This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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 .
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.U.S. Vehicles: ......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 530
.................
Maintenance Minder . 531
..............................
Fluid Locations . 541
......
Engine Compartment Covers . 542
........................
Adding Engine Oil . 543
Changing the Engine Oil and
...........................................
Filter . 544
..............................
Engine Coolant . 546
....................
Windshield Washers . 548
.......................
Transmission Fluid . 549
..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
..............
Manual Transmission . 551
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 553
....................................
Timing Belt . 554
.............................................
Lights . 555
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 564
.....................................
Floor Mats . 565
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
.................................
Exterior Care . 566
.................................
Wiper Blades . 566
...............................................
Tires . 568
...................
Checking the Battery . 577
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 578
..................................
Interior Care . 579
633
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
529
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
541
WASHER FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
RADIATOR CAP BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
: Located under the cover
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Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.If the washer f luid is low, a ‘‘LOW
WASHER FLUID’’ message appears
on the multi-information display.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
Check the reservoir’s f luid level by
removing the cap and looking inside.
On U.S. models On Canadian models
Windshield Washers
548
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Remove the check bolt and look for
transmission f luid coming out of the
bolt hole. If a small amount of f luid
drips out of the bolt hole, reinstall
the check bolt.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.
If no f luid comes out, remove the
f iller bolt and washer. Slowly add
Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) until it starts to run out of the
check bolt hole.
To check the transmission f luid level,
remove the mounting bolts and the
under cover holding clips, then pull
out the driver’s side under cover
caref ully.
CONT INUED
T ransmission Fluid
Manual Transmission
Maint enance
551
WASHER
CHECK BOLT
FILLER BOLT
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The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the Maintenance Minder (see
page ).
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
Reinstall the under cover, tighten the
mounting bolts securely, then put
the holding clips back in place. Make
sure the under cover is installed
under the edge of the f ront bumper.
Pour the f luid into the f iller hole
slowly and caref ully so you do not
spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
Let the f luid run out until it stops,
then reinstall the check bolt and the
f iller bolt.
Make sure to put a new washer on
each bolt when reinstalling it. If Acura MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication Seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient. 531
T ransmission Fluid
552
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Specif ications
614
Capacities
Dimensions
Weights
Seating Capacities
Air Conditioning 194.0 in (4,928 mm)
18.5 US gal (70
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.182 US gal (0.69
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 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)
1.66 US gal (6.3
)
2.19 US gal (8.3)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
7.5 US qt (7.1
)
8.2 US qt (7.8)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (SH-AWD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (SH-AWD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
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 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)
17.8 19.6 oz (505 555 g) ND-OIL8 Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Total
Change
Total Change
Total
ChangeIncluding filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle 2WD
SH-AWD
2WD
SH-AWD
1:
2: Change
Total
1
2
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Fan, Interior . 230
.........................................
Features . 225
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 470
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 566
...............................................
Oil . 544
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 145
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 583
.....................................
Floor Mats . 565
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
..........................................
Brake . 553
.........................................
Clutch . 554
..............
Manual Transmission . 551
................
Windshield Washers . 548
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 385
.....................................
Fog Lights . 143
........................
Four-way Flashers . 145
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 26
....................................
Front Seats . 161
....................................
Adjusting . 161
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 26
..............................
Heaters . 202, 204 .................................
Ventilation . 204
.................................................
Fuel . 468
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 470
...........................................
Gauge . 76
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 73
................
Octane Requirement . 468
...............................
Oxygenated . 469
........................
Tank, Filling the . 470
...............................
Fuel Economy . 476
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 601
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 476
.........................................
Gasoline . 468
...........................................
Gauge . 76
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 73
................
Octane Requirement . 468
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 470
................
Gas Station Procedures . 470
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
...............................................
Fuel . 76
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 494
..............
Manual Transmission . 491 ......................................
Glove Box . 216
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) . 483, 614
.......................
Halogen Bulbs . 555, 560
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HandsFreeLink
(HFL) . 407, 424
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
Hard Disc Drive (HDD),
........................................
Playing . 320
.....................................
Headlights . 139
........................................
Aiming . 555
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 141
............
Automatic Lighting On . 140
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 142
..................
High Beam Indicator . 71
.......................
Reminder Beeps . 139
........................
Replacing Bulbs . 555
.................................
Turning on . 139
.....................................
Washers . 138
............................
Head Restraints . 162
.............................
Heated Mirrors . 169
...........................
Heater, Seat . 202, 204
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 140
.............................
Hill Start Assist . 512
Index
H
G
F
IV
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Vanity Mirror . 217
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 482
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 614
VEHICLE OFF Mode
...................
(Power Mode) . 184, 185
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 612
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 510
...............
VSA Of f Indicator . 68, 510
.......................
VSA OFF Switch . 511
........
VSA System Indicator . 68, 510
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 578
.................................................
VIN . 612
.........................
Viscosity, Oil . 543, 544
...........
Voice Control System . 228, 285
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iv .........
Warning Labels, Location of . 58
....................
Warranty Coverages . 631
Washer, Windshield
................
Fluid Level Message . 548
...................................
Operation . 137
............................
Reserve Tank . 548
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 146
............
Alignment and Balance . 573
..........................
Compact Spare . 582
..............................
Wrench, Nut . 584
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 207
................
Operating the Power . 206
.........................
Rear, Def ogger . 145
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning . 137
...................................
Def roster . 231
.....................................
Washers . 137
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 566
...................................
Operation . 137
....................................
Worn Tires . 571
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 607
...........................
Traction Devices . 575
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 549
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 551
..................
Fluid Selection . 550, 551
..............
Identif ication Number . 613
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 495
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 491
.....................................
Treadwear . 617
................................
Trip Computer . 84
.......................................
Trip Meter . 83
..............................................
Trunk . 154
..................
Emergency Opener . 156
...............................
Opening the . 154
............................
Open Indicator . 71
.............
Open Monitor Indicator . 12
..................................
Turn Signals . 139
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 581
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 617
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 468 USB Adapter
..................
Cable . 266, 275, 356, 367
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 546
Index
U V
W
X
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