2007 Acura TSX wiper blades

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages on the multi-
info rmation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions for simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .272
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Maintenance Minder . 274
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Maintenance Record .284
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Fluid Locations .286
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Adding Engine Oil .287
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 289
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Engine Coolant .291
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Windshield Washers .292
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Transmission Fluid .293
Automatic .........................
Transmission .293
Manual .........................
Transmission .295
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 296
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Power Steering Fluid . 297
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Lights .298
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Seat Belts .306
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Floor Mats .306
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DustandPollenFilter . 307
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Wiper Blades .308
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Wheels .310
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Tires .310
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Checking the Battery . 316
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Vehicle Storage .317
361
Maintenance
Maint enance
271

Canadian models only
If the washer f luid is low, a
‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’ message
appears on the multi-inf ormation
display.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine and let it run until
the radiator fan comes on, then
shut of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds
bef ore going to step 2, but don’t
wait longer than 90 seconds.
1.
CONT INUED
Automatic Transmission
Windshield Washers, T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
293
DIPSTICK
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.

Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Look f or signs of cracking in the
rubber, or areas that are getting
hard. Replace the blades if you f ind
these signs, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.To replace a wiper blade: Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm: Press and hold the lock tab.
Slidethebladeassemblytoward
the lock tab until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.
Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
2.
1.
Wiper Blades
308
WIPER BLADES
TABBLADE ASSEMBLY
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.

Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Remove the blade from the blade
assembly:
Findthesideof theblade
labeled ‘‘LOCK.’’ This is the side
you pull out.
Pull back the end of the blade
assembly on the ‘‘LOCK’’ side of
theblade.Thengrabtheendof
the blade, and slide it out. Install the new blade onto the
blade assembly:
Pull back either end of the blade
assembly.
Place the side of the blade not
labeled‘‘LOCK’’ontheendof
the blade assembly, and slide
the blade onto the assembly
until it is f ully installed.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Make sure the blade is completely
installed and that its edge is not
bunched up.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
309
BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
WIPER BLADE

Parking Brake and Brake System...................................
Indicator .63
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Message .84
Release Parking Lever ...................................
Message .78
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Parking Lights .121
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 356
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Parking Tips .253
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 33
Passenger Side Airbag Of f ..............................
Indicator .32, 64
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Message .82
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PGM-FI System .355
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Pollen Filter .307
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Power Door Lock .129
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Power Socket Locations . 156
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Power Windows .147
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Primary Disp Selection . 102
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children .36
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .41 ...........
Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Using Booster Seat .52
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Radiator Overheating . 329
Radio/CD Sound ........................................
System .170
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Readiness Codes . 333, 357
Rear Lights, ............
Bulb Replacement . 302, 303
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Rear Seat, Folding .140
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Rear View Mirror .145
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Rear Window Def ogger . 124
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 138
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 244
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Release Parking Lever Message . 78
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Reminder Indicators .62
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Remote Transmitter .131
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Remove Key Message . 79
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 289
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Fuses .336
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Light Bulbs .298
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Minder .274
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Tires .313 .............................
Wiper Blades .308
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 291
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Restraint, Child .36
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Reverse Gear Position . 247
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Reverse Lockout .245
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Rotation, Tire .313
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 362
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 56
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Digital Radio . 179
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Seat Belts . 8, 19
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Additional Information . 19
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
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Cleaning .306
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Fasten Seat Belt Message . 78
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
Index
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VIII

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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 290
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Vanity Mirror .152
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 239
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Vehicle Dimensions .346
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Vehicle Identification Number . 344
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .262
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Ac tivation Indicator . 65, 262
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Message .82
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Of f Switch .263
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System Indicator . 64, 262
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Vehicle Storage .317
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VIN .344
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Viscosity, Oil .288
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 56
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Warranty Coverages .361
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 292
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Fluid Low Message . 81 ...................................
Operation .120
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Wipers and Washers . 120
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Wheels .310
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Adjusting the Steering . 125
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Alignment and Balance . 312
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Compact Spare .320
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Nut Wrench .322
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
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Operating the Power . 147
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Rear, Def ogger .124
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .120
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Def roster .165
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Washers .120
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .308
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Operation .120
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Worn Tires .312
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 341
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XM Radio .179 .................
Your Vehicle at a Glance . 3
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 7
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