2009 Acura TSX engine overheat

Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
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.
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). 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.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
469
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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Doors................
Auto Door Lock .100,124
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Auto Door Unlock .106,124
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Childproof Door Locks .125
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Locking and Unlocking .124
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .489
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .376
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .373
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Economy .362
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .142
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Dual Temperature Control .171
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Dust and Pollen Filter .443 ...................................
Fan, Interior .169
.........................................
Features .165
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .357
Filters
........................
Dust and Pollen .443
...............................................
Oil .421
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .117
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Flat Tire, Changing a .459
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Floor Mats .442
..............................
Economy, Fuel .362
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
.......................................
Indicator .65
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .398
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Emergencies .457
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Battery, Jump Starting .466
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Brake System Indicator .472 ................
Changing a Flat Tire .459
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Charging System Indicator .470
..................
Checking the Fuses .474
Fuel Fill Door, Opening
................................
Manually .473
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Hazard Warning Flashers .117
............................
Jump Starting .466
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .470
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .471
..................
Overheated Engine .468
.......................................
Towing .481
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Emergency Brake .153
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Emergency Flashers .117
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Emergency Towing .481
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Emissions Controls .495
........................
Emissions Testing .498
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .423
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .69
.........................
If It Won’t Start .464
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .471
.........................
Oil Lif e Display .409
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Oil Pressure Indicator .470
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Oil, What Kind to Use .419
...............................
Overheating .468
............................
Specif ications .487 ....................
Speed Limiter .377,381
.......................................
Starting .375
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Engine Speed Limiter .377,381
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .357
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .495
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .17
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .122
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Childproof Door .125
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Fuel Fill Door .357
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Glove Box .157
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Lockout Prevention .125
...............................
Power Door .124
.........................................
Trunk .130
........................
Low Coolant Level .361
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .67
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .376
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .60,470
................................
Lower Anchors .46
Lubricant Specif ications
..........................................
Chart .486
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .367
...................
Neutral Gear Position .380
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .356
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Normal Shif t Speeds .377
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .484 ..............................
Paddle Shif ters .383
............
Panel Brightness Control .115
........................
Park Gear Position .380
...........................................
Parking .388
...............................
Parking Brake .153
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator .61,472
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .356 .........................................
Odometer .73
Oil
........................
Change, How to .421
......................
Change, When to .409
......................
Checking Engine .361
..............
Pressure Indicator .60,470
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .420
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .122
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .495
............................
Outside Mirrors .145
.....................
Outside Temperature .74
....................
Overheating, Engine .468
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .416
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .357
..................................
Maintenance .407
.........
Automated Appointment .343
........................................
Minder .409
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Main Items and Sub Items .414
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks .416
..........................................
Saf ety .408 .......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .471
...................
Manual Transmission .376
........
Manual Transmission Fluid .427
...........
Memory, Driving Position .142
.........................
Meters, Gauges .59,68
....................
Methanol in Gasoline .357
...........................................
Mirrors .145
....................................
Adjusting .145
........................................
Heated .146
...............................
Reverse Tilt .146
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .366
.......................................
Moonroof .151
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MP3 .190,210,251,271
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Multi-inf ormation Display .70
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Radiator Overheating .468
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Radio/Disc Sound System .174 .................
Radio Thef t Protection .289
........................................
RDS .179,227
.............................
Readiness Code .471
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................
Replacement .436,437
.......................
Rear Seats, Folding .138
..........................
Rearview Camera .353
...........................
Rearview Mirror .145
...............
Rear Window Def ogger .117
.............
Reclining the Seat Backs .134
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds .377
........................................
Ref ueling .357
.......................
Reminder Indicators .60
................
Remote Audio Controls .287
.....................
Remote Transmitter .126
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .421
..........................................
Fuses .474
................................
Light Bulbs .430
...........................................
Tires .451
.............................
Wiper Blades .444
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .361,423
...............................
Restraint, Child .36 ..................
Reverse Gear Position .380
...........................
Reverse Lockout .378
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Rotation, Tire .451
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8,19
............
Safety Defects, Reporting .504
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .56
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio, XM
.183,236
...............................
Parking Lights .111
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Parking Over Things that Burn .388
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .33
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PGM-FI System .496
...................................
Pollen Filter .443
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Power Door Locks .124
..............
Power Seat Adjustments .134
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Power Socket Locations .154,156
............................
Power Windows .147
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .17
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...
Additional Safety Precautions .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .17
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Protecting Children .36
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General Guidelines .36
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .41
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Protecting Larger Children .51
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Protecting Small Children .42
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .50
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Using LATCH .46
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