page 1 Acura TSX 2006 Owner's Manual

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE
OIL LEVEL’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display, the oil pressure
has dropped very low or lost
pressure. Serious engine damage is
possible, and you should take
immediate action. 1.
2.
3.
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278
328
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
323
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It takes at least
three days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again. Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er to
for more
inf ormation (see page ). 347
Readiness Codes
State
Emissions T esting
Malf unction Indicator L amp
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
325
If you keep driving with the
Malf unction Indicator Lamp on, you
can damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties. This indicator may also
come on with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
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However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see on page ).
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. You will see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ message in
the multi-information display. Press
lightly on the brake pedal to see if it
f eels normal. If it does, check the
brake f luid level the next time you
stop at a service station (see page
). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display when this
indicator comes on. If the ABS indicator comes on with
this indicator, have the vehicle
inspected by your dealer
immediately.328
288 Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
326
U.S. Canada
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Use a screwdriver or coin to
remove the round plug in the
center of the headliner.
Insert the moonroof wrench into
the socket behind this plug. Turn
the wrench until the moonroof is
f ully closed.
Remove the wrench. Reinstall the
round plug.If you need to close the moonroof
manually, it means the moonroof
opening/closing f unction is
developing a problem. Have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.
If the electric motor will not close
the moonroof , do the f ollowing:
Check the f use f or the moonroof
motor (see page ). If the f use
is blown, replace it with one of the
same or lower rating.
Try closing the moonroof . If the
new f use blows immediately or the
moonroof motor still does not
operate, you can close the
moonroof manually.
Get the moonroof wrench out of
the tool kit in the trunk. 5.
6.4.
3. 1.
2. 334
Closing t he Moonroof
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
327
SOCKET
ROUND PLUG
MOONROOF WRENCH
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The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. To remove
the f use box lid, pull it toward you
and take it out of its hinges.The under-hood f use box is located
near the back of the engine compart-
ment on the driver’s side. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check if the device works.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
1.
2. 333 334
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
330
INTERIOR
UNDER-HOOD
NOTCH TAB
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits with
the f use puller provided in the under-
hood f use box. Make sure you can
do without that circuit temporarily
(such as the accessory power socket
or radio).If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic. If the driver’s power window f use is
removed, the AUTO function of the
driver’s window will be disabled. You
should reset the AUTO f eature, (see
page ).
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page
).
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201
Fuses
332
FUSE PULLER
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
339
Lights
Battery
Alignment Fuses
Engine
55 W
35 W
12 V 12 V 12 V
12 V 3CP 21 W
12 V 55 W
Headlights
Front fog lights
Front turn signal
Front parking lights/
Side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights/Front ceiling lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
12 V 1.1 W2CP
12 V 12 V 5 W 8W
12 V 8W
12 V
12 V 3 CP 3CP
12 V
12 V 21 W 21 W
12 V 5W
12 V
12 V 21/5 W 21 W
12 V Capacity
12 V 36 AH/5 HR
On vehicles with high voltage discharge type headlights,
replacement of a headlight bulb should be performed by your dealer. Toe-in Camber
Caster3°13’1°
0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Interior
Under-hood
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
SKJ20DR-M11 IZFR6K-1110.5 : 1
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder, gasoline engine
See page333or the fuse box
cover. See page334or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
NGK:
DENSO:
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U.S. Owners:
Canadian Owners:In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Acura dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact the Acura
Customer Service Office. When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you 260
Customer Service Inf ormation
350
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776 Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7028
Tel:
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:6-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
2.1 US qt (2.0
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
17.1 US gal (64.7
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Compact Spare Tire:
278 287
290288
268
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