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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 516
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..517
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 518
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 519
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 524
Opening the Hood ........................... 525
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 526
Oil Check ......................................... 527
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 528
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...529
Engine Coolant ................................ 531
Transmission Fluid ............................ 533
Brake Fluid ....................................... 534
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 534
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 535
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 540
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 542
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 543
Tire Labeling .................................... 543
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ..545Wear Indicators................................ 547 Tire Service Life ................................ 547
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 548
Tire Rotation .................................... 549
Winter Tires ..................................... 550
Battery ............................................... 551
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 552
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 554Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 555
Exterior Care.................................... 558
Accessories and Modifications ........ 561
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Routine inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 23
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 534
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 542
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 535
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 540
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the multi-in formation display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 522
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.acura.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 616
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 564
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 565
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 580
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 587
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak.. 588
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 589
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 590
Jump Starting Procedure .................. 590
Models with a compact spare tire
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 593
Overheating How to Handle Overheating............. 594
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressu re Indicator Comes
On................................................ 596
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 596
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 597
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................. 598
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On......................... 598
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 599
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 600
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 602
Emergency Towing ........................... 603
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Index
Doors........................................................ 112
Auto Door Locking.................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 127
Door Open Indicator ................................. 33
Door Open Message ................................. 87
Keys........................................................ 112
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 115
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 122
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 545
Driving ...................................................... 425
Braking ................................................... 499
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 438
Shifting Gear .......................................... 439
Starting the Engine ................................. 432
Driving Position Memory System ............ 154
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 438
Creeping................................................. 438
Fluid ............................................... 533, 607
Kickdown ............................................... 438
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 20, 439
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 593
Shifting ................................................... 439
E
Elapsed Time .............................................. 97
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 76, 598 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 443
Emergency ................................................ 603
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 611
Engine ....................................................... 608
Coolant ................................................... 531
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 590
Oil ........................................................... 526
Remote Engine Start ................................ 434
Starting ................................................... 432
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 139
Engine Coolant ......................................... 531
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 532
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 531
Overheating ............................................ 594
Temperature Gauge .................................. 92
Engine Oil ................................................. 526
Adding .................................................... 528
Checking ................................................. 527
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 520
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 73, 596
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 526
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 139
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 76, 598
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 558
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 157F
Features..................................................... 179 Filters
Oil ........................................................... 529
Flat Tire ..................................................... 565
Floor Mats ................................................. 556
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 534
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 533
Engine Coolant ....................................... 531
Windshield Washer ................................. 534
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 78
Folding Down the Rear Seat .................... 166
Foot Brake ................................................ 500
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 158
Adjusting ................................................ 158
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 496
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 510
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 513
Gauge ....................................................... 92
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 97
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Range ....................................................... 97
Recommendation .................................... 510
Refueling................................................. 510
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 513
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 511
Message.................................................. 597
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 511
Fuses .......................................................... 600
Inspecting and Changing......................... 602
Locations......................................... 600, 601
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Index
M
Maintenance............................................. 515
Battery..................................................... 551
Brake Fluid............................................... 534
Cleaning .................................................. 555
Climate Control System ........................... 554
Coolant ................................................... 531
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 519
Oil ........................................................... 527
Precautions .............................................. 516
Radiator................................................... 532
Remote Transmitter ................................. 552
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 535
Safety ...................................................... 517
Service Items............................................ 522
Tires ........................................................ 542
Transmission Fluid.................................... 533
Under the Hood....................................... 524
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 74, 597
Map Lights ................................................ 169
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 429
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 92
Mirrors ....................................................... 156
Adjusting ................................................. 156
Door ........................................................ 157
Exterior .................................................... 157
Interior Rearview...................................... 156
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 561
Moonroof .................................................. 138
MP3 .................................... 196, 205, 239, 264
Multi-Information Display .......................... 93Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 508
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 608
O
Odometer................................................... 96
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 526
Adding .................................................... 528
Checking................................................. 527
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 520
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 596
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 526
Viscosity .................................................. 526
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 211
Open Source Licenses ............................... 308
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 525
Moonroof ............................................... 138
Power Windows ...................................... 135
Trunk ...................................................... 128
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 139
Outside Temperature ................................. 96
Adjusting .................................................. 96
Overheating .............................................. 594
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ............ 20Pandora®
......................................... 202, 262
Panic Mode ............................................... 134
Parking ..................................................... 503
Parking Brake ........................................... 499
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................................... 72, 598
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 143
Power Windows ....................................... 135
Precautions While Driving ....................... 437
Rain ........................................................ 437
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 565
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 498
Radiator .................................................... 532
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 194, 225
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 228
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 195, 226
Range .......................................................... 97
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 195, 226
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 611
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 153
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ....................... 166
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 156
Refueling .................................................. 510
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 92
Gasoline ......................................... 510, 606
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Index
Tires........................................................... 542
Air Pressure ..................................... 543, 607
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 542
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 565
Inspection ................................................ 542
Labeling................................................... 543
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 565
Regulations.............................................. 545
Rotation .................................................. 549
Spare Tire ................................................ 607
Summer................................................... 550
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 566
Tire Chains .............................................. 550
Wear Indicators ....................................... 547
Winter ..................................................... 550
Tools .......................................................... 564
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 431
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 431
Emergency............................................... 603
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 448
Transmission .............................................. 439
Automatic ............................................... 439
Fluid ........................................................ 533
Gear Position Indicator............................... 73
Number ................................................... 608
Sequential Mode ..................................... 441
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................... 440
Trip Meter ................................................... 96
Troubleshooting ....................................... 563
Blown Fuse ...................................... 600, 601 Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 26
Emergency Towing .................................. 603
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 587
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 565
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 594
Premium Gasoline ........................... 510, 606
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 565
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 25, 126
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 593
Warning Indicators .................................... 72
Trunk ......................................................... 128
Lid........................................................... 128
Light Bulb................................................ 606
Open Message .......................................... 87
Turn Signals .............................................. 142
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 78
Turn-by-Turn Directions ............................. 97
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 123, 434
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 115
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 14, 124
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 180, 181
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 295
USB Port .................................................... 182
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 115
V
Vanity Mirrors.............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 608
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® ).............. 443
Off Button .............................................. 444
Off Indicator ............................................. 77
System Indicator ....................................... 76
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 526, 607
Voice Control Operation ......................... 222
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 223
Voice Recognition ................................... 222
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 443
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 218
Wallpaper Setup ...................................... 190
Warning and Information Messages ........ 85
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 596
Warning Labels .......................................... 70
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 613
Watts ........................................................ 606
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 547
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 583
Window Washers ..................................... 150
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 534
Switch .................................................... 150
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 135
Windshield ............................................... 150
Cleaning ................................................. 559
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