2007 Acura TSX weight

The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shifts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D .If you must stop when f acing uphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
place by pressing on the accelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed, and shif t down to second
gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember, it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
If you have an automatic
transmission, use D position when
towing a trailer on level roads. D is
the proper shif t lever position to use
when towing a trailer in hilly terrain.
(See ‘‘ ’’ in the next
column f or additional gear
inf ormation.) Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
below.
3
3
Driving Saf ely With a T railerMaking T urns and Braking
Driving on Hills
Driving on Hills
T owing Speeds and Gears
Towing a Trailer
Driving
269

µYour vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’ An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is
pref erred f or improved f uel economy
and year-round protection in your
vehicle. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never
goes below
0°F ( 20 °C). Y ou may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the multi-
inf ormation display. Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil
288
API CERTIFICATION SEAL Ambient Temperature

The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hook over f loor mat anchors.
This keeps the f loor mats f rom
sliding f orward/rearward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals
or making the f ront passenger’s
weight sensor’s inef f ective.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry bef ore
you use the vehicle. Seat Belts Floor Mats
Seat Belts, Floor Mats
306
LOOPDriver’s floor

If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Acura f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchor. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
Make sure the rear f loor mats are
properly hooked to the f loor mat
anchors. Your vehicle is equipped
with f ront passenger’s seat weight
sensors. If the rear passenger’s f loor
mat is on the seat rail of the front
passenger’s seat, the sensors will
detect the decreased weight on the
seat, and they may not work properly. This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the multi-
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
theclimatecontrolsystembecomes
less than usual. Dust and Pollen Filter
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
307
Rear passenger’s floor

Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires f or
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance. In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a
band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
lef t on the tire.
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.
Excessive tread wear. Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Tire Inspection
Tire Maintenance
Tires
312
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only genuine Acura wheels weights f or
balancing.

Emergency Towing
342
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.

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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities Capacities
1.43 US gal (5.4
)
1.45 US gal (5.5)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g) 105.1 in (2,670 mm)
59.6 in (1,515 mm)
59.6 in (1,515 mm) 183.3 in (4,657 mm)
69.4 in (1,762 mm)
57.3 in (1,456 mm)
SP-10 1.96 US gal (7.4
)
1.93 US gal (7.3)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
2.1 US qt (2.0)
2.3 US qt (2.2)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
17.1 US gal (64.7
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Fuel tank Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Models
Canada Models
1
2

CONT INUED
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Fuses, Checking the .336
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 235
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Gasoline .230
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Fuel Message .81
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Octane Requirement . 230
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Tank, Filling the .231
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Gas Station Procedures . 231
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel .68
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Speedometer .68
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Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .265
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 246
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Manual Transmission . 244
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Glove Box .158 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 298
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Hands Free Link .211
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Message .84
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 124
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Headlights .121
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Aiming .298
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Automatic Lighting Off . 122
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Auto Of f Timer .108
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Daytime Running Lights . 122
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Fog Lights .122
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High Beam Indicator . 66
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Lights On Indicator .63
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Low Beams, Turning on . 121
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Reminder Chime .121
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 298
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Turning on .121
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Head Restraints .139
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Safety Information .14
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Heated Mirror .146
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Heated Seat .137
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High Altitude, Starting at . 243
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High Beam Indicator .66
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .207 ..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 232
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Horn .4,119
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Hydraulic Clutch .297
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 344
Ignition ............................................
Keys .126
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Switch .128
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Timing Control System . 355
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Immobilizer System .127
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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