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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, press the electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Change the shift position to
(P.
4. Turn off the engine.
u The parking brake and brake system indicator goes off in about 30 seconds.
1Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in seriou s injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the gear position Indicator.
1 When Stopped
After shutting off the engi ne, you may hear certain
noises coming from the vehicle. Here’s the lowdown:
•Noise from Under Vehicle: This noise is caused by
the vacuum pump inside the fuel evaporation
leakage check module (ELCM).
Depending on conditions, the pump will come on for
about 15 minutes about 5 to 10 hours after engine
shutoff. This noise is ju st normal vehicle operation
and don’t indicate a vehicle problem.
3.0 L engine models
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Driving
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2
Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions is dependent on several
factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accord ance with the messages displayed on the
multi-information display.
• Use engine oil with the viscosity recommended.
2 Recommended Engine Oil P. 536
•Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicl e with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca and search for “fuel
consumption testing” in the search field at the top of
the page.
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 L per 100 km
Liters of
fuel Kilometers
driven
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Driving
Turbo Engine Vehicle
Handling Precautions
The turbocharger is a high-precision device to obtain greater horsepower by
delivering a large volume of compressed air in to the engine using a turbine driven by
the engine’s exhaust gas pressure.
• When the engine is cold just after sta rting, avoid revving the engine or sudden
acceleration.
• Always replace the engine oil and engine oil filter according to the Maintenance
Minder. The turbine rotates at very high speeds over 100,000 rpm and its
temperature reaches over 1,292°F (700°C). It is lubricated and cooled by engine
oil. If you fail to replace the engine oil and filter at the scheduled distance or
interval, deteriorated engine oil may cause failure such as sticking and abnormal
noise of the turbine bearing.1 Turbo Engine Vehicle
The scheduled maintenance intervals for replacing
the filter is indicated on the multi-information
display. Follow the information of when to replace
them. 2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 525
The temperature gauge pointer is at the mark
when you restart the engi ne after driving under high
load conditions such as at high speed or in hilly
terrain. This is normal. The gauge goes down after
you idle or drive the vehi cle for about one minute.
H
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 522
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 523Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 524
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 525
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 532Opening the Hood ........................... 534
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 535
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 536
Oil Check ......................................... 537
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 539
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter.... 540Engine Coolant ........................ 544, 546
Transmission Fluid ............................ 548
Brake Fluid ....................................... 549
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 549
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 550
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 552
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 555
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 556Tire Labeling .................................... 556DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 558
Wear Indicators ............................... 560
Tire Service Life ................................ 560
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 561
Tire Rotation .................................... 562
Winter Tires ..................................... 563
Battery ............................................... 564
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 568
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 570CleaningInterior Care .................................... 571
Exterior Care.................................... 573
Accessories and Modifications................ 576
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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. 25
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 549
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 555
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 550
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 552
■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. 528
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. 643
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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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the multi-information display ev ery time you set the power mode to ON.
The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on th e multi-information display.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the right selector wheel until the content is displayed.
3. Roll the right selector wheel until the Maintenance screen is displayed. The
engine oil life appears on the multi-information display along with maintenance
items due soon.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information1 Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you
can view on the multi-information display. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 528
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
00
Right Selector Wheel
Remaining Engine Oil Life
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information
Display
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
—
When you select the Maintenance
screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life
remaining.
—
Maintenance Due Soon15%The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6
percent. Once you switch the display
by rolling the right selector wheel, this
message will go off.The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and serviced
soon.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
MaintenanceThe maintenance minder indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance message.
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Maintenance Due Now5%The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Roll the right selector wheel
to switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and servic ed as soon as
possible.
Maintenance Past DueNegative DistanceThe remaining engi ne oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears. Roll the right
selector wheel to switch to another
display.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
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