2010 Acura TSX battery location

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .402
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Maintenance Minder . 403
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Fluid Locations .412
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Engine Compartment Covers . 414
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Adding Engine Oil .415
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .417
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Engine Coolant .420
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Windshield Washers .422
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Transmission Fluid .423
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Automatic Transmission . 423
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Manual Transmission . 426
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 427
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Timing Belt .428
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Lights .429
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 441
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Floor Mats .441
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DustandPollenFilter . 442
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Exterior Care .442
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Wiper Blades .443
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Tires .446
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Checking the Battery . 453
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Vehicle Storage .454
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Maintenance
Maint enance
401
2010 TSX

Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors.
The location of the test indicator
window varies between
manuf acturers.Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f uture corrosion.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
To see the battery label, remove the
lef t side engine compartment cover
(see page ).
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CONT INUED
6-cylinder models
Checking the Battery
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Maint enance
453
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models
2010 TSX

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No. Amps. Circuits Protected No.
No. Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
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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
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2:4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models1
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2
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Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
479
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
2010 TSX