2014 Acura RLX automatic transmission fluid

uuWhen DrivinguAutomatic Transmission
346Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.Automatic TransmissionThe engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.■
Other Precautions
■
Creeping
■
Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
Do not put the shift lever in
(N, as you will lose
engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission FluidHave a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the automatic transmission fluid yourself. The
location of the ATF dipstick and fill increases the likelihood that you could be burned
when trying to check or change the ATF.■
Automatic Transmission FluidSpecified fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
1Automatic Transmission FluidNOTICEDo not mix Acura ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Acura ATF
DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acura ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicle warranty.

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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake Fluid
■Automatic Transmission FluidSpecified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■Engine CoolantRecommended
·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-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
2.1 US gal (8.0 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.225 US gal (0.85 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■Tire*1: Except TECH, ADVANCE, and U.S. TECH-AUDIO models
*2: TECH, ADVANCE, and U.S. TECH-AUDIO models
*3: Vehicles with optional spare tire kitRegular
Size
P245/45R18 96V
*1
245/40R19 98W
*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
Front
32 (220 [2.2])
*1
35 (240 [2.4])
*2
Rear
32 (220 [2.2])
*1
33 (230 [2.3])
*2
Compact
Spare
*3
Size T155/70D17 110M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
18 x 8J
*1
19 x 8J
*2
Compact Spare
*3
17 x 4T

Index
510Index
Index
AAAC.................................................... 225, 249
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 389
Accessories and Modifications................. 406
Accessory Power Sockets.......................... 167
AcuraLink.................................................. 327
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)............................ 81, 355
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 424
Engine Oil ................................................ 419
Washer .................................................... 427
Additives, Engine Oil................................ 419
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 158
Front Seats .............................................. 152
Head Restraints........................................ 155
Mirrors .................................................... 149
Steering Wheel ........................................ 148
Temperature .............................................. 99
Agile Handling Assist System................... 377
Aha
TM Menu.............................................. 248
AhaTM Radio.............................................. 259
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 177
Changing the Mode ................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 183
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 448
Rear Temperature Control Dial................. 184
Sensors .................................................... 185Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 177
Air Pressure....................................... 438, 497
Airbags........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 44
Event Data Recorder .................................. 22
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator.............................................. 49, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio............................................ 217
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 389
Indicator.................................................... 74
Armrest..................................................... 158
Audio Remote Controls........................... 192
Audio System............................................ 188
Adjusting the Sound................................ 207
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 190
Error Messages ........................................ 254
General Information ................................ 260
HDD ........................................................ 228
Internet Radio ......................................... 246
iPod®....................................................... 238
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 225, 249
Reactivating ............................................ 191
Recommended CDs ................................. 261
Recommended Devices............................ 263
Remote Controls ..................................... 192Security Code ......................................... 191
Shortcuts ................................................ 195
Theft Protection ...................................... 191
USB Flash Drives...................................... 263
USB Port ................................................. 189
Authorized Manuals................................ 505
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................ 124
Customize ...................................... 108, 277
Automatic Brake Hold............................. 387
Indicator ........................................... 70, 387
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 69, 387
Automatic Lighting.................................. 138
Automatic Transmission.......................... 346
Creeping................................................. 346
Fluid ....................................................... 426
Kickdown ............................................... 346
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 15, 348
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 478
Shifting ................................................... 347
Auxiliary Input Jack................................. 190
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 99
Average Speed......................................... 100
BBattery...................................................... 446
Charging System Indicator ................ 71, 481
Jump Starting ......................................... 475
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 446
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 447

511Index
Belts (Seat).................................................. 30
Beverage Holders..................................... 166
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System....... 378
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 252
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.................... 287
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 63
Brake System............................................ 384
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 389
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 387
Brake Assist System................................. 390
Fluid ....................................................... 427
Foot Brake .............................................. 386
Parking Brake.......................................... 384
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 70
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 68, 482
Brake System Indicator (Amber)............... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)... 144
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System....... 378
Bulb Replacement.................................... 428
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 432
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 431
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights ......... 433
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 430
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 429
Headlights .............................................. 428
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 433
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 433
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 431Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 430
Taillights .................................................. 432
Bulb Specifications................................... 496
CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 64
Cargo Hooks............................................. 169
Carrying Cargo.................................. 337, 339
CD Player................................................... 225
Center Pocket........................................... 165
Certification Label.................................... 498
Changing Bulbs......................................... 428
Charging System Indicator................. 71, 481
Child Safety................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
Child Seat.................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks............................. 123
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 451
Cleaning the Interior................................ 449
Client Service Information....................... 506Climate Control System............................ 177
Changing the Mode ................................ 180
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 183
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 448
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 184
Sensors ................................................... 185
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 177
Clock.......................................................... 114
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM)................................................. 391
Coat Hooks............................................... 168
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM)................................................. 391
Compact Spare Tire (Optional)........ 466, 497
Console Compartment............................. 164
Controls..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 424
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 425
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 424
Overheating ............................................ 479
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 346
Cruise Control........................................... 352
Indicator.................................................... 78
Cup Holders.............................................. 166
Customized Features........................ 102, 264
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 140
Dead Battery............................................. 475

512Index
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows.................................................. 183
Devices that Emit Radio Waves................ 499
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 137
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 149
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................. 420
Directional Signals (Turn Signal).............. 136
Door Mirrors............................................. 150
Doors......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 124
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 124
Door Open Indicator ............................ 29, 75
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ......................................... 10, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 117
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 440
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 44
Driving....................................................... 335
Automatic Transmission ........................... 346
Braking .................................................... 384
Cruise Control ......................................... 352
Shifting Gear ........................................... 347
Starting the Engine .................................. 342
Driving Position Memory System............. 146
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 448
EElapsed Time............................................. 100
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 483
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 74, 483
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 375
Emergency................................................ 490
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 501
Engine....................................................... 498
Coolant ................................................... 424
Jump Starting .......................................... 475
Oil ........................................................... 419
Starting ................................................... 342
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 133
Engine Compartment Cover.................... 418
Engine Coolant......................................... 424
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 425
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 424
Overheating ............................................ 479
Temperature Gauge .................................. 94
Engine Oil................................................. 419
Adding .................................................... 421
Checking................................................. 420
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 412
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 481
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 419
ENGINE START/STOP Button.................... 133
e-pretensioners........................................... 32EPS (Electric Power Steering) System........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades............. 176
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror............... 151
Exterior Care (Cleaning).......................... 451
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 150
FFeatures.................................................... 187
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 448
Oil .......................................................... 422
Flat Tire..................................................... 455
Floor Mats................................................ 450
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 426
Brake ...................................................... 427
Engine Coolant ....................................... 424
Windshield Washer ................................. 427
Foot Brake................................................ 386
Forward Collision Warning (FCW).......... 364
Front Airbags (SRS).................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation.............................................. 173
Front Seats................................................ 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Fuel..................................................... 16, 403
Economy................................................. 405
Gauge ...................................................... 94
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100

514Index
Door and Trunk Open .......................... 29, 75
Electric Parking Brake................................. 69
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 69, 483
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 74, 483
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 79
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Keyless Access System ............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 82, 371
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 481
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 76, 380, 382
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 71, 482
Precision All Wheel Steer System................ 81
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 31, 73
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
SPORT Mode ..................................... 81, 351
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 74
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission .............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 75, 375
VSA® OFF .......................................... 75, 376
Information............................................... 495
Instant Fuel Economy............................... 100
Instrument Panel........................................ 67
Brightness Control ................................... 144Interface Dial............................................ 193
Interior Lights........................................... 159
Interior Rearview Mirror.......................... 149
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 469
Jump Starting........................................... 475KKey Number Tag....................................... 116
Keyless Access System.............................. 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 120
Keys........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention.................................. 120
Number Tag ............................................ 116
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 123
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)....... 346LLane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 367
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 370
Language (HFL)........................................ 288
LATCH (Child Seats).................................... 57
Lights................................................. 137, 428
Automatic ............................................... 138
Bulb Replacement ................................... 428
Daytime Running Lights........................... 140High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 159
Light Switches......................................... 137
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits............................................... 339
Locking/Unlocking................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 123
From Inside ............................................. 121
From Outside .......................................... 117
Keys........................................................ 115
Using a Key............................................. 120
Lockout Prevention System..................... 120
Low Battery Charge................................. 481
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength.................................................. 116
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 68, 481
Lower Anchors........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 339
Lumbar Support....................................... 153
MMaintenance............................................ 407
Battery .................................................... 446
Brake Fluid .............................................. 427
Cleaning ................................................. 449
Climate Control System .......................... 448
Coolant .................................................. 424

517Index
Tools......................................................... 454
Towing a Trailer....................................... 341
Towing Your Vehicle............................... 341
Emergency .............................................. 490
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 380
Transmission....................................... 15, 347
Automatic................................. 15, 346, 347
Fluid ....................................................... 426
Number .................................................. 498
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 349
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 72, 348
TRIP Button.......................................... 96, 98
Trip Meter.................................................. 99
Troubleshooting...................................... 453
Blown Fuse ............................. 485, 487, 488
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 19
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 20
Emergency Towing ................................. 490
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 472
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 455
Noise When Braking ................................. 20
Overheating ............................................ 479
Premium Gasoline ........................... 403, 496
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 19, 123
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 478
Warning Indicators.................................... 68
Trunk........................................................ 125
Lid .......................................................... 125
Light Bulbs .............................................. 496
Release Handle ....................................... 492Unable to Open ....................................... 492
Trunk Pass-through Cover........................ 170
Turn Signals.............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 77
Turn-by-Turn Directions........................... 100
UUnlocking the Doors................................ 117
Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside........................................... 10, 121
USB Flash Drives........................................ 263
USB Port.................................................... 189
Using the Keyless Access System.............. 118VValet Mode............................................... 162
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................ 498
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 375
Off Button ............................................... 376
Off Indicator ...................................... 75, 376
System Indicator ................................ 75, 375
Viscosity (Oil).................................... 419, 497
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 375WWarning and Information Messages......... 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 481
Warning Labels........................................... 65Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 503
Watts......................................................... 496
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 442
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 469
Window Washers..................................... 141
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 427
Switch ..................................................... 141
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 130
Windshield
Cleaning ................................................. 452
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 183
Washer Fluid ........................................... 427
Wiper Blades ........................................... 434
Wipers and Washers................................ 141
Winter Tires.............................................. 445
Snow Tires .............................................. 445
Tire Chains .............................................. 445
Wipers and Washers................................. 141
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 434
WMA................................................. 225, 249
Worn Tires................................................ 437
XXM® Radio................................................ 222