2004 Acura TSX coolant level

Remove the radiator cap. Pour
coolant into the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck and into the
reserve tank up to the MAX mark.
Start the engine and hold it at
1,500 rpm until the cooling f an
comes on. Turn of f the engine.
Check the coolant level in the
radiator and add coolant if needed.
Install the radiator cap, and
tighten it fully.
If necessary, f ill the reserve tank
to the MAX mark. Install the
reserve tank cap.
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14.
13.
Cooling Syst em
Maint enance254

If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Wait until you see no more signs
of steam or spray, then open the
hood.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointerreaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and MAX marks. Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see on page ). Start the engine and set the
temperature control to its upper
limit, . Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair. (See
on page .)
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
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5.
6.
7.
8. 9.10.
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189 11.
12.
328
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
If Your Engine Overheats
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
316
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Fuel Fill Door .184
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Glove Box .89
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Trunk .87
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Low Coolant Level .189
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 201
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,317
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 334
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Luggage .193
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Maintenance .229
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 242
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Record .239
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Required Indicator .67
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Saf ety .230
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Schedule .234-238
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,319
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Manual Transmission . 202
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 257
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Meters, Gauges .65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 340
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Mirrors, Adjusting .102 .......................................
Moonroof .101
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Closing Manually .322
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Operation .101
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Neutral Gear Position . 206
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New Vehicle Break-in . 184
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Normal Shif t Speeds .202
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 332..............
Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position .205
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Parking .211
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Parking Brake .104
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Parking Lights .70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 344
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PGM-FI System .343
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Polishing and Waxing . 297
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Pollen Filter .270
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 184
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Odometer .65
Odometer/Outside Temperature ......................................
Indicator .66
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Odometer, Trip .66
Oil ........................
Change, How to .246
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Change, When to .232
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Checking Engine .187
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Pressure Indicator . 60,317
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .245 ...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 341
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Outside Mirrors .102
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Outside Temperature .66
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Overheating, Engine .315
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 242
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Oxygenated Fuel .340
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