weight Acura TSX 2009 Owner's Guide

Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Trailer lights and equipment must
comply with f ederal, state, province,
and local regulations. Check with
your local trailer sales or rental
agencies f or the requirements in the
area where you plan to tow, and use
only equipment designed f or your
vehicle.
Since lighting and wiring vary by
trailer type and brand, you should
have a qualif ied technician install a
suitable connector between the
vehicle and the trailer. Improper
equipment or installation can cause
damage to your vehicle’s electrical
system and af f ect your vehicle
warranty. Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
All items in or on the trailer are
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
All weights and loads are within
limits.
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the suspension and
the cooling system are in good
operating condition.
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T railer L ight s A ddit ional T owing Equipment
Towing a Trailer
Pre-T ow Checklist
Driving
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The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inflated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
in this section. Driveslowerthannormalinall
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
Do not exceed the limited speed
when towing a trailer. At higher
speeds,thetrailermayswayor
affect vehicle handling (see ‘‘
’’ in the next page f or
additional gear information).
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, use the D position
when towing a trailer on level roads.
Towing a Trailer
Driving Saf ely With a T railerT owing Speeds and Gears
Driving
on Hills
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Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil
420
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
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If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Acura f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the multi-
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
theclimatecontrolsystembecomes
less than usual.
Make sure the rear f loor mats are
properly positioned. If not, the f loor
mat will prevent the seat operation
and make the front passenger’s
weight sensors inef f ective. Dust and Pollen Filter Exterior Care
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter, Exterior Care
Maint enance
443
Chemical solvents and strong cleaners
can damage the paint, metal, and
plastic on your vehicle.
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In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
The last f our digits of the TIN (tire
identif ication number) are f ound on
the sidewall of the tire and indicate
the date of manufacture (See
on page ).491
Tires
T ire Maintenance
Tire
Labeling
450
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Acura wheel weights f or balancing.
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Emergency Towing
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Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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Specif ications
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Capacities
Dimensions
Capacities
Air Conditioning
Seating Capacities
Weights 1.64 US gal (6.2
)
1.61 US gal (6.1)
186.1 in (4,726 mm)
72.4 in (1,840 mm)
56.7 in (1,440 mm)
2.19 US gal (8.3
)
2.17 US gal (8.2)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.0 US qt (3.8
)
5.4 US qt (5.1
)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
2.1 US qt (2.0)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.196 US gal (0.74
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
106.5 in (2,705 mm)
Fuel tank
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Total
Front
Rear
Gross vehicle weight rating 18.5 US gal (70
)
SP-10
15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) HFC-134a (R-134a) 3
2
5
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. 56.7 in (1,439 mm)
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
: Canadian TSX
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .425
..........................................
Brake .428
.........................................
Clutch .429
..............
Manual Transmission .427
..................
Windshield Washer .110
.....................................
Fog Lights .115
........................
Folding Rear Seats .138
........................
Four-way Flashers .117
..............................
Front Airbags .9,25
.................................................
Fuel .356
......................
Fill Door and Cap .357
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .67
................
Octane Requirement .356
...............................
Oxygenated .357
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .357
.....
Tighten Fuel Cap Message .358
...............................
Fuel Economy .362
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .474
......
Gas Mileage, Improving .362,363
.........................................
Gasoline .356
...........................................
Gauge .68 .....................
Low Fuel Indicator .67
................
Octane Requirement .356
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .357
................
Gas Station Procedures .357
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .69
...............................................
Fuel .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission .379
..............
Manual Transmission .376
......................................
Glove Box .157
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................
(GVWR) .369,401
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .430
...........................
HandsFreeLink
.307
............
Hazard Warning Flashers .117
.....................................
Headlights .111
........................................
Aiming .430
............
Automatic Lighting Off .113
............
Automatic Lighting On .112
.........
Daytime Running Lights .114
..................
High Beam Indicator .66
....................
Lights On Indicator .66 .......................
Reminder Chime .111
Replacing Halogen
..............................
Bulbs .430,440
.................................
Turning on .111
......................
Head Restraints .14,135
.............................
Heated Mirrors .146
.................................
Heaters, Seat .141
HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver .302
........
Hood, Opening and Closing .359
...........................................
Horn.4,109
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .429
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .484
Ignition
............................................
Keys .119
.........................................
Switch .122
............
Timing Control System .496
......................
Immobilizer System .121
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
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Supplemental Restraint..................................
System.9,23
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Servicing .34
.........................
SRS Indicator .31,62
...................
System Components .23
SVC (Speed-sensitive ...
Volume Compensation) .182,235
..................................
Synthetic Oil .420
............
System Message Indicator .67
System Warning Messages,
..........
Multi-inf ormation Display .78
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .457
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .489
.....
Emissions Control Systems .495
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .497
.......................
Temperature Gauge .69
....................
Temperature, Outside .74
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .50
................
Thef t Protection, Radio .289
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .497
.........
Tighten Fuel Cap Message .358 ..........................
Time, Setting the .290
....................................
Tire Chains .453
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .459
...................
Tire Inf ormation .489,491
.................................
Tire Labeling .491
Tire Pressure Monitoring
............
System (TPMS) .392,493
.............................
Check TPMS .395
Low Tire Pressure/
..............
TPMS Indicator .64,392
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .493
...............................................
Tires .447
......................
Air Pressure .448,488
........................................
Chains .453
.........................
Checking Wear .449
..........................
Compact Spare .458
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .489
......................................
Inf lation .447
..................................
Inspection .449
................
Pressure Monitor .76,393
...................................
Replacing .451
......................................
Rotating .451
................................
Service Lif e .449
...........................................
Snow .452
....................
Specif ications .448,452 ...................
Tools, Tire Changing .460
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .400
................
Emergency Wrecker .481
.....................
Weight Limit .400,401
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .425
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .427
..................
Fluid Selection .426,427
..............
Identif ication Number .485
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .379
..................
Shif ting the Manual .376
.....................................
Treadwear .449
................................
Trip Computer .74
.......................................
Trip Meter .73
..............................................
Trunk .130
..................
Emergency Opener .132
...............................
Main Switch .131
......................................
Opening .130
......................
Open Indicator .11,65
....................
Opening Manually .132
..................................
Turn Signals .111
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