temperature Acura TSX 2013 Owner's Guide

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Maintenance
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction,
and temperature performance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.■
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Treadwear
1 Uniform Tire Quality GradingFor example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Maintenance
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlle d conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indo or laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.■
Traction
■
Temperature
1 TractionWarning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.1TemperatureWarning: The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.

288Handling the Unexpected
OverheatingHow to Handle OverheatingOverheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.■
First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICEContinuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3
WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the ho od if steam is coming
out.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
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Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
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Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAX Reserve Tank
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Information
Emissions TestingTesting of Readiness CodesYour vehicle uses “readiness codes,” as part of its onboard self diagnostic system.
Some states refer to these codes during testing to see if your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read if you go through the testing just after the battery has
gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, without starting the
engine. The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then
goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are
not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40 °F and 95 °F (4 °C and 35 °C).
4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in
(P
(automatic transmission) or
(N
(manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
1Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is
disconnected, and set again only after several days of
driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing faci lity determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.

Index
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Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 212
Accessories and Modifications ................ 219
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 129
Active Head Restraints ............................. 122
Additives Coolant .................................................. 240
Engine Oil ............................................... 234
Washer ................................................... 246
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 234
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 124
Front Seats.............................................. 116
Head Restraints ....................................... 118
Headlights .............................................. 247
Mirrors.................................................... 114
Rear Seats ............................................... 123
Steering Wheel ....................................... 113
Temperature ............................................. 78
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 133
Changing the Mode................................ 133
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 134
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 270
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 133
Sensor .................................................... 136
Synchronized Mode ................................ 135
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 133
Air Pressure .............................. 260, 305, 307 Airbags
........................................................ 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
After a Collision ......................................... 37
Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors ...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 143
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 212
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 124
Audio System ............................................ 138
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 142
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Error Messages ........................................ 158
General Information ................................ 161
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 153
Recommended CDs ................................. 162
Recommended Devices ............................ 164
Remote Controls ..................................... 160
Security Code .......................................... 140
Theft Protection ....................................... 140
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 139
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 164
Authorized Manuals ................................. 315 Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 94
Customize ........................................... 81, 83
Automatic Lighting .................................. 106
Automatic Transmission ........................... 194
Creeping ................................................. 194
Fluid ........................................................ 242
Kickdown ................................................ 194
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 196
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 197
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 287
Shifting ................................................... 195
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 78
Average Speed ........................................... 79
BBattery...................................................... 268
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 290
Jump Starting .......................................... 284
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 268
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 269
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 128
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 156
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..................... 167
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 210
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 212
Brake Assist System ................................. 213
Fluid ........................................................ 244

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Foot Brake ............................................... 211
Indicator ............................................ 64, 292
Parking Brake .......................................... 210
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 109
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 247
Back-Up Lights......................................... 254
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Lights .......... 253
Fog Lights ................................................ 251
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights..................................................... 252
Headlights ............................................... 247
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 256
Rear License Plate Light............................ 255
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights..................................................... 253
Bulb Specifications ............................ 304, 306
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 60
Cargo Hooks .............................................. 130
Carrying Cargo .................................. 183, 185
CD Player ................................................... 147
Certification Label .................................... 308
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 247
Charging System Indicator ................. 65, 290
Child Safety ................................................. 48
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 94
Emergency Trunk Opener .......................... 97 Child Seat
.................................................... 48
Booster Seats ............................................ 59
Child Seat for Infants................................. 50
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 51
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 55
Larger Children ......................................... 58
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 50
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Using a Tether ........................................... 57
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 94
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 273
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 271
Client Service Information ....................... 316
Climate Control System ............................ 133
Changing the Mode ................................ 133
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 134
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 270
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 133
Sensors ................................................... 136
Synchronized Mode................................. 135
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 133
Clock ............................................................ 88
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 245
Coat Hook ................................................. 130
Compact Spare Tire .................. 277, 305, 307
Compass .................................................... 179
Console Compartment ............................. 127
Controls ....................................................... 87 Coolant (Engine)
...................................... 240
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 241
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 240
Overheating ............................................ 288
Temperature Gauge .................................. 75
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 194
Cruise Control .......................................... 201
Indicator ................................................... 71
Cup Holders .............................................. 128
Customized Features ................................. 80
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 107
Dead Battery ............................................ 284
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 134
Detachable Shelf ...................................... 126
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 309
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 105
Rear View Mirror..................................... 114
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 235
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 105
Door Mirrors ............................................. 114
Doors .......................................................... 89
Auto Door Lock ........................................ 94
Auto Door Unlock ..................................... 94
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 25, 68
Keys.......................................................... 89

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Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................................... 93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................... 91
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 92
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 262
Driving ...................................................... 181
Automatic Transmission .......................... 194
Braking ................................................... 210
Cruise Control ........................................ 201
Shifting Gear .................................. 195, 199
Starting the Engine ................................. 191
Driving Position Memory System ............ 111
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 270
EElapsed Time.............................................. 79
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 68, 292
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 204
Emergency ................................................ 299
Emergency Trunk Opener ......................... 97
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 311
Engine ....................................................... 308
Coolant .................................................. 240
Jump Starting ......................................... 284
Oil .......................................................... 234
Starting................................................... 191
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 104 Engine Coolant
......................................... 240
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 241
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 240
Overheating ............................................ 288
Temperature Gauge .................................. 75
Engine Oil ................................................. 234
Adding .................................................... 237
Checking ................................................. 235
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 64, 290
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 234
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 68, 292
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 60
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 273
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 114
FFeatures..................................................... 137
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 270
Oil ........................................................... 238
Flat Tire ..................................................... 277
Floor Mats ................................................. 272
Fluids Automatic Transmission ........................... 242
Brake/Clutch ............................................ 244
Engine Coolant ........................................ 240
Manual Transmission ............................... 243
Windshield Washer .................................. 246 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 123
Foot Brake ................................................ 211
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 36
Front Seats ................................................ 116
Adjusting ................................................ 116
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 215
Economy ................................................. 218
Gauge ....................................................... 75
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Range ....................................................... 78
Recommendation .................................... 215
Refueling................................................. 215
Fuel Economy ........................................... 218
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 217
Message.................................................. 291
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 216
Unable to Unlock .................................... 300
Fuses .......................................................... 294
Inspecting and Changing......................... 298
Locations................................................. 294
GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 218
Gauge ....................................................... 75
Information ............................................. 215
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66

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Index
Spare Tire................................. 277, 305, 307
Spark Plugs ....................................... 304, 306
Specifications ........................................... 304
Specified Fuel ........................... 215, 304, 306
Speedometer .............................................. 75
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 36
Starting the Engine .................................. 191
Does Not Start ........................................ 283
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 104
Jump Starting ......................................... 284
Steering Wheel ........................................ 113
Adjusting ................................................ 113
Stopping ................................................... 214
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 131
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 36
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 2, 3, 104
SYNC Mode .............................................. 135
System Message Indicator ......................... 69TTachometer................................................ 75
Temperature .............................................. 78
Gauge ........................................................ 8
Outside Temperature Display .................... 78
Temperature Sensor ................................ 136
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 206
Indicator ........................................... 68, 293 Tires
........................................................... 259
Air Pressure ............................. 260, 305, 307
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 259
Inspection ................................................ 259
Labeling .................................................. 260
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 277
Regulations ............................................. 262
Rotation .................................................. 266
Spare Tire ................................ 277, 305, 307
Tire Chains .............................................. 267
Wear Indicators ....................................... 264
Winter ..................................................... 267
Tools .......................................................... 276
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 187
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 188
Load Limits .............................................. 187
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 190
Emergency .............................................. 299
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 206
Indicator ............................................ 68, 293
Transmission ..................................... 195, 199
Automatic ............................................... 195
Fluid ................................................ 242, 243
Manual .................................................... 199
Number ................................................... 308
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 197
Shift Position Indicator ....................... 13, 196
Trip Meter ................................................... 77
Trip/Reset Switch ........................................ 77 Troubleshooting
....................................... 275
Blown Fuse.............................................. 294
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 18
Emergency Towing .................................. 299
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 283
Noise When Braking .................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 288
Premium Gasoline ................... 215, 304, 306
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 277
Rear Door Won’t Open........................ 17, 94
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 287
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ........................................................... 95
Lid............................................................. 95
Light Bulb........................................ 304, 306
Main Switch .............................................. 97
Unable to Open....................................... 301
Turn Signals .............................................. 105
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 69
UUnlocking the Doors .................................. 91
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 138, 139
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 164VValet Key..................................................... 90
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5