service Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Guide

Emergency Towing
298Handling the Unexpected
Call 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.
Emergency Towing NOTICE Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers
will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle's weight. NOTICE Improper 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.

Specifications ...................................... 302
Identification Numbers ...................... 306
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... 306
Engine Number and Transmission
Number ............................................ 306
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ......... 307
Reporting Safety Defects .................. 308
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes ................ 309
Warranty Coverages ...........................311
Authorized Manuals .......................... 313
Client Service Information ................. 314
301
Information
This chapter includes your vehicle's specifications, locations of identification numbers,
and other information required by regulation.

313
Authorized Manuals
Information
O

For U.S. Owners:
The publications listed below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can
order a manual by phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at
www.helminc.com.
Make an inquiry to Helm Inc. at (800) 782-4356 if you are interested in ordering
other models' or other years' manuals.
Publication Form
NumberForm Description
61TL202 2011 Acura TSX Service Manual
61TP101 2011 Acura TSX V6 Service Manual
61TL202EL2009-2011 Acura TSX
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
61T P101EL2011 Acura TSX V6
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
61TL231 2009-2011 Acura TSX Body Repair Manual
31TL1620 2011 Acura TSX Owner’s Manual
31T L18202011 Acura TSX Navigation
System Owner’s Manual
31TL1M20 2011 Acura TSX Maintenance Journal
31TL1Q20 2011 Acura TSX Advanced Technology Guide
ACU -R
Order Form for Previous Years-
Indicate Year and Model Desired
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures
for repair to engine and chassis components. It
is written for the journeyman technician, but it
is simple enough for most mechanically inclined
owners to understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
Complements the Service Manual by providing
in-depth troubleshooting information for each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Body Repair Manual:
Describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
For Canadian Owners:
Si vous avez besoin d'un Manuel du Conducteur en
français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire
de commander le numéro de pièce 33TL1C20

Client Service Information
314Information
Acura dealer personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem
that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership's service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's management, contact Acura Client Services.
Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-Mail: ch_acura_cr@ch.honda.com U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 To r ra n ce B l vd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
Client Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
Vehicle Identification Number t

Vehicle Identification Number

P. 3 0 6
Date of Purchase
tOdometer reading of your vehicle tYour name, address, and telephone number tA detailed description of the problem tName of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you t
In Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620 -7546

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Index
C to D
Index
Parking Brake
..............................................................
210
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)
......
10 9
Bulb Replacement
.....................................................
247
Back-Up Lights
..........................................................
254
Brake, Taillight, Rear Turn Light and
Rear Side Marker Lights
......................................
253
Fog Lights
......................................................................
251
Front Turn/Parking/Side Marker Lights
.........
252
Headlights
.....................................................................
247
High-Mount Brake Light
......................................
256
License Plate
................................................................
255
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights
.............................................................................
253
Bulb Specifications
.........................................
302,304
CCarbon Monoxide Hazard
.....................................
60
Cargo Hooks
..................................................................
13 0
Carrying Cargo
...................................................
183,185
Certification Label
...................................................
306
CD Player
..........................................................................
147
Changing Bulbs
............................................................
247
Charging System Indicator
..........................
65,290
Child Proof Door Locks
............................................
94
Child Safety
......................................................................
48
Emergency Trunk Opener
......................................
97
Child Seat
...........................................................................
48
Booster Seats
................................................................
59
Child Proof Door Locks
............................................
94
Child Seat for Infants
................................................
50Child Seat for Small Children
................................
51
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt
........................................................................
55
Larger Children
............................................................
58
Rear Facing Child Seat
.............................................
50
Selecting a Child Seat
..............................................
52
Using Tether
...................................................................
57
Cleaning the Exterior
..............................................
273
Cleaning the Interior
...............................................
271
Client Service Information
..................................
314
Climate Control System
.........................................
133
Changing the Mode
................................................
133
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ..13 4
Dust and Pollen Filter
..............................................
270
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode
............................
133
Sensors
............................................................................
13 6
Synchronized Mode
.................................................
135
Using Automatic Climate Control
...................
133
Clock
......................................................................................
88
Clutch Fluid
.....................................................................
245
Coat Hooks
......................................................................
13 0
Compact Spare Tire
..............................
277,303,305
Compass
............................................................................
17 9
Console Compartment
...........................................
127
Controls
...............................................................................
87
Coolant (Engine)
........................................................
240
Adding to the Radiator
..........................................
241
Adding to the Reserve Tank
..............................
240
Overheating
................................................................
288
Temperature Gauge
..................................................
75
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)
.............
19 4
Cruise Control
...............................................................
201
Indicator
............................................................................
71
Cup Holder
......................................................................
128
Customized Features
.................................................
80
DDaytime Running Lights
.......................................
107
Dead Battery
................................................................
284
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows
........................................................................
13 4
Detachable Shelf
........................................................
126
Dimming
Headlights
.....................................................................
105
Rear View Mirror
.......................................................
114
Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................................
235
Directional Signals (Turn Signals)
..................
105
Door Mirrors
..................................................................
114
Doors
.....................................................................................
89
Auto Door Lock
...........................................................
94
Auto Door Unlock
......................................................
94
Door and Trunk Open Indicator
..................
25,68
Keys
....................................................................................
89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from Inside
....
93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
Outside
............................................................................
91
Lockout Prevention System
...................................
92
DOT Tire Quality Grading
....................................
262
Driving
................................................................................
181
Automatic Transmission
........................................
19 4
Braking
............................................................................
210

319
Index
M to P
Continued
Index
Bulb Replacement
.....................................................
247
Daytime Running Lights
........................................
107
Fog Lights
......................................................................
107
High Beam Indicator Light
.....................................
69
Interior
............................................................................
125
Light Switches
.............................................................
105
Lights On Indicator
....................................................
69
Turn Signals
..................................................................
105
Load Limits
......................................................................
185
Locking/Unlocking
.....................................................
89
Auto Door Lock /Unlock
..........................................
94
Childproof Door Locks
.............................................
94
From Inside
.....................................................................
93
From Outside
..................................................................
91
Keys
....................................................................................
89
Lockout Prevention System
...................................
92
Using a Key
.....................................................................
92
Lockout Prevention System
..................................
92
Low Battery Charge
................................................
290
Lower Anchors
...............................................................
53
Low Fuel Indicator
.......................................................
66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
..........................
64,290
Lubricant Specifications Chart
..............
303,305
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
....................
185
MMaintenance
..................................................................
221
Battery
............................................................................
268
Brake/Clutch Fluid
....................................................
24 4
Cleaning
.........................................................................
271Climate Control
..........................................................
270
Coolant
..........................................................................
240
Maintenance Minder
™ ............................................
225
Oil
.....................................................................................
235
Precautions
..................................................................
222
Radiator
..........................................................................
241
Remote Transmitter
.................................................
269
Replacing Light Bulbs
.............................................
247
Safety
..............................................................................
223
Service Items
................................................................
226
Tires
..................................................................................
259
Transmission Fluid
.....................................................
242
Under the Hood
........................................................
229
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.....................
65,291
Manual Transmission
...............................................
19 9
Map Lights
.......................................................................
125
Maximum Load Limit
..............................................
185
Meters, Gauges
.............................................................
75
Mirrors
................................................................................
114
Adjusting
.......................................................................
114
Automatic Dimming
................................................
114
Door
.................................................................................
114
Exterior
...........................................................................
114
Interior Rearview
.....................................................
114
Modifications (and Accessories)
.....................
219
Moonroof
.........................................................................
103
MP3
..............................................................................
147,153
Multi-information Display
.....................................
76
NNumbers (Identification)
.....................................
306
OOdometer
..........................................................................
77
Oil (Engine)
....................................................................
234
Adding
............................................................................
237
Checking
........................................................................
235
Displaying Oil Life
.....................................................
225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
...........................
64,290
Recommended Engine Oil
..................................
234
Viscosity
........................................................................
234
Opening/Closing
Hood
................................................................................
231
Moonroof
......................................................................
103
Power Windows
........................................................
10 0
Tr u n k
..................................................................................
95
Outside Temperature Display
.............................
78
Overheating
..................................................................
288
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)
........................................................................
13,197
Panic Mode
.......................................................................
99
Parking
...............................................................................
214
Parking Brake
................................................................
210
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
.................................................................
64,292
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
........................
45