tires Acura TSX 2006 Owner's Guide

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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example: The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied 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 perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Technical Inf ormation
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µWarning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
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 specif ied indoor
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 f ailure. Grade
C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance that all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Temperature A,B,C
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example
TIN. This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code. Date of manufacture.
The maximum air
pressurethetirecan
hold.
The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
P
R V 16
DOT
B97R
FW6X2202
Max Press
Max Load
94
225
55
Tire Labeling
T ire Ident if icat ion Number Maximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
Tire Size
Technical Inf ormation
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DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P215/50R17 93V
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered f or the usef ul lif e of the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other factors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details. covers all Acura
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2006 Acura Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2006 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s Warrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime Limited Warranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed WarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .234
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .127
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Accessory Power Socket .156
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Additives, Engine Oil .279
.....................
Adjusting the Sound .175
......
Adjust Outside Temp. Display .95
...................................
Airbag (SRS) .11
..........
Airbag System Components .25
............................
Air Conditioning .160
.........................................
Usage .162
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .304
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66,253
.......................................
Message .82
...................................
Operation .253
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .201
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .127
................................
Audio System .170
................
Automatic Lighting Off .121
.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensionners .23 ..............
Automatic Transmission .244
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .338
...............
Checking Fluid Level .285
....
Sequential SportShif t Mode .246
.......................................
Shif ting .244
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .244
................
Shif t Lever Positions .244
....................
Shif t Lock Release .249
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .184
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62,324
.......................................
Message .83
............................
Jump Starting .319
..............................
Maintenance .309
............................
Specif ications .339
..............................
Bef ore Driving .227
........................................
Belts, Seat .10
.........................
Beverage Holders .156
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .253
.............
Break-in, New Linings .228 ....................
Bulb Replacement .295
...........................................
Fluid .288
.......................................
Parking .151
.........................
System Indicator .63
.........................
System Message .83
........................
Wear Indicators .252
.........
Braking Fluid Low Message . 79
.............................
Braking System .252
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 228
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .122
......................
Brights, Headlights .120
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .295
.................................
Fog Lights .298
................
Front Parking Lights . 294
.................................
Headlights .291
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 297
............................
Specif ications .339
............
Turn Signal Lights . 293,295
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .291
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .35
Passenger Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator .64
.......................................
Message .81
.............................
PGM-FI System .345
...................................
Pollen Filter .300
..........................
Power Door Lock .128
...............
Power Socket Locations .156
............................
Power Windows .147
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .19
................
Primary Disp Selection .101
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Protecting Adults and Teens .13
...
Additional Safety Precautions .20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .19
........................
Protecting Children .37
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .42
...........
Protecting Larger Children .52
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Using Booster Seat .53
...................
Radiator Overheating .321
Radio/CD Sound
........................................
System .170
...................
Readiness Codes .325,347 Rear Lights,
............
Bulb Replacement .295,296
........................
Rear Seat, Folding .140
..........................
Rear View Mirror .145
...............
Rear Window Def ogger .123
.............
Reclining the Seat Backs .138
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds .242
..
Release Parking Lever Message .78
.......................
Reminder Indicators .62
.....................
Remote Transmitter .130
....................
Remove Key Message .79
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .280
..........................................
Fuses .330
................................
Light Bulbs .291
........................................
Minder .266
...........................................
Tires .306
.............................
Wiper Blades .301
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .24
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant .283
...............................
Restraint, Child .37
..................
Reverse Gear Position .245
...........................
Reverse Lockout .243
................................
Rotation, Tire .306......................................
Saf ety Belts .10
............
Safety Defects, Reporting .352
.................................
Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
.....................................
Seat Belts .10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .57
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
...................
Satellite Digital Radio .179
.........................................
Seat Belts .10
...............
Additional Information .21
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .23
.....................................
Cleaning .299
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
................................
Maintenance .24
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .21,62
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System Components .21
...............
Use During Pregnancy .19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
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Seat Heaters .137
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Seat Position Memory .142
Index
INDEX
R S
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Tachometer .68
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .295
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .311
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .341
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Emissions Control Systems .344
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .346
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Seats, Adjusting the .138
............................
Security System .203
.......................................
Indicator .67
.................
Security Relock Timer .114
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
.......................
Select/Reset Button .72
...............................
Serial Number .336
.............................
Service Manual .353
...........
Service Station Procedure .229
..........................
Setting the Clock .202
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Sequential SportShif t Mode .246
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .244
........................
Shif t Lock Release .249
..............................
Side Airbags .11,32
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .32
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .34
................
Side Curtain Airbags .11,33
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .33
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in .294,295
.............................
Signaling Turns .120
.....................................
Snow Tires .307
................................
Sound System .175Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .312
............................
Specif ications .340
....................
Specif ications Charts .338
........................
Speed Limiter .243,249
...................................
Speedometer .68
.......................................
Spotlights .153
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .25
...
Additional Safety Precautions .36
.............................
Airbag Service .35
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .34
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
How Your Side Airbags .........................................
Work .32
........................
SRS Components .25
..................................
SRS Service .35
.............................
SRS Indicator .34,63
.......................................
Message .82
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START (Ignition Key Position) .127
.......................
Starting the Engine .241
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .241
................
With a Dead Battery .319
..............
State Emissions Testing .347 ........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .321
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .124
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .12
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .310
........................................
Sun Visor .152
........................
Sunglasses Holder .158
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11,25
......................................
Servicing .35
.........................
SRS Indicator .34,63
...................
System Components .25
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Synthetic Oil .279
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System Message Indicator .67
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care of...............................................
the .311 ....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .341
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Unleaded Gasoline .228
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Upholstery Cleaning .299
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .281
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii ................................
Vanity Mirror .152
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .237
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .338
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .255
..................
Activation Indicator .255
.......................................
Message .81
..................................
Of f Switch .256
.......................
System Indicator .255
.............................
Vehicle Storage .310
.................................................
VIN .336
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .279
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor .169
....................
Temperature, Outside .73
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .50
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .346
...........
Tighten Fuel Cap Message .79
.
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel .124
..........................
Time, Setting the .202
....................................
Tire Chains .308
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .313
.................................
Tire Labeling .343
...............................................
Tires .302
..............................
Air Pressure .304
........................................
Chains .308
.........................
Checking Wear .305
..........................
Compact Spare .312
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .341
......................................
Inf lation .303
..................................
Inspection .305
...................................
Replacing .306
......................................
Rotating .306
...........................................
Snow .307
............................
Specif ications .338
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .313
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .257
................
Emergency Wrecker .328 ....
Equipment and Accessories .259
.............................
Weight Limit .257
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .285
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .287
..........
Fluid Selection .286,287,288
..............
Identif ication Number .336
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .244
..................
Shif ting the Manual .242
.....................................
Treadwear .341
Trip A & AVG. Fuel Reset with ...........................................
Ref uel .97
.......................................
Trip Meter .72
..............................................
Trunk .135
..................
Emergency Opener .136
...............................
Main Switch .136
...............................
Opening the .135
..............................
Open Monitor .78
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Turn Signals .120
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WINDEX
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Warning Labels, Location of .57
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Warranty Coverages .351
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .282
....................
Fluid Low Message .80
...................................
Operation .119
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering .124
............
Alignment and Balance .305
..........................
Compact Spare .312
......................................
Wrench .313
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
................
Operating the Power .147
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .123
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .119
...................................
Def roster .123
.....................................
Washers .119
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .301
...................................
Operation .119
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Worn Tires .305
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .328
Index
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