height Acura TSX 2011 User Guide

Maintenance Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
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Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.

The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4-cylinder models 4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
Opening the Hood NOTICE Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Grip
ClipSupport Rod
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever

Checking and Maintaining Tires
Tire and Loading Information Label
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Tire and Loading Information LabelThe label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and
loading information.
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Tire SizeFollowing is an example of tire size with
an explanation of what each component
means.
P225/50 R17 93V
P: Vehicle type (P indicates passenger
vehicle).
225: Tire width in millimeters.
50: Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height
as a percentage of its width).
R: Tire construction code (R indicates
radial).
17: Rim diameter in inches.
93: Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum load the
tire can carry).
V: Speed symbol (an alphabetical code
indicating the maximum speed rating).
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have
a number of markings. Those you should
be aware of are described below.
Tire Size
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the
same size.
Tire and Loading Information LabelThe tire and loading information label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb
contains:1 The number of people your vehicle can
carry.2 The total weight your vehicle can carry.
Do not exceed this weight.3 The original tire sizes for front, rear and
spare.4 The proper cold tire pressure for front,
rear and spare.