2004 Acura MDX battery

If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to reset the clock.For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:001:53 will reset to 2:00
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing and
holding the clock button, then
pressing the R button sets the clock
back to the previous hour. If the
displayed time is af ter the half hour,
the clock sets forward to the
beginning of the next hour.
Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the number f lash. Change the
hours by pressing the H button.
Change the minute by pressing the
M button. When you are f inished,
press the CLOCK button again. Therightdisplayshowsthetime.
Press and hold the SET button until
the numbers f lash. Change the hours
by pressing the H button. Change
the minutes by pressing M button.
When you are f inished, press the
SET button again.
To set the clock on the model
without Navigation, see page .
148Model with Rear Entertainment System
and Navigation System
Touring model with Navigation System
Setting the Clock
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H BUTTON M BUTTON SET BUTTON
H BUTTON M BUTTON R BUTTON
CLOCK BUTTON

There are various types of DVDs
available. Some of them are not
compatible with your system.
The DVD player in your Rear
Entertainment System can play
DVDs and CDs bearing the above
marks on their packages or jackets.
Those packages or jackets should
also bear the designation of ‘‘1’’ or
‘‘ALL’’. DVD-ROMs cannot be played
in this system.If you see an error message in the display while operating the DVD player,
find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the message, take
your vehicle to an Acura dealer.
Error Message
Cause Solution
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error, or a
DVD has been loaded in
the CD player
High Temperature
Low Vehicle Battery
VoltagePress the EJECT button and pull out the DVD.
Check if it is inserted correctly in the DVD
Player.MakesuretheDVDisnotscratchedor
damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the DVD.
Check it for damage or deformation.
If the DVD cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the DVD is
ejected, see an Acura dealer.
Do not try to force the DVD out of the player.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Run the engine to recharge the battery.
Playable DVDs
DVD Player Error Messages
Rear Entertainment System
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Some state and local goverment
agencies prohibit the use of
headphones by the driver of a motor
vehicle. Always obey applicable laws
and regulations.The audio f or the rear entertainment
system is sent to the wireless
headphones that come with the
system. To turn on the headphones,
presstheredbuttonontheearpiece.
Adjust the volume level with the dial
at the bottom of the same earpiece.
To adjust the comf ort of the
headphones, slide the earpieces up
or down the headband.
For greater battery lif e, turn of f the
headphones when they are not in use
by pressing the red button again.
They will turn of f automatically if
they do not receive an audio signal
f rom the system f or several minutes.
When not in use, store the
headphones in the pocket on the
back of either f ront seat.
The batteries are under the domed
covers on the back of each earpiece.
To remove a cover, press down on it
with your thumb, slide it backward
(away f rom the headband), then lif t
it up. Remove the batteries and note
their polarity. Install the new
batteries in the earpiece with the
same polarity. Set the cover in place,
then slide it up until it locks. Each
headphone uses two AAA batteries.
Wireless Headphones
Replacing Bat t eries
Rear Entertainment System
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ON/OFF BUTTON
VOLUME
DIAL COVER

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The HomeLink Universal
Transceiver built into your vehicle
canbeprogrammedtooperateupto
three remotely controlled devices
around your home, such as garage
doors, lighting, or home security
systems. Always ref er to the opening
instructions and saf ety inf ormation
that came with your garage door
opener or other equipment you
intend to operate with the HomeLink
Universal Transceiver. If you do not
have this information, contact the
manuf acturer of the equipment.
If you are training the second or
third buttons, go directly to Step 1.
If you are training HomeLink to
operate a garage door or gate, you
should unplug the motor f or that
device during training. Repeatedly
pressing the remote control button
could burn out the motor.
The HomeLink transceiver stores
the code in a permanent memory.
There should be no need to retrain
HomeLink if your vehicle’s battery
goes dead or is disconnected. If your
garage door opener was
manuf actured bef ore April 1982, you
may not be able to program
HomeLink to operate it. They do not
have the safety feature that causes the motor to stop and reverse if an
obstacle is detected during closing,
increasing the risk of injury.
If you just
received your vehicle and have not
trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink bef ore, you should erase
any previously learned codes bef ore
training the first button.
Todothis,pressandholdthetwo
outside buttons on the HomeLink
transceiver for about 20 seconds,
until the red light f lashes. Release
the buttons, then proceed to Step 1.
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General Inf ormation T raining HomeL ink
Important Saf ety Precautions
Bef ore you begin
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in START (III) f or more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start right away,
pause f or at least 10 seconds
bef ore trying again.
5. 6.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Starting the Engine
Driving171
NOTICE: The engine is harder to start
in cold weather. Also, the thinner air
f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet
(2,400 meters) adds to this problem.

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This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .
To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop bef ore shif ting
into Park. The shif t lever must be in
Park bef ore you can remove the key
from the ignition switch. Press the brake
pedal to shift from Park to Reverse.
To shif t f rom Reverse to Neutral,
come to a complete stop and then
shif t.
Your vehicle has a reverse lockout so
you cannot accidentally shif t to
Reverse from Neutral or any other
driving position when the vehicle
speed exceeds 7 9 mph (12 14
km/h).
If you cannot shif t to Reverse when
the vehicle is stopped, press the
brake pedal and slowly shift to
Neutral, and then to Reverse.
If there is a problem in the reverse
lockout system, or your vehicle’s
battery is disconnected or goes dead,
you cannot shif t to Reverse. (Ref er
to Shif t Lock Release on page ). Use Neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from Neutral to
another gear.
Use this position f or
normal driving. The transmission
automatically selects a suitable gear
f or your speed and acceleration. You
may notice the transmission shif ting
up at higher speeds when the engine
is cold. This helps the engine warm
up f aster.
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Automatic Transmission
Driving
Park (P)Shif t L ock Release Reverse (R)
Neutral (N)
Drive (D )
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Your MDX can be towed behind a
motorhome at legal highway speeds
up to 65 mph (100 km/h). Do not
exceed 65 mph (100 km/h) or severe
transmission damage will occur. To
avoid damage to the 4WD system, it
must be towed with all f our wheels
on the ground (f lat towing).
When purchasing a tow bar, make
sure you select a reputable
manuf acturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s attachment
instructions caref ully.
Perf orm this procedure every day
immediately bef ore you begin towing.
Otherwise, severe automatic
transmission damage will occur.Start the engine. Check the transmission f luid level
(see page ). Press on the brake pedal. Shif t the
lever through all the positions (P,
R,N,D,D,D,2,1).
ShifttoD ,thentoN.Letthe
engine run f or three minutes, then
turn it off.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
sockets are turned of f so you do
not run down the battery.
If you tow more than 8 hours in one
day, you should repeat the above
procedure at least every 8 hours
(when you stop f or f uel, etc.)
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Ext ended T owing
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Driving191
NOTICE: T he steering system can be
damaged if the steering wheel is locked.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position, and make
sure the steering wheel turns f reely
bef ore you begin towing.

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .196
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Maintenance Schedule . 197
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Maintenance Record .201
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Fluid Locations .204
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Adding Engine Oil .205
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 206
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Engine Coolant .208
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Windshield Washers .209
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 210
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Dif f erential Fluid .211
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Transf er Assembly Fluid . 211
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Brake Fluid .212
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Power Steering Fluid . 213
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Timing Belt .213
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Hood Latch .214
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Lights .214
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Seat Belts .218
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Floor Mats .218
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Wiper Blades .219
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Tires .221
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Checking the Battery . 226
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Vehicle Storage .227
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Maintenance
Maint enance195