2008 Acura TSX wiper fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages on the multi-
inf ormation display and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .278
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Maintenance Minder .280
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Fluid Locations .290
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Adding Engine Oil .291
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .293
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Engine Coolant .295
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Windshield Washers .296
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Transmission Fluid .297
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Automatic Transmission .297
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Manual Transmission .299
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .300
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Power Steering Fluid .301
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Lights .302
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Seat Belts .310
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Floor Mats .310
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DustandPollenFilter .311
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Wiper Blades .312
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Wheels .314
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Tires .314
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Checking the Battery .320
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Vehicle Storage .321
369
Maintenance
Maint enance
277
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If the washer f luid is low, a
‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’ message
appears on the multi-inf ormation
display.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) bef ore
doing step 2.
1.
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Automatic Transmission
Windshield Washers, T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
297
DIPSTICK
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Child Seats .36
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LATCH Anchorage System .46
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Lower Anchorage Points .46
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Tether Anchorage Points .49
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Client Service Of f ice .366
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Climate Control Sensors .169
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Clock, Setting the .204
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Clutch Fluid .301
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Cold Weather, Starting in .249
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Compact Spare Tire .324
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Console Compartment .157
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Consumer Inf ormation .366
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
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Adding .295
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Checking .236
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Proper Solution .295
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Temperature Gauge .68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .359
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Cruise Control Message .85,206
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Cruise Control Operation .206
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Cruise Main Indicator .66
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Cup Holders .156
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Customized Settings .86
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Def ault All .90...............
Door · Window Setup .110
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Lighting Setup .106
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Meter Setup .93
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Position Setup .104
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Setting to Def ault .90
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Wiper Setup .117
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,60
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Daytime Running Lights .122
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Def ault All .90
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Defects, Reporting Safety .368
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Def ogger, Rear Window .124
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Dimensions .350
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Dimming the Headlights .121
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission .297,298
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Engine Oil .236
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Directional Signals .121
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .260
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Display, Multi-inf ormation .69
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Disposal of Used Oil .294
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .129 ..................
Lockout Prevention .130
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And Trunk Open .11,78
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Power Door Lock .129
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Door Lock Mode .111
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .353
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .250
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driver’s ID .86
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Driving .247
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Economy .237
Driving Position ........................
Memory System .143
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DRL, Check System Message .85
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Dual Temperature Control .167
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DustandPollenFilter .311
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Economy, Fuel .237
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Elapsed Time Reset Condition .100
Index
INDEX
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Emergencies on the Road .323
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Battery, Jump Starting .331
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Brake System Indicator .63,338
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Changing a Flat Tire .325
Charging System
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Indicator .62,336
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Checking the Fuses .340
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Fuse Locations .343
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Hazard Warning Flashers .124
Low Oil Pressure
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Indicator .62,335
Malf unction Indicator ..........................
Lamp .62,84,336
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Manually Closing Moonroof .339
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Overheated Engine .333
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Towing .345
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Emergency Brake .151
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Emergency Flashers .124
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Emergency Towing .345
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Emergency Trunk Opener .136
Emission, Check System
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Message .84
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Emissions Controls .359
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Emissions Testing .362
Engine .......
Check Engine Oil Message .82 ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
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If It Won’t Start .329
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .336
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Oil Lif e Display .73,280
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62,335
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Oil, What Kind to Use .291
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Overheating .333
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Specif ications .351
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Speed Limiter .251,257
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Starting .249
Engine Speed Limiter .............................................
A/T .257
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M/T .251
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Ethanol in Gasoline .232
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .359
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Exhaust Fumes .55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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Fan, Interior .164
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Fasten Seat Belt Message .78
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Features .159
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Filling the Fuel Tank .233 Filter
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Dust and Pollen .311
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Oil .293
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .124
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Flat Tire, Changing a .325
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Floor Mats .310
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission .297
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Brake .300
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Clutch .301
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Manual Transmission .299
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Power Steering .301
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Washer Fluid Low Message .81
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Windshield Washer .296
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Fog Lights .122
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Indicator .66
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Folding Rear Seat .141
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Four-way Flashers .124
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Front Airbags .26
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Front Wiper Action .117
Index
F
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Trunk .135
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Emergency Opener .136
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Main Switch .136
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Opening the .135
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Open Monitor .78
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Turn Signals .65,121
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .323
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .353
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Unleaded Gasoline .232
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Upholstery Cleaning .310
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .294
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Vanity Mirror .152
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Vehicle Capacity Load .243
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Vehicle Dimensions .350
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .348
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .268
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Activation Indicator .65,268
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Message .82..................................
Of f Switch .269
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System Indicator .64,268
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Vehicle Storage .321
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VIN .348
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Viscosity, Oil .292
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XM Radio .179
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features .7
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .56
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Warranty Coverages .367
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .296
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Fluid Low Message .81
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Operation .120
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Wipers and Washers .120
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Wheels .314
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Adjusting the Steering .125
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Alignment and Balance .317
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Compact Spare .324
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Nut Wrench .326
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
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Operating the Power .147
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Rear, Def ogger .124Windshield
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Cleaning .120
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Def roster .165
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Washers .120
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .312
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Operation .120
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Worn Tires .316
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .345
Index
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