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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Continued
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil fi lter regularly in order to maintain the
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multi-
information display. 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Drain Bolt
Washer
4-cylinder models
Drain Bolt
Washer
6-cylinder models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 518
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 519
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 532
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 539
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 540
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 541
Jump Starting .................................... 542
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 546Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 547
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 549If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 549
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 550
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 550If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 551
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 552 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 553
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message ...... 554
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 555
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 559
Emergency Towing ........................... 560
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 561When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 562RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 563
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 478
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Immediately stop
the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately co ntact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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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 ATF-type 2.0
Capacity Change 4.1 US qt (3.9 L)
SpecifiedAcura 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 Type 2
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: Models with 17 inch wheel
*2: Models with 18 inch wheel
*3: Models with 19 inch wheel
*4: Vehicles with optional spare tire
RegularSize225/55R17 97H*1
225/50R18 95H*2
245/40R19 94V*3
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spare*4
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
19 x 8J*3
Compact Spare*417 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
578
Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 244, 252
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 435
Accessories and Modifications ................. 514
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 196
AcuraWatch
TM............................................. 22
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ........................................... 390
Additives Coolant ................................................... 484
Engine Oil ................................................ 477
Washer .................................................... 487
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 477
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 188
Front Seats .............................................. 180
Head Restraints........................................ 183
Mirrors .................................................... 177
Steering Wheel ........................................ 176
Temperature ............................................ 117
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 420
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 205
Changing the Mode ................................ 208
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 211
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508
Sensors .................................................... 212
Synchronized Mode ................................. 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 205
Air Pressure ....................................... 496, 567 Airbags
........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
Airbag Care............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator.............................................. 53, 79
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 54
Sensors ..................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 230
Ambient Light Off Switch ........................ 191
Android Auto ........................................... 262
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 435
Indicator.................................................... 79
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 258
Armrest ..................................................... 188
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 217
Audio System ............................................ 214
Adjusting the Sound................................ 228
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 216
Error Messages ........................................ 267
General Information ................................ 274
iPhone............................................. 250, 276
iPod ........................................................ 247
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 244, 252
Pandora ®................................................. 250
Reactivating ............................................ 216
Recommended CDs ................................. 275
Recommended Devices............................ 276 Remote Controls ..................................... 217
Security Code ......................................... 216
Theft Protection ...................................... 216
USB Flash Drives...................................... 276
USB Port ................................................. 215
Authorized Manuals ................................ 575
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 148
Customize ...................................... 126, 304
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 166
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 382
OFF Button ............................................. 383
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 89
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 89
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 433
Indicator ........................................... 74, 433
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 74, 433
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 179
Automatic Lighting .................................. 163
Automatic Transmission .......................... 370
Creeping................................................. 370
Kickdown ............................................... 370
Operating the Shift Button ................ 18, 372
Shifting ................................................... 371
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 216
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 117
Average Speed ......................................... 118
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Index
D
Daytime Running Lights........................... 165
Dead Battery ............................................. 542
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 211
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 569
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 162
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 478
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 161
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 133
Auto Door Locking .................................. 148
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 148
Door Open Indicator .................................. 33
Door Open Message .................................. 97
Keys ........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................... 13, 145
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 143
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 498
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ....................................................... 355
Automatic Transmission ........................... 370
Braking .................................................... 429
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Shifting Gear ................................... 371, 378
Starting the Engine .................................. 362 Driving Position Memory System
............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Creeping ................................................. 370
Fluid ........................................................ 486
Kickdown ................................................ 370
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 379
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 546
Shifting ................................................... 378
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 85
Elapsed Time ............................................. 118
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 73
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 73, 552
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 79, 551
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 418
Emergency ................................................ 560
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 571
Engine ....................................................... 568
Coolant ................................................... 484
Jump Starting .......................................... 542
Oil ........................................................... 477
Remote Engine Start................................ 365
Starting ................................................... 362
Engine Coolant ......................................... 484
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 485 Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 484
Overheating ............................................ 547
Temperature Gauge ................................ 113
Engine Oil ................................................. 477
Adding ................................................... 480
Checking ................................................ 478
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 470
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 477
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 158
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 79
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 511
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
Features.................................................... 213
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 508
Oil .......................................................... 481
Flat Tire ..................................................... 519
Floor Mats ................................................ 510
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 486
Brake ...................................................... 487
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 486
Engine Coolant ....................................... 484
Windshield Washer ................................. 487
Fog Lights ................................................. 165
Foot Brake ................................................ 432
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow .............. 85, 86, 390
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 79
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 82
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 89
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 89
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 74, 433
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 74, 433
Blind spot information system .................... 88
Brake System (Amber)................................ 72
Brake System (Red) ............................ 72, 550
Charging System ............................... 75, 549
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 90, 91
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 33
ECON (Econ mode) .................................... 85
Electric Parking Brake................................. 73
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 73, 552
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 79, 551
Fog Lights .................................................. 82
Gear Position ............................................. 75
High Beam................................................. 82
Immobilizer System .................................... 83
Keyless Access System ............................... 83
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 87, 412
Lights On ................................................... 82
Low Fuel .................................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 74, 549
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 81, 425, 427 M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 78
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 75, 550
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System .................................................... 85
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 84
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 35, 78
Security System Alarm ............................... 83
Shift Lever Position .................................... 75
SPORT (Sport mode) .................................. 85
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ) .............................................. 88
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 79
System Message ........................................ 81
Transmission System............................ 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 82
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 80, 418
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 80, 419
Information .............................................. 565
Information Screen .................................. 223
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 118
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control................................... 172
Integrated Dynamics System ................... 387
Dynamic Mode Button ............................ 387
Interface Dial ............................................ 219
Interior Lights ........................................... 189
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 177
iPhone ............................................... 250, 276
iPod ................................................... 247, 276
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 535
Jump Starting ........................................... 542
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 135
Keyless Access System .............................. 136
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 143
Keys ........................................................... 133
Lockout Prevention ................................. 143
Number Tag............................................ 135
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 147
Remote Transmitter ................................ 141
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 144, 365
Types and Functions................................ 133
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 370
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 370
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 410
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 61
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto ......................................... 289
Lights ................................................ 162, 488
Automatic............................................... 163
Bulb Replacement ................................... 488
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 165
Fog Lights ............................................... 165
High Beam Indicator ................................. 82
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Index
Interior.................................................... 189
Light Switches......................................... 162
Lights On Indicator.................................... 82
Turn Signals ............................................ 161
Load Limits ............................................... 359
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 148
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 147
From Inside ............................................. 145
From Outside .......................................... 136
Keys........................................................ 133
Using a Key............................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 143
Low Battery Charge ................................. 549
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 135
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Lower Anchors ........................................... 61
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 567
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 359
Lumbar Support ....................................... 180
M
Maintenance............................................ 465
Battery .................................................... 504
Brake Fluid .............................................. 487
Cleaning ................................................. 509
Climate Control System .......................... 508
Coolant .................................................. 484 Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 469
Oil ........................................................... 478
Precautions .............................................. 466
Radiator .................................................. 485
Remote Transmitter ......................... 506, 507
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 488
Safety ...................................................... 467
Service Items ........................................... 472
Tires ........................................................ 495
Transmission Fluid ................................... 486
Under the Hood .............................. 474, 475
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 550
Map Lights ................................................ 190
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 359
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 113
Mirrors ....................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................. 177
Door........................................................ 178
Exterior .................................................... 178
Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 514
Moonroof .................................................. 157
MP3 ................................................... 244, 252
Multi-Information Display ....................... 114
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 457
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 568
O
Odometer................................................. 117
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 477, 567
Adding .................................................... 480
Checking................................................. 478
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 470
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 477, 567
Viscosity .......................................... 477, 567
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 220
Open Source Licenses ............................... 291
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 562
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 476
Moonroof ............................................... 157
Power Windows ...................................... 155
Trunk ...................................................... 149
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Outside Temperature ............................... 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Overheating .............................................. 547
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 377
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ...................................................... 381
Pandora ®................................................... 250
Panic Mode ............................................... 154
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