2015 Acura TLX coolant temperature

uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
504Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle goes down.
u If 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.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If 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.
1 How 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.
Reserve Tank
MAX
MIN

Index
534Index
Index
AAAC.................................................... 235, 245
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 402
Accessories and Modifications ................. 423
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 193
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 89, 352
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 443
Engine Oil ................................................ 437
Washer .................................................... 446
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 437
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 186
Front Seats .............................................. 180
Head Restraints........................................ 182
Mirrors .................................................... 177
Steering Wheel ........................................ 176
Temperature ............................................ 123
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 388
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 244
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 254
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 199
Changing the Mode ................................ 202
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 206
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 469
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 204
Sensors .................................................... 207
Synchronized Mode ................................. 203 Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 199
Air Pressure ............................... 457, 521, 523
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
Airbag Care............................................... 53
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 46
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 51, 80
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 50
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 228
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 402
Indicator.................................................... 79
Armrest ..................................................... 186
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 214
Audio System ............................................ 210
Adjusting the Sound................................ 226
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 212
Error Messages ........................................ 250
General Information ................................ 255
Internet Radio ......................................... 242
iPhone............................................. 242, 258
iPod ........................................................ 238
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 235, 245
Reactivating ............................................ 213
Recommended CDs ................................. 256
Recommended Devices............................ 258
Remote Controls ..................................... 214 Security Code ......................................... 213
Shortcuts ................................................ 217
Theft Protection ...................................... 213
USB Flash Drives...................................... 258
USB Port ................................................. 211
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 222
Authorized Manuals ................................ 531
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 151
Customize ...................................... 132, 270
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 342
OFF Button ............................................. 342
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 92
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 400
Indicator ........................................... 72, 400
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 72, 400
Automatic Lighting .................................. 166
Automatic Transmission .......................... 330
Creeping................................................. 330
Kickdown ............................................... 330
Operating the Shift Button ................ 18, 332
Shifting ................................................... 331
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 212
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 123
Average Speed ......................................... 124

536Index
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission)....... 330
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 416
Cruise Control ........................................... 348
Indicator .................................................... 84
Cup Holders ............................................... 192
Customized Features ........................ 126, 259DDaytime Running Lights ........................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................. 498
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 525
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 165
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 438
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 164
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 151
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 151
Door Open Indicator ............................ 31, 81
Door Open Message ................................ 102
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 13, 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 146 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 459
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Driving ...................................................... 315
Automatic Transmission .......................... 330
Braking ................................................... 396
Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 330
Shifting Gear ................................... 331, 338
Starting the Engine.................................. 322
Driving Position Memory System ............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 330
Creeping ................................................. 330
Fluid ........................................................ 445
Kickdown ................................................ 330
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 339
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 502
Shifting ................................................... 338
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 469
EECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 88
Elapsed Time ............................................. 124
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 71, 507
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 80, 507
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 386
Emergency ................................................ 515 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
...... 527
Engine ....................................................... 524
Coolant .................................................. 443
Jump Starting ......................................... 498
Oil .......................................................... 437
Remote Engine Start ............................... 325
Starting................................................... 322
Engine Coolant ........................................ 443
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 444
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 443
Overheating ............................................ 503
Temperature Gauge ................................ 117
Engine Oil ................................................. 437
Adding ................................................... 440
Checking ................................................ 438
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 430
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 505
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 437
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
e-pretensioners .......................................... 34
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 179
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 472
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
FFCW (Forward Collision Warning) .......... 365
Features .................................................... 209