2011 Acura TSX service

228Maintenance
Maintenance Minder™ Resetting the Display
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
II
.
2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly pressing the SEL /RESET button.
3. Press and hold the SEL /RESET button for 10 seconds or more.

The oil life reset mode is displayed on the multi-information display.
4. S e l e c t ”R E S E T” w i t h t h e
button.

The service code will disappear and the engine oil life display will return to
10 0 %.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select ”CANCEL”, then press the SEL /RESET
button.
Resetting the Display NOTICE Failure to reset the engine oil life after a
maintenance service results in the system showing
incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to
serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after
completing the required maintenance service. If
someone other than a dealer performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
SEL /RESET
Button

(Information)
ButtonEngine Oil LifeMaintenance
Item Codes

Checking and Maintaining Tires
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
262Maintenance
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All
tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance
according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following
explains these gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section width.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Uniform Tire Quality GradingFor example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.

Checking and Maintaining Tires
Wear Indicators
264Maintenance
Tire Service LifeThe life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach
five years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from service after
10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of
wear.
Checking TiresHigh speed driving
We recommend that you do not drive faster than
the posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you
drive at sustained high speeds (over 118 mph or
190 km/h), adjust the tire pressures as shown below
to avoid excessive heat build up and sudden tire
failure. 6-cylinder models Tire Size P235/45R18 94V
Pressure 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2)
4-cylinder models Tire Size P225/50R17 93V
Pressure 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2)
If you do not, excessive heat can build up and cause
sudden tire failure.
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than
elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn
so that the indicator is exposed, replace the
tire. Worn out tires have poor traction on
wet roads.
Wear Indicators
Example of a
Wear Indicator mark

286Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting What to Do After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle's
battery
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's battery
terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle's
battery
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
6-cylinder models

Emergency Towing
298Handling the Unexpected
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them
off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way
to tow your vehicle.
Emergency Towing NOTICE Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers
will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle's weight. NOTICE Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

Specifications ...................................... 302
Identification Numbers ...................... 306
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... 306
Engine Number and Transmission
Number ............................................ 306
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ......... 307
Reporting Safety Defects .................. 308
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes ................ 309
Warranty Coverages ...........................311
Authorized Manuals .......................... 313
Client Service Information ................. 314
301
Information
This chapter includes your vehicle's specifications, locations of identification numbers,
and other information required by regulation.

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Authorized Manuals
Information
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For U.S. Owners:
The publications listed below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can
order a manual by phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at
www.helminc.com.
Make an inquiry to Helm Inc. at (800) 782-4356 if you are interested in ordering
other models' or other years' manuals.
Publication Form
NumberForm Description
61TL202 2011 Acura TSX Service Manual
61TP101 2011 Acura TSX V6 Service Manual
61TL202EL2009-2011 Acura TSX
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
61T P101EL2011 Acura TSX V6
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
61TL231 2009-2011 Acura TSX Body Repair Manual
31TL1620 2011 Acura TSX Owner’s Manual
31T L18202011 Acura TSX Navigation
System Owner’s Manual
31TL1M20 2011 Acura TSX Maintenance Journal
31TL1Q20 2011 Acura TSX Advanced Technology Guide
ACU -R
Order Form for Previous Years-
Indicate Year and Model Desired
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures
for repair to engine and chassis components. It
is written for the journeyman technician, but it
is simple enough for most mechanically inclined
owners to understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
Complements the Service Manual by providing
in-depth troubleshooting information for each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Body Repair Manual:
Describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
For Canadian Owners:
Si vous avez besoin d'un Manuel du Conducteur en
français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire
de commander le numéro de pièce 33TL1C20

Client Service Information
314Information
Acura dealer personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem
that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership's service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's management, contact Acura Client Services.
Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-Mail: [email protected] U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 To r ra n ce B l vd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
Client Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
Vehicle Identification Number t

Vehicle Identification Number

P. 3 0 6
Date of Purchase
tOdometer reading of your vehicle tYour name, address, and telephone number tA detailed description of the problem tName of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you t
In Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620 -7546