headlights Acura TSX 2004 User Guide

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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .187
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256 259 273
280
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance242

Check the operation of your car’s
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an
unsaf e condition by reducing your
car’s visibility and the ability to
signal your intentions to other
drivers.
Lights
Maint enance280
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTLOW BEAM HEADLIGHTSIDE TURN
SIGNAL LIGHT
FRONT TURN SIGNAL
PARKING LIGHT/
SIDE MARKER LIGHT

Check the f ollowing:Headlights (low and high beam)
Parking lights
Taillights
Brake lights
High-mount brake light
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light f unction
License plate light
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights
(Canadian models)
If you f ind any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page to
determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed. 335
Lights
Maint enance281
HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT
TAILLIGHT
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT
SIDE MARKER LIGHT
BACK-UP LIGHTLICENSE PLATE LIGHTS

The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
cartoyourdealertohaveitreplaced.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your car was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment of the
headlights should be perf ormed by
an Acura technician or other
qualif ied mechanic.
Halogen bulbs are used f or the high
beam headlight bulbs. When
replacing a high beam headlight bulb,
handle it by its base and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Headlight Aiming
L ow Beam Headlight Bulb
ReplacementReplacing a High Beam Headlight
Bulb
Lights
Maint enance282
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Open the hood.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
On the driver’s side, reinstall the
air intake cover. Reinstall the
three fasteners and secure them
by pushing on the heads until they
lock.
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5.
2. 1.
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Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Front T urn Signal
Light Bulb
284
SOCKET

Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .
Store the tools and the jack in the
tool tray, and place the tool tray
back in the trunk.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Changing a Flat Tire, If Your Engine Won’t Start
If Your Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the StarterMotor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
310
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.

Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
thefusesareOK,thereisproba-
bly something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. (Seeon page .)
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the car from
a booster battery (see page ). In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Your car has the Immobilizer
System. You should use a
properly-coded master or valet key
to start the engine (see page ).
A key that is not properly coded
will cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the dash panel to blink
rapidly. Do you have f uel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the f uel gauge.
The low f uel level warning light
may not be working, so you were
not reminded to f ill the tank.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
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If Your Engine Won’t Start
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency T owing T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing
311

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
If something electrical in your car
stops working, the f irst thing you
should check f or is a blown f use.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check the component’s
operation. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
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2. 326 327
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed324
BLOWN
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation335
Alignment Engine
Fuses Battery Lights 12 V 21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 12 V21 W
21/5 W
5W
21 W
21 W
12 V 55 W
12 V 35 W
12 V 3 CP
Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder, gasoline engine 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
10.5 : 1
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°1°
3°13’
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion page 264.
See page 326or the fuse box
cover. See page 327or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
Interior
Under-hood Capacity
12 V 38 AH/5 HR12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
1.1 W
2CP
5W
8W
8W
3CP
12 V 3 CP
Headlights
Front turn signal
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Back-up lights
Rear side marker light
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights/Front ceiling lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy light
Vanity mirror lights
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low

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Accessories and Modif ications . 191
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Accessories .191
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Additional Safety Precautions . 192
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Modif ications .192
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .81
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Accessory Power Socket . 109
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Additives, Engine Oil . 246
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Airbag (SRS) .9
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Air Cleaner Element .261
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Air Conditioning .115
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Maintenance .269
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Usage .115
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Air Pressure, Tires .273
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Alcohol in Gasoline .340
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Antif reeze .249
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ................................
Description .213
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Indicator .61, 214
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Operation .213
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 80
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Appearance Care .295
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Armrest .105
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Audio System .129, 148 .............
Automatic Speed Control . 174
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Automatic Transmission . 204
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Capacity, Fluid .334
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Checking Fluid Level . 256
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Shif ting .204
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 204
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Shif t Lever Positions . 204
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Shif t Lock Release . 210
Battery ......
Charging System Light . 60,318
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Jump Starting .312
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Maintenance .265
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Specif ications .335
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Bef ore Driving .183
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Belts, Seat .8
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Beverage Holders .106
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Body Repair .312
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 213
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Break-in, New Linings . 184
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Bulb Replacement .286
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Fluid .259
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Parking .104 .........................
System Indicator .60
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Wear Indicators .212
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Braking System .213
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Break-in, New Car .184
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights .70
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .287
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Brake Lights .286
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Ceiling Light .290
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Door Courtesy Light . 291
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Front Parking Lights . 285
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Headlights .282
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High-mount Brake Light . 289
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License Plate Light . 289
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Specif ications .335
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Spotlights .290
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Trunk Light .292
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Turn Signal Lights . 284
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Vanity Mirror Lights . 291
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Bulbs, Halogen .282
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