Maintenance - Acura TLX Owner's Manual

Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 466
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 467
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 468
Maintenance Minder TM ..................... 469
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood..... 474
Opening the Hood ........................... 476
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 477
Oil Check ......................................... 478
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 480
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter.. 481
Engine Coolant ................................ 484
Transmission Fluid............................ 486
Brake Fluid....................................... 487
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 487
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 488
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 493
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 495
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 496
Tire Labeling .................................... 496
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 498
Wear Indicators................................ 500

Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Tire Service Life................................ 500
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 501
Tire Rotation.................................... 502
Winter Tires ..................................... 503
Battery............................................... 504
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 506
Climate Control System Maintenance .... 508
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 509
Exterior Care.................................... 511
Accessories and Modifications ................514
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