０３／０８／２２ １８：４７：４１ ３１ＳＷ０６３０ ０１５０ Engine Coolant 3. Pour coolant into the expansion tank. Fill it to the MAX line. Put Removing the expansion tank the cap back on the expansion cap while the engine is hot can tank. cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you. Pourthecoolantslowlyand carefully so you do not spill. Clean Always let the engine and up any spill immediately; it could radiator cool down before damage components in the engine removing the expansion tank compartment. cap. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system. They may not be 1. When the radiator and engine are compatible with the coolant or cool, relieve any pressure in the engine components. cooling system by turning the expansion tank cap counterclockwise, without pressing down. 2. Remove the expansion tank cap by pushing down and turning counterclockwise. Maintenance 147 ０３／０８／２２ １８：４７：５１ ３１ＳＷ０６３０ ０１５１ Windshield Washers RESERVOIR CAP 3. Read the fluid level in the tube. If the fluid level is near the ‘‘E’’ mark, fill the reservoir with windshield washerfluiduptothebrim. Fill the reservoir with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather. When you refill the reservoir, clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth. This will help to Check the level in the windshield Check the windshield washer fluid condition them. washer reservoir at least monthly level as follows: during normal use. NOTICE: Do not use engine antif reeze 1. Unfasten the reservoir cap. or a vinegar/water solution in the The windshield washer reservoir is windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze located in the front compartment in 2. Cover the small hole in the center can damage your vehicle’s paint, while front of the radiator. of the cap with your finger and a vinegar/water solution can damage pull up until the tube is fully the windshield washer pump. Use only exposed. commercially available windshield washer f luid. 148 Maintenance ０３／０８／２２ １８：４８：０１ ３１ＳＷ０６３０ ０１５２ Automatic Transmission Fluid 5. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the filler hole to bring it to the upper mark. Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). If it is not available, you may use a DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid as a temporary UPPER MARK replacement. However, continued LOWER MARK use can affect the shift quality. DIPSTICK Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as Check the fluid level with the engine 3. Insert the dipstick into the soon as it is convenient. at normal operating temperature. transmission. Make sure the notch To thoroughly flush the in the rubber cap fits in the transmission, the technician 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. dipstick guide and that you push should drain and refill it with Shut off the engine. the dipstick in all the way. Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid), then drive 2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) 4. Remove the dipstick and check the vehicle for a short distance. from the transmission, and wipe it the fluid level. It should be Do this three times. Then drain with a clean cloth. between the upper and lower and refill the transmission a final marks. time. Maintenance 149 ０３／０８／２２ １８：４８：１０ ３１ＳＷ０６３０ ０１５３ Automatic Transmission Fluid, Manual Transmission Fluid 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back Manual Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you into the transmission. may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 FILLER BOLT viscosity motor oil with the API The transmission should be drained Certification seal that says ‘‘For and refilled with new fluid according Gasoline Engines’’ as a temporary to the time and distance recommen- replacement. However, motor oil dations in the maintenance schedule. does not contain the proper additives, andcontinuedusecancausestiffer shifting. Replace as soon as it is convenient. The transmission should be drained CORRECT LEVEL and refilled with new fluid according to the time and distance Check the fluid level with the recommendations in the transmission at normal operating maintenance schedule. temperature and the vehicle sitting on level ground. Remove the transmission filler bolt, and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your finger. The fluid level should be up to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely. 150 Maintenance ０３／０８／２２ １８：４８：２２ ３１ＳＷ０６３０ ０１５４ Brake and Clutch Fluid Check the fluid level in the Brake System Clutch System reservoirs monthly. MAX MAX Replace it according to the time recommendation in the maintenance schedule. MIN Brake Fluid Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary MIN replacement. Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and The fluid level should be between The fluid level should be between decrease the life of the system. Have theMINandMAXmarksontheside theMINandMAXmarksontheside the brake system flushed and refilled of the reservoir. If the level is at or of the reservoir. If it is not, add with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid below the MIN mark, your brake brake fluid to bring it up to that level. DOT 3 as soon as possible. system needs attention. Have the Use the same fluid specified for the brake system inspected for leaks or brake system. Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not worn brake pads. compatible with your vehicle’s Low fluid level can indicate a leak in braking system and can cause the clutch system. Have this system extensive damage. inspected as soon as possible. Maintenance 151 ０３／０８／２２ １８：４８：３０ ３１ＳＷ０６３０ ０１５５ Hood Latch, Timing Belt Hood Latch Timing Belt The timing belt should be replaced at the intervals shown in the maintenance schedule. Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if you regularly drive PIVOTS your vehicle in one or more of these conditions: In very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C). In very low temperatures (under－－ 20°F, 29°C). Clean the hood latch assembly with a mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a multipurpose grease. Lubricate all the moving parts, including the pivot. Follow the time and distance recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Acura dealer. 152 Maintenance ０３／０８／２２ １８：４８：４２ ３１ＳＷ０６３０ ０１５６ Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb The low beam headlight bulbs are a type of high voltage discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the light switch off and the key removed. Because of this, you should not attempt to examine or change a low beam headlight bulb yourself. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it replaced. Halogen bulbs are used for the high beam headlight bulbs. When 1. Open the hood. 3. Remove the bulb by turning it replacing a high beam headlight bulb, approximately one-quarter turn handle it by its base, and protect the 2. Remove the electrical connector counterclockwise. glass from contact with your skin or from the bulb by squeezing the hard objects. If you touch the glass, connector to unlock the tab, then 4. Insert the new bulb into the hole clean it with denatured alcohol and a slide the connector off the bulb. and turn it one-quarter turn clock- clean cloth. wise to lock it in place. NOTICE: Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter. CONTINUED Maintenance 153 ０３／０８／２２ １８：４８：５３ ３１ＳＷ０６３０ ０１５７ Lights 5. Push the electrical connector back Replacing the Front Parking 4. Insert the socket back into the onto the bulb. Make sure it is on Lights headlight assembly. Turn it all the way. clockwise to lock it in place. 6. Turn on the headlights to test the 5. Testthelightstomakesurethe new bulb. new bulb is working. 1. Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 2. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. 3. Install the new bulb into the socket. 154 Maintenance ０３／０８／２２ １８：４９：０４ ３１ＳＷ０６３０ ０１５８ Lights Replacing a Front Turn Signal 2. Remove the bulb by pushing it in Replacing the Rear Bulbs Bulb slightly and turning it counterclockwise. 3. Install the new bulb into the socket. 4. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 5. Testthelightstomakesurethe new bulb is working. The bulbs for the taillights, tail/ 1. Remove the socket from the stoplights, rear turn signals, and headlight assembly by turning it back-up lights are behind the trunk one-quarter turn counterclockwise. liner. 1. Pull the top edge of the trunk liner out from under the rubber seal. Remove the plastic clips holding the trunk liner by putting your thumbs under the head of the clip between the liner and body and pushing the clip outward as you wiggle it back and forth. Maintenance 155 ０３／０８／２２ １８：４９：１５ ３１ＳＷ０６３０ ０１５９ Lights 6. Install the new bulb in the socket in the reverse order of removal. STOPPER BOLT 7. To reinstall the socket, line up the tabs on the socket with the slots in the taillight, push the socket into thehole,andturnitclockwise until it locks.