oil viscosity Acura ILX Hybrid 2013 Owner's Manual

256Driving
Fuel EconomyImproving Fuel EconomyFuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions, your
driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these and
other conditions, you may or 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 accordance with the messages displayed on the
multi-information display.
•Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
•Maintain the specified tire pressure.
•Do not load the vehicle 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
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
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles drivenGallons of
fuelMiles per
Gallon
100L per 100 km Kilometers
driven Liters of
fuel

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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

362Index
Mirrors....................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Door ........................................................ 134
Exterior .................................................... 134
Interior Rearview...................................... 133
Modifications (and Accessories)............... 257
Moonroof.................................................. 123
MP3.................................................... 165, 173
Multi-Information Display.......................... 87
Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 253NNumbers (Identification).......................... 348OOdometer.................................................... 89
Oil (Engine)............................................... 272
Adding .................................................... 274
Checking ................................................. 273
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 264
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 75, 336
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 272
Viscosity .................................................. 272
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 269
Moonroof ................................................ 123
Power Windows ...................................... 120
Trunk....................................................... 114Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel...................................................... 124
Outside Temperature
Adjusting .................................................. 90
Overheating.............................................. 334
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode)... 18
Pandora®................................................... 171
Panic Mode............................................... 119
Parking...................................................... 249
Parking Brake........................................... 245
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 70, 338
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 51
Passing Indicators..................................... 126
Power Windows....................................... 120
Precautions While Driving....................... 229
Rain ........................................................ 229
Pregnant Women....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire).................................. 313, 321RRadiator.................................................... 278
Radio (AM/FM)......................................... 161
Radio (XM®).............................................. 163
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 162
Range.......................................................... 91
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 162Readiness Code (Emissions Testing)........ 351
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 132
Rearview Mirror....................................... 133
Refueling.................................................. 254
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 86
Gasoline ......................................... 254, 346
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Regulations.............................. 243, 296, 349
Remote Transmitter................................. 107
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 303
Bulbs ...................................................... 282
Fuses .............................................. 340, 341
Tires........................................................ 300
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 292
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 350
Resetting a Trip Meter............................... 89
SSafe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check............................................... 31
Safety Labels.............................................. 67
Safety Message.......................................... 25
Seat Belts.................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35

364Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 311
Blown Fuse ...................................... 340, 341
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 23
Emergency Towing .................................. 343
Engine Does Not Start.............................. 328
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating............................................. 334
Premium Gasoline.................................... 254
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 313
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 112
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 333
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Trunk......................................................... 114
Lid ........................................................... 114
Light Bulb ................................................ 346
Turn Signals............................................... 126
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 77UUnlocking the Doors................................. 107
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside......................................................... 15
USB Adapter Cable........................... 152, 153
USB Flash Drives........................................ 186
Using the Keyless Access System.............. 108VVanity Mirrors............................................... 5Vehicle Identification Number................ 348
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 240
Off Button............................................... 241
Off Indicator.............................................. 74
System Indicator ........................................ 74
Viscosity (Oil).................................... 272, 347
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 240
WWallpaper......................................... 100, 157
Wallpaper Setup....................................... 178
Warning and Information Messages......... 81
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 336
Warning Labels........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 353
Watts......................................................... 346
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 299
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 324
Window Washers..................................... 130
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 281
Switch ..................................................... 130
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 120
Windshield................................................ 130
Cleaning ................................................. 309
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 147
Washer Fluid ........................................... 281
Wiper Blades ........................................... 292
Wipers and Washers................................ 130Winter Tires.............................................. 302
Snow Tires .............................................. 302
Tire Chains.............................................. 302
Wipers and Washers................................ 130
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades . 292
WMA................................................. 165, 173
Worn Tires................................................ 294
XXM® Radio................................................ 163