manual transmission Acura TSX 2007 Owner's Guide

When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Diagnosing
why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position: You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
faster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. Check
these things:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Check
the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the floor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or neutral. Turn
the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the fuses. If the fuses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).341
327
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327
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
To jump start your vehicle:
The numbers in the illustration show
the order to connect the jumper
cable.Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
You cannot start your vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.
Turn of f all the electrical
accessories: climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in neutral (manual)
or Park (automatic), and set the
parking brake.
1.
2.
3.
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BOOSTER
BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see on page ).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indicationmaybethetemperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood. The reading of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood. Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(manual) or Park (automatic), and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning indicators.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
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2. 3.
4.
5.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. Turn of f the engine. ShifttoD,thentoN.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake. Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
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Flat -bed EquipmentWheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Emergency Towing
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341
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.

The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission. The engine number is stamped into
the f ront of the engine block.
Identif ication Numbers
Technical Inf ormation
345
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER

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Specif ications
346
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)
SP-10 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

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
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Child Seats .36
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LATCH Anchorage System . 46
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Lower Anchorage Points . 46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
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Climate Control Sensors . 169
.........................
Clock, Setting the .202
...................................
Clutch Fluid .297
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 243
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Compact Spare Tire .320
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Console Compartment . 157
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 360
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .291
....................................
Checking .234
.........................
Proper Solution .291
...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .354
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Cruise Control Message . 85, 204
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Cruise Control Operation . 204
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Cruise Main Indicator .66
...................................
Cup Holders .156
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Customer Service Of f ice . 360
.......................
Customized Settings .86
....................................
Def ault All .90 ...............
Door · Window Setup . 110
...........................
Lighting Setup .106
.................................
Meter Setup .93
...........................
Position Setup .104
........................
Setting to Def ault .90
...............................
Wiper Setup .117
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 60
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 122
........................................
Def ault All .90
............
Defects, Reporting Safety . 362
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 124
....................................
Dimensions .346
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Dimming the Headlights . 121
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 293, 294
..................................
Engine Oil .234
........................
Directional Signals .121
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 254
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Display, Multi-inf ormation . 69
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Disposal of Used Oil .290
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking . 129..................
Lockout Prevention . 130
...................
And Trunk Open . 11, 78
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Power Door Lock .129
.......................
Door Lock Mode .111
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 349
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .244
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
.......................................
Driver’s ID .86
...........................................
Driving .241
....................................
Economy .235
Driving Position ........................
Memory System .142
......
DRL, Check System Message . 85
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Dual Temperature Control . 167
..................
DustandPollenFilter . 307
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Economy, Fuel .235
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Elap. Time Reset Condition . 100
Index
INDEX
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Emergencies on the Road . 319
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Battery, Jump Starting . 327
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Brake System Indicator . 334
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Changing a Flat Tire . 321
.....
Charging System Indicator . 332
..................
Checking the Fuses . 336
..........................
Fuse Locations .339
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 124
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 331
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 332
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 335
..................
Overheated Engine . 329
.......................................
Towing .341
.........................
Emergency Brake .151
....................
Emergency Flashers .124
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Emergency Towing .341
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 136
Emission, Check System .......................................
Message .84
.......................
Emissions Controls .354
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 357
Engine .......
Check Engine Oil Message . 82
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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If It Won’t Start .325
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 332...................
Oil Life Display . 73, 274
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 331
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 287
...............................
Overheating .329
............................
Specif ications .347
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Speed Limiter . 245, 251
.......................................
Starting .243
Engine Speed Limiter .............................................
A/T .245
............................................
M/T .251
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Ethanol in Gasoline .230
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 354
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
...................................
Fan, Interior .164
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Fasten Seat Belt Message . 78
.........................................
Features .159
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 231
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .307
...............................................
Oil .289
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 124...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 321
.....................................
Floor Mats .306
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 293
..........................................
Brake .296
.........................................
Clutch .297
..............
Manual Transmission . 295
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Power Steering .297
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Washer Fluid Low Message . 81
..................
Windshield Washer . 292
.....................................
Fog Lights .122
.......................................
Indicator .66
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .140
........................
Four-way Flashers .124
..................................
Front Airbags .26
.......................
Front Wiper Action .117
.................................................
Fuel .230
...............................
Cap Message .79
......................
Fill Door and Cap .231
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
..............................
Low Message .81
................
Octane Requirement . 230
........................
Tank, Filling the .231
........................
Tighten Fuel Cap .79
..............................
Fuse Locations .339
Index
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Fuses, Checking the .336
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 235
.........................................
Gasoline .230
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
.....................
Low Fuel Message .81
................
Octane Requirement . 230
........................
Tank, Filling the .231
................
Gas Station Procedures . 231
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel .68
...............................
Speedometer .68
.................................
Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .265
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 246
..............
Manual Transmission . 244
......................................
Glove Box .158 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 298
........................
Hands Free Link .211
.......................................
Message .84
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 124
.....................................
Headlights .121
........................................
Aiming .298
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 122
.........................
Auto Of f Timer .108
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 122
.................................
Fog Lights .122
..................
High Beam Indicator . 66
....................
Lights On Indicator .63
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 121
.......................
Reminder Chime .121
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 298
.................................
Turning on .121
............................
Head Restraints .139
......................
Safety Information .14
...............................
Heated Mirror .146
...................................
Heated Seat .137
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 243
......................
High Beam Indicator .66
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .207 ..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 232
...........................................
Horn .4,119
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .297
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 344
Ignition ............................................
Keys .126
.........................................
Switch .128
............
Timing Control System . 355
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Immobilizer System .127
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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