2007 Acura MDX automatic transmission

Fluid Locations
Maint enance
385
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
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Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid when this
service is shown on a maintenance
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine and let it run until
the radiator fan comes on, then
shut of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds
bef ore going to step 2, but don’t
wait longer than 90 seconds.
1.
2. 3.4.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Maint enance
393
DIPSTICK LOWER MARK
UPPER MARK
DIPSTICK
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Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission f luid). If it’s
not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality. Have
the transmission f lushed and ref illed
with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is
convenient.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Make sure the rubber cap on the
dipstick f its in the dipstick guide
and that you push the dipstick in
all the way.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
5.
6.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
394
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The engine number is stamped into
the engine block. It is on the f ront.
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
Technical Inf ormation
445
ENGINE NUMBERAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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Specif ications
446
Dimensions
Capacities
Air Conditioning Weights 1.93 US gal (7.3
)
2.43 US gal (9.2)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
190.7 in (4,844 mm)
77.0 in (1,955 mm)
68.2 in (1,733 mm)
21.00 US gal (79.5
)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 108.3 in (2,750 mm)
67.7 in (1,720 mm)
67.5 in (1,715 mm)
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb. 10,053 lbs (4,560 kg) Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
0.4 US qt (0.4
)
0.4 US qt (0.4)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
6.7 US qt (6.3)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) ND-OIL8
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
1:
1 1
2
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 65, 430
............................
Jump Starting .426
..............................
Maintenance .415
............................
Specif ications .447
..............................
Bef ore Driving .315
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .161
..................................
Booster Seats .55
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 349 .............
Break-in, New Linings . 316
...........................................
Fluid .395
....................
Bulb Replacement .400
.......................................
Parking .151
.................
System Indicator . 65, 432
........................
Wear Indicators .348
.............................
Braking System .348
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 316
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .123
......................
Brights, Headlights .118
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .401
..............................
Brake Lights .400
................
Front Parking Lights . 398
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 398
.................................
Headlights .397
.................................
Rear Bulbs .400
............................
Specif ications .447
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 398
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .397
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 322
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .129
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 164
...........................
AC Power Outlet .165
................
Active Damper System . 353
.....................................
Acura Link .303
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 388
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
..............
Air Conditioning System . 168
.....................
Rear A/C Control .173
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .175
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .410
......................................
Antif reeze .390
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light . 66, 349
...................................
Operation .349
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 231
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .129
................
Audio System . 178, 179, 198
Auto Control Mode, Starting ........................................
Engine .331
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 168.......................
Automatic Lighting .119
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 266
..............
Automatic Transmission . 333
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .446
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 393
.......................................
Shif ting .333
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .333
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 334
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 338
Index
A
B
INDEX
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .393
..........................................
Brake .395
..........................
Power Steering .396
..................
Windshield Washer .392
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .203
.....................................
Fog Lights .120
..............
Folding the Second Seat .142
.................
Folding the Third Seat .143
........................
Four-way Flashers .122
..............................
Front Airbags .9,27
......................................
Front Seat .140
....................................
Adjusting .140
.....................................
Airbags .9, 27
.......................................
Heaters .146
.................................................
Fuel .316
......................
Fill Door and Cap .317
...........................................
Gauge .72
................
Octane Requirement .316
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually .433
...............................
Oxygenated .316
........................
Reserve Indicator .71
........................
Tank, Filling the .317
......................
Tighten Fuel Cap .318 .....................
Fuses, Checking the .437
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .321
.........................................
Gasoline .316
...........................................
Gauge .72
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .71
................
Octane Requirement .316
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .317
................
Gas Station Procedures .317
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .72
...............................................
Fuel .72
...............................
Speedometer .72
.................................
Tachometer .72
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .356
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .356
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions .334
......................................
Glove Box .162
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .356 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 397
..........................
HandsFreeLink .276
..............................
HFL Buttons .277
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 122
.....................................
Headlights .118
........................................
Aiming .397
..................
Automatic Lighting . 118
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 120
..................
High Beam Indicator . 70
.........
High Beams, Turning on . 118
....................
Lights On Indicator .70
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 118
.......................
Reminder Chime .118
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 397
.................................
Turning on .118
.....................................
Washers .117
...................................
Headphones .262
............................
Head Restraints .141
...............................
Heated Mirror .154
...............................
Heaters, Seats .146
.....................
Heating and Cooling .168
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 118
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .272
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Index
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Seat Belts . 8, 15
...............
Additional Information .20
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .22
.....................................
Cleaning .403
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
................................
Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 20, 64
...................
System Components .20
...............
Use During Pregnancy .18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .15
...............................................
Seats .140
.......
Adjusting the Second Seat .142
..........
Folding the Second Seat .142
.............
Folding the Third Seat .143
........................
Head Restraints .141
.......................................
Heaters .146
......................
Position Memory .155
....................
Third Row Access .143
............................
Security System .265
Sensors
....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor .29
Front Passenger’s Weight
.....................................
Sensors .29
......................
Impact Sensors . 25, 26 ........
Sequential SportShif t Mode .335
...............................
Serial Number .444
...........................
Service Intervals .375
...........................
Service Manual .463
.........
Service Station Procedures .317
........................................
SH-AWD .340
.......................................
Indicator .69
..
Torque Distribution Monitor .340
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .333
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .333
........................
Shif t Lock Release .338
....................................
Side Airbags .30
................................
Of f Indicator .34
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .32
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.........................
Replacement in .398
...............................
Signaling Turns .67
.....................................
Snow Tires .414
........................
Sound System . 179, 199
Spare Tire ..............................
Inflating . 410, 418
............................
Specif ications .447
....................
Specif ications Charts .446
................................
Speed Limiter .338
................................
Speed Control .266 ...................................
Speedometer .72
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .26
...
Additional Safety Precautions .35
......
Airbag System Components .24
.............................
Airbag Service .35
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .33
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .32
.............................
SRS Indicator .33,66
..
START (Ignition Key Position) .129
.......................
Starting the Engine .331
...................
Auto Control Mode .331
In Cold Weather at High
..................................
Altitude .332
................
With a Dead Battery .425
..............
State Emissions Testing .453
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .428
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .124
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock .129
......................
Buttons . 229, 266, 277
......................
Position Memory .155
...
Stereo Sound System . 178, 179, 198
Index
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