2010 Acura TSX air condition

If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot (driven f or several
miles/kilometers), you will see
readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3
to 0.4 kgf/cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinf lated.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier f or you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self -seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal driving conditions.
Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional inf ormation about
your tires, see page .496
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving
Front/Rear: Front/Rear:
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Recommended Tire Pressures
Tires
Maint enance
447
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)P225/50R17 93V
33 psi (230 kPa ,2.3 kgf/cm
) 33 psi (230 kPa ,
2.3 kgf/cm
)
P235/45R18 94V
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If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. Tighten the cap until it
clicks at least once. Tightening the
cap will not turn the indicator of f
immediately; it can take several days
of normal driving. To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle f or an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to
for
more information (see page ).
If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible. If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the malf unction
indicator lamp may also come on
with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are notset, the test cannot be completed.
If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
thesecodesmaybeerased.Itcan
take several days of driving under
various conditions to set the codes
again.
60 503
Emissions T esting
Readiness Code
Malf unction Indicator L amp
472
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (seeon page ).
If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
The brake system indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, and as
a reminder to check the parking
brake. It will stay on if you do not
f ully release the parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display when this
indicator comes on.
You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID
LOW’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. 427 482
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
473
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Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
488
Capacities
Dimensions
Capacities Air Conditioning
Seating Capacities Weights 1.64 US gal (6.2
)
1.61 US gal (6.1)
185.6 in (4,715 mm)
72.4 in (1,840 mm)
56.7 in (1,440 mm)
2.19 US gal (8.3
)
2.17 US gal (8.2)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.0 US qt (3.8
)
5.4 US qt (5.1
)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
2.1 US qt (2.0)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.196 US gal (0.74
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
62.2 in (1,580 mm) 62.2 in (1,580 mm)
106.5 in (2,705 mm)
Fuel tank Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Total
Front
Rear Gross vehicle weight rating 18.5 US gal (70
)
SP-10
15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) HFC-134a (R-134a) 3 2
5
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. 56.7 in (1,439 mm)
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
: Canadian TSX
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Specif ications (6-cylinder Models)
Technical Inf ormation
491
Dimensions
Capacities
Weights
Seating Capacities
Air Conditioning
Capacities 185.6 in (4,715 mm)
72.4 in (1,840 mm)
56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
106.5 in (2,705 mm)
62.24 in (1,580.8 mm)
62.27 in (1,581.6 mm) 1.74 US gal (6.6)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir 4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
7.9 US qt (7.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.196 US gal (0.74
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Total
Front
Rear 5
2
3
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) SP-10
Fuel tank 18.5 US gal (70
)
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Models
Canada Models
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ÎThe burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to theintake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
In Canada, Acura vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured. The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Cont rols
500
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The exhaust emissions controls
includethreeorfoursystems:
PGM-FI, ignition timing control,
exhaust gas recirculation (6-cylinder
models), and three way catalytic
converter. These systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine howmuch air is going into the engine. It
then controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion. The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work
together in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Acura replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
quality parts may increase the
emissions f rom your vehicle.
6-cylinder models
2
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Exhaust Emissions Controls
Replacement Parts
Emissions Cont rols
PGM-FI SystemIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em Three Way Catalytic ConverterTechnical Inf ormation
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AAC .210, 271
....................................
Accessories .357
ACCESSORY ............
(Ignition Key Position) . 122
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 156
................
Active Head Restraints . 137
................
AcuraLink
(U.S. only) . 328
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 416
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 23
..........
Airbag System Components . 23
..............
Air Conditioning System . 166
.........................................
Usage .167
.......
Air Pressure, Tires . 447,490,493
......................................
Antif reeze .420
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .62, 384
...................................
Operation .384
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 288
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .122
................................
Audio System .174
Auto Door Locking/ ..........................
Unlocking .100, 106 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 298
..............
Automatic Transmission . 373
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 488, 491
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .377
.......................................
Shif ting .373
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .373
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 374
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 375
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .287
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .61, 471
............................
Jump Starting .466
..............................
Maintenance .453
....................
Specif ications .489, 492
..............................
Bef ore Driving .345
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,19
.........................
Beverage Holders .155
...................
Audio . 217,279
........
HandsFreeLink
. 304
..................................
Booster Seats .52 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 384
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 346
....................
Bulb Replacement .435
...........................................
Fluid .427
.......................................
Parking .153
.................
System Indicator . 61,473
........................
Wear Indicators .383
.............................
Braking System .383
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 346
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .115
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .436
..............................
Brake Lights .435
.................................
Fog Lights .439
................
Front Parking Lights . 434
.................................
Headlights .429
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 438
........................
Rear Lights .435, 436
....................
Specif ications .489, 492
............
Turn Signal Lights . 434,435
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .429, 439
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