2009 Acura TSX Owner's Manual

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Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
No.
No. Circuits Protected Amps.
Not Used
Wiper
Not Used
Main Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Light Main
(Driver’s Side Fuse Box)
Passenger’s Side Light Main
30 A
30 A
30 A
60 A
30 A
100 A
40 A
70 A
(40 A) 30 A
30 A Driver’s Side Fuse Box
IG Main
Rear Defroster
Sub Fan Motor
Not Used
Not Used
Heater Motor
Hazard
Horn
Not Used
Stop
IG Coil
FI Sub
Back Up
Interior Lights
FI Main
DBW
Not Used
MG Clutch
Engine Oil Level
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Battery
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
EPS
(Passenger’s Side Fuse Box)
ABS/VSA FSR
Not Used
ABS/VSA Motor (40 A)
50 A
40 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A26
31
32
33
34
35
36 37
38
11
12
21
22
23
24
25
Fuse Locations
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No. No. No. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Amps.
Amps. 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
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
A/C
Accessory, Key, Lock
Accessory
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window
Front Accessory Power Socket
Driver’s Power Window
Driver’s Side Door Lock
Lef t Front Fog Light
Lef t Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Left Headlight High Beam
TPMS
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
(Engine Oil Level)
If equipped
Not Used
Seat Memory
Washer
Wiper
Meter
ABS/VSA
ACG
STS 20 A
(10 A) 10 A
7.5 A
(7.5 A) 7.5 A
(7.5 A)
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
(7.5 A) 7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
(20 A)
(20 A)
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
(10 A) 10 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
(7.5 A)
Fuel Pump
VB SOL
SRS
ODS (Occupant Detection
System)
IG1
Not Used
Daytime Running Lights
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Fuse Locations
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side)
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No. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
No.No. Amps.
Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Right Front Fog Light
Right Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Interior Lights
Not Used
Passenger’s Side Power Seat
Reclining Passenger’s Side Power Seat
Sliding
Right Side Door Lock
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
Rear Accessory Power
Socket
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Not Used
9
10
11
12
13
14 15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
If equipped(20 A)
(20 A)
10 A
10 A
(10 A) 15 A
7.5 A 20 A (20 A)
10 A
20 A
20 A
20 A Premium AMP
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Seat Heater
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
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Fuse Locations
480
INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Passenger’s Side)
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Shif t to D position f or 5 seconds,
then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
CONT INUED
Flat -bed EquipmentWheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Emergency Towing
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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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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems. ................
Identif ication Numbers .484
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Specif ications .486
DOT Tire Quality Grading
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(U.S.Vehicles).489
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Tire Labeling .491
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .493
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Emissions Controls .495
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .497
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Emissions Testing .498
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
483
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
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CERTIFICATION LABEL
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
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The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
The engine number is stamped into
the f ront of the engine block.
Identif ication Numbers
Technical Inf ormation
485
MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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