2003 Acura MDX fuel reserve

µµ µ
µ
µ µ
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page .
240
241
317 319 332
339
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance305

µµÎ
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î Î
Î
Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation390
Dimensions
Air Conditioning Weights
Capacities
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb. 1.88 US gal (7.1
)
2.38 US gal (9.0)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
7.7 US qt (7.3)
19.21 US gal (72.7
)
188.5 in (4,789 mm)
76.3 in (1,938 mm)
68.7 in (1,744 mm)
71.3 in (1,811 mm)
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
66.3 in (1,685 mm)
66.5 in (1,690 mm)
9,700 lbs (4,400 kg)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
2.9 US qt (2.7
)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
Standard
Premium
Equipped with transmission fluid cooler and power steering fluid
cooler.
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
1:
2: Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
2 1 1
2

.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 341
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 87
........................................
Headlights .79
........................................
Aiming .341
....................
Automatic Lighting .80
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 81
............
Daytime Running Lights . 82
..................
High Beam Indicator . 71
...........
High Beams, Turning on . 79
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 79
.........................
Reminder Chime .79
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 341
...................................
Turning on .79
............................
Head Restraints .105
...............................
Heated Mirror .117
.....................
Heating and Cooling .134
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 252
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 79
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .229
....................................
Hood Latch .323
.......................
Hood, Opening the .238
..................................................
Horn .78
.................................
Hydroplaning .270
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 87
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 361
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 317
..........................................
Brake .319
..........................
Power Steering .320
...................
Transf er Assembly . 318
..................
Windshield Washer . 316
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .169
........................................
Fog Lights .88
..............
Folding the Second Seat . 106
.................
Folding the Third Seat . 107
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 396
..........................
Four-way Flashers .87
.................................................
Fuel .236
......................
Fill Door and Cap .237
...........................................
Gauge .75
................
Octane Requirement . 236
...............................
Oxygenated .395
........................
Reserve Indicator .71
........................
Tank, Filling the .237
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .380 ...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 242
..........................................
Gasohol .395
.........................................
Gasoline .236
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 71
...........................................
Gauge .75
................
Octane Requirement . 236
........................
Tank, Filling the .237
................
Gas Station Procedures . 237
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 75
...............................................
Fuel .75
...............................
Speedometer .74
.................................
Tachometer .74
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .272
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .272
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 254
..............................
Glass Cleaning .356
......................................
Glove Box .100
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .272
Index
GH
IV