automatic transmission fluid Acura TL 2014 Owner's Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
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.U.S. Vehicles: ......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 530
.................
Maintenance Minder . 531
..............................
Fluid Locations . 541
......
Engine Compartment Covers . 542
........................
Adding Engine Oil . 543
Changing the Engine Oil and
...........................................
Filter . 544
..............................
Engine Coolant . 546
....................
Windshield Washers . 548
.......................
Transmission Fluid . 549
..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
..............
Manual Transmission . 551
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 553
....................................
Timing Belt . 554
.............................................
Lights . 555
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 564
.....................................
Floor Mats . 565
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
.................................
Exterior Care . 566
.................................
Wiper Blades . 566
...............................................
Tires . 568
...................
Checking the Battery . 577
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 578
..................................
Interior Care . 579
633
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
529
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
541
WASHER FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
RADIATOR CAP BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
: Located under the cover
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Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) bef ore
doing step 2.
1.
2. 3.4.
Automatic Transmission
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
549
DIPSTICK
UPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK GUIDE
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Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
Always use Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission f luid). Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the Maintenance Minder (see
page ).
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.Make sure the rubber cap on the
dipstick f its in the dipstick guide
and that you push the dipstick in
all the way.
5. 6.
531
T ransmission Fluid
550
TM
Use only Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission f luid). Do not mix with
other transmission f luids.
Using transmission f luid other than
Acura ATF DW-1 may cause
deterioration in transmission operation
and durability, and could result in
damage to the transmission.
Damage resulting f rom the use of
transmission f luid other than Acura
AT F DW-1 is not covered by the Acura
new vehicle warranty.
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Specif ications
614
Capacities
Dimensions
Weights
Seating Capacities
Air Conditioning 194.0 in (4,928 mm)
18.5 US gal (70
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.182 US gal (0.69
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 6.1 US qt (5.8
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.48 US qt (0.45
)
0.45 US qt (0.43)
2.93 US qt (2.77
)
2.67 US qt (2.53)
1.66 US gal (6.3
)
2.19 US gal (8.3)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
7.5 US qt (7.1
)
8.2 US qt (7.8)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (SH-AWD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (SH-AWD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
74.0 in (1,880 mm)
57.2 in (1,452 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
63.2 in (1,605.5 mm)
63.8 in (1,620 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Total
Front
Rear 5
2
3
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.8 19.6 oz (505 555 g) ND-OIL8 Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Total
Change
Total Change
Total
ChangeIncluding filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle 2WD
SH-AWD
2WD
SH-AWD
1:
2: Change
Total
1
2
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 65, 596
............................
Jump Starting . 591
..............................
Maintenance . 577
............................
Specif ications . 615
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 467
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders . 214
Blind Spot Inf ormation System ...........................................
(BSI) . 519...................
Audio . 281, 376
...............
HandsFreeLink. 407, 424
..................................
Booster Seats . 54
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 508
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 468
...........................................
Fluid . 553
.......................................
Parking . 212
.................
System Indicator . 65, 598
........................
Wear Indicators . 507
.............................
Braking System . 507
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 468
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments . 143
....................................
Built-In Key . 201
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 562
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 555
.................................
Fog Lights . 560
.................................
Headlights . 555
............................
Specif ications . 615
............
Turn Signal Lights . 558, 562
......................
Bulbs, Halogen . 555, 560
................................
AAC . 273, 313, 365
....................................
Accessories . 479
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) . 150
ACCESSORY Mode ...................
(Power Mode) . 184, 185
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 215
................
Active Head Restraints . 165
....................................
AcuraLink
. 449
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 544
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 28
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 24
..........
Airbag System Components . 24
......
Air Conditioning System . 226, 227
.........................................
Usage . 228
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 568, 570
......................................
Antif reeze . 546
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 66, 508
...................................
Operation . 508
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 390
Anti-thef t Steering Column
....................................
Lock . 150, 189
................................
Audio System . 235 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 141
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 401
..............
Automatic Transmission . 494
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 614
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 549
..........................
Paddle Shif ters . 499
.......................................
Shif ting . 495
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators . 494
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 497
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack . 389
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
I
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Capacities Chart . 614
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
............................
Carrying, Cargo . 481
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
.........................................
CD Care . 381
...................................
CD Changer . 253
.......................................
CD Player . 307
........................
Certif ication Label . 612
............................................
Chains . 575
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 583
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 544
......................................
When to . 531
...
Charging System Indicator . 65, 596
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 486
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 37
..............................
Booster Seats . 54
...................................
Child Seats . 45
..........................................
Inf ants . 42
............................
Large Children . 53
.........................................
LATCH . 47
......................
Risks with Airbags . 38
.............................
Small Children . 43
.........................................
Tethers . 51 .....................
Warning Labels . 39, 59
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
.......................................
Child Seats . 45
.........................................
LATCH . 47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
................
Childproof Door Locks . 153
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 564
..........
Client Service Inf ormation . 630
.......
Climate Control System . 226, 227
..........................
On/Off Button . 229
..............................................
Clock . 391
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 554
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 57, 623
....
Cold Weather, Starting in . 487, 489
......................
Compact Spare Tire . 582
.........................................
Compass . 397
.................
Console Compartment . 216
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 630
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 546
....................................
Checking . 475
.........................
Proper Solution . 546
...................
Temperature Gauge . 77
........
Water Temp Hot Message . 77 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 623
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 72
............
Cruise Control Operation . 401
...................................
Cup Holders . 214
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 630
........................
Customized Settings .94
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iv
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 62
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 142
.................................
Dead Battery . 591
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 632
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 145
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 231
..
Devices that Emit Radio Waves . 628
....................................
Dimensions . 614
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 139
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
..................................
Engine Oil . 474
........................
Directional Signals . 139
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 507
.................................
Disc Changer . 253
Index
D
C
II
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Fan, Interior . 230
.........................................
Features . 225
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 470
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 566
...............................................
Oil . 544
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 145
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 583
.....................................
Floor Mats . 565
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
..........................................
Brake . 553
.........................................
Clutch . 554
..............
Manual Transmission . 551
................
Windshield Washers . 548
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 385
.....................................
Fog Lights . 143
........................
Four-way Flashers . 145
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 26
....................................
Front Seats . 161
....................................
Adjusting . 161
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 26
..............................
Heaters . 202, 204 .................................
Ventilation . 204
.................................................
Fuel . 468
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 470
...........................................
Gauge . 76
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 73
................
Octane Requirement . 468
...............................
Oxygenated . 469
........................
Tank, Filling the . 470
...............................
Fuel Economy . 476
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 601
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 476
.........................................
Gasoline . 468
...........................................
Gauge . 76
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 73
................
Octane Requirement . 468
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 470
................
Gas Station Procedures . 470
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
...............................................
Fuel . 76
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 494
..............
Manual Transmission . 491 ......................................
Glove Box . 216
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) . 483, 614
.......................
Halogen Bulbs . 555, 560
......
HandsFreeLink
(HFL) . 407, 424
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
Hard Disc Drive (HDD),
........................................
Playing . 320
.....................................
Headlights . 139
........................................
Aiming . 555
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 141
............
Automatic Lighting On . 140
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 142
..................
High Beam Indicator . 71
.......................
Reminder Beeps . 139
........................
Replacing Bulbs . 555
.................................
Turning on . 139
.....................................
Washers . 138
............................
Head Restraints . 162
.............................
Heated Mirrors . 169
...........................
Heater, Seat . 202, 204
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 140
.............................
Hill Start Assist . 512
Index
H
G
F
IV
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Vanity Mirror . 217
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 482
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 614
VEHICLE OFF Mode
...................
(Power Mode) . 184, 185
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 612
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 510
...............
VSA Of f Indicator . 68, 510
.......................
VSA OFF Switch . 511
........
VSA System Indicator . 68, 510
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 578
.................................................
VIN . 612
.........................
Viscosity, Oil . 543, 544
...........
Voice Control System . 228, 285
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iv .........
Warning Labels, Location of . 58
....................
Warranty Coverages . 631
Washer, Windshield
................
Fluid Level Message . 548
...................................
Operation . 137
............................
Reserve Tank . 548
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 146
............
Alignment and Balance . 573
..........................
Compact Spare . 582
..............................
Wrench, Nut . 584
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 207
................
Operating the Power . 206
.........................
Rear, Def ogger . 145
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning . 137
...................................
Def roster . 231
.....................................
Washers . 137
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 566
...................................
Operation . 137
....................................
Worn Tires . 571
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 607
...........................
Traction Devices . 575
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 549
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 551
..................
Fluid Selection . 550, 551
..............
Identif ication Number . 613
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 495
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 491
.....................................
Treadwear . 617
................................
Trip Computer . 84
.......................................
Trip Meter . 83
..............................................
Trunk . 154
..................
Emergency Opener . 156
...............................
Opening the . 154
............................
Open Indicator . 71
.............
Open Monitor Indicator . 12
..................................
Turn Signals . 139
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 581
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 617
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 468 USB Adapter
..................
Cable . 266, 275, 356, 367
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 546
Index
U V
W
X
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Transfer Assembly Fluid: Rear Differential Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Brake Fluid:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
Capacity:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher required (see ‘‘Fuel
Recommendations’’ on page ).
18.5 US gal (70
) Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid
(DPSF) only.
SH-AWD differential case
2.67 US qt (2.53)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Capacity:
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). 4.5 US qt (4.3)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
preferred, or an SAE 0W-20 or
5W-20 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
468
552 553
544 543
550 All models except SH-AWD with
Advance Package, SH-AWD
Special Edition, and Canadian
SH-AWD Elite Package
SH-AWD with Advance Package,
SH-AWD Special Edition, and
Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package
2WD models
SH-AWD modelsAll models SH-AWD models
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