2010 Acura TSX ECU

Mount tire chains on your tires when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Install them only on the
f ront tires.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, Acura strongly
recommends using the chains listed
below, made by Security Chain
Company (SCC).Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
thesamesolution,andrinsethem
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps the
aluminum f rom corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stif f
brush can damage the clear-coat. To
clean the wheels, use a mild
detergent and a sof t brush or sponge.
When installing cables, f ollow the
manuf acturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
Cable-type : SC1038 SCC Radial Chain
SC1034
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
T ire Chains
Wheels
Tires
452
Using the wrong chains, or not
properly installing chains, can
damage the brake lines and
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains.
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
2010 TSX

Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
13. 12.
14.15.
Changing a Flat Tire
462
CENTER CAP
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.To remove the spacer cone,
squeeze the tabs on the wing bolt
to disengage it f rom the center of
the spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the
spacer cone, reverse this
procedure.Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Unhook the handle f rom the trunk
opening and lower the trunk f loor
lid, then close the trunk lid.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ). Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the flat tire.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole. 19.
16.
17. 20.
21.
18. 390
Changing a T ire with T PMS
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
463
WING BOLT
For normal tire
SPACER CONE For compact spare tire SPACER CONE
TAB
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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CONT INUED
No. Amps. Circuits Protected No.
No. Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
11
12
21
22
23
24
25
26 38
31
31
32
32
33
34
35
36
37100 A
120 A 40 A
70 A
(40 A) 30 A
30 A Battery
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
EPS
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
ABS/VSA FSR
Not Used
ABS/VSA Motor
Not Used 4
5
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
19
20
21 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 A
7.5 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
(60 A) 30 A
(40 A) IG Main
Rear Defroster
Sub Fan Motor
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Heater Motor
Hazard
Horn
Not Used
Stop
IG Coil
FI Sub
Back Up
Interior Lights
FI Main
DBW
Not Used
Back Up FI ECU
MG Clutch
Engine Oil Level ,
Fan RLY
Wiper Motor
Sub Fan Motor
Not Used
Wiper Motor
Main Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Light Main
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
Passenger’s Side Light Main
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
1:
2:4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models1
2 1
2
1
2 1
21
2
1
2
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
479
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 461
.......................................
Jack, Tire .460
................................
Jump Starting .466
................................................
Keys .119
...
Indicators, Messages (MID) . 60,79
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 62
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .61, 473
................
Charging System . 61,471
.............................
Cruise Control .66
.................................
Cruise Main .66
................
Door/Trunk Open . 11,65
DRL (Daytime Running ....................................
Lights) .114
.
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 65
.....................................
Fog Light .66
...................................
High Beam .66
....
High Temperature (Coolant) . 69
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
.....................................
Lights On .66
......................................
Low Fuel .67
................
Low Oil Pressure . 60,471
Low Tire Pressure/ ...............................
TPMS .64, 386
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 472
..........................
Security System .67
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .62
.................................
Seat Belt .19, 60
.........................................
SRS .31, 62
.........................
Starting System .369 .........................
System Message .67
.................................
TPMS .386, 389
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .64
............................
VSA Activation .63
.................................
VSA System .63
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 60
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .41
......................................
Inf ant Seats .41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
...
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 447,490,493
..................................
INFO Buttons .71
.................................
Inside Mirror .145
.............................
Inspection, Tire .448
....................
Installing a Child Seat .44
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
.............................
Using LATCH .46
............................
Instrument Panel .59
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 115
..............
Instruments and Controls . 57
.................................
Interf ace Dial .222
...............................
Interior Lights .161
........................................
Introduction .i
.......................................
iPod
. 199, 259 .......................
Label, Certif ication .486
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 111
........................
Language Selection .87
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,20
...............................
LATCH System .46
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .429
.......................................
Indicator .59
.......................................
Parking .111
................................
Turn Signal .111
....................................
Load Limits .360
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 122
Index
INDEX
J
K
L
V
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Seat Belts .8, 19
...............
Additional Information . 19
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
.....................................
Cleaning .441
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15,20
................................
Maintenance .22
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .19, 60
...................
System Components . 19
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 17
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
Seats ....................................
Adjusting .134
.......................................
Folding .138
.......................................
Heaters .141
............................
Security System .292
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .43
.......
Selector Knob (Disc Player) . 175
..................
Sequential Shif t Mode . 379
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .377
...............................
Serial Number .486
..............................
Service Minder .403
.............................
Service Manual .509
.........
Service Station Procedures . 347
..........................
Setting the Clock .289 ...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 373
........................
Shif t Lock Release .375
................................
Side Airbags .9 ,29
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .32
..................
Side Curtain Airbags . 9,31
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .31
.............................
Signaling Turns .111
.....................................
Snow Tires .451
................................
Sound System .174
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .458
....................
Specif ications .490, 493
............................
Spark Plugs .489, 492
........................
Specif ications .488, 491
................................
Speed Control .298
........................
Speed Limiter .371, 375
...................................
Speedometer .68
.......................................
Spotlights .161
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 34
.............................
Airbag Service .34
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Airbag System Components . 23How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .33
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .32
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags .......................................
Works .25
.
How Your Side Airbags Works . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .31
.............................
SRS Indicator .31 ,62
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 123
Starting the Engine (4-cylinder ..................................
Models) .367
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .367
................
With a Dead Battery . 466
Starting the Engine (6-cylinder ..................................
Models) .368
Check Starting System .................................
Message .369
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .368
................
With a Dead Battery . 466
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 469
Index
VIII
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