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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Engine Coolant
Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant level in the
radiator. Use Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Checking the Reserve Tank
1.
Open
the hood (see page 118). Check the
amount of coolant in the reserve tank.
2.
If
the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add
the specified coolant until it reaches the MAX
mark.
3.
Inspect
the cooling system for leaks.
Adding Coolant1.
Mak
e sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2.
Turn
the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system. Do
not push the cap down when turning.
3.
Push down
and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4.
The coolant lev
el should be up to the base of the
filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5.
Put
the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully.
6.
P
our coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back on the
reserve tank.
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.
WARNING
For vehicles used in temperatures below -31°F (-35°C), change the coolant from
the standard 50:50 antifreeze:water mix to one with added antifreeze. Consult a
dealer for more information.
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Radiator cap
Radiator cap
MAX
MINReserve tank
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil can
result in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Adding Oil 1.
Unscr
ew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2.
A
dd oil slowly.
3.
R
einstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely.
4.
W
ait for three minutes and recheck the engine
oil dipstick.
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
Engine oil fill cap
Engine oil fill cap
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life. Use the right selector wheel on the steering wheel to make
selections in the MID.
1.
Scr
oll to Maintenance Info and select it to display the
oil life reset mode.
2.
Select R
eset. The service code disappears and the oil
life returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
NOTICE
