2004 Acura TSX fuel pressure

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols59
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORHIGH BEAM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN MONITOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATORLOW FUEL INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER
LIGHT
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.64)
(P.64)
(P.63)(P.60) (P.61)
(P.61)
(P.60)
(P. 60)
(P.67)
(P.60)
(P.61)
(P.63)
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.64)
(P.64)
(P.63)
(P.60)

Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Put the
attachment on the f uel f ill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Your car has an on-board ref ueling
vapor recovery system to help
keep f uel vapors f rom going into
the atmosphere. If the fuel nozzle
keeps clicking of f even though the
tank is not f ull, there may be a
problem with this system. Consult
your dealer. Screw the f uel f ill cap back on,
tighten it until it clicks at least
three times. If you do not properly
tighten the cap, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp may come on (see
page ).
3.
4. 5.
6.
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Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving185
FUEL FILL CAP TETHER
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

A cold engine uses more f uel than a
warm engine. It is not necessary to
‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it
idle f or a long time. You can drive
away in about a minute, no matter
how cold it is outside. The engine
will warm up f aster, and you get
better f uel economy. To cut down on
the number of ‘‘cold starts,’’ try to
combine several short trips into one.
You can improve f uel economy by
driving moderately. Rapid acceler-
ation, abrupt cornering, and hard
braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear that
allows the engine to run and acceler-
ate smoothly.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Turnoff theA/Cto
cut down on air conditioning use.
Use the f low-through ventilation
when the outside air temperature is
moderate.
The condition of your car and your
driving habits are the two most
important things that affect the fuel
mileage you get.
Always maintain your car according
to the maintenance schedule. This
will keep it in top operating condition.
Depending on traf f ic conditions, try
to maintain a constant speed. Every
time you slow down and speed up,
your car uses extra f uel. Use the
cruise control, when appropriate, to
increase f uel economy.
An important part of that mainte-
nance is the
(see page ). For
example, an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel. It also wears out
f aster, so check the tire pressure at
least monthly.
In winter, the build-up of snow on
your car’s underside adds weight and
rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning
helps your f uel mileage and reduces
thechanceof corrosion. 242 Driving Habits
Owner Maintenance
Checks Car Condition
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving190

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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .187
189
255
256 259 273
280
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance242

CONT INUED
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 270
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Fabric, Cleaning .299
...................................
Fan, Interior .115
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .113
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 184
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .270
...............................................
Oil .246
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 305
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 256..........................................
Brake .259
.........................................
Clutch .260
..............
Manual Transmission . 257
..........................
Power Steering .260
..................
Windshield Washer . 255
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .94
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 341
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Four-way Flashers .75
.................................................
Fuel .184
......................
Fill Door and Cap .185
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement . 184
...............................
Oxygenated .340
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Tank, Filling the .184
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Fuses, Checking the .324
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
..........................................
Gasohol .340
.........................................
Gasoline .184
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement . 184
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Tank, Filling the .184
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Economy, Fuel .190
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Emergencies on the Road . 303
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Battery, Jump Starting . 312
...........
Brake System Indicator . 321
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Changing a Flat Tire . 305
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Charging System Indicator . 318
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Checking the Fuses . 324
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 317
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 319
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 322
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Overheated Engine . 315
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Emergency Brake .104
......................
Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .328
.......................
Emissions Controls .342
Engine ............................................
Belts .272
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .60, 319
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,317
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 244...............................
Overheating .315
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Specif ications .335
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Speed Limiter . 202,209
.......................................
Starting .199
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 202,209
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Ethanol in Gasoline .340
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 342
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 296
Index
E
FG
III

CONT INUED
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
............................
Fuel Fill Door .184
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Glove Box .89
...........................................
Trunk .87
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Low Coolant Level .189
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 201
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,317
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 334
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Luggage .193
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Maintenance .229
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 242
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Record .239
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Required Indicator .67
..........................................
Saf ety .230
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Schedule .234-238
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,319
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Manual Transmission . 202
........
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
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 184
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Odometer .65
Odometer/Outside Temperature ......................................
Indicator .66
...............................
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
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 341
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Outside Mirrors .102
.....................
Outside Temperature .66
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Overheating, Engine .315
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 242
..........................
Oxygenated Fuel .340
Index
MO N
P
V

CONT INUED
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Signaling Turns .73
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Snow Tires .278
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 296
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Sound System .129, 148
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .304
............................
Specif ications .336
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 262
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Specif ications Charts . 334
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Speed Control .174
........................
Speed Limiter .202, 209
...................................
Speedometer .65
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 46
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 52
How Your Airbags ............................
Work .46, 48,49
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .49
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SRS Components .46
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SRS Service .51
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SRS Indicator .49 ,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 81
.......................
Starting the Engine .199
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .200
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With a Dead Battery . 312 ........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 315
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .76
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
Stereo Sound ................................
System .129, 148
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Storing Your Car .323
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Sun Visor .108
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Sunglasses Holder .109
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .51
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SRS Indicator .49 ,61
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System Components . 46
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Synthetic Oil .245
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Tachometer .65
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 286
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 303
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 337
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 342
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .340
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .344 ...........................
Tire Inf ormation .339
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 344
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Time, Setting the . 135,153
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Tire Chains .278
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 305
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Tires .273
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Air Pressure .273
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Checking Wear .275
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Compact Spare .304
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 337
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Inf lation .273
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Inspection .275
...................................
Replacing .276
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Rotating .276
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Snow .278
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Specif ications .336
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Technical Inf ormation . 339
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Tools, Tire Changing . 305
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .221
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Emergency Wrecker . 328
Index
T
VII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil: Fuel Tank Capacity:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 6-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
2.1 US qt (2.0
)
Capacity:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ).
4.4 US qt (4.2
) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
17.1 US gal (64.7
) Front:
Rear:
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