2015 Acura ILX engine coolant

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 247)
Under the Hood (P 256, 257)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, slide the lever and lift the
hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 274)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 284)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 286)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 318
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
high.●Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
●Appears when there is a prob lem with the sensor on the
battery.
●Appears when the battery is not charging.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 295●Appears along with the ba ttery charging system
indicator - Turn off the climate control system and rear
defogger to reduce el ectricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 320
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the needle approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 318
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possibl e to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell
exhaust gas inside the vehi cle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 106
Brake Pedal
Automatic transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 248
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 249Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 250
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 251
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 256Opening the Hood ........................... 258
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 259
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 261
Oil Check ......................................... 262
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 264
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 265Engine Coolant ................................ 268
Transmission Fluid ............................ 270
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 272
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 273
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 274
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 284
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 286
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 287Tire Labeling .................................... 287DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 289
Wear Indicators ............................... 291
Tire Service Life ................................ 291
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 292
Tire Rotation .................................... 293
Winter Tires ..................................... 294
Battery ............................................... 295
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 296
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 297Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 298
Exterior Care.................................... 300
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub
Items
Main
Item
*1: If a message
SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
2.0 ℓ engine models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Dipstick
(Yellow)
Battery
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank
Radiator Cap
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uMaintenance Items Under the Hood
Maintenance
2.4 ℓ engine models
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Clutch Fluid
(Light Gray Cap)
Battery
Radiator Cap
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