low oil pressure Acura ZDX 2013 Owner's Manual

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 65)
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator VSA® OFF IndicatorLow Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
IndicatorSide Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator TachometerSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
IndicatorShift Lever Position
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P86)
/Multi-Information Display
(P87)
/System Indicators
(P66)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsTemperature
Indicator SH-AWD Indicator Keyless Access
System Indicator
Blind Spot
Information
Indicator
System Indicators
Multi-Information Display
U.S.
CanadaCanada
U.S.
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
Indicator
M (sequential shift mode)
Indicator/Gear Position Indicator

66Instrument Panel
IndicatorsIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.●Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.
2What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 294
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 294
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 292
U.S.
Canada

224Driving
Fuel EconomyImproving Fuel EconomyFuel 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 the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles drivenGallons of
fuelMiles per
Gallon
100 Liter of fuelKilometers
drivenL per 100 km

uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
242Maintenance
4.Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5.Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
uIf it is stuck, you must detach it.
6.Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
uApply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter gasket seal.
7.Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
uTightening torque:
29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
8.Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
uEngine oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
9. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely
and start the engine.
10. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
11. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
uIf 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 fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Oil Filter

275
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 276
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 277
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 284If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak ..........................................285Emergency Engine Stop ................... 286
Jump Starting.................................... 287
Shift Lever Does Not Move.............. 289Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 290
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 292If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 292
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 293If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On .................................. 294
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 294
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 295Circuit Protected and Amps for Each
Fuse............................................ 297Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 300
Emergency Towing........................... 301
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door................................................. 302
When You Cannot Open or Close the
Tailgate............................................ 303

292Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1.Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2.If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.■What to do after parking the vehicle
1.Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2.Open the hood and check the oil level.2Oil Check P. 239
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe light goes out: Start driving again.
uThe light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICERunning the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.

306Information
Specifications■Vehicle Specifications*1: The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■BatteryModel
Acura 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 Quantity
16.9 – 18.7 oz (480 – 530 g)
Lubricant Type
ND-OIL 8
Displacement
223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm
3)
Spark PlugsNGK ILZKR7B-11S
DENSO SXU22HCR11S
Fuel:
Type
Premium unleaded gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 21.00 US gal (79.5 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
55AH(5)/65AH(20)
■Washer Fluid
■Light Bulbs
■Brake Fluid
■Transmission FluidTank Capacity
5.2 US qt (4.9 ℓ)
Headlights (High/Low Beam)
35W (D2S)
Daytime Running Lights 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights
55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 28/8W (Amber)
Front Side Marker Lights
5W
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door
Mirrors)LED
Rear Turn Signal Lights
21W
Rear Side Marker Lights 3 CP
Back-Up Lights
21W
Stop/Taillights 21/5W
High-Mount Brake Light
LED
Rear License Plate Lights 5W
Cargo Area Lights
8W
Interior Lights
Front and Rear Map
Lights
LED
Vanity Mirror Lights
1.4W
Door Courtesy Lights
3.4W
Console Compartment Light
1.4W
Glove Box Light
1.4W
Foot Light
LED
Specified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura 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
■TireSpecified
Acura 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)
Specified
Acura Power Steering Fluid
Recommended
·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 5W-20
·API Premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil
CapacityChange 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter4.5 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
0.18 US gal (0.675 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Regular
Size
P255/50R19 103H
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
SpareSize T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
19 x 8.5 J
Compact Spare
17 x 4 T

318Index
Engine Coolant......................................... 243
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 244
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 243
Overheating............................................. 290
Temperature Gauge................................... 86
Engine Oil.................................................. 238
Adding .................................................... 240
Checking ................................................. 239
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 238
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide)................................... 63
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 272
Exterior Mirrors......................................... 143FFeatures..................................................... 167
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 269
Oil ........................................................... 241
Flat Tire..................................................... 277
Floor Mats................................................. 271
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 245
Brake ....................................................... 246
Engine Coolant ........................................ 243
Windshield Washer .................................. 248
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 73
Folding Down the Rear Seats................... 150Foot Brake................................................ 213
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)........... 196
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 37
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation.............................................. 161
Front Seats................................................ 144
Adjusting ................................................ 144
Fuel...................................................... 13, 221
Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 90
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Range ....................................................... 90
Recommendation .................................... 221
Refueling................................................. 221
Fuel Economy........................................... 224
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 13, 223
Message.................................................. 293
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 13, 222
Fuses
Locations................................................. 295
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 221
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 90
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Refueling................................................. 221Gauges........................................................ 86
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 189
Glass (care)............................................... 273
Glove Box................................................. 154
HHalogen Bulbs.......................................... 250
Handling the Unexpected....................... 275
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 146
Headlights................................................ 132
Aiming.................................................... 249
Automatic Operation .............................. 133
Dimming......................................... 132, 134
Operating ............................................... 132
Heaters (Seat)................................... 161, 162
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 73
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver........... 169IIdentification Numbers............................ 307
Engine and Transmission ......................... 307
Vehicle Identification............................... 307
Illumination Control................................ 137
Button .................................................... 137
Immobilizer System.................................. 122
Indicator ................................................... 74
Indicators.................................................... 66

319Index
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 70
BSI (Blind Spot Information) ...................... 76
Charging System............................... 67, 292
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 194
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 193
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 26, 71
Fog Light .................................................. 73
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ............. 77
High-Beam................................................ 73
Immobilizer System ................................... 74
Keyless Access System............................... 75
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 78
Lights On .................................................. 73
Low Fuel ................................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 66, 292
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 72, 208, 210
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 293
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 66, 294
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 28, 69
Security System Alarm............................... 75
SH-AWD®......................................... 76, 204
Shift Position............................................. 68
Side Airbag Off ................................... 47, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 45, 70
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 68
Turn Signal ............................................... 73
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 71, 202
VSA® OFF.......................................... 71, 203
Information.............................................. 305Information Buttons................................... 87
Instant Fuel Economy................................. 90
Instrument Panel........................................ 65
Brightness Control ................................... 137
Interior Lights........................................... 152
Interior Rearview Mirror.......................... 142
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 281
Jump Starting........................................... 287KKey Number Tag....................................... 107
Keyless Access System............................... 109
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 111
Keys........................................................... 106
Lockout Prevention .................................. 111
Number Tag ............................................ 107
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 114
Remote Transmitter ................................. 108
Types and Functions ................................ 106
Kickdown.................................................. 188
LLane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 199
LATCH (Child Seats).................................... 54
Lights................................................. 132, 249
Automatic ............................................... 133
Bulb Replacement ................................... 249
Daytime Running Lights........................... 134
Fog Lights ............................................... 134
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 152
Light Switches ......................................... 132
Lights On Indicator .................................... 73
Turn Signals ............................................ 132
Load Limits................................................ 175
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 106
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 115
Childproof Door Locks............................. 114
From Inside ............................................. 113
From Outside .......................................... 108
Keys ........................................................ 106
Using a Key ..................................... 109, 111
Lockout Prevention System..................... 111
Low Battery Charge................................. 292
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 66, 292
Lower Anchors............................................ 54
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 175

320Index
MMaintenance............................................. 227
Battery..................................................... 267
Brake ....................................................... 246
Cleaning .................................................. 270
Climate Control ....................................... 269
Coolant ................................................... 243
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 231
Oil ........................................................... 239
Precautions .............................................. 228
Radiator................................................... 244
Remote Transmitter ................................. 268
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 249
Safety ...................................................... 229
Service Items............................................ 233
Tires ........................................................ 258
Transmission Fluid.................................... 245
Under the Hood....................................... 235
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 67, 293
Map Lights................................................ 153
Maximum Load Limit................................ 175
Meters, Gauges........................................... 86
Mirrors....................................................... 142
Adjusting ................................................. 142
Door ........................................................ 143
Exterior .................................................... 143
Interior Rearview...................................... 142
Modifications (and Accessories)............... 225
Multi-Information Display.......................... 87
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 307OOdometer................................................... 88
Oil (Engine)............................................... 238
Adding .................................................... 240
Checking................................................. 239
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 238
Viscosity .................................................. 238
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 236
Panoramic Glass Roof .............................. 128
Power Windows ...................................... 125
Tailgate ........................................... 116, 303
Outside Temperature Display.................... 89
Overheating.............................................. 290PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)...................................................... 191
Panic Mode............................................... 124
Panoramic Glass Roof............................... 128
Parking...................................................... 216
Parking Brake........................................... 212
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 66, 294Parking Sensor System............................. 217
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 46
Passing Indicators..................................... 132
Power Windows....................................... 125
Precautions While Driving....................... 187
Rain ........................................................ 187
Pregnant Women....................................... 32
Puncture (Tire)......................................... 277
RRadiator.................................................... 244
Range.......................................................... 90
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)...... 310
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 138
Rear Seat Heaters..................................... 162
Rear Seats (Folding Down)...................... 150
Rearview Mirror....................................... 142
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera
Display.................................................... 220
Refueling.................................................. 221
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 86
Gasoline ......................................... 221, 306
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 69
Regulations.............................. 210, 261, 308
Remote Transmitter................................. 108