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2008 TSX Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard and steering column)
.......... 59
Features (
climate control,audio,steering wheel,security,cruise control,HomeLink®,and other convenience items
) ........... 159
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...................................................................... 231
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 247
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 277
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) .............................. 323
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 347
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 365
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 369
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I
Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
1
00X31-TL1-6000
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µIf the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it. The power window system has a key-
of f delay f unction. The windows will
still operate f or up to 10 minutes
after you turn off the ignition switch.
Opening either f ront door cancels
the delay function. You must turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position again bef ore you can raise
or lower the windows.
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer. Pull and hold the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or about 2 seconds.
Start the engine. Push down and
hold the driver’s window switch
until the window is f ully open.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
driver’s window f use is removed, the
AUTO f unction may be disabled. If
this happens, the power window
system will need to be reset af ter
reconnecting the battery or installing
the fuse.
1.
2.
AUTO REVERSE
Power Windows
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .324
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Changing a Flat Tire .325
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If the Engine Won’t Start .329
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Jump Starting .331
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If the Engine Overheats .333
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .335
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Charging System Indicator .336
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .336
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Readiness Codes .337
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Brake System Indicator .338
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Closing the Moonroof .339
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Fuses .340
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Fuse Locations .343
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Emergency Towing .345
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. To remove
the f use box lid, pull it toward you
and take it out of its hinges.The under-hood f use box is located
near the back of the engine compart-
ment on the driver’s side. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that device. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
the cause. Replace any blown fuses,
andcheckif thedeviceworks.
1.
2. 343344
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
340
INTERIOR
UNDER-HOOD
NOTCH TAB
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Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the side window
atthewireinside.Removethe
screws with a Phillips-head
screwdriver. Look f or a blown wire inside the
fuse.If itisblown,replacethefuse
withoneof thesparefusesof the
same rating or lower.
3.
4.5.
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BLOWN
BLOWN BLOWN
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits with
the f use puller provided in the under-
hood f use box. Make sure you can
do without that circuit temporarily
(such as the accessory power socket
or radio).If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician. If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page
).
If the driver’s power window f use is
removed, the AUTO function of the
driver’s window may be disabled.
You should reset the AUTO f eature,
(see page ).
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Fuses
342
FUSE PULLER
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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´No.No.No. Amps. Circuits Protected
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Amps. Circuits Protected
Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
8
9
10 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
20 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
100 A
50 A
50 A Cooling Fan
Not Used
Horn, Stop
Rear Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
VSA Motor
VSA
OP 1
OP 2
Heater Motor
Battery
Not Used
BIG1Main
Power Window Main
15 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A Left Headlight Low
Rear Defroster Coil
Left Headlight Hi
Small Light
Right Headlight Hi 15 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A
20 A Right Headlight Low
Back Up
FI ECU (ECM/PCM)
Condenser fan
FR Fog Light
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
343
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
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No.No.
Circuits Protected No.
Amps. Amps. Circuits ProtectedAmps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
DBW
Ignition Coil
Daytime Running Light
LAF
Audio Amp
Interior Light 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
15 A
15 A
(10 A) 10 A
20 A
10 A 10 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 30 A
7.5 A Back-Up Lights
Door Lock
Front Accessory Sockets
OPDS
Wiper
TPMS 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
ACG
Fuel Pump
Washer
Meter
SRS
Left Rear Power Window
Right Rear Power Window
Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Moonroof
Not Used
A/C
Not Used
ACC
Not Used
: On Canadian models
IGP (PGM-FI ECU) (ECM/PCM)
Fuse Locations
344
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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