engine coolant Acura TL 2006 User Guide

When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.
The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Addcoolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on and
tighten it.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components.
Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use. If the f luid level
is low, a message will be shown on
the multi-information display.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
3. 1.
2. 4.
5.
On Canadian models:
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers
222
RADIATOR CAP
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.

If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood. Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(manual) or Park (automatic), and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
the accessories, and turn on the
hazard indicators.
1.
2. 3.
4.
5.
263
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
254
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.

Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (seeon page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark
(see
on
page ).
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator. Start the engine, and set the
interior temperature to maximum.
Add coolant to the radiator up to
the base of the f iller neck. If you
do not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
8. 9.
7.
11. 10.
6.
221
263
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
A dding Engine CoolantT aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
255
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights
Capacities Capacities
Air Conditioning 186.2 in (4,730 mm)
72.2 in (1,835 mm)
56.7 in (1,441 mm)
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
62.1 in (1,577 mm)
62.0 in (1,576 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) ND-OIL8
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.14 US gal (8.1
)
2.09 US gal (7.9)
1.66 US gal (6.3
)
1.69 US gal (6.4)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle
1
2
17.1 US gal (64.7)

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...
Accessories and Modif ications .181
................................
Accessories .181
............................
Modif ications .182
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .90
............
Accessory Power Sockets .115
................
Adding Engine Coolant .221
........................
Adding Engine Oil .218
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .219
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11,23
...............
Additional Information .23
......................................
Servicing .32
...................
System Components .23
..............
Air Conditioning System .122
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .234
......................................
Antif reeze .221
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61,201
...................................
Operation .201
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .151
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .90
................................
Audio System .127
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .86
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21 .............
Automatic Speed Control .153
..............
Automatic Transmission .193
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .270
...............
Checking Fluid Level .223
.......................................
Shif ting .193
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .193
.......................................
Shif ting .193
....................
Shif t Lock Release .197
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60,256
............................
Jump Starting .252
..............................
Maintenance .240
............................
Specif ications .271
..............................
Bef ore Driving .175
..................................
Belts, Seat .10,20
...........................
Beverage Holder .115
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .201
.............
Break-in, New Linings .176
...........................................
Fluid .225
.......................................
Parking .112
.................
System Indicator .60,258 ........................
Wear Indicators .200
.............................
Braking System .200
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .176
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .85
........................
Brights, Headlights .84
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .230
.................................
Fog Lights .227
............................
Specif ications .271
............
Turn Signal Lights .228,229
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .227
............................
Capacities Chart .270
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
............................
Carrying, Cargo .183
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .149
...................................
Operation .147
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
..................................
Ceiling Light .113
........................
Certif ication Label .268
...................................
Chains, tires .239
Index
A
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INDEX
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Changing Oil ........................................
How to .219
......................................
When to .209
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .245
...
Charging System Indicator .60,256
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .188
..................
Childproof Door Locks .94
.....................................
Child Saf ety .34
..............................
Booster Seats .50
...................................
Child Seats .42
..........................................
Inf ants .39
............................
Large Children .49
.........................................
LATCH .44
......................
Risks with Airbags .35
.............................
Small Children .40
.........................................
Tethers .47
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .35
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .232
...................................
Seat Belts .231
...............
Climate Control System .125
..............................................
Clock .112
..........................
CO in the Exhaust .53
.......................
Compact Spare tire .244
.................
Console Compartment .116
...............
Consumer Inf ormation .279 .............
Controls, Instruments and .57
Coolant
........................................
Adding .221
....................................
Checking .180
.........................
Proper Solution .221
...................
Temperature Gauge .66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .274
................
Cruise Control Indicator .62
............
Cruise Control Operation .153
...................................
Cup Holders .115
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice .280
................
DANGER, Explanation of .ii
...................................
Dashboard .4,58
............
Daytime Running Lights .84
Daytime Running Light
...................................
Indicator .63
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .282
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .87
..............
Def rosting the Windows .124
....................................
Dimensions .270
...............
Dimming the Headlights .84 Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .223
..................................
Engine Oil .179
..........................
Directional Signals .84
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .200
.................................
Disc Changer .140
...
Disc Changer Error Messages .146
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .220
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .69
......................
Power Door Locks .92
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .272
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .7
...........................................
Driving .187
....................................
Economy .180
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
..............................
Economy, Fuel .186
............
Emergencies on the Road .243
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .252
...........
Brake System Indicator .258
................
Changing a Flat Tire .245
.....
Charging System Indicator .256
Index
D
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Checking the Fuses .259
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers .86
......
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .264
............................
Jump Starting .252
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .256
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .257
..................
Overheated Engine .254
.......................................
Towing .263
.........................
Emergency Brake .112
......................
Emergency Flashers .86
......................
Emergency Towing .263
............
Emergency Trunk Opener .94
.......................
Emissions Controls .274
.............
Emissions Testing, State .277
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .60,257
.........................................
Oil Lif e .73
........
Oil Pressure Indicator .60,256
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .218
...............................
Overheating .254
............................
Specif ications .271
....................
Speed Limiter .191,197
.......................................
Starting .189
.................
Engine, if it won’t start .250 ......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .177
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .274
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .180
.........................................
Gasoline .176
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .64
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .176
........................
Tank, Filling the .177
................
Gas Station Procedures .177
...................................
Fan, Interior .122
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .119
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .177
........................................
Filter, Oil .219
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .86
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .245
.....................................
Floor Mats .232
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission .223
..........................................
Brake .225
.........................................
Clutch .225
..............
Manual Transmission .224
..........................
Power Steering .226
................
Windshield Washers .222
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .132
.....................................
Fog Lights .85..........................
Four-way Flashers .86
............................
Front Airbags .11,23
......................................
Front Seats .98
......................................
Adjusting .98
.......................................
Heaters .106
...................................
Airbags .11,23
.................................................
Fuel .176
......................
Fill Door and Cap .177
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .176
........................
Reserve Indicator .64
........................
Tank, Filling the .177
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .259
Index
F
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INDEX
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Engine Coolant Temperature .66
...............................................
Fuel .66
...............................
Speedometer .66
.................................
Tachometer .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .193
6-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission .190
......................................
Glove Box .116
.......................
Halogen Fog Bulbs .227
..........
HandsFree Link (HFL) .80,160
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .86
........................................
Headlights .84
........................................
Aiming .227
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .86
.......
Daytime Running Lights .84
..................
High Beam Indicator .63
.........................
Reminder Chime .84
...................................
Turning on .84
..............................
Head Restraints .99
.................
High-Low Beam Switch .84 HomeLink Universal
................................
Transceiver .156
.......................
Hood, Opening the .178
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .268
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .89
...........................................
Switch .90
............
Timing Control System .275
........................
Immobilizer System .91
.........
Important Safety Precautions .8
.........................................
Indicators .60
......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .61,201
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .60,258
................
Charging System . 60,256
.............................
Cruise Control .62
DRL (Daytime Running ..................................
Lights) .63
...................................
Fog Light .64
...................................
High Beam .63
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
......................................
Low Fuel .64
................
Low Oil Pressure . 60,256 ...........................
Side Airbag Of f .61
.........................................
SRS .30, 61
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .63
............................
VSA Activation .62
.................................
VSA System .62
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
......................................
Inf ant Seats .39
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 235
.................................
Inside Mirror .101
.............................
Inspection, Tire .236
............................
Instrument Panel .59
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 85
...............................
Interior Lights .113
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 246
.......................................
Jack, Tire .245
................................
Jump Starting .252
Index
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CONT INUED
..................................................
Keys .89
...............
Keyless Memory Setting .76
.......................
Label, Certif ication .268
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .84
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .227
.......................................
Indicator .60
.........................................
Parking .84
..................................
Turn Signal .84
.....................................
Load Limit .184
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .90
........................
Lockout Prevention .92
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .90
..................................
Glove Box .116
.................................
Power Door .92
...........................................
Trunk .93
........................
Low Coolant Level .180
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .60,256
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .270 ...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .183
..................................
Maintenance .207
.....................................
Messages .73
........................................
Minder .209
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .212
........................................
Record .214
..........................................
Saf ety .208
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .60,257
...................
Manual Transmission .190
........
Manual Transmission Fluid .224
...........
Memory, Driving Position .103
...............................
Meters, Gauges .66
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .101
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .182
.......................................
Moonroof .110
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display .67
............................
Engine Oil Lif e .73
...........................
HandsFreeLink .80
.........
Keyless Memory Settings .76
.............
Maintenance Messages .73
.....................................
Odometer .71
.................
Outside Temperature .72 ............................
Trip Computer .75
...................................
Trip Meter .71
...................
Neutral Gear Position .194
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .176
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of. i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .268
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .176
.........................................
Odometer .71
...............................
Odometer, Trip .71
Oil ........................
Change, How to .219
......................
Change, When to .209
......................
Checking Engine .179
..............
Pressure Indicator .60,256
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .218
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .90
Index
K
L N
O
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INDEX
V

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Onboard Ref ueling Vapor....................................
Recovery .274
............................
Outside Mirrors .101
.....................
Outside Temperature .72
....................
Overheating, Engine .254
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .212
..............
Panel Brightness Control .85
........................
Park Gear Position .194
...........................................
Parking .199
...............................
Parking Brake .112
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .60,258
.................................
Parking Lights .84
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .199
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .31
.............................
PGM-FI System .275
...............
Power Socket Locations .115
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .13
...
Additional Safety Precautions .19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .18
........................
Protecting Children .34Installing a Child Seat Using
........................................
Latch .44
Installing a Child Seat with a ..................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .46
Installing a Child Seat with a ......................................
Tether .47
.................
Selecting a Child Seat .42
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .39
.......
Protecting Larger Children .49
.........
Protecting Small Children .40
..................
Protecting Your Discs .145
...................
Radiator Overheating .254
Radio/Cassette/Disc Sound
........................................
System .127
...................
Readiness Codes .257,277
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .229
..........................
Rear Seat Armrest .99
..........................
Rear View Mirror .101
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .87
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs .98
.............................
Reminder Lights .60
................
Remote Audio Controls .150
.......................
Remote Transmitter .95Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .219
..........................................
Fuses .259
................................
Light Bulbs .227
...........................................
Tires .238
.............................
Wiper Blades .232
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .180
.........................
Restraint, Child .39,40
..................
Reverse Gear Position .194
................................
Rotation, Tire .237
................................
Saf ety Belts .10,20
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting .282
.................................
Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
..................................
Door Locks .13
..........................
Head Restraints .15
.....................................
Seat Belts .10
..................
Seats and Seat-Backs .14
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .54
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
................................
Satellite Radio .134
Index
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