oil viscosity Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Manual

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Driving
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions, your
driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these and
other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
multi-information display.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy
Direct calculation is th e recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a si mulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 Liter of fuel Kilometers
driven L per 100 km

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRecommended Engine Oil
Maintenance
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contribu tor to your engine’s
performance and longevity. If you drive the
vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil,
the engine may fail or be damaged.
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Use a Genuine Acura Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown.
■Synthetic oil
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal
and is the specifie d viscosity grade.
•Genuine Acura Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container.1 Recommended Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not requir e oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.
Ambient Temperature

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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
■Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Battery
ModelAcura ZDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating 5,534 lbs (2,510 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)2,921 lbs (1,325 kg)Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)2,679 lbs (1,215 kg)
Gross Combined
Weight
*1
Rating (GCWR) 6,593 lbs (2,990 kg)
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity16.9 – 18.7 oz (480 – 530 g)Lubricant TypeND-OIL 8
Displacement223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK ILZKR7B-11S
DENSO SXU22HCR11S
Fuel:
TypePremium unleaded gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 21.00 US gal (79.5 ℓ)
Capacity/Type55AH(5)/65AH(20)
■ Washer Fluid
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake Fluid
■ Transmission FluidTank Capacity5.2 US qt (4.9 ℓ)
Headlights (High/Low Beam)35W (D2S)
Daytime Running Lights 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 28/8W (Amber)
Front Side Marker Lights5W
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors) LED
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W
Rear Side Marker Lights 3 CP
Back-Up Lights21W
Stop/Taillights 21/5W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Lights 5W
Cargo Area Lights8W
Interior Lights
Front and Rear Map
LightsLED
Vanity Mirror Lights2WDoor Courtesy Lights3.4WConsole Compartment Light1.4WGlove Box Light1.4WFoot LightLEDDoor Inner Handle Light*LED
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
■ Rear Differential Fluid
■ Transfer Assembly Fluid
■ Power Steering Fluid
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
■ TireSpecifiedAcura All Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF)
Capacity Change 2.67 US qt (2.53 ℓ)
Specified·SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 Viscosity Hypoid Gear Oil
·API Service Classified GL4 or GL5 only
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Power Steering Fluid
Recommended·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 5W-20
·API Premium-grade 5W-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
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.77 US gal (6.7 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.18 US gal (0.675 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
RegularSizeP255/50R19 103HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spare Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular19 x 8.5 JCompact Spare17 x 4 T
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Index
Keys........................................................... 103
Lockout Prevention .......... ....................... 107
Number Tag............................................ 105
Rear Door Won’t Open ...... ..................... 112
Remote Transmitter ................................ 106
Types and Functions................................ 103
Valet Key ................................................ 105
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown .................................................. 227
L
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 55
Lights .............. .................................. 131, 291
Automatic............................................... 132
Bulb Replacement ................................... 291
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 133
Fog Lights ............................................... 133
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 75
Interior.................................................... 151
Light Switches......................................... 131
Lights On Indicator.................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................ 131
Load Limits ............................................... 213
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 103
Auto Door Locking/Unlock ing ................. 113
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 112
From Inside ............................................. 111
From Outside .......................................... 106
Keys........................................................ 103
Using a Key.......... ........................... 107, 108 Lockout Preven
tion System...................... 107
Low Battery Charge .................................. 334
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 334
Lower Anchors ............................................ 55
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 213
M
Maintenance............................................. 269
Battery .................................................... 309
Brake....................................................... 288
Cleaning.................................................. 313
Climate Control ....................................... 312
Coolant ................................................... 285
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 273
Oil ........................................................... 281
Precautions.............................................. 270
Radiator .................................................. 286
Remote Transmitter ................................. 310
Replacing Light Bulbs..... .......................... 291
Safety ...................................................... 271
Service Items ........................................... 275
Tires ........................................................ 300
Transmission Fluid ......... .......................... 287
Under the Hood ...................................... 277
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 335
Map Lights ................................................ 152
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 213
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 87 Mirrors
...................................................... 141
Adjusting ................................................ 141
Door ....................................................... 142
Exterior ................................................... 142
Interior Rearview ..................................... 141
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 267
MP3 ................................................... 177, 183
Multi-Information Display ......................... 88
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 351
O
Odometer................................................... 90
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 280
Adding .................................................... 282
Checking................................................. 281
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 273
Low Oil Pressure Indicato r ................. 68, 334
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 280
Viscosity .................................................. 280
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 278
Panoramic Glass Roof .............................. 126
Power Windows ...................................... 123
Tailgate ........................................... 114, 347
Outside Temperature Display .................... 91
Overheating .............................................. 332

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Index
Vehicle Identification Number................. 351
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 243
Off Button ............................................... 244
Off Indicator .............................................. 72
System Indicator ........................................ 72
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 280, 350
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 243
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 80
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 334
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (W arranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 356
Watts ......................................................... 350
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 305
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 323
Window Washers ...................................... 134
Adding/Refilling Fluid ........ ....................... 290
Switch ..................................................... 134
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 123
Windshield ................................................ 134
Cleaning .................................................. 316
Washer Fluid............................................ 290
Wiper Blades ........................................... 298
Wipers and Washers ................................ 134
Winter Tires ............................................... 308
Snow Tires ............................................... 308
Tire Chains .............................................. 308 Wipers and Washers
................................. 134
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 298
WMA ................................................. 177, 183
Worn Tires ................................................ 300
X
XM® Radio ................................................ 175