check oil Acura TSX 2010 User Guide

Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Install the under cover and tighten
the bolts securely. Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
7.
8. 9.
10.
11.
12.
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
419
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
2010 TSX

Remove the transmission f iller bolt,
and caref ully f eel inside the bolt hole
with your f inger.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.
The transmission should be drained
andrefilledwithnewfluidwhenthis
service is indicated by a maintenance
message on the multi-inf ormation
display.
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
To check the transmission f luid level,
remove the bolts with a wrench, then
remove the under cover caref ully. Reinstall the under cover and tighten
theboltssecurely.Makesurethe
under cover is installed under the
edge of the f ront bumper.
The f luid level should be up to the
edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, add
Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) until it starts to run out of the
hole. Reinstall the f iller bolt, and
tighten it securely. If Acura MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
Manual Transmission
T ransmission Fluid
426
Correct level
FILLER BOLT
BOLT UNDER COVER
2010 TSX

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
61
352
415
482 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
471
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 58
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 114
.................................
Dead Battery .466
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 508
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 117
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 170
............................
Dimensions .488, 491
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 111
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 423
..................................
Engine Oil .352
........................
Directional Signals .111
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 383
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .419
...................
Capacities Chart . 488,491
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
.............................
Carrying Cargo .359
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .256
...................................
CD Changer .244
.......................................
CD Player .189
........................
Certif ication Label .486
..................................
Ceiling Light .161
............................................
Chains .452
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .459
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .417
......................................
When to .403
...
Charging System Indicator . 61,471
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 366
.....................................
Child Saf ety .36
..............................
Booster Seats .52
.............................
Child Seats .43, 44
Important Saf ety ..........................
Reminders .36-54
..........................................
Inf ants .41
..........................
Larger Children .51
.........................................
LATCH .46 ......................
Risks with Airbags .37
.............................
Small Children .42
..........................................
Tether .50
...........................
Warning Labels .56
..........
Where Should a Child Sit . 37
.......................................
Child Seats .36
.........................................
LATCH .46
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
................
Childproof Door Locks . 125
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 441
..........
Client Service Inf ormation . 506
...............
Climate Control System . 166
..............................................
Clock .289
...................................
Clutch Fluid .428
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 55,500
....
Cold Weather, Starting in . 367,368
..............................
Compact Spare .458
.........................................
Compass .294
.................
Console Compartment . 156
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 506
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .420
....................................
Checking .353
.........................
Proper Solution .420
...................
Temperature Gauge . 69............................
Courtesy Lights .162
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .500
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 66
............
Cruise Control Operation . 298
.........................
Customer Service .506
.......................
Customized Settings .81
Index
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CONT INUED
...................................
Fan, Interior .169
.........................................
Features .165
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 347
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .442
...............................................
Oil .417
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 117
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 459
.....................................
Floor Mats .441
Doors
................
Auto Door Lock . 100,124
............
Auto Door Unlock . 106,124
............
Childproof Door Locks . 125
............
Locking and Unlocking . 124
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 494
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .370
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .365
....................................
Economy .354
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .142
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 171
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 442
..............................
Economy, Fuel .354
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .......................................
Indicator .65
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .392
..................................
Emergencies .457
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 466
...........
Brake System Indicator . 473................
Changing a Flat Tire . 459
.....
Charging System Indicator . 471
..................
Checking the Fuses . 475
Fuel Fill Door, Opening ................................
Manually .474
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 117
............................
Jump Starting .466
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 471
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 472
..................
Overheated Engine . 469
.......................................
Towing .482
.........................
Emergency Brake .153
....................
Emergency Flashers .117
......................
Emergency Towing .482
.......................
Emissions Controls .500
........................
Emissions Testing .503
Engine ......................
4-cylinder Engine .489
......................
6-cylinder Engine .492
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 420
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 69
.........................
If It Won’t Start .464
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 472
.........................
Oil Lif e Display .403
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 471
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 415...............................
Overheating .469
....................
Specif ications .489, 492
....................
Speed Limiter . 371,375
..............................
Starting .367, 368
......
Engine Compartment Covers . 414
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 371,375
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .347
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 500
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
Index
INDEX
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Locks.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 122
........................
Childproof Door .125
............................
Fuel Fill Door .347
..................................
Glove Box .157
..................
Lockout Prevention . 125
...............................
Power Door .124
.........................................
Trunk .130
........................
Low Coolant Level .353
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .67
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 370
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,471
................................
Lower Anchors . 46
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .488, 491
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 359
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 346.........................................
Odometer .73
Oil ........................
Change, How to .417
......................
Change, When to .403
......................
Checking Engine .352
..............
Pressure Indicator . 60,471
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .416
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 122
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .500
............................
Outside Mirrors .145
.....................
Outside Temperature .74
....................
Overheating, Engine .469
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 410
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .347
..............................
Paddle Shif ters .377
............
Panel Brightness Control . 115
........................
Park Gear Position .374
...........................................
Parking .382
...............................
Parking Brake .153
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 61,473
..................................
Maintenance .401
.........
Automated Appointment . 334
........................................
Minder .403
......
Main Items and Sub Items . 408
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .410
..........................................
Saf ety .402 .......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 472
...................
Manual Transmission . 370
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 426
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 142
.........................
Meters, Gauges .59, 68
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 347
...........................................
Mirrors .145
....................................
Adjusting .145
........................................
Heated .146
...............................
Reverse Tilt .146
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 358
.......................................
Moonroof .151
........................
MP3 .190, 210,251,271
..............
Multi-inf ormation Display . 70
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 374
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 346
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .371
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 486
Index
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CONT INUED
Steering Wheel..............................
Adjustments .118
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock . 122
Steering Wheel ................
Buttons . 71,286, 298,304
...................
Stereo Sound System . 174
......................................
Sun Visors .159
........................
Sunglasses Holder .158
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,23
......................................
Servicing .34
.........................
SRS Indicator .31 ,62
...................
System Components . 23
SVC (Speed-sensitive ...
Volume Compensation) . 182,235
..................................
Synthetic Oil .416
............
System Message Indicator . 67
System Warning Messages, ..........
Multi-inf ormation Display . 78
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 457
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 494
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 500Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .502
.......................
Temperature Gauge .69
....................
Temperature, Outside . 74
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 288
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 502
.........
Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 349
..........................
Time, Setting the .289
....................................
Timing Belt .428
....................................
Tire Chains .452
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 459
...................
Tire Inf ormation . 494,496
.................................
Tire Labeling .496
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 386,498
.............................
Check TPMS .389
Low Tire Pressure/ ..............
TPMS Indicator . 64, 386
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .498
...............................................
Tires .446
..............
Air Pressure . 447,490,493
........................................
Chains .452
.........................
Checking Wear .448
..........................
Compact Spare .458 ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 494
......................................
Inf lation .446
..................................
Inspection .448
................
Pressure Monitor . 76,387
...................................
Replacing .450
......................................
Rotating .450
................................
Service Lif e .449
...........................................
Snow .451
....................
Specif ications .447, 451
..............................
Terminology .497
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 460
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .394
................
Emergency Wrecker . 482
.....................
Weight Limit .394, 395
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .423
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .426
..................
Fluid Selection . 425,426
..............
Identif ication Number . 487
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 373
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 370
Index
INDEX
T
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2010 TSX

.....................................
Treadwear .448
................................
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
................................
Vanity Mirror .159
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 360.............
Vehicle Dimensions . 488,491
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 486
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .392
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 63,392
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .393
........
VSA System Indicator . 63,392
.............................
Vehicle Storage .454
.....................................
Ventilation .169
.................................................
VIN .486
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .416
...........
Voice Control System . 167,222
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .457
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 494
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .346
USB Adapter ..................
Cable . 201,211,261,272
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 208,269
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 419 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 56
....................
Warranty Coverages .507
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 422
..................
Low Level Message . 423
...................................
Operation .110
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 118
............
Alignment and Balance . 449
..........................
Compact Spare .458 ..............................
Wrench, Nut .460
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
................
Operating the Power . 147
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .117
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .110
...................................
Def roster .170
.....................................
Washers .110
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .443
...................................
Operation .110
......................
WMA .190, 210,251,271
....................................
Worn Tires .448
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 482
.............................
XM
Radio .183, 236
Index
X
U
V W
X
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