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Acura 2012 TSX User Manual

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

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, and goes

off either when the engine starts
or after several seconds if the
engine is not started. If “readiness
codes” have not been set, it blinks
five times before it goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.

Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.

Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 311

Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.

Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks P. 291

Charging System
Indicator

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

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, and goes

off when the engine starts.

Comes on when the battery is not
charging.

Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator

Comes On P. 290

Transmission
Indicator

*

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

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, then goes off.

Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.

Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

* Not available on all models

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