adding oil Acura TSX 2006 Owner's Manual

Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert it all the way back in its hole. Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
informationonaddingtheproper
coolant.
Refer to on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see
on page .
1.
2.
3. 4.
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273
Oil Check
Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
A dding Engine Oil
Service Station Procedure
232
UPPER MARK
DIPSTICK (orange handle) LOWER MARKRESERVE TANK
MAX
MIN
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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 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 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 .264
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Maintenance Minder .266
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Maintenance Record .275
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Fluid Locations .277
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Adding Engine Oil .278
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Recommended Engine Oil .278
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Synthetic Oil .279
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Engine Oil Additives .279
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Changing the Oil and Filter .280
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Windshield Washers .282
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Engine Coolant .283
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Adding Engine Coolant . 283
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Transmission Fluid .285
Automatic .........................
Transmission .285
Manual .........................
Transmission .287
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 288
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Brake Fluid .288
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Clutch Fluid .289
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Power Steering Fluid . 289
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Lights .291
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Seat Belts .299
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Floor Mats .299
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
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Wiper Blades .301 ...............................................
Tires .303
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Inf lation Guidelines . 303
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Recomended Tire Pressures . 304
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Tire Inspection .305
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Tire Maintenance .305
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Tire Rotation .306
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 306
Wheel and Tire ........................
Specif ications .307
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Winter Driving .307
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Snow Tires .307
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Tire Chains .308
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Checking the Battery . 309
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Vehicle Storage .310
353
Maintenance
Maint enance
263
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Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
To check the transmission f luid level,
remove the two bolts, then pull the
lef t part of the under cover down.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient. Af ter checking and adding the f luid,
put the under cover back in place
and tighten the bolts securely. Clean up any spills immediately.
Spilled f luid could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer. The transmission should be drained
andrefilledwithnewfluidwhenthis
service is shown on a maintenance
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.
Manual Transmission
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
287
FILLER BOLT
Correct level
BOLT
UNDER COVER
BOLT
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Capacities Chart .338
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
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Carrying Cargo .23
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .194
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CD Changer .185
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CD Error Message .193
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Center Pocket .155
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Certif ication Label .336
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Chains .308
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .280
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When to .266
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Charging System Indicator . 62,324
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Message .83
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Check ABS System Message . 82
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Check Airbag System Message . 82
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Check Brake System Message . 83
Check Charging System .......................................
Message .83
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Check DRL System Message . 84
Check Emission System .......................................
Message .83 Check Engine Oil Level
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Message .81
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 240
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Check Transmission Message . 82
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Check VSA System Message . 81
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Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .53
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Child Seats .45
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 37
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Inf ants .42
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Larger Children .52
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LATCH .47
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Risk with Airbag .38
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Small Children .43
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Tethers .50
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Where Should a Child Sit . 38
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Childproof Door Locks . 129
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Child Seats .37
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Lower Anchorage Points . 47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Climate Control Sensors . 169
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Clock, Setting the .202
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Clutch Fluid .289
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 241
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Compact Spare Tire .312
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Console Compartment . 157.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 350
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .283
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Checking .232
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Proper Solution .233
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Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .344
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Cruise Control Message . 84
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Cruise Control Operation . 204
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Cruise Main Indicator . 66,204
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Cup Holders .156
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Customer Service Of f ice . 350
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Customized Settings .85
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Door · Window Setup . 109
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Lighting Setup .105
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Meter Setup .92
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Position Setup .103
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Setting to Default .89
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Wiper Setup .116
Index
C
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