engine 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 ................................................................................................................................\
............159
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........................................................................\
..............................311
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................335
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)........................................................................\
..............................353
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.

After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and put on seat belts, it is
very important that they continue to
sit upright, well back in their seats,
with their feet on the floor, until the
vehicle is parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the
chance of injury during a crash. For
example, if an occupant slouches,
lies down, turns sideways, sits
forward, leans forward or sideways,
or puts one or both f eet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is
greatly increased.
This could cause
very serious injuries in a crash.
See page f or additional
inf ormation about your seat belts
and how to take care of them. If a seat belt does not seem to work
properly, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.
The front seats have adjustable seat
belt anchors. To adjust the height of
an anchor, press and hold the release
buttons, and slide the anchor up or
down as needed (it has f our
positions). Using a seat
belt that is not working properly can
result in serious injury or death.
Have your dealer check the belt as
soon as possible.
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Position
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Never place t he shoulder port ion of a
lap/shoulder belt under your arm orbehind your back.
No one should sit in a seat wit h aninoperat ive seat belt .
Protecting A dults and Teens
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The SRS indicator alerts
you to a potential problem
with your airbags or seat belt
tensioners. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message in the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
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If you see any of these indications,
the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them. This indicator
alerts you that the
passenger’s side
airbag has been automatically shut
of f . It does mean there is a
problem with your side airbags.
If the indicator comes on or
flashesonandoff whileyoudrive. If the indicator stays on after the
engine starts. If the SRS indicator does not come
on after you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
If the indicator comes on at any
other time, or does not come on at all,
you should have the system checked
by your dealer. For example: When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
comes on f or several seconds then
goes of f . This tells you the system is
working properly.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the indicator
should come on f or several seconds
andthengooff (seepage ).If it
doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes
on while driving without a passenger
in the front seat, have the system
checked.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
How the SRS Indicator Works How the Side A irbag Of f
Indicator Works
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Canada
U.S.
Ignoring the SRS indicator can
result in serious injury or death
if the airbag systems or
tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to
a possible problem.
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message in
the multi-information display (see
page ). For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you and your
f ront passenger have not f astened
your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘PASSENGER FASTEN
SEAT BELT’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message in
the multi-information display (see
page ).
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged, and you will also see
a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
LampCharging System
Indicator
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This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the rear
brakes, axles, and tires. If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or
‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , ). For
more information, see page .
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message in
the multi-information display (see
page ). This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your 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 also see a
‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
then go of f if you have a properly-
coded ignition key. If it is not a
properly-coded key, the indicator will
blink and the engine will not start
(see page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut of f . You will also
see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
OFF’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .
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Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Lights On Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This shows how much f uel you
have. It may show slightly more
or less than the actual amount.
The needle returns to the
bottom after you turn off the
ignition.
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, such as
very hot weather or a long period of
uphill driving, the pointer may rise to
the upper zone. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull saf ely to the side of
the road. See page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
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Gauges
Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
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TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
U.S. Model is shown. INFO KNOB
SELECT/RESET KNOB
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.
There are three types of messages;
normal display messages, engine oil
lif e and maintenance messages, and
system messages.
You can also customize some vehicle
control settings to your liking with
the multi-inf ormation display and the
two buttons on the steering wheel
(see page ).When you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the remote
transmitter, the display shows
‘‘Welcome DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘Welcome
DRIVER 2’’ depending on which
remote transmitter you use. The
driver’s ‘‘ID’’ is detected by the
transmitter. For more information
about driver’s ‘‘ID’’, see page .If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the display only shows
‘‘Welcome.’’ This means the system
cannot recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’
or ‘‘DRIVER 2.’’ In this case, you
cannot use the customize settings in
the multi-information display (see
page ).
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) position, the
display shows ‘‘Goodbye.’’
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Normal Display Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The multi-inf ormation display
consists of two segments: an upper
segment and a lower segment.
In normal display mode, the upper
segment displays trip computer. The
lower segment displays the
odometer, Trip A/B, outside
temperature, and engine oil lif e and
maintenance message.The primary display always shows its
def ault setting, ‘‘INST. MPG’’ (U.S.
models) or ‘‘INST. L/100 km’’
(Canadian models) even if you press
the INFO button. It only changes the
secondary display. You can
customize this setting to your liking
(see page ).
Messages in the trip computer
include:
The upper segment is divided into
two displays; primary and secondary.
After you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, press the INFO
button on the steering wheel or the
INFO knob in the instrument panel.
What you last selected appears on
the secondary display of the trip
computer. Pressing the INFO
button/knob repeatedly changes the
display as shown in the example on
the next page. INST.MPG(U.S.models)/
INST.L/100 km (Canadian
models): Your vehicle’s current
f uel mileage.
AVG. FUEL A/AVG. FUEL B:
Your vehicle’s average fuel
economy since you last reset the
Trip A or Trip B. When you select
Trip B in the lower segment by
pressing the SEL/RESET button
on the steering wheel or select/
reset knob in the instrument panel,
the AVG. FUEL B appears in the
secondary display.101
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INFO KNOB
INFO BUTTON
SECONDARY DISPLAY
LOWER SEGMENT
PRIMARY DISPLAY
UPPER SEGMENT
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