button

MODE Button

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Driving

(P183)

Release Button

Shift Lever

Depress the brake pedal and press the

release button to move out of

(P

.

Move the shift lever without

pressing the release button.

Press the release button to move

the shift lever.

Manual Transmission

(P201)

Automatic Transmission

(P197)

● Shift to

(P

and depress the brake pedal when starting the

engine.

● Shifting

Park

Turn off or start the engine.

Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Normal driving. D-paddle

shift mode can be used.

S Position

Sequential shift mode can be

used.

Paddle Shifters (P199)

● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual

transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.

● D-paddle shift mode: The

transmission will shift back

to automatic mode once the

system detects that the

vehicle is cruising.

● Sequential shift mode: Holds

the selected gear, and the M

indicator comes on.

● The selected gear position is

shown in the instrument

panel.

Shift Down

(-

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up

(+

Paddle Shifter

Selected Gear

Number

M Indicator

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VSA® OFF Button

(P207)

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system

helps stabilize the vehicle during

cornering, and helps maintain traction

while accelerating on loose or slippery

road surfaces.

● VSA® c

omes on automatically every time

you start the engine.

● To turn VSA® on

or off, press and hold

the button until you hear a beep.

Cruise Control

(P203)

● Cruise control allows you to maintain a

set speed without keeping your foot on

the accelerator pedal.

● To use cruise contr

ol, press the CRUISE

button, then press DECEL/SET once you

have achieved the desired speed (above

25 mph or 40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS)

(P208)

● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● The TPMS is turned on automatically

every time you start the engine.

Refueling

(P 217)

Fuel recommendation:

Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number

91 or higher recommended

Premium unleaded gasoline with a

pump octane number

91 or higher required

Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)

4-cylinder models

6-cylinder models

a

Unlock the driver’s door.

b

Press on the edge of the

fuel fill door to make it

pop up slightly.

c

Turn the fuel fill cap

slowly to remove the

cap.

d

Place the cap in the

holder on the fuel fill

door.

e

After refueling, screw

the cap back on until it

clicks at least once.

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Maintenance

(P 223)

Under the Hood

(P 231)

● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer

fluid. Add when necessary.

● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.

● Check the battery condition monthly.

a

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

b

Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up

the hood.

c

When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly

locked in place.

Lights

(P249)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades

(P259)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks

across the windshield.

Tires

(P261)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter

driving.

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Handling the Unexpected

(P 279)

Flat Tire

(P281)

● Park in a safe location and replace the

flat tire with the compact spare tire in the

trunk.

Indicators Come On

(P294)

● Identify the indicator and consult the

owner’s manual.

Engine Won’t Start

(P287)

● If the battery is dead, jump start using a

booster battery.

Blown Fuse

(P298)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical

device does not operate.

Overheating

(P292)

● Park in a safe location. If you do not see

steam under the hood, open the hood,

and let the engine cool down.

Emergency Towing

(P303)

● Call a professional towing service if you

need to tow your vehicle.

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What to Do If

The ignition switch does

not turn from

(0

to

(q

.

Why?

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

Try to turn the steering wheel left and right

while turning the ignition key.

The ignition switch does

not turn from

(q

to

(0

and

I cannot remove the key.

Why?

The shift lever should be moved to

(P

.

Why does the brake pedal

pulsate slightly when

applying the brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a

problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never

pump the brake pedal.

The rear door cannot be

opened from inside the

vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in the

lock position. If so, open the rear

door with the outside door handle.

To cancel this function, push the lever

to the unlock position.

Why do the doors lock

after I unlocked the doors

using a remote

transmitter?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are

relocked automatically for security.

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Why does the beeper

sound when I open the

driver’s door?

The beeper sounds when:

●

The key is left in the ignition switch.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

Why does the beeper

sound when I start driving?

The beeper sounds when:

●

Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.

●

The parking brake lever is not fully released.

Why do I hear a screeching

sound when I apply the

brake pedal?

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle

inspected by a dealer.

Is it possible to use

unleaded gasoline with a

Pump Octane Number

(PON) of 87 or higher on

this vehicle?

If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not

available, you can temporarily use gasoline with a PON of 87 or

higher.

This will result in decreased engine performance, and can cause

occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.

Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is recommended.

Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is required.

The long-term use of a lower PON gasoline can lead to engine

damage.

4-cylinder models

6-cylinder models

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California Proposition 65 Warning

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near

crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a

road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s

systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related

to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of

time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is

designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator

and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the

circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data

are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation

occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving

conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and

crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law

enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of

personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash

investigation.

WARNING: This product contains or emits

chemicals known to the state of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,

and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the

vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that

have the special equipment, can read the information if they have

access to the vehicle or the EDR.

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by

anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the

vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record

information about powertrain performance. The data can be used

to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians

diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with

data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains

confidential.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this

vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded

by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

NOTICE

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