Acura TSX 2014 Owner's Manual

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Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w
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2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly pressing the SEL/RESET button.
3. Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for 10 seconds or more.
u The oil life reset mode is displayed on the multi-information display.
4. Select RESET with the button.
u The service code will disappear and the en gine oil life display will return to
100%.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select CANCEL , then press the SEL/RESET button.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the sy stem showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the en gine oil life display after
completing the required ma intenance service. If
someone other than a deal er performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
Maintenance
Item Codes
Engine Oil Life
SEL/RESET Button (Information)
Button
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Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
4-cylinder models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
Radiator Cap Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Handle) Clutch Fluid
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(Light Gray Cap)
Manual transmission models
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dipstick (Yellow Loop)
Automatic transmission models
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6-cylinder models
Loop)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
*
Radiator Cap*
Engine Oil Fill Cap
*: Located under the cover
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Brake Fluid ( Black Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange
Washer Fluid (Blue Cap)
Automatic Transmission
Fluid
Dipstick
(Yellow Loop)
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Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp4-cylinder models
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4. Lift the hood up most of the way.
u The hydraulic supports will lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately 12
inches (30 cm), then pr ess down firmly with
your hands.
6-cylinder models
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Engine Compartment Covers *
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Engine Compartment Covers *
The component parts in the engine comp artment are protected by three covers.
You may need to remove the covers when you perform certain maintenance work.
To remove the covers:1 Engine Compartment Covers *
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Push until the
pin is flat
Right Engine Compartment Cover
Remove the holding clips
Left Engine Compartment Cover
Remove the holding clips
Bulkhead Cover Remove the holding clips
* Not available on all models
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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 Genuine Acura Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown below.
■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 0W-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
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Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engi ne oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check
the oil.
1.Remove the dipstick (orange handle).
1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into
its hole.1 Oil Check
If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly
add oil being careful not to overfill.
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
All models
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4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
4-cylinder models
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
6-cylinder models
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Adding Engine Oil
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Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may
damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
4-cylinder models
Engine Oil Fill Cap
6-cylinder models
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