2007 Acura MDX glove box

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .62
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators .64
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Gauges .72
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .73
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .115
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .116
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .117
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 118
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Hazard Warning Button . 122
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Rear Window Def ogger . 122
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 123
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 124
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Keys and Locks .126
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Immobilizer System .128
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Ignition Switch .129
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Door Locks .130
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Childproof Door Locks . 131
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Tailgate .131
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Power Tailgate .132
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Remote Transmitter .135
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Seats .140
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Detachable Anchor . 144..................................
Seat Heaters .146
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Power Windows .147
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Moonroof .150
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Parking Brake .151
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Mirrors .152
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .155
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Interior Lights .157
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Interior Convenience Items . 160
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Beverage Holders .161
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Console Compartment . 162
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Storage Compartment . 162
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Glove Box .162
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Sunglasses Holder .163
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Cargo Hooks .163
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Sun Visor .164
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Vanity Mirror .164
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Accessory Power Sockets . 164
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AC Power Outlet .165
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove
boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility. Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Acura-approved key blanks. The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
Keys and Locks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAGMASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
VALET KEY
(Light Gray)
U.S. Entertainment Packages and
Canadian Elite Package models shown.
MDX, Technology, and Sport
Packages models shown.
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Interior Convenience Items
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GLOVE BOXSUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR
SUNGLASSES HOLDER COAT HOOK
GROCERY HOOK
ACCESORY POWER SOCKET
ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
CENTER POCKET
ACCESORY
POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The storage compartment with a
sliding lid is at the lef t-side f oot of
the f ront passenger seat.
For the third row, a storage
compartment is located in the
passenger side armrest. To open the
compartment, push the button and
lif t the lid.
Your vehicle is equipped with a f ront
seat armrest pad that is also a
console compartment. To open the
console compartment f ully, push
both buttons at the front of the
compartment.
Interior Convenience Items
Glove Box
Console Compartment Storage Compartment
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LID
LIDS
BUTTONS
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Console compartment
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Rear compartment
Roof -rack (if equipped) Storage compartment Door and seat-back pockets
Carrying Cargo
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SEAT-BACK POCKETS
GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKETS
REAR COMPARTMENT
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
STORAGE COMPARTMENT CARGO AREA
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Store or secure all items that could
be thro wn around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. If
you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of , f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation
that came with your roof rack.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If youfolddownthesecondor
third row seats, tie down items
that could be thrown about the
vehicle during a crash or sudden
stop.
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Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Glove Box .162
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
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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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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
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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
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 430
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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
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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
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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
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .381
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Oxygenated Fuels .316
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Panel Brightness Control .123
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Park Gear Position .334
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Parking .342
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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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