checking oil Acura TLX 2016 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 432
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 433Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 434
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 435
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 440Opening the Hood ........................... 442
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 443
Oil Check ......................................... 444
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 446
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter .. 447
Engine Coolant ................................ 449
Transmission Fluid ............................ 451
Brake Fluid ....................................... 452
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 452
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 453
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 460
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 462
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 463Tire Labeling .................................... 463DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 465Wear Indicators................................ 467 Tire Service Life ................................ 467
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 468
Tire Rotation .................................... 469
Winter Tires ..................................... 470
Battery ............................................... 471
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 473
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 475Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 476
Exterior Care.................................... 478
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 452
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 462
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 453
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 460
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 438
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 539
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 482
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 483
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 495
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 502
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 503
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 504
Jump Starting .................................... 505
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 509Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 510
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 512If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 512
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 513
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 513If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 514
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 514 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 515
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message.............. 516
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 517
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 521
Emergency Towing ........................... 522
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 523When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 524RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 525
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Index
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission)....... 332
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 422
Cruise Control ........................................... 350
Indicator .................................................... 84
Cup Holders ............................................... 192
Customized Features ........................ 126, 259
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................. 505
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 533
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 165
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 444
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 164
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 151
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 151
Door Open Indicator ............................ 31, 81
Door Open Message ................................ 102
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 13, 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 146 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 465
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Driving ...................................................... 317
Automatic Transmission .......................... 332
Braking ................................................... 401
Cruise Control ......................................... 350
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 332
Shifting Gear ................................... 333, 340
Starting the Engine.................................. 324
Driving Position Memory System ............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 332
Creeping ................................................. 332
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Kickdown ................................................ 332
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 341
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 509
Shifting ................................................... 340
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 475
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 88
Elapsed Time ............................................. 124
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 71, 514
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 80, 514
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 391
Emergency ................................................ 522 Emissions Testing
(Readiness Codes) ...... 535
Engine ....................................................... 532
Coolant .................................................. 449
Jump Starting ......................................... 505
Oil .......................................................... 443
Remote Engine Start ............................... 327
Starting................................................... 324
Engine Coolant ........................................ 449
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 510
Temperature Gauge ................................ 117
Engine Oil ................................................. 443
Adding ................................................... 446
Checking ................................................ 444
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 512
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 443
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
e-pretensioners .......................................... 34
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 179
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 478
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) .......... 368
Features .................................................... 209
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Index
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 374
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 383
Language (HFL) ........................................ 281
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 59
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) ............. 374
Lights ................................................ 165, 453
Automatic............................................... 166
Bulb Replacement ................................... 453
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 168
Fog Lights ............................................... 168
High Beam Indicator ................................. 83
Interior.................................................... 187
Light Switches......................................... 165
Lights On Indicator.................................... 83
Turn Signals ............................................ 164
Load Limits ............................................... 321
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 150
From Inside ............................................. 148
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 146
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 146
Low Battery Charge ................................. 512
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 141
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 512
Lower Anchors ........................................... 59 Lubricant Specifications Chart
......... 529, 531
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 321
Lumbar Support ........................................ 180
M
Maintenance............................................. 431
Battery .................................................... 471
Brake Fluid .............................................. 452
Cleaning .................................................. 476
Climate Control System ........................... 475
Coolant ................................................... 449
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 435
Oil ........................................................... 444
Precautions .............................................. 432
Radiator .................................................. 450
Remote Transmitter ......................... 473, 474
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 453
Safety ...................................................... 433
Service Items ........................................... 438
Tires ........................................................ 462
Transmission Fluid ................................... 451
Under the Hood .............................. 440, 441
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 74, 513
Map Lights ................................................ 188
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 321
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 117
Mirrors ....................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................. 177
Door........................................................ 178
Exterior .................................................... 178 Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 430
Moonroof ................................................. 160
MP3 ................................................... 235, 245
Multi-Information Display ....................... 118
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 425
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 532
O
Odometer................................................. 123
Oil (Engine) ............................... 443, 529, 531
Adding .................................................... 446
Checking................................................. 444
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 512
Recommended Engine Oil ....... 443, 529, 531
Viscosity .................................. 443, 529, 531
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 216
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 524
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 442
Moonroof ............................................... 160
Power Windows ...................................... 158
Trunk ...................................................... 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 161
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 481
Blown Fuse ...................... 517, 518, 519, 520
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 522
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 502
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 483
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating............................................. 510
Premium Gasoline.................... 426, 528, 530
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 483, 495
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 24, 150
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 509
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Trunk ......................................................... 152
Lid ........................................................... 152
Light Bulbs....................................... 528, 530
Main Switch ............................................ 154
Open Indicator........................................... 81
Open Message......................................... 102
Unable to Open ....................................... 524
Turn Signals ............................................... 164
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 83
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 124
Two-way Keyless Access
Remote .................................... 139, 147, 327
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ........................ 195
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 142 Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 148
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 258
USB Port .................................................... 211
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 142
V
Valet Mode............................................... 154
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 532
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 391
Off Button............................................... 392
Off Indicator...................................... 81, 392
System Indicator ................................ 81, 391
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 443, 529, 531
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 391
W
Wallpaper................................................. 224
Warning and Information Messages ......... 95
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 512
Warning Labels ........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 537
Watts ................................................. 528, 530
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 467
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 498
Window Washers ..................................... 169
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 452 Switch .................................................... 169
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 158
Windshield Cleaning ......................................... 476, 479
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 206
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 173
Washer Fluid ........................................... 452
Wiper Blades........................................... 460
Wipers and Washers ............................... 169
Winter Tires .............................................. 470
Snow Tires .............................................. 470
Tire Chains.............................................. 470
Wipers and Washers ................................ 169
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 460
WMA ................................................. 235, 245
Worn Tires ................................................ 462
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