2011 Acura TSX brake fluid

Maintenance Under the Hood
Brake/Clutch Fluid
245
Maintenance
Checking the Clutch Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MA X marks on the side of the reservoir.
Checking the Clutch Fluid
If the clutch fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect for leaks or an excessively
worn clutch plate as soon as possible.
MIN MAX Clutch Reservoir

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
292Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Reasons for the indicator to come on
The brake fluid is low. t
There is a malfunction in the brake system. t What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop. t
If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the t
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If
there is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously, the brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
U.S.
CanadaIf the EPS Indicator Comes On
Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a problem with EPS. t
If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the t
engine speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate. What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
If the EPS Indicator Comes On NOTICE If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel
on the full left or right position for a while, the
system heats up. The system goes into a protective
mode, and limits its performance. The steering
wheel becomes harder and harder to operate. Once
the system cools down, EPS is restored. Repeated
operation under these conditions can eventually
damage the system.

Fuses
294Handling the Unexpected
If any electrical devices are not working, turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0
and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.
Fuse Locations
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and
box cover number.
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Fuse Locations
Circuit Protected Amps
1Battery100 A
*1
120 A
*2
Passenger's Side Fuse Box 40A
2EPS 70 A
Passenger's Side Fuse Box (40 A)
ABS/ VSA FSR 30 A
−−
ABS/ VSA Motor 30 A
−−
Circuit Protected Amps
3IG 50 A
Driver's Side Fuse Box (40 A)
Passenger's Side Light Main 30 A
Driver's Side Fuse Box (60 A)
Driver's Side Light Main 30 A
Main Fan Motor 30 A
−
*1
−
Wiper Motor
*2
30 A
Wiper Motor
*1
Sub Fan Motor*2
30 A
4 Rear Defogger 40 A
5Sub Fan Motor
*1
20 A
−
*2
−
6− −
7− −
8 Heater Motor 40 A
9 Hazard 15 A
Circuit Protected Amps
10 H orn 10 A
11 − −
12 St o p 15 A
13 IG Coil 15 A
14 FI Sub 15 A
15 B a c ku p 10 A
16 Interior Lights 7.5 A
17 FI Main 15 A
18 DBW 15 A
19−
*1
−
Back Up FI ECU
*2
7. 5 A
20 MG Clutch 7.5 A
21Engine Oil Level
*1
7.5 A
Fan RLY
*2
*1: 4-cylinder models
*2: 6 -cylinder models

Specifications
302Information
4-cylinder models O Vehicle SpecificationsModel Acura TSX
No. of Passengers:
Front
Rear
Tot al2
3
5
Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight
RatingU.S.: 4,475 lbs (2,030 kg)
*1
Canada: 2,030 kg
*1
U.S.: 4,395 lbs (1,995 kg)
*2
Canada: 1,995 kg
*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front) U.S.: 2,410 lbs (1,095 kg)
*1
Canada: 1,095 kg
*1
U.S.: 2,325 lbs (1,055 kg)
*2
Canada: 1,055 kg
*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear) U.S.: 2,090 lbs (950 kg)
Canada: 950 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type
Charge Quantity
Lubricant TypeH F C-13 4 a ( R -13 4 a)
15.8 – 17.6 oz (450 – 500 g)
SP-10*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
O Engine SpecificationsDisplacement 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
3)
Spark PlugsNGK ILZKR7B-11S
DENSO SXU22HCR11S
O FuelFuel:
Ty peUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 US gal (70 ℓ)O BatteryCapacity/Type 36AH(5)/45AH(20)/47AH(20)O Washer FluidTank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
O Light BulbsHeadlights (Low Beam)35W (D2S)*
3
55W (H1)*
4
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights 55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side
Marker Lights21/5W
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Brake/Taillights 21/5W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W
Back-Up Lights 21W
Rear Side Marker Lights 3CP
High-Mount Brake Light 21W
License Plate Lights 5W
Trunk Light 5W
Interior Lights
Spotlight
Ceiling Light 8W
8W
Vanity Mirror Lights 2W
Courtesy Lights 3.8W*3: Vehicle with discharge headlights
*4: Vehicle with halogen bulb low beam headlights

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Information
Specifications
4-cylinder models
O Brake/Clutch FluidSpecified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3O Transmission FluidSpecified
*1
Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission
fluid)2.6 US qt
(2.5 ℓ)
(Change)
Specified
*2
Acura Manual
Transmission Fluid2.0 US qt
(1.9 ℓ)
(Change)
*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
O Engine OilRecommendedAcura
Genuine
Motor OilAPI Premium grade
0W-20
CapacityChange 4.0 US qt (3.8 ℓ)
Change
including
filter4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)O Engine CoolantSpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Ty pe2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
*1
1.64 US gal (6.2 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Capacity
*2
1.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
O TireRegularSize P225/50R17 93V
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
SpareSize T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular 17 x 7.5J
Compact Spare 16 x 4T

Specifications
304Information
6-cylinder models O Vehicle SpecificationsModel Acura TSX
No. of Passengers:
Front
Rear
Tot al2
3
5
Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight
RatingU.S.: 4,630 lbs (2,100 kg)
Canada: 2,100 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front) U.S.: 2,557 lbs (1,160 kg)
Canada: 1,160 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear) U.S.: 2,083 lbs (945 kg)
Canada: 945 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type
Charge Quantity
Lubricant TypeH F C-13 4 a ( R -13 4 a)
15.8 – 17.6 oz (450 – 500 g)
SP-10
O Engine SpecificationsDisplacement 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark PlugsNGK ILZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
O FuelFuel:
Ty peUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 US gal (70 ℓ)O BatteryCapacity/Type 55AH(5)/72AH(20)O Washer FluidTank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
O Light BulbsHeadlights (Low Beam) 35W (D2S)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights 55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side
Marker Lights21/5W
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Brake/Taillights 21/5W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W
Back-Up Lights 21W
Rear Side Marker Lights 3CP
High-Mount Brake Light 21W
License Plate Lights 5W
Trunk Light 5W
Interior Lights
Spotlight
Ceiling Light 8W
8W
Vanity Mirror Lights 2W
Courtesy Lights 3.8W

305
Information
Specifications
6-cylinder models
O Brake/Clutch FluidSpecified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3O Transmission FluidSpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission
fluid)3.5 US qt
(3.3 ℓ)
(Change)
O Engine OilRecommendedAcura
Genuine
Motor OilAPI Premium grade
0W-20
CapacityChange 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)O Engine CoolantSpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Ty pe2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.77 US gal (6.7 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
O TireRegularSize P235/45R18 94V
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
SpareSize T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular 18 x 8J
Compact Spare 16 x 4T

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Index
Index
A ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
...........................
212
Accessories and Modifications
.........................
219
Accessory Power Sockets
......................................
12 9
Active Head Restraints
...........................................
12 2
Adding
................................................................................
237
Coolant
..........................................................................
240
Engine Oil
......................................................................
237
Washer
...........................................................................
246
Additives, Engine Oil
..............................................
234
Adjusting
..........................................................................
113
Armrest
...........................................................................
124
Front Seats
....................................................................
11 6
Head Restraints
..........................................................
11 8
Headlights
.....................................................................
247
Mirrors
............................................................................
114
Rear Seats
.....................................................................
12 3
Steering Wheel
...........................................................
113
Temperature
..................................................................
78
Airbags
.................................................................................
33
Advanced Airbags
......................................................
39
After a Collision
...........................................................
37
Airbag Care
....................................................................
47
Event Data Recorder
..................................................
19
Front Airbags (SRS)
....................................................
36
Indicator
.............................................................
44,67,70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
..........................
45
Sensors
..............................................................................
33
Side Airbag
.....................................................................
40
Side Airbag Cutoff System
....................................
42
Side Airbag Off Indicator
.......................................
42Side Curtain Airbag
...................................................
43
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System)
............................................................................
133
Changing the Mode
................................................
133
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ..13 4
Dust and Pollen Filter
..............................................
270
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode
............................
133
Sensors
............................................................................
13 6
Synchronized Mode
.................................................
135
Using Automatic Climate Control
...................
133
Air Pressure
................................................
260,303,305
AM/FM Audio
...............................................................
143
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
...........................
212
Indicator
...........................................................................
66
Armrest
..............................................................................
124
Auto Door Lock /Unlock
...........................................
94
Customize
................................................................
81,83
Automatic Lighting
..................................................
10 6
Audio System
................................................................
13 8
Adjusting the Sound
...............................................
142
Auxiliary Input Jack
..................................................
14 0
Error Messages
...........................................................
15 8
General Information
................................................
161
MP3/ WMA /AAC
.......................................................
153
Recommended Devices
.........................................
16 4
Recommended CDs
.................................................
162
Remote Controls
.......................................................
16 0
Security Code
..............................................................
14 0
Theft Protection
.........................................................
14 0
USB Adapter Cable
..................................................
13 9
USB Flash Drives
........................................................
16 4
Authorized Manual
..................................................
313
Automatic Transmission
........................................
19 4
Creeping
........................................................................
19 4
Fluid
..................................................................................
242
Kickdown
......................................................................
19 4
Operating the Shift Lever
.....................
13 ,19 5 ,19 6
Sequential Shift Mode
...........................................
197
Shifting
...........................................................................
195
Shift Lever Dose Not Move
.................................
287
Auxiliary Input Jack
..................................................
14 0
Average Fuel Economy
............................................
78
Average Speed
...............................................................
79
BBattery
...............................................................................
268
Charging System Indicator
..........................
65,290
Jump Starting
.............................................................
284
Maintenance (Checking the Battery)
............
268
Replacing
.......................................................................
269
Belts (Seat)
........................................................................
26
Beverage Holders
.......................................................
128
Bluetooth
® Audio
......................................................
15 6
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® ...............................
167
Booster Seats (For Children)
................................
59
Brake System
.................................................................
210
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
............................
212
Brake Assist System
.................................................
213
Fluid
.................................................................................
24 4
Foot Brake
.....................................................................
211
Indicator
.................................................................
64,292