automatic transmission fluid Acura ZDX 2012 Owner's Manual

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 minder messages on
the multi-information display, 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 625 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards. Maintenance Safety
.....................
532
Maintenance Minder
..................
533
Fluid Locations
...........................
543
Engine Compartment Cover
........
544
Adding Engine Oil
......................
545
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
.......................................
546
Engine Coolant
...........................
548
Windshield Washers
...................
550
Automatic Transmission Fluid
....
551
Brake Fluid
.................................
553
Power Steering Fluid
..................
554
Timing Belt
.................................
554
Lights
..........................................
555
Dust and Pollen Filter
.................
562
Cleaning the Seat Belts
...............
562
Floor Mats
..................................
563
Wiper Blades
..............................
564
Tires
...........................................
567
Checking the Battery
..................
573
Vehicle Storage
...........................
575
Interior Care
...............................
576
Maintenance
531
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Owner's Maintenance Checks
You should check the following
items at the specified intervals. If you
are unsure of how to perform any
check, turn to the appropriate page
listed.●Engine oil level－Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See page
458.●Engine coolant level －Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page 459.●Automatic transmission －Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
551.●Brakes －Check the fluid level
monthly. See page 553.●Tires －Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
568.
●Lights －Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page 555.
Maintenance Minder
541
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WASHER FLUID
(Black cap with blue icon)
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Black cap with red
steering mark)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
DIPSTICK (Yellow loop)BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
Fluid Locations
543
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Check the fluid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.1. Park the vehicle on level ground. Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator fan comes on, then shut
off the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) before
doing step 2.
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)from the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way intothe transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. It should be between
the upper and lower marks.
DIPSTICK
DIPSTICK
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
CONTINUED
Automatic Transmission Fluid
551
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5. If the level is below the lowermark, add fluid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Acura ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission fluid.)
6. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Make sure the rubber cap on the
dipstick fits in the dipstick guide
and that you push the dipstick in
all the way. The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid when this
service is shown on a maintenance
message in the multi-information
display.
If you are not sure how to add fluid,
contact your dealer.
Use only Acura ATF-Z1 (automatic
transmission fluid). Do not mix with
other transmission fluids.
Using transmission fluid other than
Acura ATF-Z1 may cause deterioration
in transmission operation and
durability, and could result in damage
to the transmission.
Damage resulting from the use of
transmission fluid other than Acura
ATF-Z1 is not covered by the Acura
new vehicle warranty.
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DimensionsLength 193.1 in (4,904 mm)
Width 78.5 in (1,993 mm)
Height 62.8 in (1,596 mm)
Wheelbase 108.3 in (2,750 mm)
Track Front 67.7 in (1,720 mm)
Rear 67.7 in (1,719 mm)
Weights Gross vehicle weight rating See the tire information label attached to the driver's doorjamb.
Gross combined weight
ꭧ 1
rating (GCWR) 6,593 lbs (2,990 kg)
ꭧ 1: The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 16.9 －18.7 oz (480 －530 g)
Lubricant type ND-OIL 8
Seating Capacities Total 5
Front 2
Rear 3 Capacities
Fuel tank Approx. 21.00 US gal (79.5 L)
Engine
coolant Change
ꭧ
1
1.77 US gal (6.7 L)
Total 2.27 US gal (8.6 L)
Engine oil Change
ꭧ 2
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
Including
filter
Without
filter 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Total 5.3 US qt (5.0 L)
Automatic
transmission
fluid Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 L)
Total 8.5 US qt (8.0 L)
Rear
differential
fluid Change 2.67 US qt (2.53 L)
Total 2.93 US qt (2.77 L)
Transfer
assembly
fluid Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 L)
Total 0.48 US qt (0.45 L)
Windshield washer reservoir 5.2 US qt (4.9 L)
ꭧ 1: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.18 US gal (0.675 L)
ꭧ 2: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Specifications60809/10/28 17:15:37 10 ACURA ZDX KA KC New North America Own 50 31SZN600 enu

A
Accessories andModifications
..........................
463
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)
.................................
150
Accessory Power Sockets
..........
217
AcuraLink
®(U.S. models
only)
.......................................
435
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
.....................................
382
Additives, Engine Oil
.................
546
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....
145
Advanced Airbags
........................
30
Airbag (SRS)
..........................
10, 26
Air Conditioning System
............
220
Air Pressure, Tires
..............
567, 568
Alcohol in Gasoline
....................
454
Antifreeze
...................................
548
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator
............................
67, 496
Operation
................................
496
Anti-theft, Audio System
.............
374
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock
.......................................
150 Audio System
......................
228, 277
Automatic Climate Control.........
221
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
...................................
142
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners...
23
Automatic Speed Control
...........
379
Automatic Transmission
............
477
Capacity, Fluid
........................
608
Checking Fluid Level
..............
551
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
................................
482
Shifting
...................................
478
Shift Lever Position Indicators
............................
477
Shift Lever Positions
...............
478
Shift Lock Release
...................
480
Auxiliary Input Jack
...................
371
B
Battery Charging System Indicator
........................
65, 592
Jump Starting
..........................
587
Maintenance
...........................
573 Specifications
..........................
609
Before Driving
...........................
453
Belts, Seat
................................
9, 21
Beverage Holders
......................
213
Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
......................................
511
Bluetooth
®Audio
................
272, 360
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models with navigationsystem)
...............................
416
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation
system)
...............................
399
Booster Seats
...............................
55
Brakes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...........
496
Break-in, New Linings
.............
454
Bulb Replacement
...................
558
Fluid
.......................................
553
Parking
...................................
176
System Design
........................
495
System Indicator
...............
66, 594
Wear Indicators
.......................
495
Braking System
..........................
495
Break-in, New Vehicle
................
454
CONTINUED
Index
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INDEX
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EngineAdding Engine Coolant
...........
548
Coolant Temperature Gauge
....
77
If it Won't Start
........................
585
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
65, 593
Oil Life Indicator
.....................
533
Oil Pressure Indicator
.......
65, 591
Oil, What Kind to Use
.............
545
Overheating
............................
589
Specifications
..........................
609
Speed Limiter
..........................
480
Engine Coolant
..........................
548
Ethanol in Gasoline
....................
454
Evaporative Emissions Controls
..................................
616
Exhaust Fumes
............................
58
Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
...................................
617
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by
....................................
19
F
Fan, Interior
...............................
223 Features
.....................................
219
Filters Dust and Pollen
.......................
562
Oil
...........................................
546
Flashers, Hazard Warning
.........
143
Flat Tire, Changing a
.................
579
Floor Mats
.................................
563
Fluids Automatic Transmission
.........
551
Brake
......................................
553
Location
..................................
543
Power Steering
........................
554
Windshield Washer
.................
550
FM/AM Radio Reception
...........
369
Fog Lights
..................................
141
Four-way Flashers
......................
143
Front Airbags
.........................
10, 28
Front Seat
..................................
161
Adjusting
.................................
161
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
..............................
168
Fuel
............................................
454
Economy
.................................
460
Fill Door and Cap
....................
455
Gauge
......................................
76
Low Fuel Indicator
...................
72 Octane Requirement
...............
454
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
.............................
602
Reserve Indicator
.....................
72
Tank, Filling the
......................
455
Tighten Fuel Cap
....................
456
Fuel Economy
............................
460
Fuses, Checking the
..................
596
G
Gas Mileage, Improving
.............
461
Gasoline
.....................................
454
Gauge
......................................
76
Low Fuel Indicator
...................
72
Octane Requirement
...............
454
Tank, Refueling
.......................
455
Gas Station Procedures
..............
455
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature...
77
Fuel
..........................................
76
Speedometer
............................
76
Tachometer
..............................
76
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
...................................
523
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Pressure Monitoring System
...
490
Replacing
................................
570
Rotating
..................................
570
Snow
.......................................
571
Specifications
..........................
609
Tire Chains
.............................
572
Tools, Tire Changing
.................
579
Towing A Trailer
..................................
522
Emergency Wrecker
...............
602
Equipment and Accessories
....
524
Trailer Loading
.......................
523
Trailer Towing Tips
.................
525
Weight Limit
...........................
522
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
..............................
490
Required Federal Explanation
.........................
614
Transmission Checking Fluid Level
..............
551
Fluid Selection
........................
551
Identification Number
.............
606
Shifting the Automatic
.............
478
Treadwear
..................................
569
Trip Computer
.............................
87
Trip Meter
...................................
82 Turn Signals
.................................
68
U
Under Floor Storage
..................
214
Unexpected, Taking Care of the
..........................................
577
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
....
610
Unleaded Gasoline
.....................
454
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages
........................
271, 359
Used Oil, How to Dispose of......
547
V
Vanity Mirror
.............................
217
Vehicle Capacity Load
................
466
Vehicle Dimensions
...................
608
Vehicle Identification Number
...
606
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA OFF Indicator
..................
508 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
System
................................
508
VSA OFF Button
.....................
509
VSA OFF Indicator
...................
68
VSA System Indicator
..............
67
Vehicle Storage
..........................
575
VIN
............................................
606
Viscosity, Oil
..............................
545
W
WARNING, Explanation of
...........
iii
Warning Labels, Location of
.........
59
Warranty Coverages (U.S.
only)
.......................................
623
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level
........
550
Operation
................................
137
Wheels Adjusting the Steering
.............
145
Alignment and Balance
...........
570
Aluminum Alloy Wheels
.........
572
Cleaning
..................................
572
Compact Spare
........................
578
Wrench, Nut
...........................
579
CONTINUED
Index
XI
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Gasoline:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity:
21.00 US gal (79.5 L)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 545).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Acura ATF-Z1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page 552).Rear Differential Fluid:
Use Acura ATF-Z1 (automatic
transmission fluid) only.
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case
2.67 US qt (2.53 L)
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Power Steering Fluid:
Acura Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 554).Brake Fluid:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 553).
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
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