2011 Acura TSX tire pressure

Checking and Maintaining Tires
Tire Rotation
266Maintenance
Tire RotationRotating tires according to the maintenance messages on the multi-information
display helps to distribute wear more evenly and increase tire life.
Tires without rotation marks
Rotate the tires as shown here.
Rotate the tires as shown here. Tires with rotation marks
Tire Rotation
Tires with directional tread patterns should only
be rotated front to back (not from one side to the
other).
Directional tires should be mounted with the
rotation indication mark facing forward, as shown
below.FRONT
Direction Mark
When the tires are rotated, make sure the air
pressures are checked. Front
Front

Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
To o l s ..................................................... 276
Types of Tools .....................................276
If a Tire Goes Flat ................................ 277
Changing a Flat Tire ........................... 277
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine .......................... 283
Jump Starting ..................................... 284
Shift Lever Does Not Move ............... 287
Overheating ........................................ 288
How to Handle Overheating .............. 288Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On ........................................ 290
If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On ........................................ 290
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks .......................... 291
If the Brake System Indicator
Comes On ........................................ 292
If the EPS Indicator Comes On ........... 292
If the Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks .......................... 293Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................... 294
Inspecting and Changing Fuses .......... 297
Emergency Towing ............................. 298
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel
Fill Door ............................................. 299
When You Cannot Open the
Trunk .................................................. 300
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If a Tire Goes Flat
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with the compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. Automatic transmission models 2. Put the shift lever in P
.
Manual transmission models 2. Put the shift lever in R
.
All models 3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0
.
Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep
the vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace
with a full size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle
are specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or
wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one
of the full-size rear tires and replace it with the
compact spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and
replace it will the full size tire that was removed
from the rear. Mount the tire chains on the front
tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
Changing a Flat Tire

If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
282Handling the Unexpected
WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior
in a crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the center cap and place the flat
tire face down in the spare tire well.
2. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing
bolt.
3. Securely put the jack and wheel nut
wrench back in the tool case. Store the
case in the trunk.
Storing the Flat Tire
TPMS and the Spare Tire
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/ TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. "CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM" appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the
multi-information display and the TPMS indicator will go off after a few miles
(kilometers).
TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the
spare tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to
be sure that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
Wing
Bolt
For
normal
tire For
compact
spare tire Spacer
Cone

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
293
Handling the Unexpected
Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
or the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on. What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label
on the driver side doorjamb. What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire has triggered the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full
size tire. The indicator goes off after a while.
If the Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks NOTICE Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On
or Blinks

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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

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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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Devices that Emit Radio Waves
Information
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.
AcuraLink (U.S. models only) Audio System
Bluetooth
® AudioBluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communication Communision) and Industry Canada
Standard, described below:As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.