2017 Acura TLX power steering fluid

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I NSTRUMENT P
ANEL I
NSTRUMENT P
ANEL
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt
tensioners*.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the electric power steering system. Stop in a
safe place and restart the engine.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
If the indicator blinks and stays on, there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system.
Keyless Access system
There is a problem with the keyless access system.
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) system
There is a problem with the VSA system or hill start assist system.
Brake system
There is a problem with one of the braking systems. Avoid high speeds
and sudden braking. Your vehicle still has normal braking ability.

Blind spot information (BSI)*
There is a problem with the system, or the sensor is blocked.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow*
There is a problem with the ACC system.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
There is a problem with the LKAS.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*/Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)*
There is a problem with the system,
the system is turned off, the
camera temperature is too high, or the camera is blocked.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*/Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
There is a problem with the system, the camera temperature is too high,
or the camera is blocked.
Electric parking brake system
There is a problem with the electric parking brake system. Stop in a safe
place and avoid using the parking brake.
Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS®)*
There is a problem with the system. Vehicle speed may be limited to 50 mph (80 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Indicators briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or
at any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
•

Brak
e fluid is low.
•

Ther
e is a malfunction in the brake system.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action.
If necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood and check
the oil level, and add oil if necessary (see page 120). If the indicator does
not turn off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
•

The emissions contr
ol system may have a problem.
•

(Blinks)
A misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn all electrical items off, but do not turn the
vehicle off to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired
immediately.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle.
Ca
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U.S.
*if equipped

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Under the Hood
4-cylinder models
Engine oil
fill cap
Engine oil
fill cap Engine oil dipstick (orange)
Engine oil
dipstick
(orange)
Washer fluid
(black cap)
Washer fluid
(black cap) Brake fluid
(black cap)
Brake fluid
(black cap)
Engine coolant
reserve tank
Engine coolant
reserve tank Radiator cap
Radiator cap Battery
Battery
6-cylinder models
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1:If a message Maintenance Due No w/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 1\
5,000 miles (24,000 km).*3:If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of so\
ot from industry and
diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every 15,0\
00 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
AReplace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boot s
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
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 highe\
r transmission temperature.
This requires transmission uid changes more frequently than recommen\
ded by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission uid
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 highe\
r level of mechanical (shear) stress to uid. This requires differential uid changes more frequ\
ently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these cond\
itions, have the differential
uid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (\
24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1
Rotate tires
2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lter*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transfer-case uid and transmission uid*4
4Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*5, *6
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolan t
6Replace rear differential ui d*, *7
*
*if equipped

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INDEX
INDEX
Changing Fuses ..................................................... 113
Char ging system indicator....................................22
Childproof Door Locks
........................................... 29
Child Safety
............................................................. 14
Child Seat
................................................................. 16
Adding Security with a Tether
...........................19
Installing a Child Seat
.........................................18
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat .......................... 17
Selecting a Child Seat
.........................................16
Client Information................................................133
Climate Control Commands

..............................136
Climate C

ontrol System
........................................42
Seat Heaters and

Ventilation
...........................43
Clock

........................................................................\
40
CMBS indicator
....................................................... 23
CMBS off indicator
................................................. 25
Collision Mitigation Braking System indicator
.23
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
..............91
Compact Disc (CD)
............................................... 49
Compact Disc Commands

..................................1

37
Condition Indicators
.............................................. 24
Contact Us
............................................................. 134
Cruise Control
......................................................... 85
Cruise control indicators
.......................................25
Customized Features
............................................ 40
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
............................2
Detour
....................................................................... 71
Dialing a Number
................................................... 59
Door Operation
...................................................... 29
Doors........................................................................\
.28 Childproof Door Locks
........................................29
Front Door Inner Handle
....................................29
Lock Tab
................................................................. 29
Master Door Lock Switch
...................................29
DOT Tire Quality Grading

...................................128
T

emperature ....................................................... 129
Traction
................................................................ 128
Treadwear
............................................................ 128
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

.........................128
Driv

er’s Knee Airbag ................................................. 8Driving
......................................................................72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low

Speed Follow (LSF)
..........................86
Auto

Idle Stop .....................................................83
Blind Spot Information (BSI)

.............................93
Braking

...................................................................81
Collision Mitigation Braking System................ 91
Cruise Control
......................................................85
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
with Pedestrian Detection

................................88
Integrated Dynamics

System (IDS) .................84
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
......................89
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
................90
Maximum Load Limit
..........................................73
Multi-View Rear Camera

....................................95
P

arking Sensor System
......................................94
P

ower Mode ..........................................................76
Remote Engine Start

...........................................75
R

oad Departure Mitigation (RDM) ...................92
Shifting................................................................... 77
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
.94
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
........................84
Driving Position Memory System
.......................37
ECON mode indicator
...........................................25
Electric Parking Brake
............................................81
Electric parking brake indicator

...........................24
Electric parking brak

e system indicator .............23
Electric Power Steering indicator

........................23
Electr

onic Gear Selector........................................ 79
E-Mail
........................................................................\
62
Emergency Assistance
..........................................64
Emergency Engine Stop
......................................103
Emergency Towing
...............................................103
Engine and Fuel
.....................................................131
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes
.....................110
Engine Coolant
......................................................121
Engine Oil
...............................................................119
Engine Oil Life
.......................................................120
Engine Start/Stop Button
.....................................76
EPS indicator
...........................................................23
Exterior Lights
.........................................................32
Fastening a Seat Belt
...............................................7
FCW indicator
.........................................................23
FCW off indicator
...................................................25
Find Nearest Place
.................................................69
Flat Tire
...................................................................106
Floor Mats
................................................................37
Fluids
.......................................................................131
FM/AM Radio
..........................................................47
FM/AM Radio Commands

..................................1

37
Fog lights indicator
................................................25
Foot Brake
................................................................81
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
with Pedestrian Detection
...................................88
Forward Collision Warning indicator
..................23INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) indicator ............23
A CC indicator ................................................... 23, 25
AcuraLink
.................................................................. 63
ASSIST button
..................................................... 64
Emergency Assistance

.......................................64
LINK button

......................................................... 64
Messages
............................................................... 63
Operator Assistance
........................................... 64
Security Features
................................................ 64
Subscription Features
........................................64
AcuraLink featuring Aha

........................................54
A

curaLink Real-Time Traffic ..................................71
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance

135
A

daptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...........................86
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low

Speed Follow (LSF)
.............................86
A

dvanced Airbags ..................................................... 8
Aha
........................................................................\
.... 54
Aha Radio Commands
......................................... 137
Airbag Care
.............................................................. 13
Airbags
........................................................................\
8
Advanced Airbags
.................................................. 8
Airbag Care ............................................................ 13
Airbag System Components
..............................12
Airbag System Indicators
...................................10
Driver’s Knee Airbag
.............................................. 8
Front Airbags (SRS) ................................................ 8
Important Facts About Your Airbags
................10
Side Airbags
............................................................ 9
Side Curtain Airbags
.............................................. 9
Airbag System Components

.................................12
Airbag S

ystem Indicators ......................................10
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
..........................11
SRS Indicator
........................................................ 10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

.............................81
Anti-lock Brak

e System indicator
........................23
ASSIST button

........................................................ 64
Audio Commands
................................................. 137Audio Operation
....................................................44
Aha

........................................................................\
.. 54
Auxiliary Input Jack ............................................. 44
Bluetooth Audio

................................................... 51
Compact Disc (CD)

............................................ 49
FM/AM Radio

........................................................ 47
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio

........................... 52
iP

od

........................................................................\
. 50
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)

...... 46
Pandora

.................................................................. 53
SiriusXM Radio

.................................................... 48
Sound

..................................................................... 45
Steering Wheel Controls

.................................... 45
USB Flash Driv

e

.................................................... 50
USB Port

............................................................... 44
Auto Idle Stop

........................................................ 83
Automatic Brake Hold

........................................... 82
Automatic brake hold indicator

.......................... 25
Automatic Dimming R

earview Mirror

................ 39
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers ......................... 34
Auto Park Mode

...................................................... 79
Auxiliary Input Jack

............................................... 44
Battery

.................................................................... 122
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System

................. 93
Blind Spot Information system indicator

.......... 23
Bluetooth Audio

..................................................... 51
Bluetooth Audio Commands

............................. 1

37
Bluetooth Handsfreelink

....................................... 56
Call History

........................................................... 61
Dialing a Number

................................................ 59
Displays and Controls

......................................... 56
E-Mail

..................................................................... 62
Making a Call

........................................................ 59
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)

....... 57
Pairing a Phone.....................................................58
Phonebook

........................................................... 60
Siri Eyes Free

......................................................... 55
SMS Text Messaging

............................................ 62
Speed Dial

...................................................... 60, 61
Talk Button Tips

................................................... 57
Brake Fluid

............................................................. 122
Brake Hold

............................................................... 82
Brake system indicator

................................... 22, 23
Braking

...................................................................... 81
Brightness Control .................................................. 32
BSI indicator

............................................................ 23
BSI off indicator

...................................................... 25
Call History

.............................................................. 61
Carbon Monoxide Gas

............................................. 4
Car Wash Mode

..................................................... 80
Change a Setting

................................................... 40
Changing a Flat Tire

............................................. 107

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INDEX
INDEX
Parking Sensor System ......................................... 94
P assenger Airbag Off Indicator .............................11
Phone
........................................................................\
58
Phonebook
.............................................................. 60
Phone Commands
................................................ 136
Place Name..............................................................69
Power Door Mirrors................................................39
Power Mode............................................................. 76
Power Moonroof
..................................................... 31
Power Window
....................................................... 30
Power Window Lock
............................................. 30
Precision All Wheel Steer System indicator
......23
Rain-Sensing Wipers
............................................. 34
Readiness Codes
...................................................130
Rear Camera
............................................................ 95
Refueling
.................................................................. 97
Remote Battery Strength
......................................99
Remote Engine Start
.............................................. 75
Remote Transmitter
............................................... 27
Reporting Safety Defects
......................................21
Reserve Tank
.......................................................... 121
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
......................................39
Road Departure Mitigation indicator
.................23
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
.......92
Roadside Assistance
............................................. 135
Routing
..................................................................... 70
Safety Information
................................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas
..........................................4
Child Safety ........................................................... 14
Reporting Safety Defects
...................................21
Safety Label Locations

........................................20
Safety Messages

.................................................... 3
Seat Belts
................................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
...........................7
Fastening a Seat Belt
............................................. 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
.......................................5
Proper Use of Seat Belts

.......................................5
Seat Belt Inspection

.............................................. 6
Seat belt reminder indicator

.............................24
Seat Heaters and

Ventilation
..............................43
Seats

........................................................................\
.. 35
Front Seats
............................................................ 35
Head Restraints
.................................................... 36
Sequential Mode
................................................... 80
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................... 78
Service Codes
........................................................ 116
Setting
..................................................................... 40
Setting the Clock
................................................... 40
Shifting
..................................................................... 77
Electronic Gear Selector
.....................................79
Sequential Mode
.......................................... 80, 94
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................78
Shift Lever
............................................................. 77
Shift Lever
................................................................ 77
Shift Lever Does Not Move
..................................99Shoulder Anchor
.......................................................7
Side Airbags ...............................................................9
Side Curtain Airbags
.................................................9
Siri Eyes Free
............................................................55
SiriusXM Radio
.......................................................48
SiriusXM Radio Commands

................................1

37
SMS Text Messaging
..............................................62
Song By Voice Commands

..................................1

37
Sound
........................................................................\
45
Specifications
........................................................131
Engine and Fuel
..................................................131
Fluids
....................................................................131
Light Bulbs........................................................... 131
Tires
......................................................................131
Vehicle
.................................................................131
Speed Dial
.........................................................60, 61
SPORT mode indicator
..........................................25
SRS indicator
....................................................10, 23
Steering Wheel ....................................................... 38
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
...................1
Steering Wheel Controls

................................45

, 65
Street Address
........................................................68
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
...94
Supplemental Restraint System indicator.........23
System Guidance Volume ..................................... 67
System message indicator
....................................24
Tire Chains
.............................................................126
Tire Information
....................................................124
DOT Tire Quality Grading

................................128
Tir

e and Loading Information Label ...............125
Tire and Wheel Replacement
..........................125
Tire Labeling........................................................ 127
Tire Service Life
..................................................126
Tire Terminology
................................................127
Wear Indicators
..................................................124
Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator
.......23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.......104
Tires
........................................................................\
.131
TPMS indicator
........................................................23
Traffic
........................................................................\
71
Troubleshooting
....................................................133
Trunk
........................................................................\
.28
Trunk Release Button
.............................................29
Turn Signal
...............................................................33
Turn signal indicator
..............................................25
Under the Hood
....................................................117
Unlocking the Doors
..............................................28
USB Commands
....................................................137
USB Flash Drive
.......................................................50
USB Port
..................................................................44
Vehicle Controls ...................................................... 27
Vehicle Stability Assist system indicator
...........23
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

..............................84
Visual Index

................................................................1
Voice Command Index
........................................136
Frequently Asked Questions
.............................. 133
F
ront Airbags (SRS)

.................................................. 8
Front Door Inner Handle

....................................... 29
Front Seats

............................................................... 35
Fuel Information

.............................................. 83, 97
Fuse Locations

....................................................... 110
Changing Fuses

.................................................. 113
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes..................... 112
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes

.................. 110
Garage Opener ........................................................ 41
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio

.............................. 52
Har

d Disc Drive (HDD) Commands

.................. 137
Headlight Washers

................................................ 34
Headlight-Wiper Integration

............................... 33
Head R

estraints

...................................................... 36
Heated Steering Wheel

........................................ 38
Heated Windshield

Button

.................................. 34
High beams indicator

............................................ 25
Home Address

........................................................ 68
HomeLink

................................................................. 41
Immobilizer indicator
............................................ 24
Instrument P anel .................................................... 22
Condition Indicators
........................................... 24
Malfunction Indicators
.......................................22
On/Off Indicators
................................................ 25
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
...................84
Interior Lights
.......................................................... 32
Intermittent Wipers
............................................... 33
iPod........................................................................\
....50
iPod Commands
.................................................... 137
Jump Starting
....................................................... 100
Keyless Access System

.......................................... 28
K

eyless Access system indicator .........................23
Lane Departure Warning indicator......................23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
.........................89
Lane Keeping Assist System indicator
................23
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
...................90
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
..........................................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
............................17
LDW indicator
......................................................... 23
Light Bulbs
............................................................. 131
Lights
........................................................................\
. 32
Brightness Control
............................................... 32
Exterior Lights
...................................................... 32
Interior Lights
....................................................... 32
Lights indicator
....................................................... 25
LINK button
............................................................ 64
LKAS indicator
.................................................. 23, 25
Locking the Doors
.................................................. 28
Lock Tab
.................................................................... 29
Low fuel indicator
................................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator
.....................................22
Low tire pressure indicator
...................................24Maintenance
..........................................................
114
Battery .................................................................
122
Brake Fluid ...........................................................
122
Engine Coolant ...................................................
121
Engine Oil ............................................................
119
Maintenance Minder .........................................
115
Opening the Hood ............................................. 118
Safety Precautions............................................. 114 Service Codes .....................................................
116
Under the Hood .................................................
117
Window Washer Fluid
.......................................
122
Wiper Blades
.......................................................
123
Maintenance Minder ............................................
115
Making a Call ...........................................................
59
Malfunction indicator lamp
.................................
22
Malfunction Indicators
..........................................
22
Map Legend .............................................................
70
Master Door Lock Switch ......................................
29
Maximum Load Limit .............................................
73
Mirrors ......................................................................
39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .............39
Power Door Mirrors .............................................39
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
...................................39
Moonroof
.................................................................31
Multi-Information Display
....................................26
Multi-View Rear Camera

.......................................95
Navigation

...............................................................65
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic

...............................71
Detour

....................................................................71
Display and Controls
...........................................66
Entering a Destination
.......................................68
Find Nearest Place
...............................................69
Home Address
.....................................................68
Map Legend
..........................................................70
ODMD Shortcuts
.................................................69
Place Name
...........................................................69
Routing
..................................................................70
Steering Wheel Controls

....................................65
Str

eet Address .....................................................68
System Guidance Volume

..................................67
T

alk Button Tips ...................................................65
Traffic
.....................................................................71
Voice Prompt
........................................................67
Navigation Commands
.......................................136
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
........46
One-Touch Turn Signal
..........................................33
On/Off Indicators
...................................................25
Opening the Hood
...............................................118
Opening the Trunk
..................................................28
Operator Assistance
.............................................64
Overheating
...........................................................102
Pairing a Phone
.......................................................58
Pandora
....................................................................53
Pandora® Commands
..........................................137
Parking Brake
...........................................................81