Transmission Acura TSX 2006 Owner's Manual

2006 TSX Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
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Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s

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Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Features ................................................................................................................................\
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How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
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What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
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The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
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The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
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This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
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ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................349
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
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How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESAUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
MASTER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
MASTER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P.142)
(P.146)
(P.128)
(P.147)
(P.242) (P.244)(P.160)(P.170)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. (P.135)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE (P.229)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.230)
PARKING BRAKE LEVER(P.151) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11,28)
(P.129)
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.11,28) INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.61)
GAUGES (P.68)
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER MIRROR CONTROLS
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Control L ocations
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AUDIO SYSTEM
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL
MASTER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. (P.142)
(P.128)
(P.147)
(P.229) (P.230) (P.151) (P.242) (P.244)
(P.160) (P.170)
(P.
145 )
(P.61)
GAUGES (P.68)
MIRRORS CONTROLS
(P.146)
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.135)
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If there is a problem in the anti-lock
brake system (ABS), you will see
‘‘CHECKABSSYSTEM’’inthe
multi-inf ormation display. If you see
this message, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer (see page ).
If there is a problem with the
automatic transmission, you will see
‘‘CHECK TRANSMISSION’’ in the
multi-inf ormation display. Avoid
rapid acceleration, and have the
transmission checked by a dealer as
soon as possible. If there is a problem with your f ront
airbags, side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
automatic seat belt tensioners, side
curtain airbags, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors, you will see
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ in the
multi-inf ormation display. Take your
vehicle to a dealer as soon as
possible(seepage ).
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34Automatic transmission:
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Check T ransmission Check A BS Syst emCheck A irbag Syst em
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To change the settings, stop the
vehicle, and make sure to set the
parking brake and put the
transmission in Park (A/T) or
neutral (M/T). If you try to enter the
customizing mode while the vehicle
is moving, the above message
appears and you cannot change the
settings.The f irst customizing menu is:
DEFAULT ALL CHANGE SETTING
EverytimeyoupresstheINFO
button, the display cycles from
‘‘CHANGE SETTING,’’ ‘‘DEFAULT
ALL,’’ ‘‘EXIT’’ and then back to
‘‘CHANGE SETTING.’’ Press the
SEL/RESET button to enter your
selection.
If you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle lef t the f actory,
select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL,’’ as
described on page . If you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select ‘‘CHANGE
SETTING,’’ and f ollow the
instructions on page .
You can also use the Select/Reset
knob in the instrument panel. Turn
the knob to select a setting and press
it to enter your selection. If you do not make any changes,
select ‘‘EXIT,’’ the display returns to
normal display.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key. This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ST A RT (III) ON (II)
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
127
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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To select a memorized position, do
this:Make sure the parking brake is set
(M/T) or the shif t lever is in Park
(A/T).
Readjusting the seat position. Pressing the MEMO button again
within 5 seconds.
You cannot select a memorized
position if the transmission is in
reverse. Shif t to another gear,
then select.
Doing any of the f ollowing af ter
pressing the MEMO button will
cancel the storing procedure.
All stored driving positions will be
lost if your vehicle’s battery goes
dead or is disconnected. Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button. Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep.The system will move the driver’s
seat to the memorized position. The
indicator in the selected memory
button will flash during movement.
When the adjustment is complete,
you will hear two beeps, and the
indicator will stay on.
If the parking brake is not set, you
must press and hold the memory
button until the adjustment is
complete.
1.
2.
CONT INUED
Notes f or vehicles with M/T
Selecting a Memorized Position
Driving Position Memory System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MEMORY BUTTONS
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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Useof aloweroctanegasolinecan
cause occasional metallic knocking
noises in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane
number less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
We recommend quality gasoline
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we stronglyrecommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer f or service.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline. Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 % ethanol by
volume and up to 15 % MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
On vehicles with manual transmission
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
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Preparing to Drive .240
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Starting the Engine .241
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Manual Transmission .242
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Recommended Shif t Points .242
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Engine Speed Limiter .243
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Reverse Lockout .243
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Automatic Transmission .244
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .244
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Shif ting .244
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Sequential SportShif t Mode .246
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Engine Speed Limiter .249
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Shif t Lock Release .249
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Parking .251
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Parking Tips .251
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Braking System .252
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Brake System Design .252
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Brake Wear Indicators .252
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .253
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .255
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VSA OFF Switch .256
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VSA and Tire Sizes .256
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Towing a Trailer .257
This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
the braking system, the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system, and
f acts you need if you are planning to
tow a trailer.
Driving
Driving
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. Return
to step 5 if the engine does not
start.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than15seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step4with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.6.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
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Starting the Engine
Driving
241
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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