Acura TSX (2014 year). Instruction — part 19

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.

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What to do as soon as the indicator comes on

1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.

2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.

2. Open the hood and check the oil level.

2 Oil Check P.

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3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.

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The light goes out: Start driving again.

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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

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the battery is not being charged.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.

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If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

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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.

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

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If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp Comes On or Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control

system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.

• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.

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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at
a dealer.

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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.

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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.

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What to do when the message appears:

1. Stop the engine.

2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.

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If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.

3. Drive for several days of normal driving.

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The message should go off.

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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.

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Tighten Fuel Fill Cap Message

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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.

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If the Brake System Indicator Comes On

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If the Brake System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.

• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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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.

• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the

transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.

• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine

speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.

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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.

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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.

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

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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.

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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.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving a few miles (kilometers).

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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.

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working, turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

0 and

check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.

Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.

Located under the dashboard.

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Engine Compartment Fuse Box

1

Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover.

Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and
box cover number.

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Driver Side Fuse Box

1

Driver Side Fuse Box

Fuse locations are shown on the label on the side
panel.

Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and
label number.

Fuse Label

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Located on the lower side panel. Take off the
cover to open.

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Passenger Side Fuse Box

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Passenger Side Fuse Box

Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and
box cover number.

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Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse

The current rating in brackets indicate that
you may find a fuse in the location even if
your particular model is not equipped with
the device the fuse is used for.

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Engine Compartment

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Battery

100 A

Passenger’s Side Fuse Box

40 A

2

EPS

70 A

Passenger’s Side Fuse Box

(40 A)

ABS/VSA FSR

30 A

Power Tailgate Motor

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40 A

ABS/VSA Motor

30 A

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−

3

IG

50 A

Power Tailgate Motor

*

(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

−

−

Wiper Motor

30 A

4

Rear Defogger

40 A

5

Sub Fan Motor

20 A

6

−

−

7

−

−

8

Heater Motor

40 A

9

Hazard

15 A

10

Horn

10 A

11

−

−

12

Stop

15 A

13

IG Coil

15 A

14

FI Sub

15 A

15

Backup

10 A

16

Interior Lights

7.5 A

17

FI Main

15 A

18

DBW

15 A

19

−

−

20

MG Clutch

7.5 A

21

Engine Oil Level

7.5 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

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Driver Side

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

7

ACG

15 A

8

STS

(7.5 A)

9

Fuel Pump

20 A

10

VB SOL

(10 A)

11

SRS

10 A

12

ODS

7.5 A

13

IG1

(7.5 A)

14

−

−

15

Daytime Running Lights

7.5 A

16

A/C

7.5 A

17

Accessory, Key, Lock

7.5 A

18

Accessory

7.5 A

19 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding

(20 A)

20

Moonroof

(20 A)

21

Driver’s Power Seat

Reclining

(20 A)

22

Rear Driver’s Side Power

Window

20 A

* Not available on all models

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Front Accessory Power

Socket

20 A

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Driver’s Power Window

20 A

25

Driver’s Side Door Lock

15 A

26

Left Front Fog Light

(10 A)

27

Left Side Small Lights

(Exterior)

10 A

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Left Headlight High Beam

10 A

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TPMS

10 A

30

Left Headlight Low Beam

15 A

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−

−

32

Engine Oil Level

*

(7.5 A)

Circuit Protected

Amps

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Passenger Side

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Right Headlight High Beam

10 A

2

Right 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

−

−

8

Passenger’s Side Power Seat

Reclining

20 A

9

Passenger’s Side Power Seat

Sliding

20 A

10

Right Side Door Lock

10 A

11

Rear Passenger’s Side Power

Window

20 A

12

Console Accessory Power

Socket

20 A

13

Front Passenger’s Power

Window

20 A

14

−

−

15

Premium AMP

(20 A)

16

Rear Accessory Power

Socket

(20 A)

17

−

−

18

−

−

19

Seat Heater

20 A

20

−

−

21

−

−

22

−

−

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

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headlights and all accessories off.

2. Remove the fuse box cover.

3. Check the large fuse in the engine

compartment.

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If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.

4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine

compartment and the vehicle interior.

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If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.

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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. 305

and

P. 306

.

There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box.

Fuse

Blown Fuse

Combined Fuse

Blown Fuse

Fuse Puller

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Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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Flat bed equipment

The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.

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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.

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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

If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.

1. Open the tailgate and remove the lid.

2 Side Storage Compartment P. 133

2. Remove the cover, turn it by using a flat-tip

screwdriver or coin, then pry it out.

3. Pull the release lever towards you.

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The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled, and locks when
returned to its original position.

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What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

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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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When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate

If you cannot open or close the tailgate or power tailgate, use the
following procedure.

1. Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the

cover on the back of the tailgate.

2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate

while pushing down the lever.

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When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate

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When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate

What to do-Following up

After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.

When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.

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Lever

Model with power tailgate

Lever

Model without power tailgate

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Specifications

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Vehicle Specifications

Model

Acura TSX Sport Wagon

No. of Passengers:
Front

2

Rear

3

Total

5

Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating

4,630 lbs (2,100 kg)

Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)

2,410 lbs (1,095 kg)

Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)

2,270 lbs (1,030 kg)

Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type

HFC-134a (R-134a)

Charge Quantity

15.8 – 17.6 oz (450 – 500 g)

Lubricant Type

SP-10

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Engine Specifications

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Fuel

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Washer Fluid

Displacement

144 cu-in (2,354 cm

3

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Spark Plugs

NGK

ILZKR7B-11S

DENSO

SXU22HCR11S

Fuel:
Type

Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 91 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 US gal (70 ℓ)

Tank Capacity

2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)

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Light Bulbs

Headlights (Low Beam)

35W (D2S)

Headlights (High Beam)

60W (HB3)

Fog Lights

55W (H11)

Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side
Marker Lights

21/5W

Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)

LED

Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights 21/5W
Rear Turn Signal Lights

21W

Back-Up Lights

21W

Taillights

5W

High-Mount Brake Light

LED

License Plate Lights

5W

Cargo Area Lights

5W

Interior Lights

Spotlight

8W

Ceiling Light

8W

Vanity Mirror Lights

2W

Courtesy Lights

3.8W

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Brake Fluid

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Transmission Fluid

Specified

Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

Specified

Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic
transmission fluid)

2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
(Change)

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Engine Oil

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Engine Coolant

Recommended

·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil

Capacity

Change

4.0 US qt (3.8 ℓ)

Change
including
filter

4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)

Specified

Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2

Ratio

50/50 with distilled water

Capacity

1.64 US gal (6.2 ℓ) 
(change including the remaining 
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)

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Tire

*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit

Regular

Size

P225/50R17 93V

Pressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

2

])

33 (230 [2.3])

Compact
Spare

*1

Size

T135/80D16 101M

Pressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

2

])

60 (420 [4.2])

Wheel Size

Regular

17 x 7.5J

Compact Spare

*1

16 x 4T

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Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle. See the
image below for the VIN locations.

Engine Number and Transmission Number

See the image below for the locations of your vehicle’s engine number and
transmission number.

Vehicle Identification Number

Engine Number

Certification Label/

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Vehicle Identification Number

Automatic Transmission Number

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Devices that Emit Radio Waves

The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.

Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) described below:

As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

AcuraLink

Audio System

Bluetooth® Audio

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

HomeLink®Universal Transceiver

Immobilizer System

Remote Transmitter

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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