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uu Maintenance MinderTM u
Continued
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■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Items
*1: If message, SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission
temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission
fluid changed at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). (For A/T only.)
*5: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43 °C), in very low temperatures (under -20°F, -29°C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada). (6-cylinder
models only)
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*5
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multi-
information display. 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the bolts on the undercarriage
and remove the under cover.
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
5. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Under Cover
Bolt
4-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
Drain Bolt
Washer
4-cylinder models
All models
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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6. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
7. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter rubber seal.
8. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque: 29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m,
4.0 kgf∙m)
9. Pour the recommended engine oil into
the engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.2 US qt (4.0 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 there 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.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap. Start the engine.
The low oil pressure indi cator should go off within
five seconds. If it does not , turn off the engine, and
check your work.
6-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
Washer Drain Bolt
Oil Filter
Oil Filter4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
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uu Specifications u
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■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Transmission Fluid
*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified*1Acura ATF DW-1(automatic
transmission fluid)2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
(Change)
Specified
*2Acura Manual
Transmission Fluid 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)
(Change)
■
Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
Recommended·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)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio50/50 with distilled water
Capacity*11.64 US gal (6.2 ℓ) 
(change including the remaining 
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Capacity
*21.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ) 
(change including the remaining 
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSizeP225/50R17 93VPressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7.5JCompact Spare16 x 4T
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uu Specifications u
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■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic
transmission fluid)3.5 US qt (3.3 ℓ)
(Change)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·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)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.77 US gal (6.7 ℓ) 
(change including the remaining 
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
RegularSizeP235/45R18 94VPressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure 
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 8JCompact Spare16 x 4T
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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 214
Accessories and Modifications ................ 221
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 130
Active Head Restraints ............................. 123
Additives Coolant .................................................. 242
Engine Oil ............................................... 236
Washer ................................................... 248
Additives, Engine Oil .......
........................ 236
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 125
Front Seats.............................................. 117
Head Restraints ....................................... 119
Headlights .............................................. 249
Mirrors.................................................... 115
Rear Seats ............................................... 124
Steering Wheel ....................................... 114
Temperature ............................................. 78
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control Sys tem) .................................................... 134
Changing the Mode................................ 134
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows .............................................. 135
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 273
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 134
Sensor .................................................... 137
Synchronized Mode ................................ 136
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 134
Air Pressure .
............................. 262 , 309, 311Airbags
........................................................ 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
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 ..
.......................................... 146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 214
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 125
Audio System ............................................ 140
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 145
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 142
Error Messages ........................................ 161
General Information ................................ 163
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 156
Recommended CDs ................................. 164
Recommended Devices ............................ 166
Remote Controls ..................................... 144
Security Code .......................................... 142
Theft Protection ....................................... 142
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 141
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 166
Authorized Manuals ............
..................... 319 Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 95
Customize ........................................... 81, 83
Automatic Lighting .................................. 107
Automatic Transmission ........................... 196
Creeping ................................................. 196
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Kickdown ................................................ 196
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 198
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 199
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 291
Shifting ................................................... 197
Auxiliary Input Jack ................
.................. 142
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 78
Average Speed ........................................... 79
B
Battery...................................................... 270
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 294
Jump Starting .......................................... 288
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 270
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 272
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 129
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 159
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 169
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 212
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 214
Brake Assist System ................................. 215
Fluid ........................................................ 246
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Foot Brake ............................................... 213
Indicator ............................................ 64, 296
Parking Brake .......................................... 212
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 110
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 249
Back-Up Lights......................................... 256
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Ma rker Lights................... 255
Fog Lights ................................................ 253
Front Turn Signal/Par king/Side Marker 
Lights..................................................... 254
Headlights ............................................... 249
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 258
Rear License Plate Light............................ 257
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator 
Lights..................................................... 255
Bulb Specifications ..........
.................. 308, 310
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 60
Carrying Cargo .................................. 185, 187
CD Player ................................................... 150
Certification Label .................................... 312
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 249
Charging System Indicator ................. 65, 294
Child Safety ................................................. 48
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 95
Emergency Trunk Opener .......................... 98
Child Seat .................................................... 48
Booster Seats ............................................. 59Child 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 .......
........................ 95
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 276
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 274
Client Service Information ....................... 320
Climate Control System ............................ 134
Changing the Mode ................................ 134
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ............................................... 135
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 273
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 134
Sensors ................................................... 137
Synchronized Mode................................. 136
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 134
Clock ...............
............................................. 88
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 247
Coat Hook ................................................. 131
Compact Spare Tire .................. 281, 309, 311
Compass .................................................... 181
Console Compartment ............................. 128
Controls ....................................................... 87
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 242
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 242Overheating ............................................
292
Temperature Gauge .................................. 75
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 196
Cruise Control ..........................................
203
Indicator ................................................... 71
Cup Holders .............................................. 129
Customized Features ................................. 80
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 108
Dead Battery ............................................ 288
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ................................................. 135
Detachable Shelf ...................................... 127
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 313
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 106
Rear View Mirror..................................... 115
Dipstick (Engine Oil) .............
................... 237
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 106
Door Mirrors ............................................. 115
Doors .......................................................... 89
Auto Door Lock ........................................ 95
Auto Door Unlock ..................................... 95
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 25, 68
Keys.......................................................... 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 
Inside ................................................ 10, 93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 
Outside ................................................... 91
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D

323
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 92
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 264
Driving ...................................................... 183
Automatic Transmission .......................... 196
Braking ................................................... 212
Cruise Control ........................................ 203
Shifting Gear .................................. 197, 201
Starting the Engine ................................. 193
Driving Position Memory System .........
... 112
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 273
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 79
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 68, 296
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 206
Emergency ................................................ 303
Emergency Trunk Opener ......................... 98
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 315
Engine ....................................................... 312
Coolant .................................................. 242
Jump Starting ......................................... 288
Oil .......................................................... 236
Starting................................................... 193
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 105
Engine Coolant ................
........................ 242
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 242
Overheating ............................................ 292
Temperature Gauge .................................. 75Engine Oil
.......
.......................................... 236
Adding .................................................... 239
Checking ................................................. 237
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 227
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 64 , 294
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 236
EPS (Electric Power Steering) 
System ...........
.................................... 68 , 296
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 60
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 276
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 115F
Features..................................................... 139
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 273
Oil ........................................................... 240
Flat Tire ...........
.......................................... 281
Floor Mats ................................................. 275
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 244
Brake/Clutch ............................................ 246
Engine Coolant ........................................ 242
Manual Transmission ............................... 245
Windshield Washer .................................. 248
Fog Light Indicator ..............
....................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 124
Foot Brake ................................................. 213
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 36 Front Seats
................................................ 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 217
Economy ................................................. 220
Gauge ....................................................... 75
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Range ....................................................... 78
Recommendation ....................................
217
Refueling................................................. 217
Fuel Economy ........................................... 220
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 219
Message.................................................. 295
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 218
Unable to Unlock .................................... 304
Fuses .......................................................... 298
Inspecting and Changing......................... 302
Locations................................................. 298
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 220
Gauge ....................................................... 75
Information ............................................. 217
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Refueling................................................. 217
Gauges ...............
......................................... 75
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 197
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