2010 Acura TL adding oil

Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page . To access the radiator reserve tank,
remove the right-side engine
compartment cover (see page ).
See page f or the engine coolant
location.
Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
4.
509 512507
505 508
Service Station Procedures
A dding Engine Oil Engine Coolant Check
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
A dding
Engine Coolant
Bef ore Driving
449
RESERVE TANK
MAX
MIN
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .496
....................
Maintenance Minder . 497
..............................
Fluid Locations .507
......
Engine Compartment Covers . 508
........................
Adding Engine Oil .509
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .510
..............................
Engine Coolant .512
....................
Windshield Washers .514
.......................
Transmission Fluid .515
..........
Automatic Transmission . 515
..............
Manual Transmission . 517
.................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 518
.............
Transf er Assembly Fluid . 518
..................
Brake and Cluth Fluid . 519
....................................
Timing Belt .520
.............................................
Lights .521
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 530
.....................................
Floor Mats .531
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 532
.................................
Exterior Care .532
.................................
Wiper Blades .532
...............................................
Tires .534
...................
Checking the Battery . 542
.............................
Vehicle Storage .544
597
Maintenance
Maint enance
495
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 62
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 136
.................................
Dead Battery .555
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 596
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 139
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 221
....................................
Dimensions .578
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 133
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 515
..................................
Engine Oil .448
........................
Directional Signals .133
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 481
.................................
Disc Changer .241
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 251
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .512
............................
Capacities Chart .578
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
............................
Carrying, Cargo .455
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .364
...................................
CD Changer .241
.......................................
CD Player .295
........................
Certif ication Label .576
............................................
Chains .541
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .547
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .510
......................................
When to .497
...
Charging System Indicator . 65,559
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 460
.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
..............................
Booster Seats .54
...................................
Child Seats .45
..........................................
Inf ants .42
............................
Large Children .53
.........................................
LATCH .47
......................
Risks with Airbags .38
.............................
Small Children .43
.........................................
Tethers .51 .....................
Warning Labels .39, 59
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
.......................................
Child Seats .45
.........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
................
Childproof Door Locks . 147
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 530
..........
Client Service Inf ormation . 594
.......
Climate Control System . 216,217
..........................
On/Off Button .219
..............................................
Clock .373
...................................
Clutch Fluid .520
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 57,588
....
Cold Weather, Starting in . 461,463
......................
Compact Spare Tire .546
.........................................
Compass .378
.................
Console Compartment . 208
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 594
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .512
....................................
Checking .449
.........................
Proper Solution .512
...................
Temperature Gauge . 76
........
Water Temp Hot Message . 76Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .587
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 72
............
Cruise Control Operation . 382
...................................
Cup Holders .206
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 594
Index
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Doors.....
Lock Button, Outer Handle . 170
..........
Lockout Prevention . 147,171
.................
Monitor Indicator . 12,71
....................
Power Door Locks . 146
.
Unlock Sensor, Outer Handle . 169
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 581
Downshif ting, ..............
Manual Transmission . 465
....................
D-Paddle Shif t Mode .473
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .459
....................................
Economy .450
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
Dual Temperature and Mode .......................................
Control .222
..................
Dual and Pollen Filter . 532
...................................
Fan, Interior .220
..............................
Economy, Fuel .450
Electronic Stability Control ............................
(ESC) System .484
..................................
Emergencies .545
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 555 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 561
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 547
.....
Charging System Indicator . 559
..................
Checking the Fuses . 563
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 139
.........
If the Engine Won’t Start . 552
......
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 572
............................
Jump Starting .555
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 559
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 560
Manually Opening Fuel Fill .......................................
Door .562
..................
Overheated Engine . 557
.......................................
Towing .570
.........................
Emergency Brake .204
..............
Emergency Engine Start . 464
....................
Emergency Flashers .139
......................
Emergency Towing .570
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 150
.......................
Emissions Controls .587
........................
Emissions Testing .590
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 512
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 76
.........................
If It Won’t Start .552 Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .64, 560
.................................
Oil Lif e .84, 497
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,559
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 509
...............................
Overheating .557
............................
Specif ications .579
....................
Speed Limiter . 466,471
.............
Start/Stop Button . 177,182
..............................
Starting .461, 463
Starting System .........................
Message .462, 464
......
Engine Compartment Covers . 508
..............................
Engine Coolant .512
............
Engine Start/Stop Button . 177
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .445
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 587
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
Index
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