engine oil ACURA ZDX 2010 Owner's Manual

Owner's Maintenance Checks
You should check the following
items at the specified intervals. If you
are unsure of how to perform any
check, turn to the appropriate page
listed.●Engine oil level－Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See page
458.●Engine coolant level －Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page 459.●Automatic transmission －Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
551.●Brakes －Check the fluid level
monthly. See page 553.●Tires －Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
568.
●Lights －Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page 555.
Maintenance Minder
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SymbolMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil
1
B
●Replace engine oil
1and oil filter
●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect these items:●Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots●Suspension components●Driveshaft boots●Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)●All fluid levels and condition of fluids●Exhaust system
＃
●Fuel lines and connections
＃
1: If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW ’’does not appear more than
12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every
year.
＃ : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page
539.
NOTE:
●Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-
information display, 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. Symbol Maintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).●Replace dust and pollen filterIf you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission and transfer fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump 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).●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires
differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the maintenance minder. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000
km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Maintenance Minder
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WASHER FLUID
(Black cap with blue icon)
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Black cap with red
steering mark)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
DIPSTICK (Yellow loop)BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
Fluid Locations
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Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover. Pour
in the oil slowly and carefully so you
do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and
tighten it securely. Wait a few
minutes, and recheck the oil level on
the engine oil dipstick. Do not fill
above the upper mark; you could
damage the engine.Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine's performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute's latest requirements. It is
highly recommended that you use
Acura motor oil in your vehicle.
Make sure the API Certification Seal
says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines. ’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container's label.
5W-20 oil is formulated for year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
fuel economy.
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
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Adding Engine Oil
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Synthetic Oil
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certification Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow the oil and filter change
intervals shown on the multi-
information display.
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect the engine or transmission
performance and durability.Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Always change the oil and filter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the multi-
information display. The oil and filter
collect contaminants that can
damage your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lift for this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
1. Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
2. Open the hood, and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer from the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
WASHER
DRAIN BOLT
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3. Remove the oil filter, and let theremaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Make sure the oil filter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it before installing a
new oil filter. 4. Install a new oil filter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure to clean off any dirt and
dust on the connecting surface of a
new oil filter.
5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
29 lbf·ft (39.2 N·m, 4.0 kgf·m)
6. Refill the engine with the recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 L) 7. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn off the
engine, and check your work.
8. Let the engine run for several minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
9. Turn off the engine and let it sit for several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmful to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
OIL FILTER
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you information about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again. If
not, you will also find instructions on
getting your vehicle towed.Compact Spare Tire
....................
578
Changing a Flat Tire
...................
579
If the Engine Won't Start
.............
585
Jump Starting
..............................
587
If the Engine Overheats
..............
589
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
.........
591
Charging System Indicator
.........
592
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
........
593
Brake System Indicator
...............
594
Fuses
..........................................
595
Fuse Locations
............................
599
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
.................................
602
Emergency Towing
.....................
602
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
..........
603
Taking Care of the Unexpected
577
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This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on.
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn off
the engine as soon as you can safely get
the vehicle stopped. 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page 458). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page 545).
4. Start the engine, and watch the oil pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving
(see Emergency Towing on page
602).
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
591
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DimensionsLength 193.1 in (4,904 mm)
Width 78.5 in (1,993 mm)
Height 62.8 in (1,596 mm)
Wheelbase 108.3 in (2,750 mm)
Track Front 67.7 in (1,720 mm)
Rear 67.7 in (1,719 mm)
Weights Gross vehicle weight rating See the tire information label attached to the driver's doorjamb.
Gross combined weight
ꭧ 1
rating (GCWR) 6,593 lbs (2,990 kg)
ꭧ 1: The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 16.9 －18.7 oz (480 －530 g)
Lubricant type ND-OIL 8
Seating Capacities Total 5
Front 2
Rear 3 Capacities
Fuel tank Approx. 21.00 US gal (79.5 L)
Engine
coolant Change
ꭧ
1
1.77 US gal (6.7 L)
Total 2.27 US gal (8.6 L)
Engine oil Change
ꭧ 2
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
Including
filter
Without
filter 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Total 5.3 US qt (5.0 L)
Automatic
transmission
fluid Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 L)
Total 8.5 US qt (8.0 L)
Rear
differential
fluid Change 2.67 US qt (2.53 L)
Total 2.93 US qt (2.77 L)
Transfer
assembly
fluid Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 L)
Total 0.48 US qt (0.45 L)
Windshield washer reservoir 5.2 US qt (4.9 L)
ꭧ 1: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.18 US gal (0.675 L)
ꭧ 2: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
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A
Accessories andModifications
..........................
463
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)
.................................
150
Accessory Power Sockets
..........
217
AcuraLink
®(U.S. models
only)
.......................................
435
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
.....................................
382
Additives, Engine Oil
.................
546
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....
145
Advanced Airbags
........................
30
Airbag (SRS)
..........................
10, 26
Air Conditioning System
............
220
Air Pressure, Tires
..............
567, 568
Alcohol in Gasoline
....................
454
Antifreeze
...................................
548
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator
............................
67, 496
Operation
................................
496
Anti-theft, Audio System
.............
374
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock
.......................................
150 Audio System
......................
228, 277
Automatic Climate Control.........
221
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
...................................
142
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners...
23
Automatic Speed Control
...........
379
Automatic Transmission
............
477
Capacity, Fluid
........................
608
Checking Fluid Level
..............
551
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
................................
482
Shifting
...................................
478
Shift Lever Position Indicators
............................
477
Shift Lever Positions
...............
478
Shift Lock Release
...................
480
Auxiliary Input Jack
...................
371
B
Battery Charging System Indicator
........................
65, 592
Jump Starting
..........................
587
Maintenance
...........................
573 Specifications
..........................
609
Before Driving
...........................
453
Belts, Seat
................................
9, 21
Beverage Holders
......................
213
Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
......................................
511
Bluetooth
®Audio
................
272, 360
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models with navigationsystem)
...............................
416
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation
system)
...............................
399
Booster Seats
...............................
55
Brakes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...........
496
Break-in, New Linings
.............
454
Bulb Replacement
...................
558
Fluid
.......................................
553
Parking
...................................
176
System Design
........................
495
System Indicator
...............
66, 594
Wear Indicators
.......................
495
Braking System
..........................
495
Break-in, New Vehicle
................
454
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Index
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INDEX
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