ECU Acura TSX 2014 Service Manual

uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Changing a Flat Tire
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1. Remove the center cap and place the flat
tire face down in the spare tire well.
2.Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
3. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in
the trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on
the multi-information display and the TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3 WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Spacer
Cone
Wing
Bolt
For
compact
spare tire For

full-size
tire
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1 TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Slide out the battery terminal cover.
2. Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3 WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Cover
6-cylinder models6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
Booster Battery
All models
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uu Fuses u Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
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Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
The current rating in br ackets indicate that
you may find a fuse in the location even if
your particular model is not equipped with
the device the fuse is used for.
■Engine Compartment
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Battery100 A*1
120 A*2
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box40 A
2
EPS70 A
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
(40 A)
ABS/VSA FSR30 A
−
−
ABS/VSA Motor30 A
−
−
3
IG50 A
Driver’s Side Fuse Box(40 A)
Passenger’s Side Light Main30 A
Driver’s Side Fuse Box(60 A)
Driver’s Side Light Main30 A
Main Fan Motor30 A
−*1−
Wiper Motor*230 A
Wiper Motor*130 ASub Fan Motor*2
4 Rear Defogger 40 A
*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models
5Sub Fan Motor*120 A
−*2−
6 −
−
7−−
8 Heater Motor
40 A
9Hazard 15 A
10 Horn
10 A
11−−
12 Stop
15 A
13IG Coil15 A
14 FI Sub
15 A
15Backup10 A
16 Interior Lights
7.5 A
17FI Main15 A
18 DBW
15 A
19−*1−
Back Up FI ECU*27.5A
20 MG Clutch
7.5 A
21Engine Oil Level*17.5 AFan RLY*2
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models
■Driver Side
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2Seat Memory(7.5 A)
3Washer15 A
4Wiper10 A
5Meter7.5 A
6ABS/VSA7.5 A
7ACG15 A
8STS*1(7.5 A)Starter DIAG*2
9Fuel Pump20 A
10VB SOL *(10 A)
11SRS10 A
12ODS7.5 A
13−*1(7.5 A)STS*2
14−−
15Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
16A/C7.5 A
17Accessory, Key, Lock7.5 A
* Not available on all models
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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 214
Accessories and Modifications ................ 221
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 130
Active Head Restraints ............................. 123
Additives Coolant .................................................. 242
Engine Oil ............................................... 236
Washer ................................................... 248
Additives, Engine Oil .......
........................ 236
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 125
Front Seats.............................................. 117
Head Restraints ....................................... 119
Headlights .............................................. 249
Mirrors.................................................... 115
Rear Seats ............................................... 124
Steering Wheel ....................................... 114
Temperature ............................................. 78
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control Sys tem) .................................................... 134
Changing the Mode................................ 134
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows .............................................. 135
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 273
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 134
Sensor .................................................... 137
Synchronized Mode ................................ 136
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 134
Air Pressure .
............................. 262 , 309, 311Airbags
........................................................ 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
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 ..
.......................................... 146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 214
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 125
Audio System ............................................ 140
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 145
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 142
Error Messages ........................................ 161
General Information ................................ 163
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 156
Recommended CDs ................................. 164
Recommended Devices ............................ 166
Remote Controls ..................................... 144
Security Code .......................................... 142
Theft Protection ....................................... 142
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 141
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 166
Authorized Manuals ............
..................... 319 Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 95
Customize ........................................... 81, 83
Automatic Lighting .................................. 107
Automatic Transmission ........................... 196
Creeping ................................................. 196
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Kickdown ................................................ 196
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 198
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 199
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 291
Shifting ................................................... 197
Auxiliary Input Jack ................
.................. 142
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 78
Average Speed ........................................... 79
B
Battery...................................................... 270
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 294
Jump Starting .......................................... 288
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 270
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 272
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 129
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 159
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 169
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 212
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 214
Brake Assist System ................................. 215
Fluid ........................................................ 246
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B

324
Manual Transmission ............................... 201
Glass (care)................................................ 277
Glove Box .................................................. 127
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 249, 253
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 279
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 169
Change Language ................................... 180
Help Features........................................... 170
HFL Status Display.................................... 170
Making a Call .......................................... 175
Menus ..................................................... 171
Muting a Call........................................... 176
Phone Setup ............................................ 173
Phonebook .............................................. 177
Receiving a Call ....................................... 176
Sending Numbers or Names During a  Call ........................................................ 176
Transferring a Call ................................... 176
Hazard Warning Button .
.............................. 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 119
Headlights ................................................. 106
Aiming .................................................... 249
Automatic Operation ............................... 107
Dimming ......................................... 106, 108
Operating ................................................ 106
Heated Door Mirrors ......
.......................... 111
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 133
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 69 HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver ............ 167
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 312
Engine and Transmission ......................... 312
Vehicle Identification ............................... 312
Ignition Switch ......................................... 105
Illumination Control ................................. 110
Knob ....................................................... 110
Immobilizer System .................................... 99
Indicator.................................................... 70
Indicators .................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 66
Charging System ............................... 65, 294
Cruise Control ................................... 71, 204
Cruise Main....................................... 71, 203
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 68, 296
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 69
Immobilizer System ................................... 70
Lights On .................................................. 69
Low Fuel ................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 294
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 68, 208, 210
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 227
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 295
Parking Brake and Brake System ................ 64
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 71Side Airbag Off ...................................
46, 70
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 44, 67
System Message ....................................... 69
Transmission ............................................. 65
Turn Signal ............................................... 69
VSA ® (V
ehicle Stability Assist) 
System ............................................ 67, 206
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 67, 207
Information .............................................. 307
Information Buttons .................................. 76
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 110
Interior Lights ........................................... 126
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 115
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 284
Jump Starting ........................................... 288
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 90
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 92
Keys ............................................................. 89
Lockout Prevention ................................... 92
Number Tag.............................................. 90
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 95
Remote Transmitter .................................. 91
Retractable Master Keys ............................ 89
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H
I
J
K

326
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift 
Mode) ................................................ 13, 200
Panic Mode ............................................... 100
Parking ...................................................... 216
Parking Brake ............................................ 212
Parking Brake and Brake System  Indicator ............................................ 64, 296
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 45
Passing Indicators ..................................... 106
Power Windows ........................................ 101
Precautions While Driving ........................ 195
Rain ......................................................... 195
Pregnant Women ....................................... 31
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 281
R
Radiator..................................................... 243
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 146
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 147
Range .......................................................... 78
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 147
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 315
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror  Button ...................................................... 111
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 124
Rearview Mirror (Automatic Dimming) .. 115
Refueling ................................................... 217
Fuel Gauge ............................................ 8, 75 Gasoline ..................................
217, 308, 310
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Regulations ....
........................... 210, 264, 313
Remote Transmitter ................................... 91
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 272
Bulbs ....................................................... 249
Fuses ....................................................... 298
Tires ........................................................ 267
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 259
Reporting Safety Defects ...
...................... 314
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 77
Retractable Master Keys ............................ 89
Reverse Tilt Mirror .................................... 116
S
Safe Driving................................................ 21
Safety Check ............................................... 25
Safety Labels ............................................... 61
Safety Message ........................................... 20
Seat Belts .................................................... 26
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 28
Checking................................................... 32
Fastening .................................................. 29
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ 
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 55
Pregnant Women ...................................... 31
Reminder .................................................. 27
Warning Indicator ............................... 27, 66Seat Heaters
.....
........................................ 133
Seats .......................................................... 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 121
Front Seats..............................................
117
Rear Seats ............................................... 124
Seat Heaters ........................................... 133
Security System .......................................... 99
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 70
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 71
SEL/RESET Knob .......................................... 76
Select Lever ................................ 13, 197, 201
Operation ................................. 13, 198, 201
Releasing ................................................ 291
Won’t Move ........................................... 291
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 143
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 199
Setting the Clock ........................................ 88
Shift Lever .................................. 13, 197, 201
Shift Position Indicator ............................ 198
Shifting (Transmission) .................... 197, 201
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 30
Side Airbags ............................................... 40
Cutoff System ........................................... 42
Off Indicator ............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
Snow Tires ................................................ 269
Spare Tire ................................. 281, 309, 311
Spark Plugs ....................................... 308, 310
Specifications ........................................... 308
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