brake fluid Acura TL 2006 Owner's Manual

The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs f or continued trouble-f ree
driving.Driver 1 or 2 Detected
Door and Trunk Open
Fasten Seat Belt
Release Parking Brake
Odometer
Trip Meter
Outside Temperature
Engine Oil Lif e Maintenance Messages
Auto door lock conditions
Auto door unlock conditions
Whenever unlocking (driver’s
door, or all doors)
Keyless lock acknowledgment
conditions
Security relock timer
Headlight auto of f timer
Interior light dimming time
To customize these control settings,
see page .
Low Windshield Washer Fluid
Level (Canada only)
Here is a list of the messages you
can see. The f ollowing pages give
you more inf ormation on these
messages.
Tighten Fuel Cap With the multi-information display
and the two buttons next to it, you
can also customize these vehicle
control settings to your liking.Language Selection (Canada only) HandsFree Link
Keyless Memory Settings
Trip Computer
Tire Pressure
76
Multi-Inf ormation Display
67
SELECT/
RESET
BUTTON
INFO
BUTTON
TMTM

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the multi-
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .208
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Maintenance Minder .209
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Maintenance Record .214
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Fluid Locations .216
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Engine Compartment Covers .217
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Adding Engine Oil .218
.........
Changing the Oil and Filter .219
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Engine Coolant .221
....................
Windshield Washers .222
....
Automatic Transmission Fluid .223
........
Manual Transmission Fluid .224
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .225
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Power Steering Fluid .226
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Lights .227
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .231
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Floor Mats .232
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Wiper Blades .232
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Tires .234
...................
Checking the Battery .240
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Vehicle Storage .241
283
Maintenance
Maint enance
207

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Maintenance Minder
213
:
If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information
display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
212
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more
frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regulary drive your vehicle under these
conditions, have the transmission fluid changed at
60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km).
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under-20°F,
29°C), replace every 60,000 mile (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada)
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
51
Maintenance Minder

Maintenance Record
214
mi
mi
mi
mi
mi
mi
mimi
mi
mi
mi
mi
mi
mi
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s)
completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your
vehicle.
Maintenance
Performed
AB12345
AB12345
AB12345
AB12345
AB12345
AB12345
AB12345 Signature
Date
Maintenance
Performed
AB12345
AB12345
AB12345
AB12345
AB12345
AB12345
AB12345Signature
Date
Mileage
km
km
km
km
km
km
km Mileage
km
km
km
km
km
km
km

Fluid Locations
216
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR CAP
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual Transmission
only)

Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly af ter removing
the engine compartment rear cover
(see page ).The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
A low f luid level can indicate a leak
in the clutch system. Have this
system inspected as soon as possible.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage. Replace the brake f luid every 3 years,
independent of mileage.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible. 217
Manual Transmission only
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Maint enance
225
MAX
MIN MAX
MIN

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Accessories and Modif ications .181
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Accessories .181
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Modif ications .182
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .90
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Accessory Power Sockets .115
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Adding Engine Coolant .221
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Adding Engine Oil .218
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Additives, Engine Oil .219
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Airbag (SRS) .11,23
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Additional Information .23
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Servicing .32
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System Components .23
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Air Conditioning System .122
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Air Pressure, Tires .234
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Antif reeze .221
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61,201
...................................
Operation .201
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .151
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .90
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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
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Shif ting .193
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .193
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Shif ting .193
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Shif t Lock Release .197
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60,256
............................
Jump Starting .252
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Maintenance .240
............................
Specif ications .271
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Bef ore Driving .175
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Belts, Seat .10,20
...........................
Beverage Holder .115
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .201
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Break-in, New Linings .176
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Fluid .225
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Parking .112
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System Indicator .60,258 ........................
Wear Indicators .200
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Braking System .200
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Break-in, New Vehicle .176
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Brightness Control, Instruments .85
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Brights, Headlights .84
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .230
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Fog Lights .227
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Specif ications .271
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Turn Signal Lights .228,229
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Bulbs, Halogen .227
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Capacities Chart .270
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
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Carrying, Cargo .183
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .149
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Operation .147
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CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
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Ceiling Light .113
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Certif ication Label .268
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Chains, tires .239
Index
A
BC
INDEX
I

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Checking the Fuses .259
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers .86
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .264
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Jump Starting .252
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .256
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .257
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Overheated Engine .254
.......................................
Towing .263
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Emergency Brake .112
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Emergency Flashers .86
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Emergency Towing .263
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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
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Oil Pressure Indicator .60,256
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Oil, What Kind to Use .218
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Overheating .254
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Specif ications .271
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Speed Limiter .191,197
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Starting .189
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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
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Gas Mileage, Improving .180
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Gasoline .176
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .64
...........................................
Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .176
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Tank, Filling the .177
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Gas Station Procedures .177
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Fan, Interior .122
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .119
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Filling the Fuel Tank .177
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Filter, Oil .219
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .86
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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
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Front Airbags .11,23
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Front Seats .98
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Adjusting .98
.......................................
Heaters .106
...................................
Airbags .11,23
.................................................
Fuel .176
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Fill Door and Cap .177
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .176
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Tank, Filling the .177
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Fuses, Checking the .259
Index
F
G
INDEX
III

Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid: Manual Transmission Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Manual Transmission Models
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
Automatic Transmission Models Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
218
223 224
226225
17.1 US gal (64.7)