2013 Acura ZDX engine coolant

uuMaintenance Under the HooduEngine Coolant
244Maintenance
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are
cool.
2.Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system.
Do not push the cap down when turning.
3.Push down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4.The coolant level should be up to the base
of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5.Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it
fully.
6.Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
■Radiator
1RadiatorNOTICEPour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
3
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Radiator Cap

273
uuCleaninguExterior Care
Maintenance
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the
elements, so reapply as necessary.
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they
may be stained or the coating may peel. Promptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and
clean water.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road
contaminants. Use a sponge and mild detergent to wipe away promptly.
Be careful not to use harsh chemicals (including some commercial wheel cleaners) or
a stiff brush. They can damage the clear coat of the aluminum alloy wheels that
helps keep the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing.■Applying Wax■Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts■Cleaning the Window■Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
1Applying WaxNOTICEChemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage
the paint, metal, and plastic on your vehicle. Wipe up
spills immediately.1Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when
you want to repair the painted surface of the parts
made of resin.1Cleaning the Window
Wires are mounted to the inside of the rear window.
Wipe along the same direction as the wires with a
soft cloth so as not to damage them.

291
uuOverheatinguHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
uIf the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2.Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
uIf the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
uIf there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAX
Reserve Tank
MIN

306Information
Specifications■Vehicle Specifications*1: The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■BatteryModel
Acura ZDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
5,534 lbs (2,510 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
2,921 lbs (1,325 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
2,679 lbs (1,215 kg)
Gross Combined
Weight
*1
Rating (GCWR) 6,593 lbs (2,990 kg)
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant Type
HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity
16.9 – 18.7 oz (480 – 530 g)
Lubricant Type
ND-OIL 8
Displacement
223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm
3)
Spark PlugsNGK ILZKR7B-11S
DENSO SXU22HCR11S
Fuel:
Type
Premium unleaded gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 21.00 US gal (79.5 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
55AH(5)/65AH(20)
■Washer Fluid
■Light Bulbs
■Brake Fluid
■Transmission FluidTank Capacity
5.2 US qt (4.9 ℓ)
Headlights (High/Low Beam)
35W (D2S)
Daytime Running Lights 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights
55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 28/8W (Amber)
Front Side Marker Lights
5W
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door
Mirrors)LED
Rear Turn Signal Lights
21W
Rear Side Marker Lights 3 CP
Back-Up Lights
21W
Stop/Taillights 21/5W
High-Mount Brake Light
LED
Rear License Plate Lights 5W
Cargo Area Lights
8W
Interior Lights
Front and Rear Map
Lights
LED
Vanity Mirror Lights
1.4W
Door Courtesy Lights
3.4W
Console Compartment Light
1.4W
Glove Box Light
1.4W
Foot Light
LED
Specified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
■Rear Differential Fluid
■Transfer Assembly Fluid
■Power Steering Fluid
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant
■TireSpecified
Acura All Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF)
Capacity Change 2.67 US qt (2.53 ℓ)
Specified
·SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 Viscosity Hypoid Gear Oil
·API Service Classified GL4 or GL5 only
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 ℓ)
Specified
Acura Power Steering Fluid
Recommended
·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 5W-20
·API Premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil
CapacityChange 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.77 US gal (6.7 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.18 US gal (0.675 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Regular
Size
P255/50R19 103H
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
SpareSize T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
19 x 8.5 J
Compact Spare
17 x 4 T

Index
316Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 214
Accessories and Modifications................. 225
Accessory Power Sockets.......................... 158
Active Head Restraints............................. 149
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 243
Engine Oil ................................................ 238
Washer .................................................... 248
Additives, Engine Oil................................ 238
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 151
Front Seats .............................................. 144
Head Restraints........................................ 146
Mirrors .................................................... 142
Rear Seats................................................ 150
Steering Wheel ........................................ 141
Temperature .............................................. 89
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 163
Changing the Mode ................................ 163
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 269
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 163
Sensor ..................................................... 166
Synchronized Mode ................................. 165
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 163
Air Pressure....................................... 259, 306Airbags........................................................ 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
After a Collision ........................................ 38
Airbag Care............................................... 48
Event Data Recorder .................................. 18
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator........................................ 45, 70, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors ..................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 44
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 214
Indicator.................................................... 70
Armrest..................................................... 151
Audio System............................................ 168
Authorized Manuals................................ 314
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 115
Automatic Lighting.................................. 133
Automatic Transmission........................... 188
Creeping ................................................. 188
Fluid ........................................................ 245
Kickdown ................................................ 188
Operating the Shift Lever........... 12, 190, 192
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 191
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 289
Shifting ................................................... 189
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 89
Average Speed........................................... 90
BBattery...................................................... 267
Charging System Indicator ................ 67, 292
Jump Starting ......................................... 287
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 267
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 268
Belts (Seat).................................................. 27
Beverage Holders..................................... 157
Blind Spot Information (BSI)................... 205
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 62
Brake System............................................ 212
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 214
Brake Assist System................................. 215
Fluid ....................................................... 246
Foot Brake .............................................. 213
Indicator ........................................... 66, 294
Parking Brake.......................................... 212
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)... 137
Bulb Replacement.................................... 249
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 254
Daytime Running Light............................ 252
Fog Lights ............................................... 250
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 251
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 251
Headlights .............................................. 249
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 255
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 255
Side Turn Signal/
Emergency Indicator Lights.................... 252
Stop Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and
Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 253

317Index
Bulb Specifications................................... 306CCarbon Monoxide Gas............................... 63
Cargo Hooks............................................. 159
Carrying Cargo................................. 173, 175
Certification Label................................... 307
Changing Bulbs........................................ 249
Charging System Indicator................ 67, 292
Child Safety................................................ 49
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 114
Child Seat................................................... 49
Booster Seats ............................................ 62
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 51
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 52
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 57
Larger Children ......................................... 61
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 51
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 53
Using a Tether .......................................... 59
Childproof Door Locks............................. 114
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 272
Cleaning the Interior............................... 270
Client Service Information....................... 315
Climate Control System........................... 163
Changing the Mode................................ 163
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 164
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 269Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 163
Sensor ..................................................... 166
Synchronized Mode ................................. 165
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 163
Clock.............................................................. 9
Coat Hook................................................. 159
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 277, 306
Console Compartment............................. 155
Controls..................................................... 105
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 243
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 244
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 243
Overheating ............................................ 290
Temperature Gauge .................................. 86
Creeping.................................................... 188
Cruise Control........................................... 193
Indicator .................................................... 75
Cup Holders.............................................. 157
Customized Features.................................. 92
DDaytime Running Lights........................... 134
Dead Battery............................................. 287
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 308
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 132
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 142
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................. 239
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 132
Door Mirrors............................................. 143Doors......................................................... 106
Auto Door Locking .................................. 115
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 115
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ........ 26, 71
Keys ........................................................ 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside ...................................... 113
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 108
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 111
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 261
Driving...................................................... 171
Automatic Transmission .......................... 188
Braking ................................................... 212
Cruise Control ......................................... 193
Shifting Gear ........................................... 189
Starting the Engine.................................. 185
Driving Position Memory System............ 139
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 269
EElapsed Time............................................... 90
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 202
Emergency................................................ 301
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 310
Engine....................................................... 307
Coolant ................................................... 243
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Oil ........................................................... 238
Starting ................................................... 185

318Index
Engine Coolant......................................... 243
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 244
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 243
Overheating............................................. 290
Temperature Gauge................................... 86
Engine Oil.................................................. 238
Adding .................................................... 240
Checking ................................................. 239
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 238
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide)................................... 63
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 272
Exterior Mirrors......................................... 143FFeatures..................................................... 167
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 269
Oil ........................................................... 241
Flat Tire..................................................... 277
Floor Mats................................................. 271
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 245
Brake ....................................................... 246
Engine Coolant ........................................ 243
Windshield Washer .................................. 248
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 73
Folding Down the Rear Seats................... 150Foot Brake................................................ 213
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)........... 196
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 37
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation.............................................. 161
Front Seats................................................ 144
Adjusting ................................................ 144
Fuel...................................................... 13, 221
Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 90
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Range ....................................................... 90
Recommendation .................................... 221
Refueling................................................. 221
Fuel Economy........................................... 224
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 13, 223
Message.................................................. 293
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 13, 222
Fuses
Locations................................................. 295
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 221
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 90
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Refueling................................................. 221Gauges........................................................ 86
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 189
Glass (care)............................................... 273
Glove Box................................................. 154
HHalogen Bulbs.......................................... 250
Handling the Unexpected....................... 275
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 146
Headlights................................................ 132
Aiming.................................................... 249
Automatic Operation .............................. 133
Dimming......................................... 132, 134
Operating ............................................... 132
Heaters (Seat)................................... 161, 162
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 73
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver........... 169IIdentification Numbers............................ 307
Engine and Transmission ......................... 307
Vehicle Identification............................... 307
Illumination Control................................ 137
Button .................................................... 137
Immobilizer System.................................. 122
Indicator ................................................... 74
Indicators.................................................... 66

320Index
MMaintenance............................................. 227
Battery..................................................... 267
Brake ....................................................... 246
Cleaning .................................................. 270
Climate Control ....................................... 269
Coolant ................................................... 243
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 231
Oil ........................................................... 239
Precautions .............................................. 228
Radiator................................................... 244
Remote Transmitter ................................. 268
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 249
Safety ...................................................... 229
Service Items............................................ 233
Tires ........................................................ 258
Transmission Fluid.................................... 245
Under the Hood....................................... 235
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 67, 293
Map Lights................................................ 153
Maximum Load Limit................................ 175
Meters, Gauges........................................... 86
Mirrors....................................................... 142
Adjusting ................................................. 142
Door ........................................................ 143
Exterior .................................................... 143
Interior Rearview...................................... 142
Modifications (and Accessories)............... 225
Multi-Information Display.......................... 87
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 307OOdometer................................................... 88
Oil (Engine)............................................... 238
Adding .................................................... 240
Checking................................................. 239
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 238
Viscosity .................................................. 238
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 236
Panoramic Glass Roof .............................. 128
Power Windows ...................................... 125
Tailgate ........................................... 116, 303
Outside Temperature Display.................... 89
Overheating.............................................. 290PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)...................................................... 191
Panic Mode............................................... 124
Panoramic Glass Roof............................... 128
Parking...................................................... 216
Parking Brake........................................... 212
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 66, 294Parking Sensor System............................. 217
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 46
Passing Indicators..................................... 132
Power Windows....................................... 125
Precautions While Driving....................... 187
Rain ........................................................ 187
Pregnant Women....................................... 32
Puncture (Tire)......................................... 277
RRadiator.................................................... 244
Range.......................................................... 90
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)...... 310
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 138
Rear Seat Heaters..................................... 162
Rear Seats (Folding Down)...................... 150
Rearview Mirror....................................... 142
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera
Display.................................................... 220
Refueling.................................................. 221
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 86
Gasoline ......................................... 221, 306
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 69
Regulations.............................. 210, 261, 308
Remote Transmitter................................. 108