2003 Acura MDX open gas tank

Bef ore you begin driving your Acura,
youshouldknowwhatgasolineto
use, and how to check the levels of
important f luids. You also need to
know how to properly store luggage
or packages. The inf ormation in this
section will help you. If you plan to
add any accessories to your vehicle,
please read the inf ormation in this
section f irst..............................
Break-in Period .236
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Gasoline .236
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Service Station Procedures . 237
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 237
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Opening the Hood .238
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Oil Check .240
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Engine Coolant Check . 241
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Fuel Economy .242
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Vehicle Condition .242
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Driving Habits .242
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Accessories and Modif ications . 243
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Carrying Cargo .245
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Load Limit .246
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving235

Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the vehicle, park
with that side closest to the
service station pumps.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emissions control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malf unction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Acura dealer f or service.
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Bef ore Driving
Filling the Fuel Tank
Gasoline, Service Station Procedures
237
Pull
FUEL FILL CAP
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

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