oil additives Acura ZDX 2013 Owner's Manual

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduRecommended Engine Oil
Maintenance
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor 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 specified viscosity grade.•Genuine Acura Motor Oil
•Premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container.
1Recommended Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.
Ambient Temperature

Index
316Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 214
Accessories and Modifications................. 225
Accessory Power Sockets.......................... 158
Active Head Restraints............................. 149
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 243
Engine Oil ................................................ 238
Washer .................................................... 248
Additives, Engine Oil................................ 238
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 151
Front Seats .............................................. 144
Head Restraints........................................ 146
Mirrors .................................................... 142
Rear Seats................................................ 150
Steering Wheel ........................................ 141
Temperature .............................................. 89
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 163
Changing the Mode ................................ 163
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 269
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 163
Sensor ..................................................... 166
Synchronized Mode ................................. 165
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 163
Air Pressure....................................... 259, 306Airbags........................................................ 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
After a Collision ........................................ 38
Airbag Care............................................... 48
Event Data Recorder .................................. 18
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator........................................ 45, 70, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors ..................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 44
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 214
Indicator.................................................... 70
Armrest..................................................... 151
Audio System............................................ 168
Authorized Manuals................................ 314
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 115
Automatic Lighting.................................. 133
Automatic Transmission........................... 188
Creeping ................................................. 188
Fluid ........................................................ 245
Kickdown ................................................ 188
Operating the Shift Lever........... 12, 190, 192
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 191
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 289
Shifting ................................................... 189
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 89
Average Speed........................................... 90
BBattery...................................................... 267
Charging System Indicator ................ 67, 292
Jump Starting ......................................... 287
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 267
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 268
Belts (Seat).................................................. 27
Beverage Holders..................................... 157
Blind Spot Information (BSI)................... 205
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 62
Brake System............................................ 212
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 214
Brake Assist System................................. 215
Fluid ....................................................... 246
Foot Brake .............................................. 213
Indicator ........................................... 66, 294
Parking Brake.......................................... 212
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)... 137
Bulb Replacement.................................... 249
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 254
Daytime Running Light............................ 252
Fog Lights ............................................... 250
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 251
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 251
Headlights .............................................. 249
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 255
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 255
Side Turn Signal/
Emergency Indicator Lights.................... 252
Stop Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and
Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 253