2005 Acura MDX oil level

Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
9. 8. 7. 6.
4.
5. 3.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
239
OIL FILTER
4.5 US qt (4.3)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
). Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
189
237
274
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
272
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 191
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .81
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 104
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 238
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11, 24
..............
Air Conditioning System . 106
.....................
Rear A/C Control .111
.........................................
Usage .107
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .108
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .252
......................................
Antif reeze .240
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .61, 209
...................................
Operation .209
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 131
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 81
................
Audio System . 112,118,123
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.........................
Automatic Lighting .75
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 146
..............
Automatic Transmission . 200
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .284
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 242.......................................
Shif ting .200
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 200
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 200
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 203
...........................
Automatic Wipers .72
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60, 272
............................
Jump Starting .268
..............................
Maintenance .257
............................
Specif ications .285
..............................
Bef ore Driving .185
..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 21
.........................
Beverage Holders .102
..................................
Booster Seats .51
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 209
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 186
...........................................
Fluid .243
....................
Bulb Replacement .247
.........................................
Parking .94
.................
System Indicator . 61,274
........................
Wear Indicators .208 .............................
Braking System .208
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 186
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
........................
Brights, Headlights .74
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .247
..............................
Brake Lights .247
................
Front Parking Lights . 246
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 246
.................................
Headlights .245
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 248
.................................
Rear Bulbs .247
............................
Specif ications .285
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 246
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .245
Index
A
B
INDEX
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CONT INUED
..................................................
Keys .79
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .60
.......................................
Seat Belt .60
...............................................
SRS .60
...............
Tire Pressure Monitor . 66
.............................
TPMS System .66
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .62
............................
VSA Activation .65
.................................
VSA System .65
..........................................
VTM- 4 .64
..............................
Washer Level .63
..................
Individual Map Lights . 100
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .40
......................................
Inf ant Seats .40
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 252
...................................
Inside Mirror .95
.............................
Inspection, Tire .253
........................
Instrument Panel .4 ,59
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
.................................
Interior Lights .99
........................................
Introduction .i .................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 264
.......................................
Jack, Tire .261
................................
Jump Starting .268
.......................
Label, Certif ication .282
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 74
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,21
......................
Light Control Switch .99
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .245
.......................................
Indicator .60
.........................................
Interior .99
.........................................
Parking .74
..................................
Turn Signal .74
.............................
Load Limit .194, 213
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81............................
Fuel Fill Door .187
..................................
Glove Box .102
....................
Lockout Prevention . 82
.................................
Power Door .82
........................
Low Coolant Level .190
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .63
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,272
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 284
...............
Luggage, .193
..................................
Maintenance .227
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .230
.................................
Record .233-235
......................
Required Indicator .67
..........................................
Saf ety .228
.............................
Schedule .229-232
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,273
..............
Manual Seat Adjustments . 87
.............
Memory, Driving Position . 97
...............................
Meters, Gauges .68
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .95storing (cargo)
Index
J
L K
M
INDEX
V

...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .31
.............................
SRS Indicator .31 ,60
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 81
.......................
Starting the Engine .198
................
With a Dead Battery . 268
..............
State Emissions Testing . 292
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 270
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .78
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
...
Stereo Sound System . 112,118,123
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .258
........................................
Sun Visor .103
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .33
.........................
SRS Indicator .31 ,60
...................
System Components . 24
..................................
Synthetic Oil .238
.....................................
Tachometer .68
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 247
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 259Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 286
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 289
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .291
.......................
Temperature Gauge .69
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 22
............................
Thef t Protection .131
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 291
....................................
Timing Belt .244
....................................
Tire Chains .256
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 261
.................................
Tire Labeling .288
Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................
System (TPMS) .205
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .66, 205
.......
Tire Pressure Monitor . 66,206
..................
TPMS Indicator . 66,206
...............................................
Tires .252
..............................
Air Pressure .252
.........................
Checking Wear .254
..........................
Compact Spare .260
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 286
......................................
Inf lation .252
..................................
Inspection .253 ..............................
Maintenance .254
...................................
Replacing .255
......................................
Rotating .254
...........................................
Snow .256
............................
Specif ications .285
................................
Tire Chains .256
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .213
................
Emergency Wrecker . 274
....
Equipment and Accessories . 217
.............................
Weight Limit .213
Your Vehicle Behind a ............................
Motorhome .222
.........................
Trailer Loading .215
.................
Trailer Towing Tips . 220
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 242
...........................
Fluid Selection .242
..............
Identif ication Number . 282
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 200
.....................................
Treadwear .286
..............................
Trip Computer .149
.......................................
Trip Meter .69
....................................
Turn Signals .74
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 261
Index
T
VIII

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........................
XM Satellite Radio .118
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .259
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 286
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .186
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 239
................................
Vanity Mirror .103
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 194
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .284
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 282
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .211
........
VSA System Indicator . 65,211
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 65,211
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .214
.............................
Vehicle Storage .258
.....................................
Ventilation .108
.................................................
VIN .282
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .237
..................................
VTM-4 Lock .204 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 55
..................
Warranty Coverages .297
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 241
............................
Level Indicator .63
.....................................
Operation .71
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
......................................
Wrench .263
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 92
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield ...................................
Def roster .109
.......................................
Washers .71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .250
.....................................
Operation .71
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .73
....................................
Worn Tires .253
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 274: U.S. and Canada only
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