hood open Acura TSX 2006 User Guide

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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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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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.
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2. 333 334
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
330
INTERIOR
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CONT INUED
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Jacking up the Vehicle .314
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Jack, Tire .313
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Jump Starting .319
Keyless Lock ....................
Acknowledgement .112
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Keys .125
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Label, Certif ication .336
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Lane Change, Signaling .120
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Language Selection .93
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .291
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Indicator .61
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Parking .297
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Turn Signal .65,293,295
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Load Limits .257
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .230
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Horn .5,118
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Hydraulic Clutch .289
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .336
Ignition
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Keys .125
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Switch .127
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Timing Control System .345
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Immobilizer System .126
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators .61
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .66
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .63
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Charging System .62
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Cruise Main .66
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .66
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High Beam .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) .64
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Low Fuel .66
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Low Oil Pressure .62
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Passenger Airbag Of f .35 ..........................
Security System .67
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Side Airbag Of f .64
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SRS .63
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System Message .67
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................................
Activation .65
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VSA System .65
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .62
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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INFO Button .70
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INFO Knob .70
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .303
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Inside Mirror .145
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Inspection, Tire .305
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Using LATCH .47
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness .122
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Interior Lights .153
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Interior Light Dimming Time .105
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Introduction .i
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