viscosity Acura TSX 2005 Owner's Manual

Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability. You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil, it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given in the maintenance
schedule.
Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-30 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-30 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Acura to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
A dding Engine Oil
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Maint enance
203
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature

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

CONT INUED
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 152
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Odometer .60
Oil ........................
Change, How to .204
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Change, When to . 193-196
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Checking Engine .157
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Pressure Indicator . 54,247
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .203
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 73
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Outside Mirrors .88
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Outside Temperature .60
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Overheating, Engine .245
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 192
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Panel Brightness Control . 68
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Park Gear Position .171
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Parking Brake .93
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Parking Lights .66
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 270
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Parking Tips .177
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PGM-FI System .269 ...................................
Pollen Filter .223
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .30
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .35
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Protecting Larger Children . 44
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Using Booster Seat .45
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Radiator Overheating . 245
Radio/CD Sound ...............
System . 112,120,128,133
Rear Lights, .............
Bulb Replacement . 219-220
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Rear Seat, Folding .85
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Rear View Mirror .91
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Rear Window Def ogger . 69
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 83
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 169
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Reminder Lights .54
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Remote Transmitter .76 Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 204
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Fuses .254
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Light Bulbs .215
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Schedule .193-196
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Tires .229
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Wiper Blades .224
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 207
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Restraint, Child .30
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Reverse Gear Position . 171
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Rotation, Tire .229
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Saf ety Belts .10
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 276
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 49
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Radio .133
Index
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CONT INUED
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .235
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 265
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Unleaded Gasoline .152
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Upholstery Cleaning .223
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 205..................................
Vanity Mirror .94
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 163
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Vehicle Dimensions .262
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 260
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .181
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VSA Activation Indicator . 181
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VSA Of f Switch .182
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VSA System Indicator . 181
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Vehicle Storage .233
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VIN .260
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Viscosity, Oil .203
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .270
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Temperature Gauge .61
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 270
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Time, Setting the .141
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Tire Chains .231
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 237
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Tire Labeling .267
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Tires .226
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Air Pressure .227
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Checking Wear .228
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Compact Spare .236
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 265
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Inf lation .226
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Inspection .228
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Replacing .229
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Rotating .229
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Snow .230
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Specif ications .264
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Tools, Tire Changing . 237
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .183
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Emergency Wrecker . 252Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .209
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .211
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Fluid Selection . 210,211,212
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Identif ication Number . 260
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Shif ting the Automatic . 170
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Shif ting the Manual . 168
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Treadwear .265
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Trip Meter .61
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Trunk .80
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Emergency Opener .81
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Main Switch .81
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Opening the .80
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Open Monitor Light . 56
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Turn Signals .66
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 49
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Warranty Coverages .275
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 206
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Operation .65
Index
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