adding oil Acura TSX 2014 Owner's Manual
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 228
Safety When Performing Maintenance...229Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 230
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 231
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 235
Opening the Hood ........................... 236
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 237
Oil Check ......................................... 238
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 239Engine Coolant ................................
242
Transmission Fluid ............................ 244
Brake Fluid ....................................... 245
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 246
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 247Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 255
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 259
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 260
Tire Labeling .................................... 260
DOT Tire Quality Grading ................. 262Wear Indicators ...............................
264
Tire Service Life ................................ 264
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 265
Tire Rotation .................................... 266
Winter Tires ..................................... 267
Battery ............................................... 268
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 270
Replacing the Battery ....................... 270Climate Control System Maintenance.. 271Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 272
Exterior Care.................................... 274
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Adding Engine Oil
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
If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may
damage the en gine compartment components.
NOTICEDo not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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Foot Brake ............................................... 217
Indicator ............................................ 64, 301
Parking Brake .......................................... 216
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 112
Bulb Replacement..................................... 247
Back-Up Lights......................................... 252
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Lights................... 251
Fog Lights ................................................ 248
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 249
Headlights ............................................... 247
High-Mount Brake Light . ......................... 251
License Plate ............................................ 253
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights..................................................... 250
Bulb Specifications .................................... 312
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 61
Cargo Hooks .............................................. 137
Carrying Cargo .................................. 191, 193
CD Player ................................................... 156
Certification Label .................................... 314
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 247
Charging System Indicator ................. 65, 299
Child Safety ................................................. 49
Childproof Door Locks .... ........................... 93
Child Seat .................................................... 49
Booster Seats ........ ..................................... 60Child Seat for Infants.................................
51
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 52
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 56
Larger Children ......................................... 59
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 51
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 53
Using a Tether ........................................... 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 93
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 274
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 272
Client Service Information ....................... 322
Climate Control System ............................ 141
Changing the Mode ................................ 141
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 142
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 271
Recirculation and Fres h Air Mode ............ 141
Sensors ................................................... 144
Synchronized Mode................................. 143
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 141
Clock ............................................................ 86
Coat Hook ................................................. 136
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 287, 313
Compass .................................................... 187
Console Compartment ............................. 131
Controls ....................................................... 85
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 242
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 242
Overheating ............................................ 297Temperature Gauge ..................................
74
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 202
Cruise Control .......................................... 207
Indicator ................................................... 71
Cup Holders .............................................. 134
Customized Features ................................. 79
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 109
Dead Battery ............................................ 294
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 142
Detachable Shelf ...................................... 130
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 315
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 107
Rear View Mirror..................................... 117
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 238
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 107
Door Mirrors ............................................. 117
Doors .......................................................... 87
Auto Door Lock ........................................ 93
Auto Door Unlock ..................................... 93
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 25 , 68
Keys.......................................................... 87
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ................................................ 10, 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................... 89
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 90
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Driving...................................................... 189
Automatic Transmission .......................... 202
Braking ................................................... 216
Cruise Control ........................................ 207
Shifting Gear .......................................... 203
Starting the Engine ................................. 199
Driving Position Memory System ............ 114
Dust and Po llen Filter.............................. 271
Elapsed Time .............................................. 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 68, 301
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 210
Emergency ................................................ 308
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 317
Engine ....................................................... 314
Coolant .................................................. 242
Jump Starting ......................................... 294
Oil .......................................................... 237
Starting................................................... 199
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 106
Engine Coolant ........................................ 242
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 242
Overheating ............................................ 297
Temperature Gauge .................................. 74
Engine Oil ................................................. 237
Adding ................................................... 239
Checking ................................................ 238Displaying Oil Life ....................................
231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 64, 299
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 237
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 68, 301
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 61
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 274
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 117
Features ..................................................... 145
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 271
Oil ........................................................... 240
Flat Tire ............................................. 278, 287
Floor Mats ................................................. 273
Fluids Automatic Transmission........................... 244
Brake....................................................... 245
Engine Coolant........................................ 242
Windshield Washer.................................. 246
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 126
Foot Brake ................................................. 217
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 37
Front Seats ................................................ 119
Adjusting................................................. 119
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 221
Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 74Instant Fuel Economy .....
........................... 77
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Range ....................................................... 77
Recommendation .................................... 221
Refueling................................................. 221
Fuel Economy ........................................... 224
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 223
Message.................................................. 300
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 222
Unable to Unlock .................................... 309
Fuses .......................................................... 303
Inspecting and Changing......................... 307
Locations................................................. 303
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 74
Information ............................................. 221
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Refueling................................................. 221
Gauges ........................................................ 74
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 203
Glass (care) ................................................ 275
Glove Box .................................................. 130
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 247, 248
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LATCH (Child Seats)................................... 54
Lights ................................................ 107, 247
Automatic............................................... 108
Bulb Replacement ................................... 247
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 109
Fog Lights ............................................... 109
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 69
Interior.................................................... 128
Light Switches......................................... 107
Lights On Indicator.................................... 69
Turn Signals ............................................ 107
Load Limits ............................................... 193
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 87
Auto Door Lock/Unlock ............................. 93
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 93
From Inside ............................................... 91
From Outside ............................................ 89
Keys.......................................................... 87
Lockout Prevention Syst em ....................... 90
Using a Key............................................... 90
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 90
Low Battery Charge ................................. 299
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 299
Lower Anchors ........................................... 54
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 313
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 193Maintenance
............................................. 227
Battery .................................................... 268
Brake Fluid .............................................. 245
Cleaning.................................................. 272
Climate Control ....................................... 271
Coolant ................................................... 242
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 231
Oil ........................................................... 238
Precautions.............................................. 228
Radiator .................................................. 243
Remote Transmitter ................................. 270
Replacing Light Bulbs... ............................ 247
Safety ...................................................... 229
Service Items ........................................... 233
Tires ........................................................ 259
Transmission Fluid ................................... 244
Under the Hood ...................................... 235
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 65, 300
Map Lights ................................................ 128
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 193
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 74
Mirrors ....................................................... 117
Adjusting................................................. 117
Automatic Dimming ................................ 117
Door........................................................ 117
Exterior.................................................... 117
Interior Rearview ..................................... 117
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 225
Moonroof .................................................. 105
MP3 ................................................... 156, 162 Multi-Information Display
......................... 75
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 314
Odometer ................................................... 76
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 237
Adding .................................................... 239
Checking................................................. 238
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 299
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 237
Viscosity .................................................. 237
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 236
Moonroof ............................................... 105
Power Windows ...................................... 102
Tailgate ..................................................... 94
Outside Temperature Display .................... 77
Overheating .............................................. 297
Paddle Shifters (S equential Shift
Mode) ................................................ 13, 205
Panic Mode ............................................... 101
Parking ...................................................... 220
Parking Brake ........................................... 216
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Viscosity (Oil)..................................... 237, 313
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 210
Warning and Information Messages ......... 72
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 299
Warning Labels ........................................... 62
Warranties (W arranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 319
Watts ......................................................... 312
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 264
Window Washers ...................................... 110
Adding/Refilling Fluid ...... ......................... 246
Switch ..................................................... 110
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 102
Windshield ................................................ 110
Cleaning .................................................. 275
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 142
Washer Fluid............................................ 246
Wiper Blades ........................................... 255
Wipers and Washers ................................ 110
Winter Tires ............................................... 267
Snow Tires ............................................... 267
Tire Chains .............................................. 267
Wipers and Washers ................................. 110
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 255
WMA ................................................. 156, 162
Worn Tires ................................................. 259XM
® Radio ................................................ 154
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