2007 Acura MDX battery

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´ ´ Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.Once the vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
the engine hanger on your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
Disconnect the positive cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Start your vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the engine hanger as
shown. Do not connect this jumper
cable to any other part of the
engine.
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
vehicle’s battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery. 5.
7.
4. 6.
3.
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BOOSTER BATTERY
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Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en 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
dipsti ck (see page ). If
the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
wh en the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
This
indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing 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 off the
engine. There is a m echanical
problem that needs to be repaired
befo re you can continue driving
(see on page
). You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGI NG SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on. 1.
2.
3.
4.
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L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
430
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.
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To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malfunction indicator lamp will
come on for 20 seconds. If it then
goes off, the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks five times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Refer to
for more
info rmation (see page ).
If
this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may feel no difference in
your vehicle’s performance, it can
reduce your fuel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damag e.If
the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn off as you
continue driving, have the vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.
If you have recently refueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
fuel fill cap. Tighten the cap until it
clicks at least once. Tightening the
cap will not turn the indicator off
immediately; it can take several days
of norm al driving.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
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Malf unction Indicator L amp
Malf unction Indicator L amp
State
Emissions T esting
Readiness Code
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
431
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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The vehicle’s f uses are located in
four fuse boxes.
The interior f use box is underneath
the dashboard on the driver’s side.
To remove the f use box lid, put your
f inger in the notch on the lid, pull it
toward you, and take it out of its
hinges.Therearfuseboxislocatedatthe
lef t side of cargo area.
To open it, push the tabs as shown. The primary under-hood f use box is
locatedonthedriver’sside.The
secondary f use box is next to the
battery.
Fuses
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PASSENGER’S SIDE INTERIOR
UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY)
INTERIOR
LID LID
TAB
TAB
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Specifications
T
echnical Inf ormat ion
447
Battery Engine Fuses
Tires Alignment
Lights
60 W
12 V
12 V 35 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 5 W
8W
5W
2W
3.4 W
12
V
12 V
12 V
12 V
The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by
your dealer.
Capacity 12 V Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression
ratio
Spark plugs 11.0
: 1
223.5
cu-in (3,664 cm
)
3.54
x 3.78 in (90.0 x 96.0 mm)
Water
cooled 4-stroke SOHC
VTEC V6 gaso line engine
Interior
Rear
Under-hood
12
V
12
V
21 W
3CP
SKJ20DR-M11
12
V 3 CP
12
V 18 W
12
V 3 CP
21
W
12 V
12
V 3.4 W
55
W
12 V
12
V 3 CP
60
W
12 V
12 V 65
AH/5 HR
76 AH/20 HR
Size
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32
psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T165/80D17
104M
P255/55R18
104H
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
4°12’0°30’ 0°30’
0.08
in (2.0 mm)
0.00
in (0.0 mm)
Headlights
Daytime
running light
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights
Fog light
Front foot lights
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side marker light
Backup lights
License plate lights
Individual map lights
Cargo area light
Tailgate light
Vanity mirror light
Door light IZFR6K-11
See page442or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page441or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page440and441or the fuse
box cover.
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear High
Low
: (H11) (HB3)
(D2S)
(HB3)
DENSO:
NGK:IN
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If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
State Emissions T esting
T esting of Readiness Codes
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covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
f or details.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
covers all Acura
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2007 Acura warranty inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2007 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant yAccessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarrantyWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
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CONT INUED
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
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Shif t Lever Positions . 334
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 338
Index
A
B
INDEX
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