maintenance Acura TSX 2007 User Guide

Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks. Look
at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page for
informationonaddingtheproper
coolant.
Refer to
on page for information
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
If
it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole. Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel. Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil. Park the vehicle on a level surf ace.
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Oil Check
Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
A dding Engine Oil
Service Station Procedure
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UPPER MARK
DIPSTICK (orange handle) LOWER MARKRESERVE TANK
MAX
MIN

Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehic le uses extra
fuel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Always
maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages given by the multi-
inf ormation display. See on page
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an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel. 282
For example,
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages on the multi-
info rmation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions for simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .272
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Maintenance Minder . 274
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Maintenance Record .284
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Fluid Locations .286
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Adding Engine Oil .287
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 289
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Engine Coolant .291
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Windshield Washers .292
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Transmission Fluid .293
Automatic .........................
Transmission .293
Manual .........................
Transmission .295
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 296
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Power Steering Fluid . 297
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Lights .298
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Seat Belts .306
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Floor Mats .306
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DustandPollenFilter . 307
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Wiper Blades .308
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Wheels .310
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Tires .310
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Checking the Battery . 316
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Vehicle Storage .317
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Maint enance
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All service items not detailed in this
section should be perf ormed by a
certif ied technician or other qualif ied
mechanic.
To eliminate potential hazards, read
the instructions bef ore you begin,
and make sure you have the tools
and skills required.Make sure your vehicle is parked
on level ground, the parking brake
is set, and the engine is of f .
To clean parts, use a commercially
available degreaser or parts
cleaner, not gasoline.
To reduce the possibility of f ire or
explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,
and flames away from the battery
and all f uel-related parts.
Wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working
near the battery or when using
compressed air.
Maintenance Saf ety
Important Saf ety Precautions
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Improperly maintaining this
vehicle, or failing to correct a
problem before driving can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection
and maintenance
recommendations and
schedules in this owner’s
manual.

Be sure
there is adequate ventilation
whenever you operate the
engine.
Let the
engine and exhaust system cool
down bef ore touching any parts.
Do
not run the engine unless
instructed to do so. Some of the most important saf ety
precautions are given here. However,
we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in
perf orming maintenance. Only you
can decide whether or not you
should perf orm a given task.
Maintenance Saf ety
Potential Vehicle Hazards
Carbon Monoxide poison
f rom engine exhaust.
Burns f rom hot parts.
Injury f rom moving parts.
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Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures
and precautions in this owner’s
manual.

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To see the current engine oil lif e
displayed on the lower segment of
the multi-information display, turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and press the SEL/RESET
buttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly until engine oil lif e is
displayed. The remaining engine oil lif e is
shownonthedisplayaccordingto
this table:
Calculated Engine Oil Lif e (%)
100% 91% 90% 81%
80% 71%
70% 61%
60% 51%
50% 41%
40% 31%
30% 21%
20% 16%
15% 11%10% 6% 5% 1% 0% Displayed
Engine Oil Lif e (%)
100% 90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
15%
10% 5%
0%
Your vehicle displays engine oil lif e
and maintenance service items on
the multi-information display to show
youwhenyoushouldhaveyour
dealer perf orm engine oil
replacement and indicated
maintenance service.
Based on the engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the remaining
engine oil lif e and displays it as a
percentage.
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Engine Oil L if e Display
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ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY
REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE

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When the remaining engine oil life is
15 to 6 %, the multi-info rmation
display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON’’ message along with the
maintenance item code(s) indicating
themainandsubitemsrequiredat
thetimeoftheoilchange.Referto
page for a complete list of the
maintenance main items and sub
items. When
the message appears, the
system message indicator also
comes on (see page ). Even after
you press the INFO button to cancel
the message, the indicator continues
to stay on until you have the service
perf ormed. To cancel the message, press the
INFO button on the steering wheel.
Af ter the message on the multi-
inf ormation display is canceled by
pressing the INFO button, the
engine oil lif e display will appear in
the lower segment. You will see the
percentage of the remaining engine
oillifeandthemaintenanceitem
code(s) displayed.
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Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE (S) MAIN ITEM SUB ITEMS

To cancel the engine oil life display,
press the SEL/RESET button to
return to the previous display.
The message appears on the multi-
info rmation display each time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. After canceling the
message, the engine oil life display
will appear in the lower segmen t.
This continues until you have the
indicated maintenance done by your
dealer.
When the remaining oil life is 5 to 1%,
the multi-information display shows
a ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ message.
The display also shows the same
maintenance items that were
previously shown with ‘‘SERVICE
DUE SOON.’’ Make sure you have
the indicated maintenance
performed as soon as possible. To
cancel the message, press the
INFO button on the steering wheel.
Toseethemessageagain,waitfor
an interval for more than 5 seconds,
and then press the INFO button. After have the service is performed,
make sure to reset the display as
described on page . 277
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If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
f ollows:Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
To cancel the engine oil lif e display,
press the SEL/RESET button to
return to the previous display. Press and hold the SEL/RESET
button on the steering wheel f or
more than 10 seconds. The
remaining engine oil lif e reset
modewillbeshownonthemulti-
inf ormation display.
To reset the engine oil lif e, press
the INFO button on the steering
wheel to select ‘‘RESET’’ on the
display, and press the SEL/
RESET button.
After the message on the multi-
inf ormation display is canceled by
pressing the INFO button, the
engine oil lif e display will appear in
the lower segment. You will see a
‘‘SERVICE’’ message along with the
percentage of the remaining engine
oil lif e and the maintenance item
code(s) displayed. Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100 %’’ on the lower
segment of the multi-inf ormation
display and the maintenance item
code(s) erased the next time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
If the engine oil lif e display is not
displayed, press the SEL/RESET
buttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly until it comes back.
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‘‘SERVICE’’ MESSAGE

If you do not complete the reset
procedure within 30 seconds af ter
selecting the reset mode, the mode
will be canceled automatically.
If you have the required service
perf ormed but do not reset the
display, or reset the display without
perf orming the service, the system
will not show the proper
maintenance intervals. This can lead
to serious mechanical problems
because you will no longer have an
accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.To cancel resetting the oil life,
presstheINFObuttononthe
steering wheel to select
‘‘CANCEL’’ on the display, and
press the SEL/RESET button.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as previously described.
If the indicated maintenance service
is not done and the remaining engine
oil lif e reaches 0 %, the multi-
inf ormation display will show the
message ‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’
and the maintenance item code(s).
This message is displayed when the
total mileage is less than 10 miles
(f or U.S. models) or 10 km (f or
Canadian models) af ter the engine
oillifebecame0%. To cancel the message, press the
INFO button on the steering wheel.
Toseethemessageagain,waitfor
an interval for more than 5 seconds,
and then press the INFO button.
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