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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 582
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..583
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 584
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 585
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 592
Opening the Hood ........................... 593
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 594
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 595
Oil Check ......................................... 596
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 597 Changing the Engine Oi
l and Oil Filter .. 598
Engine Coolant ................................ 600
Transmission Fluid ............................ 602
Brake Fluid ....................................... 603
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 604
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 605Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 609
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 614
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 615
Tire Labeling .................................... 615
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 617
Wear Indicators ............................... 619
Tire Service Life ................................ 619
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 620
Tire Rotation .................................... 621
Winter Tires ..................................... 622
Battery ............................................... 623
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 625
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 627Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 629
Exterior Care.................................... 632
Accessories and Modifications ........ 636
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582
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. 26
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 603
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 614
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 605
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 609
■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. 589
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. 700
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.................................................. 640
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 641
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 649
Handling of the Jack ......................... 663
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 664
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ...665
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 666
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 .................. 667
Overheating ...................................... 669
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning
Appears ............................................. 671
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On .. 672If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 672
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 673
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 674
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .....675
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 676
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message .... 677
Fuses .................................................. 678
Emergency Towing ........................... 685
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 686If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 687
Refueling ........................................... 688
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Index
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 600
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 601
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 600
Overheating............................................. 669
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 450
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 561
Cup Holders ............................................... 235
Customized Features ................................ 359
D
Dead Battery............................................. 667
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 385
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 249
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 693
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 197
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 213
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 596
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
........................ 617
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 ............................... 628
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 460E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 545
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 95, 674
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 471
Emergency ................................................ 685
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 695
Engine ....................................................... 692
Coolant ................................................... 600
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 667
Oil ........................................................... 595
Remote Engine Start................................ 445
Starting ................................................... 443
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 594
Engine Coolant ......................................... 600
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 601
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 600
Overheating ............................................ 669 Temperature Gauge ................................ 136
Engine Oil ................................................. 595
Adding ................................................... 597
Checking ................................................ 596
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 586
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 671
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 595
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 193
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 674
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 77
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 632
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 214F
Features.................................................... 253
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 628
Oil .......................................................... 598
Flat Tire ............................................. 641, 649
Floor Mats ................................................ 630
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 602
Brake ...................................................... 603
Engine Coolant ....................................... 600
Windshield Washer ................................. 604
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 293
Fog Lights Indicator ................................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 222
Foot Brake ................................................ 549
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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 ................................. 672
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 497
Lower Anchors ..................................... 69, 73
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 433
Lumbar Support ....................................... 216
M
Maintenance.................................... 142, 581
Battery .................................................... 623
Brake Fluid .............................................. 603
Cleaning ................................................. 629
Climate Control System .......................... 627
Coolant .................................................. 600
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 585
Oil .......................................................... 596
Precautions ............................................. 582 Radiator .................................................. 601
Remote Transmitter ......................... 625, 626
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 605
Safety ...................................................... 583
Service Items ........................................... 589
Tires ........................................................ 614
Transmission Fluid ................................... 602
Under the Hood ...................................... 592
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 86, 672
Map Lights ................................................ 231
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 433
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 136
Mirrors ....................................................... 213
Adjusting ................................................. 213
Door ........................................................ 214
Exterior .................................................... 214
Interior Rearview ..................................... 213
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 636
MP3 ........................................................... 313
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 313
Multi-Information Display ....................... 137
Switching the Display .............................. 139
Warning and Information Messages ........ 107
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 565
N
Navigation................................................ 141
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 692
O
Odometer................................................. 137
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 441
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 595
Adding .................................................... 597
Checking................................................. 596
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 586
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 671
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 595, 691
Viscosity .......................................... 595, 691
Open Source Licenses ............................... 353
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 593
Panoramic Roof ....................................... 189
Power Windows ...................................... 186
Tailgate ................................................... 173
Outside Temperature Display .................. 137
Overheating .............................................. 669
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 457
Panic Mode ............................................... 185
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 189
Parking ...................................................... 555
Parking Brake ........................................... 545
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator .................................................. 673
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 83
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 639
Blown Fuse .............................. 678, 681, 682
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 685
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 664
Fuel Fill Door............................................ 686
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating............................................. 669
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 641, 649
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 28, 171
Tailgate ................................................... 687
Warning Indicators .................................... 80
True Touchpad Interface .......................... 261
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 579
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 ................ 692
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 151
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 471
Off Button............................................... 472
Off Indicator.............................................. 96
System Indicator ................................ 96, 471
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 595, 691
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 ............... 671
Warning Labels ........................................... 78
Warnings ................................................... 142
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 697
Watts ......................................................... 690
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 619
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 645
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 319
Window Washers ..................................... 204
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 604
Switch ..................................................... 204
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 186Windshield
............................................... 204
Cleaning ................................................. 634
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 249
Washer Fluid ........................................... 604
Wiper Blades........................................... 609
Wipers and Washers ............................... 204
Winter Tires .............................................. 622
Snow Tires .............................................. 622
Tire Chains.............................................. 622
Wipers and Washers ................................ 204
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 205
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 609
Front....................................................... 204
Rear ........................................................ 206
Wireless Charger ...................................... 240
WMA ......................................................... 313
Worn Tires ................................................ 614
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