2011 Acura TSX emergency towing

Contents
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 2 1
Instrument Panel
P. 6 3
Controls
P. 8 7
Features
P. 13 7
Driving
P. 1 8 1
Maintenance
P. 2 2 1
Handling the Unexpected
P. 2 7 5
Information
P. 3 0 1
Index
P. 3 15
Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 95 Security System P. 98 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 100
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 104 Adjusting the Mirror P. 114
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 125 Climate Control System P. 133
Audio Error Messages P. 158 Audio Remote Controls P. 160
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver P. 165Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® P. 167 Compass P. 179
When Driving P. 191 Braking P. 210 Parking Your Vehicle P. 214
Accessories and Modifications P. 219
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 229 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259 Battery P. 268 Remote Transmitter Care P. 269
Cleaning P. 271
Engine Does Not Start P. 283 Jump Starting P. 284 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 287
Fuses P. 294 Emergency Towing P. 298
When you Cannot Open the Trunk P. 300
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 307 Reporting Safety Defects P. 308
Authorized Manuals P. 313 Client Service Information P. 314

16Quick Reference Guide
Flat Tire
P.277
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Engine Won't Start
P.283
If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Overheating
P.288
Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Handling the Unexpected

P.275
Indicators Come On

P.290 Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Blown Fuse
P.294
Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Emergency Towing
P.298
Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle
190Driving
Driving in Hilly TerrainMonitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the air t
conditioning and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool down
the engine if necessary.
Automatic transmission models
Shift to the tS
position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your VehicleYour vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle
needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
Emergency Towing

P. 2 9 8
Driving in Hilly Terrain
If you use the paddle shifters when driving
uphill and downhill, select 3rd, 2nd, or 1st
gear, depending on the vehicle speed and road
conditions. Do not use 4th and 5th gears. Automatic transmission models If the automatic transmission fluid temperature
exceeds the specified limit, the transmission will also
automatically downshift to the 1st gear, even in the
sequential shift mode. The gear position indicator
blinks for a few seconds, then stays on.Gear Position Speed Range
1st 0 - 42 mph (0 - 67 km/h)
2nd,3rd 19 - 62 mph (30 - 100 km/h)

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
275

283
Engine Does Not Start
Handling the Unexpected
Checking the EngineIf the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch to START III
and check the
starter.
Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
Jump Starting


P. 2 8 4

Starter condition Checklist
Starter doesn't turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check brightness of the interior light.
Turn on interior lights and check brightness.
If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all t
 Battery Inspection and Maintenance P. 2 6 8
If the interior lights come on normally t
Fuse Inspection and Replacement
P. 2 9 4
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn't start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
Starting the Engine P.1 9 1
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
 Immobilizer System P. 9 8
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
Fuel Gauge P. 7 5
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 2 9 7
If the problem continues:
 Emergency Towing P. 2 9 8

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.

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Index
T to W
Continued
Index
Switches (Arround the Steering Wheel)
...2,3
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
...........
36
SYNC Mode
.....................................................................
135
System Message Indicator
.....................................
69
TTachometer
.......................................................................
75
Temperature
....................................................................
78
Gauge
...................................................................................
8
Outside Temperature Display
...............................
78
Temperature Sensor
.................................................
13 6
Time (Setting)
.................................................................
88
Tires
......................................................................................
259
Air Pressure
.............................................
260,303,305
Checking and Maintaining
..................................
259
Inspection
......................................................................
259
Labeling
.........................................................................
260
Puncture (Flat Tire)
...................................................
277
Regulations
...................................................................
262
Rotation
..........................................................................
266
Spare Tire
..................................................
277,303,305
Tire Chains
....................................................................
267
Wear Indicators
.........................................................
264
Winter
.............................................................................
267
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
.............................................................................
206
Indicator
.................................................................
68,293
To o l s
.....................................................................................
276
Towing a Trailer
...........................................................
187
Equipment and Accessories
................................
18 8Load Limits
...................................................................
187
Towing Your Vehicle
................................................
19 0
Emergency
...................................................................
298
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
...........................................................................
206
Transmission
.........................................................
195,19 9
Automatic
.....................................................................
195
Fluid
........................................................................
242,243
Manual
............................................................................
19 9
Number
.........................................................................
306
Sequential Shift Mode
...........................................
197
Shift Position Indicator
...................................
13,19 6
Trip Meter
..........................................................................
77
Trip/Reset Switch
..........................................................
77
Troubleshooting
.........................................................
275
Blown Fuse
..............................................
294,295,296
Brake Pedal Vibrates
...................................................
17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door
...............
18
Emergency Towing
.................................................
298
Engine Won’t Start
..................................................
283
Noise When Braking
..................................................
18
Overheating
................................................................
288
Premium Gasoline
................................
215,302,304
Puncture/Flat Tire
......................................................
277
Rear Door Won’t Open
.....................................
17, 9 4
Select Lever Won’t Move
.....................................
287
Warning Indicators
.....................................................
64
Trunk
......................................................................................
95
Lid
........................................................................................
96
Main Switch
...................................................................
97
Unable to Open
........................................................
300
Trunk Light Bulb
.............................................
302,304
Tu r n s i g n a l s
.....................................................................
105
Indicators (Instrument Panel)
...............................
69
UUnlocking the Doors
..................................................
91
USB Adapter
........................................................
13 8 ,13 9
USB Device
.......................................................................
16 4
VValet Key
.............................................................................
90
Vanity Mirrors
....................................................................
5
Vehicle Identification Numbers
.....................
306
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) .........................
204
Off Indicator
..................................................................
67
Off Switch
.....................................................................
205
System Indicator
..........................................................
67
Ventilation
......................................................................
133
Viscosity (Oil)
............................................
234,303,305
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
.........................
204
WWarning and Information Message
..............
72
Warning Indicator On/Blinking
......................
290
Warning Labels
...............................................................
61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately)
....................................................................
311
Wat ts
........................................................................
302,304