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579
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 580
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..581
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 582
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 583
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 590
Opening the Hood ........................... 591
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 592
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 593
Oil Check ......................................... 594
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 595 Changing the Engine Oi
l and Oil Filter .. 596
Engine Coolant ................................ 598
Transmission Fluid ............................ 600
Brake Fluid ....................................... 601
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 602
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 603Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 607
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 612
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 613
Tire Labeling .................................... 613
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 615
Wear Indicators ............................... 617
Tire Service Life ................................ 617
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 618
Tire Rotation .................................... 619
Winter Tires ..................................... 620
Battery ............................................... 621
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 623
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 625Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 627
Exterior Care.................................... 629
Accessories and Modifications ........ 633
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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 trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 26
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 601
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 612
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 603
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 607
■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 mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 587
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. 696
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.
Tools.................................................. 636
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 637
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 645
Handling of the Jack ......................... 659
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 660
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ...661
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 662
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
Models with temporary tire repair kit
If the Battery Is DeadJump Starting Procedure .................. 663
Overheating ...................................... 665
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning
Appears ............................................. 667
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On .. 668If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 668
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 669
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 670
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .....671
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 672
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message .... 673
Fuses .................................................. 674
Emergency Towing ........................... 681
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 682If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 683
Refueling ........................................... 684
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Index
Cup Holders............................................... 235
Customized Features ................................ 359
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 200
Dead Battery ............................................. 663
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 385
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 249
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 689
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 197
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 213
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 594
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 196
Door Mirrors ............................................. 214
Doors ......................................................... 156
Auto Door Locking .................................. 172
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 172
Keys ........................................................ 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 169
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .................................................. 160
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 167
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 615
Driving ....................................................... 429
Automatic Transmission ........................... 450
Braking .................................................... 545
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 441 Shifting Gear ........................................... 451
Starting the Engine.................................. 443
Driving Position Memory System ............ 210
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 626
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 460
E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 545
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 95, 670
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 471
Emergency ................................................ 681
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 691
Engine ....................................................... 688
Coolant ................................................... 598
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 663
Oil ........................................................... 593
Remote Engine Start................................ 445
Starting ................................................... 443
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 592
Engine Coolant ......................................... 598
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 599
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 598
Overheating ............................................ 665
Temperature Gauge ................................ 136
Engine Oil ................................................. 593
Adding .................................................... 595
Checking................................................. 594
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 584 Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 667
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 593
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 193
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 670
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 77
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 629
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 214F
Features.................................................... 253
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 626
Oil .......................................................... 596
Flat Tire ............................................. 637, 645
Floor Mats ................................................ 628
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 600
Brake ...................................................... 601
Engine Coolant ....................................... 598
Windshield Washer ................................. 602
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 293
Fog Lights Indicator ................................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 222
Foot Brake ................................................ 549
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Front Seats ................................................ 216
Adjusting ................................................ 216
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 541
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Index
Interior.................................................... 230
Light Switches......................................... 197
Lights On Indicator.................................... 98
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning ........... 196
Load Limits ............................................... 433
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 172
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 171
From Inside ............................................. 169
From Outside .......................................... 160
Keys........................................................ 156
Using a Key............................................. 166
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 167
Low Battery Charge ................................. 668
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 497
Lower Anchors ..................................... 69, 73
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 433
Lumbar Support ....................................... 216
M
Maintenance.................................... 142, 579
Battery .................................................... 621
Brake Fluid .............................................. 601
Cleaning ................................................. 627
Climate Control System .......................... 625
Coolant .................................................. 598
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 583
Oil .......................................................... 594
Precautions ............................................. 580 Radiator .................................................. 599
Remote Transmitter ......................... 623, 624
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 603
Safety ...................................................... 581
Service Items ........................................... 587
Tires ........................................................ 612
Transmission Fluid ................................... 600
Under the Hood ...................................... 590
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 86, 668
Map Lights ................................................ 231
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 433
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 136
Mirrors ....................................................... 213
Adjusting ................................................. 213
Door ........................................................ 214
Exterior .................................................... 214
Interior Rearview ..................................... 213
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 633
MP3 ........................................................... 313
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 313
Multi-Information Display ....................... 137
Switching the Display .............................. 139
Warning and Information Messages ........ 107
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 564
N
Navigation................................................ 141
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 688
O
Odometer................................................. 137
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 441
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 593
Adding .................................................... 595
Checking................................................. 594
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 584
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 667
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 593, 687
Viscosity .......................................... 593, 687
Open Source Licenses ............................... 353
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 591
Panoramic Roof ....................................... 189
Power Windows ...................................... 186
Tailgate ................................................... 173
Outside Temperature Display .................. 137
Overheating .............................................. 665
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 457
Panic Mode ............................................... 185
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 189
Parking ...................................................... 554
Parking Brake ........................................... 545
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator .................................................. 669
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 83
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 635
Blown Fuse .............................. 674, 677, 678
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 681
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 660
Fuel Fill Door............................................ 682
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating............................................. 665
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 637, 645
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 28, 171
Tailgate ................................................... 683
Warning Indicators .................................... 80
True Touchpad Interface .......................... 261
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 578
Turn Signals ............................................... 196
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 98
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 151
Two-way Keyless Remote ......................... 168
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 238
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 160
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 15, 169
USB Flash Drives ................................ 313, 338
USB Ports ................................................... 255
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 688
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 151
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 471
Off Button............................................... 472
Off Indicator.............................................. 96
System Indicator ................................ 96, 471
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 593, 687
Voice Control Operation .......................... 290
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 291
Voice Recognition ................................... 290
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 471
W
Warning and Information Messages ....... 107
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 667
Warning Labels ........................................... 78
Warnings ................................................... 142
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 693
Watts ......................................................... 686
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 617
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 641
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 319
Window Washers ..................................... 204
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 602
Switch ..................................................... 204
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 186Windshield
............................................... 204
Cleaning ................................................. 631
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 249
Washer Fluid ........................................... 602
Wiper Blades........................................... 607
Wipers and Washers ............................... 204
Winter Tires .............................................. 620
Snow Tires .............................................. 620
Tire Chains.............................................. 620
Wipers and Washers ................................ 204
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 205
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 607
Front....................................................... 204
Rear ........................................................ 206
Wireless Charger ...................................... 240
WMA ......................................................... 313
Worn Tires ................................................ 612
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