wheel Acura TSX 2013 Workshop Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■
Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■
Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

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Continued
Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Transmission Fluid*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission modelsSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
*1
Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic
transmission fluid)
2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
(Change)
Specified
*2
Acura Manual
Transmission Fluid 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)
(Change)
■
Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission modelsRecommended
·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.0 US qt (3.8 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
*1
1.64 US gal (6.2 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Capacity
*2
1.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ TireRegular
Size
P225/50R17 93V
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
17 x 7.5J
Compact Spare
16 x 4T

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Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Transmission FluidSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic
transmission fluid)
3.5 US qt (3.3 ℓ)
(Change)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine CoolantRecommended
·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.77 US gal (6.7 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ TireRegular
Size
P235/45R18 94V
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
18 x 8J
Compact Spare
16 x 4T

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

320Index
Refueling ................................................. 215
Gauges ......................................................... 75
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 195
Manual Transmission ............................... 199
Glass (care) ................................................ 274
Glove Box .................................................. 126
HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 247, 251
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 275
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 167
Change Language ................................... 178
Help Features........................................... 168
Information Display.................................. 168
Making a Call .......................................... 173
Menus ..................................................... 169
Muting a Call........................................... 174
Phone Setup ............................................ 171
Phonebook .............................................. 175
Receiving a Call ....................................... 174
Sending Numbers or Names During a Call ........................................................ 174
Transferring a Call ................................... 174
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 118
Headlights ................................................. 105
Aiming .................................................... 247
Automatic Operation ............................... 106
Dimming ......................................... 105, 107 Operating................................................ 105
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 110
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 132
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 69
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 165
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 308
Engine and Transmission ......................... 308
Vehicle Identification ............................... 308
Ignition Switch ......................................... 104
Illumination Control ................................. 109
Knob ....................................................... 109
Immobilizer System .................................... 98
Indicator.................................................... 70
Indicators .................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 66
Charging System ............................... 65, 290
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 71, 202
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 71, 201
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 68, 292
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 69
Immobilizer System ................................... 70
Lights On .................................................. 69
Low Fuel ................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 290
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 68, 206, 208
Maintenance Minder
TM
............................ 225 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 65, 291
Parking Brake and Brake System ............... 64
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm............................... 71
Side Airbag Off ................................... 46, 70
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 44, 67
System Message ....................................... 69
Transmission ............................................. 65
Turn Signal ............................................... 69
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 67, 204
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 67, 205
Information .............................................. 303
Information Buttons .................................. 76
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 109
Interior Lights ........................................... 125
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 114
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 280
Jump Starting ........................................... 284KKey Number Tag ........................................ 90
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 92
Keys ............................................................. 89
Lockout Prevention ................................... 92

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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

324Index
Vehicle Identification Number................. 308
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 204
Off Button ............................................... 205
Off Indicator .............................................. 67
System Indicator ........................................ 67
Ventilation ................................................ 133
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 234, 305, 307
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 204WWarning and Information Messages ......... 72
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 290
Warning Labels ........................................... 61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 313
Watts ................................................. 304, 306
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 264
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 280
Window Washers ...................................... 108
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 246
Switch ..................................................... 108
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 100
Windshield ................................................ 108
Cleaning .................................................. 274
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 134
Washer Fluid............................................ 246
Wiper Blades ........................................... 257
Wipers and Washers ................................ 108
Winter Tires ............................................... 267
Snow Tires ............................................... 267 Tire Chains .............................................. 267
Wipers and Washers ................................. 108
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 257
WMA ................................................. 147, 153
Worn Tires ................................................ 259
XXM® Radio ................................................ 145