oil dipstick Acura TLX 2017 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
(Black Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Battery
Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank Radiator Cap
4-cylinder models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uMaintenance Items Under the Hood
Maintenance
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
(Black Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap
Battery
Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank Radiator Cap
6-cylinder models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engi ne oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minu tes after turning the engine off before you check the
oil. 1.Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
hole.
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.1Oil Check
If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly
add oil, being careful not to overfill.4-cylinder models
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
6-cylinder models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
8. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
9. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
10. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
11. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that ther e is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.4-cylinder models
Oil Filter4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Oil Filter
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Index
Customized Features........................ 126, 257
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................. 507
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 205
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 ....................................................... 315
Automatic Transmission ........................... 330
Braking .................................................... 400 Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 330
Shifting Gear ................................... 331, 338
Starting the Engine.................................. 322
Driving Position Memory System ............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 330
Creeping ................................................. 330
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Kickdown ................................................ 330
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 339
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 511
Shifting ................................................... 338
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, 517
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 80, 516
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 390
Emergency ................................................ 525
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 535
Engine ....................................................... 532
Coolant ................................................... 449
Jump Starting .......................................... 507
Oil ........................................................... 443 Remote Engine Start ............................... 325
Starting................................................... 322
Engine Coolant ........................................ 449
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 512
Temperature Gauge ................................ 117
Engine Oil ................................................. 443
Adding ................................................... 446
Checking ................................................ 444
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 514
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 443
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
e-pretensioners .......................................... 34
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 478
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) .......... 367
Features .................................................... 207
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 475
Oil .......................................................... 447
Flat Tire ..................................................... 485
Floor Mats ................................................ 477
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 451
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