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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 426Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 427Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 428
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 429
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 434Opening the Hood ........................... 436
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 437
Oil Check ......................................... 438
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 440Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter .. 441
Engine Coolant ................................ 443
Transmission Fluid ............................ 445
Brake Fluid ....................................... 446
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 446
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 447Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 454Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 456Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 457Tire Labeling .................................... 457DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 459Wear Indicators................................ 461 Tire Service Life ................................ 461
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 462
Tire Rotation .................................... 463
Winter Tires ..................................... 464
Battery ............................................... 465
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 467
Climate Control System Maintenance
.... 469
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 470
Exterior Care.................................... 472

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uuBefore Performing Maintenance uParts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service
Maintenance
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance ServiceThe use of Acura genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Acura genuine parts are manufactured according to the same
high quality standards used in Acura vehicles.

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uuMaintenance Minder
TMuTo Use Maintenance Minder
TM
Maintenance
■
Maintenance Service Items
1Maintenance 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
Main Item
Sub Items
Main ItemSub Items
*1 *2
*1: Models with full color display
*2: Models without full color display*1: If a message Maintenance Due Now/SERVICE DUE NOW 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.
*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).CODE
Maintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil
*1
B
●Replace engine oil
*1 and oil filter
●Inspect front and rear brakes●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system
#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections
#
●Check expiration information for Temporary Tire
Repair Kit bottle
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperature. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
at 40,000 miles (64,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
*5: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under -20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
*6: 6-cylinder models
*7: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential
fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).CODE
Maintenance 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
4
●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
*5, *6
●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant
6
●Replace rear differential fluid
*, *7
* Not available on all models

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission 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.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the automatic transmission fluid yourself.■
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
*
Specified fluid: Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 2.0■
Automatic Transmission Fluid
*
Specified fluid: Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 3.0
1Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
*
NOTICEDo not mix Acura ATF-TYPE 2.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Acura ATF-TYPE
2.0 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-TYPE 2.0 is not
covered by Acura’s new vehicle warranty.1Automatic Transmission Fluid
*
NOTICEDo not mix Acura ATF-TYPE 3.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Acura ATF-TYPE
3.0 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-TYPE 3.0 is not
covered by Acura’s new vehicle warranty.
* Not available on all models

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uuSpecifications u
Continued
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission FluidSpecified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF-TYPE 2.0
Capacity Change 4.3 US qt (4.1 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine CoolantRecommended
·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ)
Specified
Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.21 US gal (0.8 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire*1: Vehicles with optional spare tireRegular
Size
225/55R17 97H
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spare
*1
Size
T135/80D17 103M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
17 x 7 1/2J
Compact Spare
*1
17 x 4T

537Index
FiltersDust and Pollen....................................... 469
Oil .......................................................... 441
Flat Tire ..................................................... 477
Floor Mats ................................................ 471
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 445
Brake ...................................................... 446
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 445
Engine Coolant ....................................... 443
Windshield Washer ................................. 446
Fog Lights ................................................. 168
Foot Brake ................................................ 399
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with
Pedestrian Detection ............................. 365
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 197
Front Seats ................................................ 180
Adjusting ................................................ 180
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 351
Fuel ..................................................... 21, 420
Economy................................................. 422
Gauge .................................................... 117
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 124
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 79
Range ..................................................... 124
Recommendation.................... 420, 520, 522
Refueling ................................................ 420
Fuel Economy ........................................... 422
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 421 Fuses
.......................................................... 510
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 514
Locations ......................... 510, 511, 512, 513
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 422
Gauge ..................................................... 117
Information ............................................. 420
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 124
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Refueling ................................................. 420
Gauges ...................................................... 117
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 332
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 338
Gear Shift Positions
Automatic Transmission ........................... 331
Glass (care) ................................................ 473
Glove Box .................................................. 189HHandling the Unexpected ........................ 475
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 279
Auto Answer ........................................... 294
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ..................................... 296
Automatic Transferring ............................ 294
Displaying Messages ................................ 309 HFL Buttons............................................. 279
HFL Menus .............................................. 281
HFL Status Display ................................... 280
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 280
Making a Call .......................................... 300
Options During a Call .............................. 306
Phone Setup............................................ 286
Receiving a Call ....................................... 305
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 307
Ring Tone................................................ 295
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 308
Speed Dial ............................................... 297
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 293
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message
Option................................................... 291
Use Contact Photo .................................. 295
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 182
Headlight Washers ................................... 171
Headlights ................................................. 165
Aiming .................................................... 447
Automatic Operation............................... 166
Dimming ......................................... 165, 168
Operating................................................ 165
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 196
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 173
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 197, 198
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 279
High Beam Indicator .................................. 83
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 328
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 277