Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Manual

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
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If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on. What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
Add oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator. The light goes out: Start driving again. The light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged. What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On NOTICE Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately. If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks NOTICE If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could
be damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer
at 31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink
Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control t
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
Blinks when engine misfiring is detected. t What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at your
dealer. What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at
least ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
Tighten Fuel Fill Cap Message The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap
being loose or not being installed. What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.

If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
The message should go off.
When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on:
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak
of gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures
described above.

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
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If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Reasons for the indicator to come on
The brake fluid is low. t
There is a malfunction in the brake system. t What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop. t
If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the t
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If
there is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously, the brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
U.S.
CanadaIf the EPS Indicator Comes On
Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a problem with EPS. t
If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the t
engine speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate. What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
If the EPS Indicator Comes On NOTICE If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel
on the full left or right position for a while, the
system heats up. The system goes into a protective
mode, and limits its performance. The steering
wheel becomes harder and harder to operate. Once
the system cools down, EPS is restored. Repeated
operation under these conditions can eventually
damage the system.

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
or the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on. What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label
on the driver side doorjamb. What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire has triggered the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full
size tire. The indicator goes off after a while.
If the Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks NOTICE Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On
or Blinks

Fuses
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If any electrical devices are not working, turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0
and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.
Fuse Locations
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and
box cover number.
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Fuse Locations
Circuit Protected Amps
1Battery100 A
*1
120 A
*2
Passenger's Side Fuse Box 40A
2EPS 70 A
Passenger's Side Fuse Box (40 A)
ABS/ VSA FSR 30 A
−−
ABS/ VSA Motor 30 A
−−
Circuit Protected Amps
3IG 50 A
Driver's Side Fuse Box (40 A)
Passenger's Side Light Main 30 A
Driver's Side Fuse Box (60 A)
Driver's Side Light Main 30 A
Main Fan Motor 30 A
−
*1
−
Wiper Motor
*2
30 A
Wiper Motor
*1
Sub Fan Motor*2
30 A
4 Rear Defogger 40 A
5Sub Fan Motor
*1
20 A
−
*2
−
6− −
7− −
8 Heater Motor 40 A
9 Hazard 15 A
Circuit Protected Amps
10 H orn 10 A
11 − −
12 St o p 15 A
13 IG Coil 15 A
14 FI Sub 15 A
15 B a c ku p 10 A
16 Interior Lights 7.5 A
17 FI Main 15 A
18 DBW 15 A
19−
*1
−
Back Up FI ECU
*2
7. 5 A
20 MG Clutch 7.5 A
21Engine Oil Level
*1
7.5 A
Fan RLY
*2
*1: 4-cylinder models
*2: 6 -cylinder models

Fuses
Fuse Locations
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Driver Side Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse Locations
Fuse locations are shown on the label on the side
panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and
label number.
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected Amps
1− −
2 Seat Memory (7.5 A)
3 Washer 15 A
4 Wiper 10 A
5 Meter 7.5 A
6 ABS/ VSA 7.5 A
7ACG 15 A
8STS
*1
(7.5 A)
Star ter DIAG
*2
9 Fuel Pump 20 A
10 VB SOL* (10 A)
11 SRS 10 A
12 O D S 7. 5 A
Circuit Protected Amps
13−
*1
(7.5 A)
STS
*2
14 − −
15 Daytime Running Lights 7.5 A
16 A /C 7.5 A
17 Accessory, Key, Lock 7.5 A
18 Acces s or y 7.5 A
19 Driver's Power Seat Sliding (20 A)
20 Moonroof (20 A)
21 Driver's Power Seat Reclining (20 A)
22Rear Driver's Side Power
Window20 A
23Front Accessory Power
Socket20 A
24 Driver's Power Window 20 A
Circuit Protected Amps
25 Driver's Side Door Lock 15 A
26 Left Front Fog Light (10 A)
27Left Side Small Lights
(Exterior)10 A
28 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
29 TPMS 10 A
30 Left Headlight Low Beam 15 A
31 − −
32 Engine Oil Level
*
(7.5 A)
*1: 4-cylinder models
*2: 6 -cylinder models
* Not available on all modelsFuse Label

Fuses
Fuse Locations
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Passenger Side Fuse Box
Located on the lower side panel. Take off the cover to open.
Circuit Protected Amps
1 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
2Right Side Small Lights
(Exterior)10 A
3 Right Front Fog Light 10 A
4 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A
5− −
6 Interior Lights 7.5 A
7− −
8Passenger's Side Power Seat
Recliening20 A
Fuse Locations
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and
box cover number.
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected Amps
9Passenger's Side Power Seat
Sliding20 A
10 Right Side Door Lock 10 A
11Rear Passenger's Side Power
Window20 A
12Console Accessory Power
Socket20 A
13Front Passenger's Power
Window20 A
14 − −
Circuit Protected Amps
15 Premium AMP 20 A
16 − −
17 − −
18 − −
19 Seat Heater 20 A
20 − −
21 − −
22 − −

Fuses
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0
. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
Blown Fuse
Fuse
Blown Fuse
Combined Fuse
Inspecting and Changing Fuses NOTICE Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system. If you do not have a replacement
fuse with the proper rating for the circuit, install
one with a lower rating.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 2 9 4 t o P. 2 9 6 .
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
Fuse Puller

Emergency Towing
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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.

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When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
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What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1. Open the trunk and pull off the left inside
cover.
2. Pull the release lever towards you.
The release lever unlocks the fuel fill
door when it is pulled, and locks when
returned to its original position.
What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
the vehicle checked.
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