2017 Acura TLX automatic transmission fluid

uuWhen Driving uAutomatic Transmission*
330
Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Automatic Transmission*
The engine runs at a higher id le speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unex pectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
Dual Clutch Transmission*
As with a conventional automatic tr ansmission, this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unex pectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
Do not change the gear position to
(N, as you will
lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop*
Driving
The vehicle stops with the gear position in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
■Auto idle stop does not activate when:
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again befo re the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5
km/h) after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• A gear position other than
(D or in Sport+.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system temperature is set to the Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
When ACC with LSF is in operation, the vehicle stops
without depressing the br ake pedal and Auto Idle
Stop may activate.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 322
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button changes
the power mode to ACCESSORY even while Auto Idle
Stop is in operation. Once in ACCESSORY, the engine
no longer restarts automatica lly. Follow the standard
procedure to start the engine. 2 Starting the Engine P. 322
Models with ACC with LSF
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e 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*
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF-TYPE 2.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid ot her than Acura ATF-TYPE
2.0 may adversely affect the operation and durability
of your vehicle’s transm ission, and damage the
transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Ac ura ATF-TYPE 2.0 is not
covered by Acura’s new ve hicle limited warranty.
1Automatic Transmission Fluid*
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF-TYPE 3.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid ot her than Acura ATF-TYPE
3.0 may adversely affect the operation and durability
of your vehicle’s transm ission, and damage the
transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Ac ura ATF-TYPE 3.0 is not
covered by Acura’s new ve hicle limited warranty.
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
*
■Automatic Transmission Fluid*
■Rear Differential Fluid*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF-TYPE 2.0
Capacity Change 4.1 US qt (3.9 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF-TYPE 3.0
Capacity Change 3.5 US qt (3.3 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.92 US qt (1.82 ℓ)
Specified·Acura Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1
·Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or SAE 90 (API
grade GL4 or GL5)
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
*1: 4-cylinder models
*2: 6-cylinder models
■Engine Coolant
*1: 4-cylinder models
*2: 6-cylinder models
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
4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ)
*1
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)*2
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ)*1
2.22 US gal (8.4 ℓ)*2
(change including the remaining
0.21 US gal (0.8 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: 4-cylinder models
*2: 6-cylinder models
*3: Vehicles with optional spare tire
RegularSize225/55R17 97H*1
225/50R18 95H*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spare*3
SizeT135/80D17 103M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7 1/2J*1
18 x 7 1/2J*2
Compact Spare*317 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
Charging System Indicator ................ 74, 514
Jump Starting ......................................... 507
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 471
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 191
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 393
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 245
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 278
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 400
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 406
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 404
Brake Assist System................................. 407
Fluid ....................................................... 452
Foot Brake .............................................. 403
Parking Brake.......................................... 400
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 73
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 70, 515
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 172
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 393
Bulb Replacement .................................... 453
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 458
Brake/Taillights........................................ 457
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 457
Fog Lights ............................................... 453
Front Side Marker/Parking Lights ............. 453
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 454
Headlights .............................................. 453 High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 459
Puddle Lights ........................................... 459
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 459
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 456
Side Turn Signal/Em
ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 453
Bulb Specifications ................................... 530
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 334
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Carrying Cargo .................................. 317, 319
CD Player ................................................... 232
Center Pocket ........................................... 190
Certification Label .................................... 532
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 453
Charging System Indicator ................. 74, 514
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children .......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150 Cleaning the Exterior
............................... 478
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 476
Client Service Information ....................... 540
Climate Control System ............................ 198
Changing the Mode ................................ 201
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 205
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 475
Sensors ................................................... 206
Synchronized Mode................................. 202
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 198
Clock .......................................................... 138
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 408
Coat Hooks ............................................... 193
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 408
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 497, 531
Compass .................................................... 312
Console Compartment ............................. 189
Controls ..................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 449
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 512
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 330
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 330
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 423
Cruise Control ........................................... 348
Indicator.................................................... 84
Cup Holders .............................................. 191
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Index
Customized Features........................ 126, 257
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................. 507
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 205
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 533
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 165
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 444
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 ........................ 465
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Driving ....................................................... 315
Automatic Transmission ........................... 330
Braking .................................................... 400 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 ........................................................ 451
Kickdown ................................................ 330
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 339
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 511
Shifting ................................................... 338
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 475
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 88
Elapsed Time ............................................. 124
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 71, 517
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 80, 516
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 390
Emergency ................................................ 525
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 535
Engine ....................................................... 532
Coolant ................................................... 449
Jump Starting .......................................... 507
Oil ........................................................... 443 Remote Engine Start ............................... 325
Starting................................................... 322
Engine Coolant ........................................ 449
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 512
Temperature Gauge ................................ 117
Engine Oil ................................................. 443
Adding ................................................... 446
Checking ................................................ 444
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 514
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 443
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
e-pretensioners .......................................... 34
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 478
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) .......... 367
Features .................................................... 207
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 475
Oil .......................................................... 447
Flat Tire ..................................................... 485
Floor Mats ................................................ 477
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 451
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Index
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 229
Snow Tires ................................................ 470
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 497, 531
Spark Plugs ............................................... 530
Specifications ........................................... 530
Specified Fuel ................................... 427, 530
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator .................. 88
Sport Mode .............................................. 346
Sport+ Mode ............................................ 346
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 322
Does Not Start ........................................ 504
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 163
Jump Starting ......................................... 507
Remote Engine Start ............................... 325
Steering Wheel ........................................ 176
Adjusting ................................................ 176
Stopping ................................................... 417
Summer Tires ............................................ 470
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®).............................................. 395
Indicator ................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 161
System Message Indicator ......................... 82
T
Temperature Gauge................................. 117
Temperature Sensor ................................. 206
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 486
Text Message .................................... 306, 308
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 396, 518
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 396
Indicator ............................................ 82, 518
Tire Fill Assist ................................... 396, 518
Tires ........................................................... 462
Air Pressure ..................................... 463, 531
Chains ..................................................... 470
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 462
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 485
Inspection ................................................ 462
Labeling .................................................. 463
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 485, 497
Regulations ............................................. 465
Rotation .................................................. 469
Spare (Optional) .............................. 497, 531
Summer .................................................. 470
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 486
Wear Indicators ....................................... 467
Winter ..................................................... 470
Tools .......................................................... 484
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 321
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 321
Emergency .............................................. 525 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 396
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 331, 338
Automatic ................................. 18, 330, 331
Dual Clutch ............................... 20, 330, 338
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 332
Number................................................... 532
Sequential Mode ..................................... 336
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 340
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 339
TRIP Button ....................................... 121, 122
Trip Meter ................................................. 123
Troubleshooting ....................................... 483
Blown Fuse...................... 520, 521, 522, 523
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 525
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 504
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 485
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 512
Premium Gasoline ........................... 427, 530
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 485, 497
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 24, 150
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 511
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
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