Does the tsx warn of black-ice?

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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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Does the tsx warn of black-ice?

I was wondering if the TSX's exterior temp. display warns you when the temp gets really cold? With my Volvo/Vw/Mazda they all have some type of light that comes on when the temp goes below 39*(when ice can start forming on the road.)

I looked in the manual, but it doesn't say it does/doesn't. I might have to take the tsx to work tomorrow, to check for myself.
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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Re: Does the tsx warn of black-ice?

Originally posted by ssm_tsx
I was wondering if the TSX's exterior temp. display warns you when the temp gets really cold? With my Volvo/Vw/Mazda they all have some type of light that comes on when the temp goes below 39*(when ice can start forming on the road.)

I looked in the manual, but it doesn't say it does/doesn't. I might have to take the tsx to work tomorrow, to check for myself.
The TSX has an outside temp reading (not completely accurate though). You should see it right there on your dash.

But there is no "light" that comes on when it gets to freezing temp. To be honest this seems kinda useless and might be annoying in the winter.
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 10:49 PM
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Nope. Acura owners are smart enough to know.
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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I think the TSX should have a light that comes on that says FUCKING COLD.
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by Crazytree
I think the TSX should have a light that comes on that says FUCKING COLD.
No kidding. Especially if you're in FL. My volvo has a very bright orange light that comes on when it drops under 39 or 36. Never saw it until last November and it scared the hell out of me.

Definitely should blink FUCKING COLD.

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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 11:27 PM
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Originally posted by idx
My volvo has a very bright orange light that comes on when it drops under 39 or 36.

That is what I'm talking about. My volvo has the same thing.
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 12:05 AM
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Originally posted by Crazytree
I think the TSX should have a light that comes on that says FUCKING COLD.
Definitely.

And instead of a clock, those with navi should have the time printed out as

The short hand is at 4, the long hand is at 12.
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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Isn't it enough to just acknowledge that the temperature is low enough? I mean, if you know black ice can be present at 39°F, then why do you need an additional warning? Isn't the numerical display enough information? Just because the "black ice" warning light glows doesn't mean that black ice will always be present either.
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 12:29 AM
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Originally posted by XPLORx4
Isn't it enough to just acknowledge that the temperature is low enough? I mean, if you know black ice can be present at 39°F, then why do you need an additional warning? Isn't the numerical display enough information? Just because the "black ice" warning light glows doesn't mean that black ice will always be present either.

I know. I was just wondering if the tsx had the light or not.
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 01:07 AM
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If you live somewhere that gets covered with ice... you should move.
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 04:52 AM
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And unfortunately, the TSX won't even MAKE ice.
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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i dont have snow/ice where i live so this feature would be useless to me...
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 09:21 AM
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I hear the new TL is equipped with heated tires that melt any ice they come in contact with, making this feature irrelevant.
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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Originally posted by jcg878
I hear the new TL is equipped with heated tires that melt any ice they come in contact with, making this feature irrelevant.
does the '05 TSX come with this feature as well? maybe they could shot :flamer: from under the car as well!
http://www.bobmeyerphotography.com/p...C_0186_jpg.htm
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by jcg878
I hear the new TL is equipped with heated tires that melt any ice they come in contact with, making this feature irrelevant.
Cool. That should make clearing the driveway nice and easy
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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The Canadian version has an ice-warning indicator next to the temp display, which displays in degrees Celsius of course. When it gets below freezing, the indicator comes on. Unsophisticated users sometimes refer to this indicator as a minus sign.
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 11:46 AM
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Originally posted by majormojo
The Canadian version has an ice-warning indicator next to the temp display, which displays in degrees Celsius of course. When it gets below freezing, the indicator comes on. Unsophisticated users sometimes refer to this indicator as a minus sign.
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