2011 Acura TSX fuel reserve

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the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the TSX. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
The information and specifications included in this publication
were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor
Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation.
Safe Driving P. 2 1For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33 Instrument Panel P. 6 3Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75 Controls P. 8 7Setting the Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 103
Adjusting the Seats P. 116 Features P. 13 7Audio System P. 138 Audio System Basic Operation P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 161 Driving P. 1 8 1Before Driving P. 182 Towing a Trailer P. 187
Refueling P. 215 Fuel Economy P. 218 Maintenance P. 2 2 1Before Performing Maintenance P. 222 Maintenance Minder™ P. 225
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 257
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 270 Handling the Unexpected P. 2 7 5Tools P. 276 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 277
Overheating P. 288 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 290
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 299 Information P. 3 0 1Specifications P. 302 Identification Numbers P. 306
Emissions Testing P. 309 Warranty Coverages P. 311

Maintenance Under the Hood
Engine Coolant
240Maintenance
6-cylinder models 1. Remove the right-side engine compartment
cover.
Engine Compartment Covers

P. 2 3 3
All models 2. Check the amount of coolant in the
reserve tank.
3. If the coolant level is below the MIN mark,
add the specified coolant until it reaches
the MA X mark.
4. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.

Reserve Tank
Engine Coolant 4-cylinder models NOTICE You will need a more concentrated coolant if you
are driving in extremely cold temperature below
-31 °F (-35 °C). Consult your Acura dealer for details
about a suitable coolant mixture.
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you
may use another major brand non-silicate coolant
as a temporary replacement. Check that it is a
high quality coolant recommended for aluminum
engines. Continued use of any non-Honda coolant
can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system
to malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system
flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant
as soon as possible.
Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to
your vehicle's coolant system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or with the engine
components.
Engine CoolantThis coolant is premixed with 50% antifreeze and 50% water. Do not add any
straight antifreeze or water.
We recommend you check the engine coolant level every time you refuel. Check
the reserve tank first. If it is completely empty, also check the coolant level in the
radiator. Add the engine coolant accordingly.Specified coolant: Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Reserve Tank MAX MIN Reserve Tank

317
Index
E to H
Continued
Index
Cruise Control
.............................................................
201
Shifting Gear
...............................................................
19 9
Starting the Engine
..................................................
191
Driving Position Memory System
..................
111
Dust and Pollen Filter
.............................................
270
EElapsed Time
....................................................................
79
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
..68,292
Indicator
.................................................................
68,292
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
..................
204
Emergency
......................................................................
298
Emergency Trunk Opener
.....................................
97
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
..........
309
Engine
................................................................................
306
Coolant
..........................................................................
240
Jump Starting
.............................................................
284
Oil
.....................................................................................
234
Starting
...........................................................................
191
Switch Buzzer
..............................................................
10 4
Engine Coolant
...........................................................
240
Adding to the Radiator
..........................................
241
Adding to the Reserve Tank
..............................
240
Overheating
................................................................
288
Temperature Gauge
..................................................
75
Engine Oil
.......................................................................
234
Adding
............................................................................
237
Checking
........................................................................
235
Displaying Oil Life
.....................................................
225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
...........................
64,290
Recommended Engine Oil
..................................
234
EPS (Electric Power Steering System)
..68,292
Exhaust Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .............
60
Exterior Mirrors
...........................................................
114
Exterior Care (Cleaning)
.......................................
273
FFeatures
.............................................................................
137
Filters
Dust and Pollen
..........................................................
270
Oil
.....................................................................................
238
Flat Tire
..............................................................................
277
Floor Mats
........................................................................
272
Fluids
Automatic Transmission
........................................
242
Brake/Clutch
...............................................................
24 4
Engine Coolant
..........................................................
240
Manual Transmission
..............................................
243
Windshield Washer
.................................................
246
Fog Light Indicator
.....................................................
70
Folding Down the Rear Seats
...........................
12 3
Foot Brake
.......................................................................
211
Front Airbags (SRS)
.....................................................
36
Front Seats
.......................................................................
11 6
Adjusting
.......................................................................
11 6
Fuel
................................................................................
14 , 215
Economy
........................................................................
218
Gauge
................................................................................
75
Instant Fuel Economy
...............................................
78
Low Fuel Indicator
......................................................
66
Range
.................................................................................
78
Recommendation
.....................................................
215
Refueling
........................................................................
215
Fuel Economy
................................................................
218
Fuel Fill Cap
.............................................................
14 , 217
Message
.........................................................................
291
Fuel Fill Door
..........................................................
14 , 217
Unable to Unlock
...............................................
14 , 216
Fuses
....................................................................................
294
Inspecting and Changing
.....................................
297
Locations
..................................................
294,295,296
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy
........................................................................
218
Gauge
................................................................................
75
Information
..................................................................
215
Instant Fuel Economy
...............................................
78
Low Fuel Indicator
......................................................
66
Refueling
........................................................................
215
Gauges
.................................................................................
75
Gear Shift Lever Positions
...................................
19 9
Automatic Transmission
........................................
195
Manual Transmission
..............................................
19 9
Glass (care)
......................................................................
274
Glove Box
.........................................................................
126
HHalogen Bulbs
..............................................................
247