headlight aiming Acura TSX 2004 Owner's Manual

The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
cartoyourdealertohaveitreplaced.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your car was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment of the
headlights should be perf ormed by
an Acura technician or other
qualif ied mechanic.
Halogen bulbs are used f or the high
beam headlight bulbs. When
replacing a high beam headlight bulb,
handle it by its base and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Headlight Aiming
L ow Beam Headlight Bulb
ReplacementReplacing a High Beam Headlight
Bulb
Lights
Maint enance282
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

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Gas Station Procedures . 184
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
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Fuel .67
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Speedometer .65
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Tachometer .65
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 204
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .201
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Glass Cleaning .300
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Glove Box .89
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 282
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
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Headlights .70
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Aiming .282
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Automatic Lighting Off . 71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Low Beams, Turning on . 70
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Reminder Chime .70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 282
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Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .93 .....................
Heating and Cooling .114
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Heated Mirror .103
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High Altitude, Starting at . 200
HomeLink Wireless Control ........................................
System .177
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Hood, Opening the .186
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Hydraulic Clutch .260
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Hydroplaning .220
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 332
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .77
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Switch .80
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Timing Control System . 343
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Immobilizer System .79
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint .30
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Inf ant Seats .30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 273
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Inside Mirror .102
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Inspection, Tire .275
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Instrument Panel .59 ........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
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Interior Cleaning .298
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Interior Lights .110
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .307
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Jack, Tire .305
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Jump Starting .312
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Keys .77
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Label, Certif ication .332
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Lane Change, Signaling . 73
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .43
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Leather, Cleaning .299
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .282
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Indicator .59
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Parking .70
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Turn Signal .73
Index
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