Transmission Acura TSX 2006 Service Manual

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Specif ications
338
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities Capacities
1.43 US gal (5.4
)
1.45 US gal (5.5)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g) 105.1 in (2,670 mm)
59.6 in (1,515 mm)
59.6 in (1,515 mm) 183.3 in (4,657 mm)
69.4 in (1,762 mm)
57.3 in (1,456 mm)
ND-OIL8 1.96 US gal (7.4
)
1.93 US gal (7.3)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
2.1 US qt (2.0)
2.3 US qt (2.2)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
17.1 US gal (64.7
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Fuel tank Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Models
Canada Models
1
2
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The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion. The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work
together in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Acura replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
quality parts may increase the
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, and three
way catalytic converter. These three
systems work together to control the
engine’s combustion and minimize
the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine how
much air is going into the engine. It
then controls how much f uel to inject under all operating conditions.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.2
2
Emissions Cont rols
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI SystemIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Technical Inf ormation
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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.
CONT INUED
State Emissions T esting
T esting of Readiness Codes
Technical Inf ormation
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CONT INUED
....................................
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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Capacities Chart .338
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
...............................
Carrying Cargo .23
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care .194
...................................
CD Changer .185
.......................
CD Error Message .193
...............................
Center Pocket .155
........................
Certif ication Label .336
............................................
Chains .308
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .313
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .280
......................................
When to .266
...
Charging System Indicator . 62,324
.......................................
Message .83
........
Check ABS System Message . 82
....
Check Airbag System Message . 82
.....
Check Brake System Message . 83
Check Charging System .......................................
Message .83
.......
Check DRL System Message . 84
Check Emission System .......................................
Message .83 Check Engine Oil Level
.......................................
Message .81
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 240
......
Check Transmission Message . 82
........
Check VSA System Message . 81
.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
..............................
Booster Seats .53
...................................
Child Seats .45
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 37
..........................................
Inf ants .42
..........................
Larger Children .52
.........................................
LATCH .47
.........................
Risk with Airbag .38
.............................
Small Children .43
.........................................
Tethers .50
......
Where Should a Child Sit . 38
................
Childproof Door Locks . 129
.......................................
Child Seats .37
...........
Lower Anchorage Points . 47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
..............
Climate Control Sensors . 169
.........................
Clock, Setting the .202
...................................
Clutch Fluid .289
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 241
......................
Compact Spare Tire .312
.................
Console Compartment . 157.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 350
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .283
....................................
Checking .232
.........................
Proper Solution .233
...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .344
................
Cruise Control Message . 84
............
Cruise Control Operation . 204
............
Cruise Main Indicator . 66,204
...................................
Cup Holders .156
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 350
.......................
Customized Settings .85
...............
Door · Window Setup . 109
...........................
Lighting Setup .105
.................................
Meter Setup .92
...........................
Position Setup .103
........................
Setting to Default .89
...............................
Wiper Setup .116
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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Fan, Interior .164
.............
Fasten Seat Belt Message . 78
.........................................
Features .159
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 229
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .300
...............................................
Oil .280
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 123
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
.....................................
Floor Mats .299
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 285
..........................................
Brake .288
.........................................
Clutch .289
..............
Manual Transmission . 287
..........................
Power Steering .289
..................
Windshield Washer . 282
.....................................
Fog Lights .121
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .140
........................
Four-way Flashers .123
..................................
Front Airbags .28
.......................
Front Wiper Action .116
.................................................
Fuel .228
...............................
Cap Message .79 ......................
Fill Door and Cap .229
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
..............................
Low Message .80
................
Octane Requirement . 228
........................
Tank, Filling the .229
........................
Tighten Fuel Cap .80
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .330
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 233
.........................................
Gasoline .228
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
................
Octane Requirement . 228
........................
Tank, Filling the .229
................
Gas Station Procedures . 229
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel .68
...............................
Speedometer .68
.................................
Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .258 Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
..............
Manual Transmission . 242
......................................
Glove Box .158
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 291
........................
Hands Free Link .211
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 123
.....................................
Headlights .120
........................................
Aiming .291
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 121
.........................
Auto Of f Timer .107
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 121
..................
High Beam Indicator . 66
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 120
.......................
Reminder Chime .120
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 291
.................................
Turning on .120
............................
Head Restraints .139
...............................
Heated Mirror .146
...................................
Heated Seat .137
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 241
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .207
TM
Index
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G
F
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .127
Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .127
........................
Childproof Door .129
............................
Fuel Fill Door .229
..................................
Glove Box .158
..................
Lockout Prevention .129
...............................
Power Door .128
.........................................
Trunk .135
........................
Low Coolant Level .232
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .242
...........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .62
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .338
..........................
Luggage, Storing .236
..................................
Maintenance .263
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .273
................................
Main Items .274
........................................
Minder .266
........................................
Record .275
..........................................
Saf ety .264
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .62,324
...................
Manual Transmission .342 ........
Manual Transmission Fluid .287
...........
Memory, Driving Position .142
.................
Memory Position Link .103
..........................
Messages, System .76
...............................
Meters, Gauges .68
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .146
.................................
Modif ications .235
.......................................
Moonroof .150
......................
Closing Manually .327
...................................
Operation .150
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 69
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 245
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 228
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .243
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 336............
Panel Brightness Control . 122
........................
Park Gear Position .245
...............................
Parking Brake .151
Parking Brake and Brake System ...................................
Indicator .63
.......................................
Message .83
...............................
Parking Lights .120
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 346
..................................
Parking Tips .251
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 228
.........................................
Odometer .68
Oil ........................
Change, How to .280 ......................
Change, When to .266
......................
Checking Engine .232
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62,323
......................
Pressure Message .81
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .279
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 127
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .344
............................
Outside Mirrors .146
.....................
Outside Temperature .73
....................
Overheating, Engine .321
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 273
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care of...............................................
the .311 ....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .341
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .228
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .299
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .281
.............
WARNING, Explanation of .ii ................................
Vanity Mirror .152
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .237
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .338
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .255
..................
Activation Indicator .255
.......................................
Message .81
..................................
Of f Switch .256
.......................
System Indicator .255
.............................
Vehicle Storage .310
.................................................
VIN .336
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .279
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor .169
....................
Temperature, Outside .73
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .50
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .346
...........
Tighten Fuel Cap Message .79
.
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel .124
..........................
Time, Setting the .202
....................................
Tire Chains .308
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .313
.................................
Tire Labeling .343
...............................................
Tires .302
..............................
Air Pressure .304
........................................
Chains .308
.........................
Checking Wear .305
..........................
Compact Spare .312
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .341
......................................
Inf lation .303
..................................
Inspection .305
...................................
Replacing .306
......................................
Rotating .306
...........................................
Snow .307
............................
Specif ications .338
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .313
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .257
................
Emergency Wrecker .328 ....
Equipment and Accessories .259
.............................
Weight Limit .257
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .285
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .287
..........
Fluid Selection .286,287,288
..............
Identif ication Number .336
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .244
..................
Shif ting the Manual .242
.....................................
Treadwear .341
Trip A & AVG. Fuel Reset with ...........................................
Ref uel .97
.......................................
Trip Meter .72
..............................................
Trunk .135
..................
Emergency Opener .136
...............................
Main Switch .136
...............................
Opening the .135
..............................
Open Monitor .78
..................................
Turn Signals .120
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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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