oil Acura TSX 2013 Owner's Guide
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■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Transmission Fluid*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission modelsSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
*1
Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic
transmission fluid)
2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
(Change)
Specified
*2
Acura Manual
Transmission Fluid 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)
(Change)
■
Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission modelsRecommended
·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.0 US qt (3.8 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
*1
1.64 US gal (6.2 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Capacity
*2
1.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ TireRegular
Size
P225/50R17 93V
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
17 x 7.5J
Compact Spare
16 x 4T
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■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Transmission FluidSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic
transmission fluid)
3.5 US qt (3.3 ℓ)
(Change)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine CoolantRecommended
·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.77 US gal (6.7 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ TireRegular
Size
P235/45R18 94V
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
18 x 8J
Compact Spare
16 x 4T
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Index
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Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 212
Accessories and Modifications ................ 219
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 129
Active Head Restraints ............................. 122
Additives Coolant .................................................. 240
Engine Oil ............................................... 234
Washer ................................................... 246
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 234
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 124
Front Seats.............................................. 116
Head Restraints ....................................... 118
Headlights .............................................. 247
Mirrors.................................................... 114
Rear Seats ............................................... 123
Steering Wheel ....................................... 113
Temperature ............................................. 78
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 133
Changing the Mode................................ 133
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 134
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 270
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 133
Sensor .................................................... 136
Synchronized Mode ................................ 135
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 133
Air Pressure .............................. 260, 305, 307 Airbags
........................................................ 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
After a Collision ......................................... 37
Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors ...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 143
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 212
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 124
Audio System ............................................ 138
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 142
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Error Messages ........................................ 158
General Information ................................ 161
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 153
Recommended CDs ................................. 162
Recommended Devices ............................ 164
Remote Controls ..................................... 160
Security Code .......................................... 140
Theft Protection ....................................... 140
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 139
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 164
Authorized Manuals ................................. 315 Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 94
Customize ........................................... 81, 83
Automatic Lighting .................................. 106
Automatic Transmission ........................... 194
Creeping ................................................. 194
Fluid ........................................................ 242
Kickdown ................................................ 194
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 196
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 197
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 287
Shifting ................................................... 195
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 78
Average Speed ........................................... 79
BBattery...................................................... 268
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 290
Jump Starting .......................................... 284
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 268
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 269
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 128
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 156
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..................... 167
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 210
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 212
Brake Assist System ................................. 213
Fluid ........................................................ 244
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Foot Brake ............................................... 211
Indicator ............................................ 64, 292
Parking Brake .......................................... 210
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 109
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 247
Back-Up Lights......................................... 254
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Lights .......... 253
Fog Lights ................................................ 251
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights..................................................... 252
Headlights ............................................... 247
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 256
Rear License Plate Light............................ 255
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights..................................................... 253
Bulb Specifications ............................ 304, 306
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 60
Cargo Hooks .............................................. 130
Carrying Cargo .................................. 183, 185
CD Player ................................................... 147
Certification Label .................................... 308
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 247
Charging System Indicator ................. 65, 290
Child Safety ................................................. 48
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 94
Emergency Trunk Opener .......................... 97 Child Seat
.................................................... 48
Booster Seats ............................................ 59
Child Seat for Infants................................. 50
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 51
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 55
Larger Children ......................................... 58
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 50
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Using a Tether ........................................... 57
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 94
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 273
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 271
Client Service Information ....................... 316
Climate Control System ............................ 133
Changing the Mode ................................ 133
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 134
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 270
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 133
Sensors ................................................... 136
Synchronized Mode................................. 135
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 133
Clock ............................................................ 88
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 245
Coat Hook ................................................. 130
Compact Spare Tire .................. 277, 305, 307
Compass .................................................... 179
Console Compartment ............................. 127
Controls ....................................................... 87 Coolant (Engine)
...................................... 240
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 241
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 240
Overheating ............................................ 288
Temperature Gauge .................................. 75
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 194
Cruise Control .......................................... 201
Indicator ................................................... 71
Cup Holders .............................................. 128
Customized Features ................................. 80
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 107
Dead Battery ............................................ 284
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 134
Detachable Shelf ...................................... 126
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 309
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 105
Rear View Mirror..................................... 114
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 235
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 105
Door Mirrors ............................................. 114
Doors .......................................................... 89
Auto Door Lock ........................................ 94
Auto Door Unlock ..................................... 94
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 25, 68
Keys.......................................................... 89
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................................... 93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................... 91
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 92
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 262
Driving ...................................................... 181
Automatic Transmission .......................... 194
Braking ................................................... 210
Cruise Control ........................................ 201
Shifting Gear .................................. 195, 199
Starting the Engine ................................. 191
Driving Position Memory System ............ 111
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 270
EElapsed Time.............................................. 79
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 68, 292
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 204
Emergency ................................................ 299
Emergency Trunk Opener ......................... 97
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 311
Engine ....................................................... 308
Coolant .................................................. 240
Jump Starting ......................................... 284
Oil .......................................................... 234
Starting................................................... 191
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 104 Engine Coolant
......................................... 240
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 241
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 240
Overheating ............................................ 288
Temperature Gauge .................................. 75
Engine Oil ................................................. 234
Adding .................................................... 237
Checking ................................................. 235
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 64, 290
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 234
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 68, 292
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 60
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 273
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 114
FFeatures..................................................... 137
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 270
Oil ........................................................... 238
Flat Tire ..................................................... 277
Floor Mats ................................................. 272
Fluids Automatic Transmission ........................... 242
Brake/Clutch ............................................ 244
Engine Coolant ........................................ 240
Manual Transmission ............................... 243
Windshield Washer .................................. 246 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 123
Foot Brake ................................................ 211
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 36
Front Seats ................................................ 116
Adjusting ................................................ 116
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 215
Economy ................................................. 218
Gauge ....................................................... 75
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Range ....................................................... 78
Recommendation .................................... 215
Refueling................................................. 215
Fuel Economy ........................................... 218
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 217
Message.................................................. 291
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 216
Unable to Unlock .................................... 300
Fuses .......................................................... 294
Inspecting and Changing......................... 298
Locations................................................. 294
GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 218
Gauge ....................................................... 75
Information ............................................. 215
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
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Refueling ................................................. 215
Gauges ......................................................... 75
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 195
Manual Transmission ............................... 199
Glass (care) ................................................ 274
Glove Box .................................................. 126
HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 247, 251
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 275
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 167
Change Language ................................... 178
Help Features........................................... 168
Information Display.................................. 168
Making a Call .......................................... 173
Menus ..................................................... 169
Muting a Call........................................... 174
Phone Setup ............................................ 171
Phonebook .............................................. 175
Receiving a Call ....................................... 174
Sending Numbers or Names During a Call ........................................................ 174
Transferring a Call ................................... 174
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 118
Headlights ................................................. 105
Aiming .................................................... 247
Automatic Operation ............................... 106
Dimming ......................................... 105, 107 Operating................................................ 105
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 110
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 132
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 69
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 165
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 308
Engine and Transmission ......................... 308
Vehicle Identification ............................... 308
Ignition Switch ......................................... 104
Illumination Control ................................. 109
Knob ....................................................... 109
Immobilizer System .................................... 98
Indicator.................................................... 70
Indicators .................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 66
Charging System ............................... 65, 290
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 71, 202
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 71, 201
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 68, 292
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 69
Immobilizer System ................................... 70
Lights On .................................................. 69
Low Fuel ................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 290
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 68, 206, 208
Maintenance Minder
TM
............................ 225 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 65, 291
Parking Brake and Brake System ............... 64
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm............................... 71
Side Airbag Off ................................... 46, 70
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 44, 67
System Message ....................................... 69
Transmission ............................................. 65
Turn Signal ............................................... 69
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 67, 204
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 67, 205
Information .............................................. 303
Information Buttons .................................. 76
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 109
Interior Lights ........................................... 125
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 114
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 280
Jump Starting ........................................... 284KKey Number Tag ........................................ 90
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 92
Keys ............................................................. 89
Lockout Prevention ................................... 92
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Index
Number Tag.............................................. 90
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 94
Remote Transmitter .................................. 91
Retractable Master Keys ............................ 89
Types and Functions.................................. 89
Valet Key .................................................. 90
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 194
LLanguage (HFL)........................................ 178
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 53
Lights ................................................ 105, 247
Automatic............................................... 106
Bulb Replacement ................................... 247
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 107
Fog Lights ............................................... 107
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 69
Interior.................................................... 125
Light Switches......................................... 105
Lights On Indicator.................................... 69
Turn Signals ............................................ 105
Load Limits ............................................... 185
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 89
Auto Door Lock/Unlock ............................. 94
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 94
From Inside ............................................... 93
From Outside ............................................ 91
Keys.......................................................... 89
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 92 Using a Key ............................................... 92
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 92
Low Battery Charge .................................. 290
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 290
Lower Anchors ............................................ 53
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 305, 307
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 185
MMaintenance............................................. 221
Battery .................................................... 268
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 244
Cleaning .................................................. 271
Climate Control ....................................... 270
Coolant ................................................... 240
Maintenance Minder
TM
............................ 225
Oil ........................................................... 235
Precautions .............................................. 222
Radiator .................................................. 241
Remote Transmitter ................................. 269
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 247
Safety ...................................................... 223
Service Items ........................................... 227
Tires ........................................................ 259
Transmission Fluid ................................... 242
Under the Hood ...................................... 229
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 65, 291
Manual Transmission ................................ 199
Map Lights ................................................ 125 Maximum Load Limit
............................... 185
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 75
Mirrors ...................................................... 114
Adjusting ................................................ 114
Automatic Dimming ................................ 114
Door ....................................................... 114
Exterior ................................................... 114
Interior Rearview ..................................... 114
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 219
Moonroof ................................................. 103
MP3 ................................................... 147, 153
Multi-Information Display ......................... 76
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 308OOdometer................................................... 77
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 234
Adding .................................................... 237
Checking................................................. 235
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 290
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 234
Viscosity .................................................. 234
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 231
Moonroof ............................................... 103
Power Windows ...................................... 100
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Vehicle Identification Number................. 308
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 204
Off Button ............................................... 205
Off Indicator .............................................. 67
System Indicator ........................................ 67
Ventilation ................................................ 133
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 234, 305, 307
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 204WWarning and Information Messages ......... 72
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 290
Warning Labels ........................................... 61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 313
Watts ................................................. 304, 306
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 264
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 280
Window Washers ...................................... 108
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 246
Switch ..................................................... 108
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 100
Windshield ................................................ 108
Cleaning .................................................. 274
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 134
Washer Fluid............................................ 246
Wiper Blades ........................................... 257
Wipers and Washers ................................ 108
Winter Tires ............................................... 267
Snow Tires ............................................... 267 Tire Chains .............................................. 267
Wipers and Washers ................................. 108
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 257
WMA ................................................. 147, 153
Worn Tires ................................................ 259
XXM® Radio ................................................ 145