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Acura 2005 Acura TSX User Manual

Acura 2005 Acura TSX
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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................4
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................7
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................51
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column
Features ..............................................................................................................................................99
Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................151
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................165
Engine and transmission operation
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................189
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................235
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................259
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................273
Warranty and contact information
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................277
How to order
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures
Owner's Identification Form

Table of Contents

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Acura 2005 Acura TSX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAcura
Model2005 Acura TSX
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

California Proposition 65 Warning

Warning about chemicals causing cancer and reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

Information about vehicle recording devices.

A Few Words About Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Key recommendations for safe operation and vehicle use.

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Features that protect occupants during a crash.

Seat Belts

Information on wearing and using seat belts for protection.

Airbags

Details on supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbags.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Guidance on proper seating and seat belt use.

Advice for Pregnant Women

Safety tips for pregnant women using seat belts.

Additional Safety Precautions

Extra safety measures for adults and teens.

Protecting Children – General Guidelines

General rules for safely restraining children.

Protecting Infants and Small Children

Specific guidance for infant and small child restraint.

Protecting Larger Children

How to properly secure larger children with seat belts.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Information on the dangers of carbon monoxide gas.

Safety Labels

Location and meaning of vehicle safety labels.

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components

Description of seat belt system parts and function.

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

How front seat belt tensioners work.

Seat Belt Maintenance

How to inspect and maintain seat belts.

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Airbag System Components

Components of the vehicle's airbag system.

How Your Front Airbags Work

Explanation of front airbag deployment and function.

How Your Side Airbags Work

Explanation of side airbag deployment and function.

How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

Explanation of side curtain airbag deployment.

How the SRS Indicator Works

Meaning of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator.

Airbag Service

Information on servicing airbag systems.

Protecting Children – General Guidelines

All Children Must Be Restrained

Requirement for all children to be properly restrained.

All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat

Why children are safer in the back seat.

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks

Hazards of placing children near front airbags.

Protecting Infants and Small Children

Protecting Infants

How to properly restrain infants in rear-facing seats.

Protecting Small Children

How to restrain children over one year old.

Selecting a Child Seat

Criteria for choosing a child seat.

Installing a Child Seat

Steps for installing child seats.

Protecting Larger Children

Checking Seat Belt Fit

How to check if a seat belt fits a child properly.

Using a Booster Seat

When and how to use booster seats.

Instruments and Controls

Control Locations

Diagram showing locations of vehicle controls.

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's instrument panel.

Instrument Panel Lights

Explanation of various dashboard indicators and warning lights.

Gauges

Information about the vehicle's gauges.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Controls located on or near the steering wheel.

Wipers and Washers

How to operate windshield wipers and washers.

Turn Signal and Headlights

How to use turn signals and headlights.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

How to adjust the steering wheel position.

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys and locks.

Power Windows

How to operate power windows.

Moonroof

How to operate the moonroof.

Parking Brake

How to apply and release the parking brake.

Features

Vents, Heating, and A/C

How to use the climate control system.

Playing the Radio

How to operate the radio.

Playing a CD

How to load and play CDs.

Playing a Tape

How to operate the optional tape player.

Playing the XM Satellite Radio

How to use the satellite radio system.

Steering Wheel Controls

Controls mounted on the steering wheel.

Radio Theft Protection

How the anti-theft audio system works.

Security System

How the vehicle's security system operates.

Cruise Control

How to use the cruise control system.

HomeLink Universal Transceiver

How to program the HomeLink system.

Before Driving

Break-in Period

Recommendations for the first 600 miles of driving.

Fuel Recommendation

Recommended gasoline type and additives.

Service Station Procedures

Procedures to follow at a service station.

Refueling

How to refuel the vehicle safely.

Opening and Closing the Hood

How to open and close the vehicle's hood.

Oil Check

How to check the engine oil level.

Engine Coolant Check

How to check the engine coolant level.

Fuel Economy

Information on improving fuel economy.

Accessories and Modifications

Precautions regarding vehicle accessories and modifications.

Carrying Cargo

Information on vehicle storage areas and cargo safety.

Load Limits

Maximum load capacity for the vehicle.

Driving

Preparing to Drive

Pre-drive checks and adjustments.

Starting the Engine

Procedures for starting the engine.

Manual Transmission

How to operate the manual transmission.

Automatic Transmission

How to operate the automatic transmission.

Parking

Tips for parking the vehicle safely.

Braking System

Information about the vehicle's braking system.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System

How the VSA system helps stabilize the vehicle.

Towing a Trailer

Guidelines and precautions for towing trailers.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Important safety precautions before performing maintenance.

Maintenance Schedule

Schedules for normal and severe driving conditions.

Servicing Your Vehicle

Where and by whom vehicle maintenance can be performed.

Owner’s Maintenance Checks

Routine checks the owner can perform.

Fluid Locations

Diagram showing locations of vehicle fluid reservoirs.

Adding Engine Oil

How to add engine oil.

Changing the Oil and Filter

Step-by-step guide to changing oil and filter.

Windshield Washers

How to check and refill the windshield washer fluid.

Engine Coolant

How to check and add engine coolant.

Transmission Fluid

How to check and add transmission fluid.

Brake and Clutch Fluid

How to check brake and clutch fluid levels.

Power Steering Fluid

How to check power steering fluid level.

Lights

Information on vehicle lights.

Wiper Blades

How to check and replace wiper blades.

Tires

Information on tire care and safety.

Checking the Battery

How to check battery condition and terminals.

Vehicle Storage

How to prepare the vehicle for storage.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Compact Spare Tire

Information on using the compact spare tire.

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step guide to changing a flat tire.

If Your Engine Won’t Start

Troubleshooting steps when the engine won't start.

Jump Starting

How to safely jump start a vehicle.

If Your Engine Overheats

Steps to take if the engine overheats.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

What the low oil pressure indicator signifies.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

What the malfunction indicator lamp signifies.

Brake System Indicator

What the brake system indicator means.

Closing the Moonroof

How to manually close the moonroof.

Emergency Towing

Procedures for emergency towing.

Fuses

How to check and replace fuses.

Technical Information

Identification Numbers

Location of vehicle identification numbers (VIN).

Specifications

Key dimensions, weights, capacities, and engine specs.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Tire grading for treadwear, traction, and temperature.

Tire Labeling

How to read tire sidewall markings.

Emissions Controls

How the vehicle's emissions control systems work.

State Emissions Testing

Information on state emissions testing procedures.

Warranty and Customer Relations

Customer Service Information

Contact information for Acura customer service.

Warranty Coverages

Details on various vehicle warranty coverages.

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicle)

How to report safety defects to NHTSA.

Authorized Manuals

How to purchase factory authorized manuals.

Service Information Summary

Gasoline

Recommended gasoline type and octane number.

Fuel Tank Capacity

Vehicle's fuel tank capacity.

Recommended Engine Oil

Recommended engine oil grade and type.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Recommended automatic transmission fluid.

6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid

Recommended manual transmission fluid.

Power Steering Fluid

Recommended power steering fluid.

Brake Fluid

Recommended brake fluid type.

Tire Pressure (measured cold)

Recommended cold tire pressures for front and rear.

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