2012 Acura TSX Interior light

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 222
Safety When Performing Maintenance...223Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 224
Maintenance Minder
TM
..................... 225
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 229
Opening the Hood ........................... 231
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 234
Oil Check ......................................... 235
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 237Engine Coolant ................................ 240
Transmission Fluid ............................ 242
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 244
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 246
Replacing Light Bulbs....................... 247
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades.......................................... 257Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 259
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 260
Tire Labeling .................................... 260
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ..262
Wear Indicators ............................... 264
Tire Service Life ................................ 264
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 265
Tire Rotation .................................... 266
Winter Tires ..................................... 267
Battery............................................... 268
Remote Transmitter Care................. 269
Replacing the Battery ....................... 269
Climate Control System Maintenance
.. 270
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 271
Exterior Care.................................... 273

283
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not StartChecking the EngineIf the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch to START
(e
and check the
starter.
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
2Checking the Battery P. 268
●
If the interior lights come on normally
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 298
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.
2 Starting the Engine P. 191
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 98
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 75
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 298
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 299
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2Jump Starting P. 284

296
uuFusesuCircuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
Handling the Unexpected
Circuit Protected and Amps for Each FuseThe current rating in brackets indicate that
you may find a fuse in the location even if
your particular model is not equipped with
the device the fuse is used for.■
Engine Compartment
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Battery
100 A
*1
120 A
*2
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
40 A
2
EPS
70 A
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box (40 A)
ABS/VSA FSR
30 A
−−
ABS/VSA Motor
30 A
−−
3
IG
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
30 A
Sub Fan Motor
*2
*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models4 Rear Defogger 40 A5
Sub Fan Motor
*1
20 A
−*2
−
6− −
7
−
−
8 Heater Motor 40 A
9
Hazard
15 A
10 Horn 10 A
11
−
−
12 Stop 15 A
13
IG Coil
15 A
14 FI Sub 15 A
15
Backup
10 A
16 Interior Lights 7.5 A
17
FI Main
15 A
18 DBW 15 A
19
−*1
−
Back Up FI ECU
*2
7.5A
20 MG Clutch 7.5 A
21
Engine Oil Level
*1
7.5 A
Fan RLY
*2
Circuit Protected
Amps
■
Driver Side
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
Seat Memory
(7.5 A)
3
Washer
15 A
4
Wiper
10 A
5
Meter
7.5 A
6
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
7
ACG
15 A
8
STS
*1
(7.5 A)
Starter DIAG
*2
9
Fuel Pump
20 A
10
VB SOL
*
(10 A)
11
SRS
10 A
12
ODS
7.5 A
13
−*1
(7.5 A)
STS
*2
14
−
−
15
Daytime Running Lights
7.5 A
16
A/C
7.5 A
17
Accessory, Key, Lock
7.5 A
* Not available on all models

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uuFusesuCircuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
Handling the Unexpected
*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models18
Accessory
7.5 A
19
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
(20 A)
20
Moonroof
(20 A)
21
Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining
(20 A)
22
Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window
20 A
23
Front Accessory Power
Socket
20 A
24
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
25
Driver’s Side Door Lock
15 A
26
Left Front Fog Light
(10 A)
27
Left Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
10 A
28
Left Headlight High Beam
10 A
29
TPMS
10 A
30
Left Headlight Low Beam
15 A
31
−
−
32 Engine Oil Level
*
(7.5 A)
Circuit Protected
Amps
■
Passenger Side
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Right Headlight High Beam
10 A
2
Right Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
10 A
3
Right Front Fog Light
(10 A)
4
Right Headlight Low Beam
15 A
5
−
−
6
Interior Lights
7.5 A
7
−
−
8
Passenger’s Side Power Seat
Reclining
20 A
9
Passenger’s Side Power Seat
Sliding
20 A
10
Right Side Door Lock
10 A
11
Rear Passenger’s Side Power
Window
20 A
12
Console Accessory Power
Socket
20 A
13
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
20 A
14
−
−
15
Premium AMP
(20 A)
16
−
−
17
−
−
18
−
−
19
Seat Heater
20 A
20
−
−
21
−
−
22
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2.Remove the fuse box cover.
3.Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
uIf the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4.Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
uIf there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system. If you do not have a replacement
fuse with the proper rating for the circuit, install one
with a lower rating.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 296 and P. 297.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box.
Fuse
Blown FuseCombined Fuse
Blown FuseFuse Puller

304Information
Specifications■Vehicle Specifications*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission modelsModel
Acura TSX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
U.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 HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 15.8 – 17.6 oz (450 – 500 g)
Lubricant Type SP-10
4-cylinder models
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer FluidDisplacement
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
3)
Spark PlugsNGK ILZKR7B-11S
DENSO SXU22HCR11S
Fuel:
Type
Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 US gal (70 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
36AH(5)/45AH(20)
36AH(5)/47AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs*3: Vehicle with discharge headlights
*4: Vehicle with halogen bulb low beam headlightsHeadlights (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
8W
Ceiling Light
8W
Vanity Mirror Lights 2W
Courtesy Lights
3.8W

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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Vehicle SpecificationsModel
Acura TSX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
U.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 HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 15.8 – 17.6 oz (450 – 500 g)
Lubricant Type SP-10
6-cylinder models
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer FluidDisplacement
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark PlugsNGK ILZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
Fuel:
Type
Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 US gal (70 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
55AH(5)/72AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
■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
8W
Ceiling Light
8W
Vanity Mirror Lights 2W
Courtesy Lights
3.8W

318Index
Foot Brake ............................................... 211
Indicator ............................................ 64, 292
Parking Brake .......................................... 210
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 109
Bulb Replacement..................................... 247
Back-Up Lights......................................... 254
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal
Light and Rear Side Marker Lights .......... 253
Fog Lights ................................................ 251
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 252
Headlights ............................................... 247
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 256
Rear License Plate Light............................ 255
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights..................................................... 253
Bulb Specifications............................ 304, 306
CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 60
Cargo Hooks.............................................. 130
Carrying Cargo.................................. 183, 185
CD Player................................................... 147
Certification Label.................................... 308
Changing Bulbs......................................... 247
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 290
Child Safety................................................. 48
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 94
Emergency Trunk Opener .......................... 97Child Seat.................................................... 48
Booster Seats ............................................ 59
Child Seat for Infants................................. 50
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 51
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 55
Larger Children ......................................... 58
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 50
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Using a Tether ........................................... 57
Childproof Door Locks............................... 94
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 273
Cleaning the Interior................................ 271
Client Service Information....................... 316
Climate Control System............................ 133
Changing the Mode ................................ 133
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 134
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 270
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 133
Sensors ................................................... 136
Synchronized Mode................................. 135
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 133
Clock............................................................ 88
Clutch Fluid............................................... 245
Coat Hook................................................. 130
Compact Spare Tire.................. 277, 305, 307
Compass.................................................... 179
Console Compartment............................. 127
Controls....................................................... 87Coolant (Engine)...................................... 240
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 241
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 240
Overheating ............................................ 288
Temperature Gauge .................................. 75
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 194
Cruise Control.......................................... 201
Indicator ................................................... 71
Cup Holders.............................................. 128
Customized Features................................. 80
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 107
Dead Battery............................................ 284
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows................................................. 134
Detachable Shelf...................................... 126
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 309
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 105
Rear View Mirror..................................... 114
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 235
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 105
Door Mirrors............................................. 114
Doors.......................................................... 89
Auto Door Lock ........................................ 94
Auto Door Unlock ..................................... 94
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 25, 68
Keys.......................................................... 89