ECU Acura TSX 2009 Workshop Manual

Open the hood.
To change the turn signal bulb on
the passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely.
Pivot the hold-down wire back in
place, and clip the end into the slot.
Reinstall the cover over the back
of the headlight assembly and turn
it clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
placebypushingonthecenter.
Tighten the screw securely.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back, then
remove the bulb.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way.
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7.
9.
10.
11.
12.
5.
6.
Lights
High Beam Headlights
432
STAY
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Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.
Reinstall the f asteners. Reinstall
the cover and upper part of the air
intake duct securely.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
To change a bulb on the lef t side,
remove the two f asteners by
turning the head of each f astener
with a flat-tip screwdriver, then
remove the cover and upper part
of the air intake duct.
2.
3. 4.
5.
6.
7.
On the passenger’s side
On the driver’s side
Lights
Maint enance
433
COVER
AIR INTAKE DUCT
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Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
placebypushingonthecenter.
Tighten the screw securely.
9.
7.
8.
6.
Lights
Maint enance
435
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Mount tire chains on your tires when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Install them only on the
f ront tires.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, Acura strongly
recommends using the chains listed
below, made by Security Chain
Company (SCC).
When installing cables, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
thesamesolution,andrinsethem
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps the
aluminum f rom corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stif f
brush can damage the clear-coat. To
clean the wheels, use a mild
detergent and a sof t brush or sponge.
Cable-type : SCC Radial Chain
SC1034
Tires
T ire ChainsWheels
Maint enance
453
Using the wrong chains, or not
properly installing chains, can
damage the brake lines and
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains.
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
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Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
13.
12.
14. 15.
Changing a Flat Tire
462
CENTER CAP
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
To remove the spacer cone,
squeeze the tabs on the wing bolt
to disengage it f rom the center of
the spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the
spacer cone, reverse this
procedure.
Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Unhook the handle f rom the trunk
opening and lower the trunk f loor
lid, then close the trunk lid.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ).
Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the flat tire.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
19.
16.
17.
20.
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21.
18.
Changing a T ire with T PMS
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
463
WING BOLT
For normal tire
SPACER CONE
For compact spare tire
SPACER CONE
TAB
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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CONT INUED
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Label, Certif ication .484
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Lane Change, Signaling .111
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Language Selection .87
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,20
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LATCH System .46
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .430
.......................................
Indicator .59
.......................................
Parking .111
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Turn Signal .111
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Load Limits .368
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .122 .................
Jacking up the Vehicle .461
.......................................
Jack, Tire .460
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Jump Starting .466
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Keys .119
...
Indicators, Messages (MID) .60,79
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .62
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .61,472
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Charging System .61,470
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Cruise Control .66
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Cruise Main .66
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Door/Trunk Open .11,65
DRL (Daytime Running
....................................
Lights) .114
.
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .65
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Fog Light .66
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High Beam .66
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High Temperature (Coolant) .69
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Key (Immobilizer System) .61
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Lights On .66
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Low Fuel .67
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Low Oil Pressure .60,470
Low Tire Pressure/
...............................
TPMS .64,392
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .471
..........................
Security System .67
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Side Airbag Of f .62
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Seat Belt .19,60
.........................................
SRS .31,62
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System Message .67 .................................
TPMS .392,395
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .64
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VSA Activation .63
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VSA System .63
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .60
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Inf ant Restraint .41
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Inf ant Seats .41
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .448,488
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INFO Buttons .71
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Inside Mirror .145
.............................
Inspection, Tire .449
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Installing a Child Seat .44
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Using LATCH .46
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .115
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Instruments and Controls .57
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Interf ace Dial .222
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Interior Lights .161
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Introduction .i
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iPod
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Index
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
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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
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Service Minder .409
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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
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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
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Indicator Works .33
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .32
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How the SRS Indicator Works .31
How Your Front Airbags
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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
.......................
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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