2007 Acura MDX check engine light

Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
on page .
Do you have fuel? Check the fuel
gauge; the warning indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page ).
Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
Put the transmission in neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, audio system, lights, etc. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
1.
2.
436
433331
Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
426
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 65, 430
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Jump Starting .426
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Maintenance .415
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Specif ications .447
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Bef ore Driving .315
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .161
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Booster Seats .55
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 349 .............
Break-in, New Linings . 316
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Fluid .395
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Bulb Replacement .400
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Parking .151
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System Indicator . 65, 432
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Wear Indicators .348
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Braking System .348
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 316
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .123
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Brights, Headlights .118
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .401
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Brake Lights .400
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Front Parking Lights . 398
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Front Side Marker Lights . 398
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Headlights .397
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Rear Bulbs .400
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Specif ications .447
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Turn Signal Lights . 398
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Bulbs, Halogen .397
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Accessories and Modif ications . 322
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .129
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Accessory Power Sockets . 164
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AC Power Outlet .165
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Active Damper System . 353
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Acura Link .303
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Additives, Engine Oil . 388
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
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Air Conditioning System . 168
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Rear A/C Control .173
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Air Outlets (Vents) .175
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Air Pressure, Tires .410
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Antif reeze .390
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light . 66, 349
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Operation .349
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 231
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .129
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Audio System . 178, 179, 198
Auto Control Mode, Starting ........................................
Engine .331
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Automatic Climate Control . 168.......................
Automatic Lighting .119
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Speed Control . 266
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Automatic Transmission . 333
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Capacity, Fluid .446
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Checking Fluid Level . 393
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Shif ting .333
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .333
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Shif t Lever Positions . 334
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Shif t Lock Release . 338
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .393
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Brake .395
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Power Steering .396
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Windshield Washer .392
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .203
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Fog Lights .120
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Folding the Second Seat .142
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Folding the Third Seat .143
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Four-way Flashers .122
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Front Airbags .9,27
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Front Seat .140
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Adjusting .140
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Airbags .9, 27
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Heaters .146
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Fuel .316
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Fill Door and Cap .317
...........................................
Gauge .72
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Octane Requirement .316
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
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Manually .433
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Oxygenated .316
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Reserve Indicator .71
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Tank, Filling the .317
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Tighten Fuel Cap .318 .....................
Fuses, Checking the .437
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Gas Mileage, Improving .321
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Gasoline .316
...........................................
Gauge .72
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Low Fuel Indicator .71
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Octane Requirement .316
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Tank, Ref ueling .317
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Gas Station Procedures .317
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .72
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Fuel .72
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Speedometer .72
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Tachometer .72
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .356
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .356
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Gearshif t Lever Positions .334
......................................
Glove Box .162
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .356 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 397
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HandsFreeLink .276
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HFL Buttons .277
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 122
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Headlights .118
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Aiming .397
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Automatic Lighting . 118
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Daytime Running Lights . 120
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High Beam Indicator . 70
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High Beams, Turning on . 118
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Lights On Indicator .70
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Low Beams, Turning on . 118
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Reminder Chime .118
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 397
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Turning on .118
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Washers .117
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Headphones .262
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Head Restraints .141
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Heated Mirror .154
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Heaters, Seats .146
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Heating and Cooling .168
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High-Low Beam Switch . 118
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .272
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Index
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Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .397
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Indicator .63
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Interior .157
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Parking .118
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Load Limit . 325, 356
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .129
Locks
.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .129
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Fuel Fill Door .317
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Glove Box .162
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Lockout Prevention .131
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Power Door .130
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Tailgate . 131, 132
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Low Coolant Level .320
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Low Fuel Indicator .71
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 430
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .446
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Luggage, Storing (cargo) .324
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Maintenance .373
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .381
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Minder .375 ................................
Record . 383, 384
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Saf ety .374
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Schedule .382
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .431
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Memory, Driving Position .155
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Message Display .80
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Message Indicator .68
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Meters, Gauges .72
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Mirrors, Adjusting .153
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Modif ications .323
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .323
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Moonroof .150
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .73
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Neutral Gear Position .334
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New Vehicle Break-in .316
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .444
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .316
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Odometer .75
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Odometer, Trip .75 ....................
Of f -Highway Driving .369
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Of f -Road Precautions .369
Oil
........................
Change, How to .388
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Change, When to .375
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Checking Engine .320
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Lif e, Engine .375
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Pressure Indicator . 65, 430
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .387
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .129
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Outside Mirrors .153
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Outside Temperature .76
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Overheating, Engine .428
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .381
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .316
............
Panel Brightness Control .123
........................
Park Gear Position .334
...........................................
Parking .342
...............................
Parking Brake .151
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 65, 432
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Parking Lights .118
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