exhaust Acura TSX 2005 User Guide

Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter inef f ective.
The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on f ire any com-
bustible materials that come near it.
Parkyourvehicleawayfromhigh
grass, dry leaves, or other f lamma-
bles.
A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine’s per-
f ormance. Follow these guidelines to
protect your vehicle’s three way
catalytic converter.
The three way catalytic converter
contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without af f ecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is ref erred to
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Acura part
or its equivalent.
Keep the engine tuned-up.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misf iring, back-
f iring, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
270
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

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Child Seats .30
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Lower Anchorage Points . 39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Climate Control Sensors . 111
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Clock, Setting the .141
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Clutch Fluid .213
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 167
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Compact Spare .236
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Console Compartment . 97
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Consumer Inf ormation . 274
Coolant ........................................
Adding .207
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Checking .158
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Proper Solution .207
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Temperature Gauge . 61
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .268
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Cruise Control Operation . 143
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Customer Service Of f ice . 277
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 68
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 276................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 69
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Dimensions .262
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Dimming the Headlights . 66
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 209
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Engine Oil .157
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Directional Signals .66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 178
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Disposal of Used Oil .205
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 74
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 265
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .168
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .165
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Economy .159
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Dual Temperature Control . 109
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 223
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Economy, Fuel .159
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Emergencies on the Road . 235
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Battery, Jump Starting . 243
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Brake System Indicator . 250................
Changing a Flat Tire . 237
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Charging System Indicator . 248
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Checking the Fuses . 254
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 247
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 248
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 251
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Overheated Engine . 245
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Emergency Brake .93
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Emergency Flashers .69
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Emergency Towing .252
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Emissions Controls .268
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 61
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .248
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 247
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 202
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Overheating .245
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Specif ications .262
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Speed Limiter . 169,174
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Starting .167
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Engine Speed Limiter . 169,174
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 268
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Exhaust Fumes .48
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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