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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 Washer 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.................................... 574
Accessories and Modifications................ 578
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522
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. 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. 645
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.................................................. 582
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 583
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 598
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 605
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak.. 606Emergency Engine Stop ................... 607
If the Battery Is Dead Jump Starting Procedure .................. 608
Overheating ...................................... 611
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Engine Oil Pr essure Low Warning
Appears ......................................... 614 If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 615
If the Slow Down! Reduced Stopping Power Warning Appears ................ 615
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ..................................... 616
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 617
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 618
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .. 619 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 620
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message ...... 621
Fuses .................................................. 622
Emergency Towing ........................... 629If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 630If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........ 631
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 632
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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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Index
M
Maintenance..................................... 104, 521
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Battery..................................................... 564
Brake Fluid............................................... 549
Cleaning .................................................. 571
Climate Control System ........................... 570
Coolant ........................................... 544, 546
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 525
Oil ........................................................... 537
Precautions .............................................. 522
Radiator................................................... 545
Remote Transmitter ......................... 568, 569
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 550
Safety ...................................................... 523
Service Items............................................ 528
Tires ........................................................ 555
Transmission Fluid.................................... 548
Under the Hood....................................... 532
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 83, 616
Map Lights ................................................ 181
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 371
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 97
Mirrors ....................................................... 165
Adjusting ................................................. 165
Door ........................................................ 166
Exterior .................................................... 166
Interior Rearview...................................... 165
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 578
Moonroof .................................................. 145
MP3 ............................................................ 258 MP3/WMA/AAC
........................................ 258
Multi-Information Display ......................... 98
Switching the Display .............................. 101
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 505
N
Navigation................................................ 103
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 636
O
Odometer................................................... 98
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 536, 635
Adding .................................................... 539
Checking................................................. 537
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 614
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 536, 635
Viscosity .......................................... 536, 635
Open Source Licenses ............................... 296
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 631
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 534
Moonroof ............................................... 145
Power Windows ...................................... 142
Trunk ...................................................... 136
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 146
Outside Temperature Display .................... 99Overheating
............................................. 611
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 389
Panic Mode ............................................... 141
Parking ..................................................... 494
Parking Brake ........................................... 484
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ................................................. 617
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 82
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) ............................ 80, 81, 619
Parking Sensor System ............................. 496
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 150
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 261
Power Windows ....................................... 142
Precautions While Driving ....................... 379
Rain ........................................................ 379
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 583
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 483
Radiator .................................................... 545
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 238
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 242
Range ........................................................ 103
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Index
U
Under-Floor Storage Area....................... 187
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 123
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 15, 132
USB Flash Drives ............................... 258, 281
USB Ports .................................................. 205
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 123
V
Valet Mode............................................... 138
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 636
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 115
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® ).............. 404
Off Button .............................................. 405
Off Indicator ..................................... 89, 405
System Indicator ............................... 89, 404
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 536, 635
Voice Control Operation ......................... 235
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 236
Voice Recognition ................................... 235
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 404
W
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 614
Warning Labels .......................................... 76
Warnings .................................................. 104 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 642
Watts ......................................................... 634
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 560
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 601
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 264
Window Washers ...................................... 157
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 549
Switch ..................................................... 157
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 142
Windshield
Cleaning .......................................... 572, 577
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 199
Washer Fluid ........................................... 549
Wiper Blades ........................................... 552
Wipers and Washers ................................ 157
Winter Tires .............................................. 563
Snow Tires ............................................... 563
Tire Chains .............................................. 563
Wipers and Washers ................................. 157
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 552
Wireless Charger ....................................... 190
WMA ......................................................... 258
Worn Tires ................................................. 555
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