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Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it bef ore installing a
new oil f ilter.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container. 3.
5.
6.
4.
1.
2.
CONT INUED
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
549
OIL FILTER
DRAIN BOLT WASHER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
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Specif ications
614
Capacities
Weights
Dimensions
Seating Capacities
Air Conditioning 195.5 in (4,966 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.182 US gal (0.69
)
6.1 US qt (5.8
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.48 US qt (0.45
)
0.45 US qt (0.43)
2.93 US qt (2.77
)
2.67 US qt (2.53)
8.1 US qt (7.7)
7.9 US qt (7.5)
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
2.19 US gal (8.3
)
1.66 US gal (6.3)
18.5 US gal (70
)
3.5 US qt (3.3
)
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (SH-AWD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (SH-AWD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
74.0 in (1,880 mm)
57.2 in (1,452 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
63.2 in (1,605.5 mm)
63.8 in (1,620 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Total
Front
Rear 5
2
3
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) ND-OIL8 Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle 2WD
SH-AWD
2WD
SH-AWD
1
2
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CONT INUED
............................
Capacities Chart .614
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .57
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65,595
............................
Jump Starting .591
..............................
Maintenance .577
............................
Specif ications .615
..............................
Bef ore Driving .485
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
...........................
Beverage Holder .203
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.392 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .521
.............
Break-in, New Linings .486
...........................................
Fluid .555
.......................................
Parking .201
.................
System Indicator .65,597
........................
Wear Indicators .520
.............................
Braking System .520
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .486
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .137
....................................
Built-In Key .142
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .563
.........
Daytime Running Lights .556
.................................
Fog Lights .561
............................
Specif ications .345
............
Turn Signal Lights .559,563
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .556
................................
AAC .265,307,357
...
Accessories and Modif ications .495
................................
Accessories .495
............................
Modif ications .496
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .145
ACCESSORY Mode ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
............
Accessory Power Sockets .204
......................................
AcuraLink .467
................
Adding Engine Coolant .550
........................
Adding Engine Oil .547
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .548
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,24
...............
Additional Information .24
......................................
Servicing .35
...................
System Components .24
..............
Air Conditioning System .214
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .568
......................................
Antif reeze .550
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66,521
...................................
Operation .521
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .376 Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .145
................................
Audio System .223
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .135
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .22
.............
Automatic Speed Control .386
..............
Automatic Transmission .507
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .614
...............
Checking Fluid Level .553
.......................................
Shif ting .508
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .507
....................
Shif t Lock Release .510
Index
A
BC
INDEX
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
SpareTirePressure:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
18.5 US gal (70
)
Acura ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) (see page ). Capacity:
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
SH-AWD differential case
Use Acura ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only.
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
37 psi (255 kPa , 2.55 kgf/cm
)
Front:
2.67 US qt (2.53
)
547
553 555All models except SH-AWD with
High Performance Tires and
SH-AWD TECH HTP models
SH-AWD with High Performance
Tires and SH-AWD TECH HTP
models
On models with SH-AWD
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