ECU Acura TSX 2005 Owner's Guide

Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to: Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter.Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Install the maintenance cover and
tighten the bolt securely.
9. 8.
7. 6. 10. 12. 11.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
205
OIL FILTER
4.4 US qt (4.2)
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
To thoroughly f lush the transmission,
the technician should drain and ref ill
it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid), then drive the
vehicle f or a short distance. Do this
three times. Then drain and ref ill the
transmission a f inal time.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality. Have
the transmission f lushed and ref illed
with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is
convenient. 6.
T ransmission Fluid
210

Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
To check the transmission f luid level,
remove the two bolts, then pull the
lef t part of the under cover down. Af ter checking and adding the f luid,
put the under cover back in place
and tighten the bolts securely.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
Manual Transmission
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
211
FILLER BOLT
Correct level
BOLT
UNDER COVER
BOLT

Open the hood.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to test the new
bulb.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
On the driver’s side, reinstall the
air intake cover. Reinstall the
three fasteners and secure them
by pushing on the heads until they
lock. 3.
4.
5.
2. 1.
7.
8.
9.
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal Light Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
217
SOCKET

When installing cables, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
youbegindrivingonclearedroads.
Mount snow chains on your tires
when required by driving conditions
or local laws. Install them only on the
f ront tires.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, Acura strongly
recommends using the chains listed
below, made by Security Chain
Company (SCC).
CH2412T
Tires
T ire Chains
Maint enance
231
Using the wrong chains, or not
properly installing chains, can
damage the brake lines and
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains.

Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack. Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Secure the f lat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack and tools in the tool
tray, and place the tool tray back
in the trunk.
11.
12. 13.14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Changing a Flat T ire
240
WING BOLT
SPACER CONEFor
normal
tire
For
spare
tire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or do not come on at
all, the battery is discharged. See on page .
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Check these things:
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
19.
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CONT INUED
If the Engine Won’t StartNothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
241
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

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´No. Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits Protected
CONT INUED
1
2
3
4
5
15 A
(30A) 10 A
15 A
10 A Left Headlight Low
(Rear Defroster Coil)
Lef t Headlight Hi
Small Light
Right Headlight Hi 6
7
8
9
10 15 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A Right Headlight Low
Back Up
FI ECU
Condenser f an
Not Used 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
20 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
100 A
50 A
50 A Cooling Fan
Not Used
Horn, Stop
Rear Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
VSA Motor
VSA
OP 1
OP 2
Heater Motor
Battery
Not Used
BIG1Main
Power Window Main
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
257
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX

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No. Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits Protected
: On Canadian models
1
2
3
4
5
6 (15 A)
15 A
(10 A) 10 A
20 A
10 A DBW
Ignition Coil
Day Light
LAF
Audio Amp
Interior Light 7
8
9
10
11
12 10 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 30 A Back-Up Lights
Door Lock
Front Accessory Sockets
OPDS
Wiper
Not Used 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
3320 A
20 A
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
(7.5 A) AS P/SEAT (REC)
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
AS P/SEAT (SLIDE)
ACG
Fuel Pump
Washer
Meter
SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Lef t Rear Power Window
Right Rear Power Window
Right Front Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Moonroof
Not Used
A/C
Not Used
ACC
OPTION
Fuses
258
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

.........................................
Seat Belts .10
...............
Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
................................
Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 54
...................
System Components . 20
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .83
............................
Security System .142
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .37
...................
Select/Reset Knob . 63,68
...............................
Serial Number .260
....................
Service Intervals .193-196
.............................
Service Manual .277
...........
Service Station Procedure . 154
..........................
Setting the Clock .141
........
Sequential SportShif t Mode . 172
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 170
........................
Shif t Lock Release .175
..............................
Side Airbags .11, 26
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .28
................
Side Curtain Airbags . 11,27
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .27
...............................
Signaling Turns .66
.....................................
Snow Tires .230
.......
Sound System . 112,120,128,133
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .236
............................
Specif ications .264
....................
Specif ications Charts . 262
................................
Speed Control .143
........................
Speed Limiter .169, 174
...................................
Speedometer .60
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 20
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
.............................
Airbag Service .28
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
How Your Side Airbags .........................................
Work .26
........................
SRS Components .20
.............................
SRS Indicator .27 ,55 ....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 73
.......................
Starting the Engine .167
................
With a Dead Battery . 243
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 245
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .70
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 73
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 112,120,128,133
..........................................
Sun Visor .94
..........................
Sunglasses Holder .98
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 23
......................................
Servicing .28
.........................
SRS Indicator .27 ,55
...................
System Components . 23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .203
.....................................
Tachometer .60
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 219
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 235
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 265
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 268
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