tensioner Acura TSX 2009 User Guide

Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Any
seat belt tensioner that activates
must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop.
Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor, the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors, the
f ront seat belt tensioners, and all
seat belts and their anchors worn
during a crash to make sure they
are operating properly. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
If water or
another liquid soaks into a seat-
back, it can prevent the side airbag
cutoff system from working
properly.
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o a
problem.
A n airbag ever inf lat es. If your vehicle has a moderat e t o severe impact .Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.
Do not t amper wit h airbagcomponent s or wiring f or anyreason.
Do not expose the f ront passenger’sseat-back to liquid.Airbag Service Additional Saf ety Precautions
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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This indicator comes on brief ly 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 on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on brief ly 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
cutof f system, side curtain airbags,
automatic seat belt tensioners,
driver’s seat position sensor, or the
f ront passenger’s weight sensors.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Side Airbag Of f
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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CONT INUED
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AAC .210,271
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Accessories .365
ACCESSORY
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(Ignition Key Position) .122
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Accessory Power Sockets .156
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Active Head Restraints .137
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AcuraLink (U.S. only) .337
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Additives, Engine Oil .420
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag (SRS) .9,23
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Airbag System Components .23
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Air Conditioning System .166
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Usage .167
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Air Pressure, Tires .448,488
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Antif reeze .423
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .62,390
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Operation .390
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .289
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .122
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Audio System .174
Auto Door Locking/
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Unlocking .100,106 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21
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Automatic Speed Control .299
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Automatic Transmission .379
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Capacity,Fluid.486
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Paddle Shif ters .383
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Shif ting .379
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .379
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Shif t Lever Positions .380
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Shif t Lock Release .381
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Auxiliary Input Jack .288
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .61,470
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Jump Starting .466
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Maintenance .454
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Specif ications .487
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Bef ore Driving .355
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Belts,Seat.8,19
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Beverage Holders .155
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Bluetooth
Audio .217,279
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.307
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Booster Seats .52 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .390
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Break-in, New Linings .356
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Bulb Replacement .436
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Fluid .428
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Parking .153
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System Indicator .61,472
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Wear Indicators .389
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Braking System .389
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Break-in, New Vehicle .356
Brightness Control,
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Instruments .115
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .437
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Brake Lights .436
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Fog Lights .440
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Front Parking Lights .435
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Headlights .430
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High-mount Brake Light .439
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Rear Lights .436,437
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Specif ications .487
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Turn Signal Lights .434,436
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Bulbs, Halogen .430,440
Index
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Seat Belts .8,19
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Additional Information .19
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .21
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Cleaning .442
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .15,20
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper .19,60
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System Components .19
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Use During Pregnancy .17
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
Seats ....................................
Adjusting .134
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Folding .138
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Heaters .141
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Security System .293
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Selecting a Child Seat .43
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Selector Knob (Disc Player) .175
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Sequential SportsShif t Mode .385
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Paddle Shif ters .383
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Serial Number .484
..............................
Service Minder .409
.............................
Service Manual .505
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Service Station Procedures .357
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Setting the Clock .290 ...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators .379
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Shif t Lock Release .381
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Side Airbags .9,29
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .29
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .32
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,31
How Your Side Curtain
..........................
Airbags Work .31
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Signaling Turns .111
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Snow Tires .452
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Sound System .174
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .458
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Specif ications .488
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Spark Plugs .487
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Specif ications .486
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Speed Control .299
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Speed Limiter .377,381
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Speedometer .68
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Spotlights .161
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .23
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Additional Safety Precautions .34
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Airbag Service .34
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Airbag System Components .23 How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .33
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .32
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How the SRS Indicator Works .31
How Your Front Airbags
.......................................
Works .25
.
How Your Side Airbags Works .29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .31
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SRS Indicator .31,62
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START (Ignition Key Position) .123
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Starting the Engine .375
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .375
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With a Dead Battery .466
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .468
Steering Wheel
..............................
Adjustments .118
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Anti-thef t Column Lock .122
Steering Wheel ................
Buttons .71,287,299,309
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Stereo Sound System .174
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Sun Visors .159
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Sunglasses Holder .158
Index
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