battery Acura TSX 2006 Owner's Guide

If the indicator remains on or the
f uel cap was not loose or missing,
have the vehicle checked by the
dealer as soon as possible. If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the cause of this indicator
coming on could be a loose or
missing f uel f ill cap. Check the cap
or replace it. Tightening the cap will
not make the indicator turn of f
immediately; it takes several days of
normal driving.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message in
the multi-information display, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance. If this indicator comes on while
driving, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message in
the multi-information display, it
means one of the engine’s emissions
control systems may have a problem.
Even though you may f eel no
dif f erence in your vehicle’s
perf ormance, it can reduce your f uel
economy and cause increased
emissions. Continued operation may
cause serious damage.
Charging System Indicator, Malf unction Indicator L amp
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
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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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Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
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2
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4
5Left Headlight Low
(Rear Defroster Coil)
Left Headlight Hi
Small Light
Right Headlight Hi 6
7
8
9
10 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
15 A
(30 A) 10 A
15 A
10 A 15 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A
(20 A) Right Headlight Low
Back Up
FI ECU (ECM/PCM)
Condenser fan
(FR Fog Light)
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
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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
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Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4).Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions. If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
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State Emissions T esting
T esting of Readiness Codes
Technical Inf ormation
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered f or the usef ul lif e of the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other factors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details. covers all Acura
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2006 Acura Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2006 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s Warrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime Limited Warranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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Accessories .234
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .127
.............
Accessory Power Socket .156
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .279
.....................
Adjusting the Sound .175
......
Adjust Outside Temp. Display .95
...................................
Airbag (SRS) .11
..........
Airbag System Components .25
............................
Air Conditioning .160
.........................................
Usage .162
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .304
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66,253
.......................................
Message .82
...................................
Operation .253
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .201
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .127
................................
Audio System .170
................
Automatic Lighting Off .121
.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensionners .23 ..............
Automatic Transmission .244
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .338
...............
Checking Fluid Level .285
....
Sequential SportShif t Mode .246
.......................................
Shif ting .244
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .244
................
Shif t Lever Positions .244
....................
Shif t Lock Release .249
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .184
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,324
.......................................
Message .83
............................
Jump Starting .319
..............................
Maintenance .309
............................
Specif ications .339
..............................
Bef ore Driving .227
........................................
Belts, Seat .10
.........................
Beverage Holders .156
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .253
.............
Break-in, New Linings .228 ....................
Bulb Replacement .295
...........................................
Fluid .288
.......................................
Parking .151
.........................
System Indicator .63
.........................
System Message .83
........................
Wear Indicators .252
.........
Braking Fluid Low Message . 79
.............................
Braking System .252
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 228
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .122
......................
Brights, Headlights .120
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .295
.................................
Fog Lights .298
................
Front Parking Lights . 294
.................................
Headlights .291
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 297
............................
Specif ications .339
............
Turn Signal Lights . 293,295
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .291
Index
A
B
INDEX
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
...................................
Dashboard .4,60
..............
Daytime Running Lights .121
........................................
Def ault All .89
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .352
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .123
....................................
Dimensions .338
.............
Dimming the Headlights .120
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .285
..................................
Engine Oil .232
........................
Directional Signals .120
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .252
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .281
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .128
..................
Lockout Prevention .129
...................
And Trunk Open .13,78
......................
Power Door Lock .128
.......................
Door Lock Mode .110
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .341
Downshif ting,6-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission .242
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .7 ..........................................
Driver ID .85
...........................................
Driving .239
....................................
Economy .233
Driving Position ........................
Memory System .142
..........
Dual Temperature Control .167
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .300
..............................
Economy, Fuel .233
...........
Elap. Time Reset Condition .99
............
Emergencies on the Road .311
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .319
...........
Brake System Indicator .326
................
Changing a Flat Tire .313
.....
Charging System Indicator .324
..................
Checking the Fuses .330
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers .123
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .323
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .324
...
Manually Closing Moonroof .326
..................
Overheated Engine .321
.......................................
Towing .328
.........................
Emergency Brake .151
....................
Emergency Flashers .123......................
Emergency Towing .328
..........
Emergency Trank Opener .136
.......................
Emissions Controls .344
.............
Emissions Testing, State .347
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
.........................
If It Won’t Start .317
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .324
.........................
Oil Lif e Display .266
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator .323
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .278
...............................
Overheating .321
............................
Specif ications .339
....................
Speed Limiter .243,249
.......................................
Starting .241
Engine Speed Limiter .............................................
A/T .243
............................................
M/T .249
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .228
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .344
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
Index
INDEX
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Tachometer .68
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .295
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .311
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .341
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Emissions Control Systems .344
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .346
.......................
Temperature Gauge .68
......................
Seats, Adjusting the .138
............................
Security System .203
.......................................
Indicator .67
.................
Security Relock Timer .114
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .45
.......................
Select/Reset Button .72
...............................
Serial Number .336
.............................
Service Manual .353
...........
Service Station Procedure .229
..........................
Setting the Clock .202
........
Sequential SportShif t Mode .246
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .244
........................
Shif t Lock Release .249
..............................
Side Airbags .11,32
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .32
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .34
................
Side Curtain Airbags .11,33
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .33
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in .294,295
.............................
Signaling Turns .120
.....................................
Snow Tires .307
................................
Sound System .175Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .312
............................
Specif ications .340
....................
Specif ications Charts .338
........................
Speed Limiter .243,249
...................................
Speedometer .68
.......................................
Spotlights .153
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .25
...
Additional Safety Precautions .36
.............................
Airbag Service .35
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .34
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
How Your Side Airbags .........................................
Work .32
........................
SRS Components .25
..................................
SRS Service .35
.............................
SRS Indicator .34,63
.......................................
Message .82
..
START (Ignition Key Position) .127
.......................
Starting the Engine .241
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .241
................
With a Dead Battery .319
..............
State Emissions Testing .347 ........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .321
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .124
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .12
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .310
........................................
Sun Visor .152
........................
Sunglasses Holder .158
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11,25
......................................
Servicing .35
.........................
SRS Indicator .34,63
...................
System Components .25
..................................
Synthetic Oil .279
............
System Message Indicator .67
Index
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