oil additives Acura ILX Hybrid 2013 Owner's Manual

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduRecommended Engine Oil
Maintenance
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and longevity. If you drive the
vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil,
the engine may fail or be damaged.
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Use a Genuine Acura Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown.
■Synthetic oil
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal
and is the specified viscosity grade.•Genuine Acura Motor Oil
•Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container.
1Recommended Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.
Ambient Temperature

Index
357Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 233
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
Operation............................................... 234AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 247
Accessories and Modifications................ 257
Accessory Power Socket........................... 144
Acura Hybrid System.................................. 10
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 277
Engine Oil ............................................... 274
Washer ................................................... 281
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 272
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 140
Front Seats.............................................. 135
Head Restraints ....................................... 138
Mirrors.................................................... 133
Steering Wheel ....................................... 132
Temperature ............................................. 90
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 146
Changing the Mode................................ 146
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 147
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 305
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 146
Sensor .................................................... 149Synchronized Mode ................................. 148
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 146
Air Pressure............................................... 294
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorders................................. 24
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 74, 78
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors...................................................... 45
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Radio............................................ 161
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 247
Indicator .................................................... 73
Armrest..................................................... 140
Audio Remote Controls............................ 159
Audio System............................................ 152
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 160
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 153
Error Messages ........................................ 180
General Information ................................ 183
iPhone®................................................... 186
iPod®....................................................... 168
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 173
Pandora®................................................. 171
Reactivating............................................. 154Recommended CDs ................................. 184
Recommended Devices............................ 186
Security Code .......................................... 154
Theft Protection ...................................... 154
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 153
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 186
Audio/Information Screen....................... 156
Authorized Manuals................................ 355
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 113
Customize ................................................. 95
Auto Idle Stop.......................................... 250
Auto Idle Stop Indicator............................ 75
Automatic Lighting.................................. 127
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 230
Creeping ................................................. 230
Fluid ........................................................ 279
Kickdown ................................................ 230
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 232
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 333
Shifting ................................................... 231
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 153
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 91
Average Fuel Economy Records................ 91
Average Speed........................................... 92BBattery...................................................... 303
Charging System Indicator................. 72, 336
Jump Starting .......................................... 331