2017 Acura RLX engine coolant

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uEngine Coolant
Maintenance
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are
cool.
2. Remove the engine compartment cover.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 452
3.Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to
relieve any pressure in the cooling system.
Do not push the cap down when turning.
4. Push down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
5. The coolant level should be up to the base
of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
6. Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it
fully.
7. Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
■Radiator1 Radiator
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and ca refully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
3WARNING
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.
Radiator Cap
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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Maintenance
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they
may be stained or the coating may peel. Prom ptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and
clean water.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road
contaminants. Use a sponge and mild detergent to wipe away promptly.
Be careful not to use harsh chemicals (inc luding some commercial wheel cleaners) or
a stiff brush. They can damage the clear coat of the aluminum alloy wheels that
helps keep the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing.
The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake light s, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics ma y result in moisture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of wa ter accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
■Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
■Cleaning the Window
■Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
■Fogged Exterior Light Lenses
1 Maintaining the Bumpers an d Other Resin Coated Parts
Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when
you want to repair the pa inted surface of the parts
made of resin.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes 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 dow n, 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.
3WARNING
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
TankMAXMIN
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Automatic Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·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
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity2.1 US gal (8.0 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.225 US gal (0.85 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize245/40R19 98WPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front35 (240 [2.4])Rear33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare
*1
Size T155/70D17 110M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular19 x 8JCompact Spare*117 x 4T
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Index
546
Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 224, 248
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 407
Accessories and Modifications ................. 488
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 171
AcuraLink .................................................. 330
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 82, 361
Additives Coolant ................................................... 458
Engine Oil ................................................ 453
Washer .................................................... 461
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 453
Adjusting
Armrest ................................... 159, 161, 162
Front Seats .............................................. 156
Head Restraints........................................ 159
Mirrors .................................................... 153
Steering Wheel ........................................ 152
Temperature ............................................ 100
Adjusting the Clock .................................. 114
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 395
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 247
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 257
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 181
Changing the Mode ................................ 184
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 188
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 483
Rear Temperature Control Dial................. 189 Sensors ................................................... 190
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 181
Air Pressure ....................................... 472, 533
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 44
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator.............................................. 49, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 216
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Indicator.................................................... 74
Armrest ..................................... 159, 161, 162
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 195
Audio System ............................................ 192
Adjusting the Sound................................ 209
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 193
Error Messages ........................................ 253
General Information ................................ 258
HDD ........................................................ 227
Internet Radio ......................................... 245
iPod ........................................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 224, 248
Reactivating ............................................ 194
Recommended CDs ................................. 259
Recommended Devices............................ 261 Remote Controls ..................................... 195
Security Code ......................................... 194
Shortcuts ................................................ 198
Theft Protection ...................................... 194
USB Flash Drives...................................... 261
USB Port ................................................. 193
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 205
Authorized Manuals ................................ 541
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 127
Customize ...................................... 109, 278
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 405
Indicator ........................................... 70, 405
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 70, 405
Automatic Lighting .................................. 142
Automatic Transmission .......................... 350
Creeping................................................. 350
Fluid ....................................................... 460
Kickdown ............................................... 350
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 17, 352
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 515
Shifting ................................................... 351
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 193
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 100
Average Speed ......................................... 101
B
Battery...................................................... 480
Charging System Indicator ................ 72, 518
Jump Starting ......................................... 512
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Index
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 480
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 481
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 30
Beverage Holders ..................................... 170
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 396
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 251
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 290
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 402
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 405
Brake Assist System................................. 408
Fluid ....................................................... 461
Foot Brake .............................................. 404
Parking Brake.......................................... 402
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 71
Brake System Indicator (Red) ............ 68, 519
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 148
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 396
Bulb Replacement .................................... 462
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 466
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 465
Door Outer Handle Am bient Lights ......... 467
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 464
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 463
Headlights .............................................. 462
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 467
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 467
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 465 Side Turn Signal/Em
ergency Indicator
Lights ............................................ 462, 464
Taillights .................................................. 466
Bulb Specifications ................................... 532
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 428
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 173
Carrying Cargo .................................. 339, 341
CD Player ................................................... 224
Center Pocket ........................................... 169
Certification Label .................................... 534
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 462
Charging System Indicator ................. 72, 518
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126
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 ............................. 126
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 486
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 484 Client Service Information
....................... 542
Climate Control System ............................ 181
Changing the Mode ................................ 184
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 188
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 483
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 189
Sensors ................................................... 190
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 181
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 409
Coat Hooks ............................................... 172
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 409
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 503, 533
Console Compartment ............................. 168
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 458
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 459
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 458
Overheating ............................................ 516
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 350
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 422
Cruise Control ........................................... 356
Indicator.................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 170
Customized Features ........................ 103, 262
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 144
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Index
Dead Battery............................................. 512
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 535
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 141
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 153
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 454
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 140
Door Mirrors ............................................. 154
Doors ......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 127
Door Open Message .................................. 29
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 12, 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 122
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 474
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 44
Driving ....................................................... 337
Automatic Transmission ........................... 350
Braking .................................................... 402
Cruise Control ......................................... 356
Shifting Gear ........................................... 351
Starting the Engine .................................. 344
Driving Position Memory System ............. 150
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 483E
Elapsed Time............................................. 101
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 520
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 520
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 393
Emergency ................................................ 527
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 537
Engine ....................................................... 534
Coolant ................................................... 458
Jump Starting .......................................... 512
Oil ........................................................... 453
Remote Engine Start................................ 346
Starting ................................................... 344
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 137
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 452
Engine Coolant ......................................... 458
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 459
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 458
Overheating ............................................ 516
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 453
Adding .................................................... 455
Checking................................................. 454
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 446
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 518
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 453
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 137e-pretensioners
.......................................... 32
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 180
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 155
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 486
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 154
F
Features.................................................... 191
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 483
Oil .......................................................... 456
Flat Tire ..................................................... 491
Floor Mats ................................................ 485
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 460
Brake ...................................................... 461
Engine Coolant ....................................... 458
Windshield Washer ................................. 461
Foot Brake ................................................ 404
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 375
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 176
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 177
Front Seats ................................................ 156
Adjusting ................................................ 156
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 359
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Index
M
Maintenance............................................ 441
Battery .................................................... 480
Brake Fluid .............................................. 461
Cleaning ................................................. 484
Climate Control System .......................... 483
Coolant .................................................. 458
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 445
Oil .......................................................... 454
Precautions ............................................. 442
Radiator .................................................. 459
Remote Transmitter ........................ 481, 482
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 462
Safety ..................................................... 443
Service Items ........................................... 448
Tires........................................................ 471
Transmission Fluid ................................... 460
Under the Hood ...................................... 450
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 72, 519
Map Lights ................................................ 164
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 341
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 97
Mirrors ...................................................... 153
Adjusting ................................................ 153
Door ....................................................... 154
Exterior ................................................... 154
Interior Rearview ..................................... 153
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 488
Moonroof ................................................. 136
MP3 ................................................... 224, 248
Multi-Information Display ......................... 98Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 426
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 534
O
Odometer.................................................. 100
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 453, 533
Adding .................................................... 455
Checking ................................................. 454
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 446
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 518
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 453, 533
Viscosity .......................................... 453, 533
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 197
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 529
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 451
Moonroof................................................ 136
Power Windows ...................................... 134
Trunk ...................................................... 128
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 137
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 516
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 354
Pandora ®................................................... 246
Panic Mode ............................................... 133
Parking ...................................................... 417
Parking Brake ........................................... 402
Parking Sensor System ............................. 418
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 141
Power Rear Sunshade .............................. 179
Power Windows ....................................... 134
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 349
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System ..................................................... 395
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System Indicator ....................................... 78
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 491
R
Radiator.................................................... 459
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 216
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 221
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 218
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 218
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 537
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