2023 ACURA TLX automatic transmission fluid

uuWhen Driving uAutomatic Transmission
380
Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Automatic Transmission
When the engine runs at higher idle speeds, the creeping force increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km)
after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the
brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.
NOTICE
The following can damage the under spoiler:
•Parking the vehicle by a parking block•Parallel parking along the road shoulder
•Driving towards the bottom of a hill
•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road
•Driving on a road with potholes
3.0 L engine models
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
400
Driving
The vehicle stops with the gear position in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you put the transmission into
(P, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate,
even if the brake pedal is released. u If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again befo re the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5
km/h) after the engine starts.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than
(D.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, an d the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in us e, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The Integrated Dynamics System mode is changed to SPORT or SPORT+
* mode.
• The Auto Idle Stop is set to off on INDIVIDUAL settings screen.
2Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 395
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 374
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer rest art automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 374
When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,
the vehicle stops without de pressing the brake pedal
and Auto Idle Stop may activate.
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Acura ATF-type 2.0
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF-type 2.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Acura ATF-type
2.0 may adversely affect the operation and durability
of your vehicle’s transm ission, and damage the
transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acura ATF-type 2.0 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicl e limited warranty.
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Index
B
BatteryCharging (Battery) ................................... 567
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 615
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 608
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 564
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ...................................... 184
Blind Spot Information System ................ 412
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 261
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 329
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 74
Brake System ............................................. 484
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 492
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 489
Brake Assist System ................................. 493
Fluid ........................................................ 549
Foot Brake ............................................... 488
Indicator ................................ 80, 81, 82, 617
Indicator (Red) ......................................... 619
Parking Brake .......................................... 484
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 159
Built-in Key ................................................ 121
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 550
Brake, Rear Turn Signal and Chicane
TM
Taillight/Rear Side Ma rker Lights ............ 551
Chicane
TM Taillights and Ba ck-Up Lights ... 551
Fog Lights ................................................ 550
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Chicane
TM
Daytime Running and Front Side Marker
Lights................................................... 550 Headlights ............................................... 550
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 551
Puddle Lights........................................... 551
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 551
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 550
Bulb Specifications ................................... 634
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 508
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 369, 371
Certification Label .................................... 636
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 550
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 615
Chicane
TM Daytime Running Lights ......... 153
Child Safety ................................................. 61
Childproof Door Locks............................. 134
Child Seat .................................................... 61
Booster Seats ............................................ 74
Child Seat for Infants................................. 63
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 64
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 69
Larger Children ......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 63
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 65
Using a Tether ........................................... 71
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 134
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 574 Cleaning the Interior
............................... 571
Client Service Information ....................... 646
Climate Control System ........................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 199
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 570
Sensors ................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 200
Clock ......................................................... 118
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 419
Coat Hooks ............................................... 186
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 419
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ....... 598, 635
Console Compartment ............................. 183
Controls .................................................... 117
Coolant (Engine) .............................. 544, 546
Adding the Coolant ................................ 547
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 545
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 544
Overheating ............................................ 611
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 380
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 500
Cup Holders .............................................. 184
Customized Features ............................... 302
D
Dead Battery............................................ 608
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 325
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Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 199
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 637
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 150
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 165
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 537
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 149
Door Mirrors ............................................. 166
Doors ........................................................ 120
Auto Door Locking.................................. 135
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 135
Door Open Indicator ................................. 35
Keys........................................................ 120
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 15, 132
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 123
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 558
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 108
Driving ...................................................... 367
Automatic Transmission .......................... 380
Braking ................................................... 484
Shifting Gear .......................................... 381
Starting the Engine ................................. 374
Driving Position Memory System ............ 162
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 570
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 391E
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 88, 618
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 404
Emergency ................................................ 629
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 639
Engine ....................................................... 636
Coolant ........................................... 544, 546
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 608
Oil ........................................................... 536
Remote Engine Start ................................ 376
Starting ................................................... 374
Engine Coolant ................................. 544, 546
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 545
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 544
Overheating ............................................ 611
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 536
Adding .................................................... 539
Checking ................................................. 537
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 614
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 536
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ........... 614
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 146
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 574
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 166
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 570
Oil ........................................................... 540
Flat Tire ..................................................... 583
Floor Mats ................................................. 572
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 548
Brake ...................................................... 549
Engine Coolant ............................... 544, 546
Windshield Washer ................................. 549
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 238
Fog Lights ................................................. 153
Indicator.................................................... 90
Foot Brake ................................................ 488
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 46
Front Seats ................................................ 168
Adjusting ................................................ 168
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 481
Fuel ...................................................... 22, 515
Economy ................................................. 518
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 103
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 87
Range ..................................................... 103
Recommendation ............................ 515, 634
Refueling................................................. 515
Fuel Economy ........................................... 518
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 22, 516
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