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When the remaining engine oil life is
15 to 6 percent, the multi-information
display shows a‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON ’’message along with the
maintenance schedule code
indicating the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil
change. Refer to page 508 for a
complete list of the maintenance
main items and sub items.
When the remaining oil life is 1 to 5
percent, the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW ’’
message with the same maintenance
items ‘‘SERVICE DUE SOON ’’was
displayed with. When you see this
message have the indicated
maintenance performed as soon as
possible.
Press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel repeatedly to select
the engine oil life. The message
‘‘ SERVICE ’’, along with ‘‘5% ’’, and the
maintenance item code are displayed
on the lower part of the multi-
information display when the
calculated engine oil life is 1- 5
percent (see page 501).
MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEM MAINTENANCE
SUB ITEMS
Maintenance Minder
TM
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Replacing Front Fog/Daytime
Running Light Bulbs
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the
glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.1. To change the bulb on the driver's side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn off the engine. To
change the bulb on the
passenger's side, turn the steering
wheel to the left.
2. Remove the bolt and use the flat-tip screwdriver to remove the
holding clips located under the
front bumper.
3. Use a flat-tip screwdriver toremove the holding clip from the
inner fender, and remove the
screw with a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
4. Pull the inner fender cover away from the fender and bumper.
BOLT
HOLDING
CLIP
HOLDING
CLIP
SCREW
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12. Place the jack under the jackingpoint nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
13. Use the extension and the wheelnut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off the
ground.
14. Remove the wheel nuts, then remove the flat tire.
15. Before mounting the spare tire,wipe any dirt off the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully; it may be hot from
driving.
JACKING POINT
EXTENSION
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
BRAKE HUB
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DimensionsLength 191.6 in (4,867 mm)
Width 78.5 in (1,994 mm)
Height 68.2 in (1,733 mm)
Wheelbase 108.3 in (2,750 mm)
Track Front 67.7 in (1,720 mm)
Rear 67.5 in (1,715 mm)
Weights Gross vehicle weight rating See the tire information label attached to the driver's doorjamb.
Gross combined weight
ꭧ 1
rating (GCWR) 10,053 lbs (4,560 kg)
ꭧ 1: The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 21.2 -22.9 oz (600 -650 g)
Lubricant type ND-OIL 8
Seating Capacities Total 7
Front 2
Second 3
Third 2 Capacities
Fuel tank Approx. 21.00 US gal (79.5 L)
Engine
coolant Change
ꭧ
1
1.93 US gal (7.3 L)
Total 2.43 US gal (9.2 L)
Engine oil Change
ꭧ 2
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
Including
filter
Without
filter 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Total 5.3 US qt (5.0 L)
Automatic
transmission
fluid Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 L)
Total 8.5 US qt (8.0 L)
Rear
differential
fluid Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Total 3.0 US qt (2.8 L)
Transfer
assembly
fluid Change 0.4 US qt (0.4 L)
Total 0.4 US qt (0.4 L)
Windshield
washer
reservoir U.S. vehicles 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Canadian
vehicles
6.1 US qt (5.8 L)
ꭧ 1: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.18 US gal (0.7 L)
ꭧ 2: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) -Required Federal
Explanation
......................
578
Temperature Gauge
.....................
76
Temperature, Inside Sensor
.......
189
Temperature, Outside
..................
80
Tensioners, Seat Belts
..................
23
Tether Anchorage Points
.............
53
Theft Protection, Radio
..............
305
Three Way Catalytic Converter
...............................
582
Tilt/Telescopic Steering
Wheel
.....................................
133
Timing Belt
................................
520
Tire Chains
................................
540
Tire, How to Change a Flat
........
545
Tire Information
.........................
576
Tire Labeling
..............................
576
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.......................
449, 578
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
........................
70, 449
Tire Pressure Monitor
.......
81, 450
Tires
..........................................
534
Air Pressure
............................
535
Checking Wear
.......................
536 Compact Spare
........................
544
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
.............................
574
Inflation
...................................
534
Inspection
...............................
536
Labeling
..................................
576
Maintenance
...........................
538
Pressure Monitoring System
...
449
Replacing
................................
538
Rotating
..................................
538
Snow
.......................................
540
Specifications
..........................
573
Tire Chains
.............................
540
Tools, Tire Changing
.................
545
Towing A Trailer
..................................
481
Emergency Wrecker
...............
566
Equipment and Accessories
....
486
Trailer Loading
.......................
482
Trailer Towing Tips
.................
490
Weight Limit
...........................
481
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
..............................
449
Required Federal Explanation
.........................
578
Trailer Stability Assist
................
492 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level
..............
517
Fluid Selection
........................
517
Identification Number
.............
570
Shifting the Automatic
.............
438
Treadwear
..................................
536
Trip Computer
.............................
83
Trip Meter
...................................
79
Turn Signals
.................................
69
U
Unexpected, Taking Care of the
..........................................
543
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
....
574
Unleaded Gasoline
.....................
418
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages
...............................
294
Used Oil, How to Dispose of
......
513
Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle ShiftMode)
.................................
441
Using the Paddle Shifters in the S
position (Sequential ShiftMode)
.................................
443
CONTINUED
Index
XI
INDEX
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Gasoline:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity:
21.00 US gal (79.5 L)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 511).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page 518).Rear Differential Fluid:
Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid
(DPSF) only.
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case
2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Power Steering Fluid:
Acura Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 520).Brake Fluid:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 519).
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
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