automatic transmission fluid Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Manual

Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle
190Driving
Driving in Hilly TerrainMonitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the air t
conditioning and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool down
the engine if necessary.
Automatic transmission models
Shift to the tS
position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your VehicleYour vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle
needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
Emergency Towing

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Driving in Hilly Terrain
If you use the paddle shifters when driving
uphill and downhill, select 3rd, 2nd, or 1st
gear, depending on the vehicle speed and road
conditions. Do not use 4th and 5th gears. Automatic transmission models If the automatic transmission fluid temperature
exceeds the specified limit, the transmission will also
automatically downshift to the 1st gear, even in the
sequential shift mode. The gear position indicator
blinks for a few seconds, then stays on.Gear Position Speed Range
1st 0 - 42 mph (0 - 67 km/h)
2nd,3rd 19 - 62 mph (30 - 100 km/h)

Before Performing Maintenance
222Maintenance
Inspection and MaintenanceFor your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your
vehicle in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell,
insufficient brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected
by a dealer. (Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep
your warranties in effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed
maintenance and inspection information.
Types of Inspection and Maintenance Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling. Periodic inspections
Check the automatic transmission fluid level monthly. t
Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Check the brake fluid level monthly. t
Brake/Clutch Fluid

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Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign t
objects.
Checking and Maintaining Tires

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Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly. t
Replacing Light Bulbs

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Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months. t
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

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Inspection and Maintenance U.S. models Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment
or individuals using parts that are "certified"
to EPA standards.

According to state and federal regulations, failure
to perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services
should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
Maintenance Service Items


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If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, purchase the
service manual.
Authorized Manual


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If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills
first.
After performing maintenance, update the records
in the separate maintenance booklet.

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Maintenance
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Maintenance Minder™
Maintenance Service ItemsCODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oilt
*1
B Replace engine oilt
*1 and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes t
Check parking brake adjustment t
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots t
Inspect suspension components t
Inspect driveshaft boots t
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS) t
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Inspect exhaust system t
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Inspect fuel lines and connections t
#
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tirest
2 Replace air cleaner elementt
*2
Replace dust and pollen filter t
*3
Inspect drive belt t
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*4
4 Replace spark plugst
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump t
*5
Inspect valve clearance t
5 Replace engine coolantt
*4: If you drive regularly in mountainous areas or tow a trailer, replace the transmission fluid at 60,000
miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). (automatic transmission models only)
*5: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C ), in very low temperatures (under
-20 °F, -29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km. (6-cylinder models only)
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. *1: Change the engine oil according to the Maintenance Minder, or annually, whichever comes first.
*2: If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000
km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Maintenance Service Items
Independent of the Maintenance Minder tinformation, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 tkm).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 tonly if they are noisy. Maintenance Minder
Message System Message
Indicator
Main Items
Sub Items

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Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance
Maintenance Items Under the Hood 4-cylinder models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Handle)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
Radiator Cap
Manual transmission models Clutch Fluid
(Light Gray Cap)
Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic transmission models Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dipstick (Yellow Loop)

Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
230Maintenance
6-cylinder models
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Loop)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir*
Radiator Cap*
* : Located under the coverBrake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid Dipstick
(Yellow Loop)

Maintenance Under the Hood
Transmission Fluid
242Maintenance
1. Park on level ground, and start the engine.
2. Wait until the radiator fan starts and then
turn off the engine.
Perform step 3 after waiting for about
60 seconds (less than 90 seconds).
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the
transmission securely, as shown in the image.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks in the HOT range.
6. If the level is below the lower mark, add
fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the
level between the upper and lower marks,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transmission FluidCheck the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.Specified fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Automatic Transmission Fluid NOTICE Do not mix Acura ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Acura ATF
DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and
durability of your vehicle's transmission, and
damage the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid
that is not equivalent to Acura ATF DW-1 is not
covered by Acura's new vehicle warranty. NOTICE Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not
spill any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
Upper
Lower
MarksRubber
Cap
Guide
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models
HOT
RangeUpper Mark
Lower Mark

Specifications
302Information
4-cylinder models O Vehicle SpecificationsModel Acura TSX
No. of Passengers:
Front
Rear
Tot al2
3
5
Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight
RatingU.S.: 4,475 lbs (2,030 kg)
*1
Canada: 2,030 kg
*1
U.S.: 4,395 lbs (1,995 kg)
*2
Canada: 1,995 kg
*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front) U.S.: 2,410 lbs (1,095 kg)
*1
Canada: 1,095 kg
*1
U.S.: 2,325 lbs (1,055 kg)
*2
Canada: 1,055 kg
*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear) U.S.: 2,090 lbs (950 kg)
Canada: 950 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type
Charge Quantity
Lubricant TypeH F C-13 4 a ( R -13 4 a)
15.8 – 17.6 oz (450 – 500 g)
SP-10*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
O Engine SpecificationsDisplacement 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
3)
Spark PlugsNGK ILZKR7B-11S
DENSO SXU22HCR11S
O FuelFuel:
Ty peUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 US gal (70 ℓ)O BatteryCapacity/Type 36AH(5)/45AH(20)/47AH(20)O Washer FluidTank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
O Light BulbsHeadlights (Low Beam)35W (D2S)*
3
55W (H1)*
4
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights 55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side
Marker Lights21/5W
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Brake/Taillights 21/5W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W
Back-Up Lights 21W
Rear Side Marker Lights 3CP
High-Mount Brake Light 21W
License Plate Lights 5W
Trunk Light 5W
Interior Lights
Spotlight
Ceiling Light 8W
8W
Vanity Mirror Lights 2W
Courtesy Lights 3.8W*3: Vehicle with discharge headlights
*4: Vehicle with halogen bulb low beam headlights

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Information
Specifications
4-cylinder models
O Brake/Clutch FluidSpecified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3O Transmission FluidSpecified
*1
Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission
fluid)2.6 US qt
(2.5 ℓ)
(Change)
Specified
*2
Acura Manual
Transmission Fluid2.0 US qt
(1.9 ℓ)
(Change)
*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
O Engine OilRecommendedAcura
Genuine
Motor OilAPI Premium grade
0W-20
CapacityChange 4.0 US qt (3.8 ℓ)
Change
including
filter4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)O Engine CoolantSpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Ty pe2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
*1
1.64 US gal (6.2 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Capacity
*2
1.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
O TireRegularSize P225/50R17 93V
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
SpareSize T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular 17 x 7.5J
Compact Spare 16 x 4T

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Information
Specifications
6-cylinder models
O Brake/Clutch FluidSpecified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3O Transmission FluidSpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission
fluid)3.5 US qt
(3.3 ℓ)
(Change)
O Engine OilRecommendedAcura
Genuine
Motor OilAPI Premium grade
0W-20
CapacityChange 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)O Engine CoolantSpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Ty pe2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.77 US gal (6.7 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
O TireRegularSize P235/45R18 94V
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
SpareSize T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular 18 x 8J
Compact Spare 16 x 4T

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Index
Index
A ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
...........................
212
Accessories and Modifications
.........................
219
Accessory Power Sockets
......................................
12 9
Active Head Restraints
...........................................
12 2
Adding
................................................................................
237
Coolant
..........................................................................
240
Engine Oil
......................................................................
237
Washer
...........................................................................
246
Additives, Engine Oil
..............................................
234
Adjusting
..........................................................................
113
Armrest
...........................................................................
124
Front Seats
....................................................................
11 6
Head Restraints
..........................................................
11 8
Headlights
.....................................................................
247
Mirrors
............................................................................
114
Rear Seats
.....................................................................
12 3
Steering Wheel
...........................................................
113
Temperature
..................................................................
78
Airbags
.................................................................................
33
Advanced Airbags
......................................................
39
After a Collision
...........................................................
37
Airbag Care
....................................................................
47
Event Data Recorder
..................................................
19
Front Airbags (SRS)
....................................................
36
Indicator
.............................................................
44,67,70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
..........................
45
Sensors
..............................................................................
33
Side Airbag
.....................................................................
40
Side Airbag Cutoff System
....................................
42
Side Airbag Off Indicator
.......................................
42Side Curtain Airbag
...................................................
43
Air Conditioning System (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
Air Pressure
................................................
260,303,305
AM/FM Audio
...............................................................
143
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
...........................
212
Indicator
...........................................................................
66
Armrest
..............................................................................
124
Auto Door Lock /Unlock
...........................................
94
Customize
................................................................
81,83
Automatic Lighting
..................................................
10 6
Audio System
................................................................
13 8
Adjusting the Sound
...............................................
142
Auxiliary Input Jack
..................................................
14 0
Error Messages
...........................................................
15 8
General Information
................................................
161
MP3/ WMA /AAC
.......................................................
153
Recommended Devices
.........................................
16 4
Recommended CDs
.................................................
162
Remote Controls
.......................................................
16 0
Security Code
..............................................................
14 0
Theft Protection
.........................................................
14 0
USB Adapter Cable
..................................................
13 9
USB Flash Drives
........................................................
16 4
Authorized Manual
..................................................
313
Automatic Transmission
........................................
19 4
Creeping
........................................................................
19 4
Fluid
..................................................................................
242
Kickdown
......................................................................
19 4
Operating the Shift Lever
.....................
13 ,19 5 ,19 6
Sequential Shift Mode
...........................................
197
Shifting
...........................................................................
195
Shift Lever Dose Not Move
.................................
287
Auxiliary Input Jack
..................................................
14 0
Average Fuel Economy
............................................
78
Average Speed
...............................................................
79
BBattery
...............................................................................
268
Charging System Indicator
..........................
65,290
Jump Starting
.............................................................
284
Maintenance (Checking the Battery)
............
268
Replacing
.......................................................................
269
Belts (Seat)
........................................................................
26
Beverage Holders
.......................................................
128
Bluetooth
® Audio
......................................................
15 6
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® ...............................
167
Booster Seats (For Children)
................................
59
Brake System
.................................................................
210
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
............................
212
Brake Assist System
.................................................
213
Fluid
.................................................................................
24 4
Foot Brake
.....................................................................
211
Indicator
.................................................................
64,292