2008 Acura MDX transmission fluid

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .330
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .129
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Accessory Power Sockets .166
...........................
AC Power Outlet .167
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Active Damper System .361
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Acura Link .308
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Additives, Engine Oil .394
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,24
..............
Air Conditioning System .170
.....................
Rear A/C Control .175
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .177
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .415
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Antif reeze .396
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light .66,357
...................................
Operation .357
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .235
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .129
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Audio System .180,181,200
Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .339
..........
Automatic Climate Control .170 .......................
Automatic Lighting .119
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .22
.............
Automatic Speed Control .270
..............
Automatic Transmission .341
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .452
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Checking Fluid Level .399
.......................................
Shif ting .341
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .341
................
Shif t Lever Positions .342
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Shif t Lock Release .346
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Cancel Button .272
............................
Capacities Chart .452
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65,436
............................
Jump Starting .432
..............................
Maintenance .421
............................
Specif ications .453
..............................
Bef ore Driving .321
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .163
..................................
Booster Seats .55
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .357 .............
Break-in, New Linings .322
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Fluid .401
.......................................
Parking .153
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System Indicator .65,438
........................
Wear Indicators .357
.............................
Braking System .356
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .322
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .123
......................
Brights, Headlights .118
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .407
................
Front Parking Lights .404
........
Front Side Marker Lights .404
.................................
Headlights .403
.................................
Rear Bulbs .406
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Specif ications .453
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Turn Signal Lights .404
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Bulbs, Halogen .403
Index
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,62
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Daytime Running Lights .120
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Dead Battery .432
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .468
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Def ogger, Rear Window .122
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Def rosting the Windows .174
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Dif f erential Fluid .452
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Dimensions .452
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Dimming the Headlights .118
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .399
..................................
Engine Oil .326
..........................
Directional Signals .67
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .357
.......................................
Disc Care .229
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Disc Changer .190,218
Disc Changer Error
...........................
Messages .199,228
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .58
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Cargo Area Light .161
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Cargo Hook .336
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Cargo, How to Carry .332
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
........................
Certif ication Label .450
.................................
Chains, Tires .420
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .425
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .394
......................................
When to .383
...
Charging System Indicator .65,436
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .338
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Childproof Door Locks .131
.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .55
.............................
Child Seats .42,45
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Important Saf ety Reminders .41
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Inf ants .42
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Larger Children .54
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
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Tether .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? .38 .......................................
Child Seats .45
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LATCH Anchorage Points .47
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Tether Anchorage Points .52,53
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Cleaning Seat Belts .409
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Client Service Of f ice .466
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Climate Control System .170
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Clock .236
.....................
Code, Audio System .235
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CO in the Exhaust .460
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Compact Spare Tire .424
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Console Compartment .164
...............
Consumer Inf ormation .466
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Controls, Instruments and .61
Coolant
........................................
Adding .396
....................................
Checking .326
.........................
Proper Solution .396
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Temperature Gauge .72
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .460
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Cruise Control Indicator .70
............
Cruise Control Operation .270
...................................
Cup Holders .163
.........................
Customize Settings .83
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Door/Window Setup .105
...........................
Lighting Setup .100 .................................
Meter Setup .89
..............................
Position Setup .97
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Setting to Def ault .86
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Wiper Setup .113
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Disc Player .190,218
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Disposal of Used Oil .395
Doors
............
Locking and Unlocking .130
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Lockout Prevention .131
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Monitor .11
....................
Power Door Locks .130
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .454
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .337
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Economy .327
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .157
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DVD Player Error Messages .265
...................................
DVD Player .240 ...................................
Fan, Interior .173
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience .169
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Filling the Fuel Tank .323
Filters
...............................................
Oil .394
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning .122
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Flat Tire, Changing a .425
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Floor Mats .410
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .399
..........................................
Brake .401
..........................
Power Steering .402
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Windshield Washer .398
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Economy, Fuel .327
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Emergencies .423
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Battery, Jump Starting .432
...........
Brake System Indicator .438
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Changing a Flat Tire .425
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Charging System Indicator .436
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Checking the Fuses .440
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Driving with a Flat Tire .424 .......
Hazard Warning Flashers .122
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Jump Starting .432
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .436
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .437
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Overheated Engine .434
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually .446
.......................................
Towing .446
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Emergency Brake .153
....................
Emergency Flashers .122
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Emergency Towing .446
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Emissions Controls .460
........................
Emissions Testing .463
Engine
............
Check Starting System .340
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .72
.........................
If it Won’t Start .431
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .65,437
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Oil Lif e .383
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Oil Pressure Indicator .65,436
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Oil, What Kind to Use .393
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Overheating .434
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Specif ications .453
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Speed Limiter .346
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Starting .339 .
Evaporative Emissions Controls .460
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Exhaust Fumes .58
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
........................................
System .461
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .423
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .454
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Unleaded Gasoline .322
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .395
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Tailgate .131
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Opening the .131
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Open Monitor .11
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Power .132
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .406
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .423
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .454
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Emissions Control Systems .460
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .461
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Temperature Gauge .72
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Temperature, Inside Sensor .179
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Temperature, Outside .76
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .22
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Thef t Protection, Radio .235
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .462
.
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel .124
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Timing Belt .402
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Tire Chains .420
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .425
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Tire Labeling .456 Tire Pressure Monitoring
............
System (TPMS) .351,458
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .68,351
.......
Tire Pressure Monitor .77,352
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Tires .415
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Air Pressure .415
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Checking Wear .417
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Compact Spare .424
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .454
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Inf lation .415
..................................
Inspection .417
..............................
Maintenance .418
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Replacing .418
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Rotating .418
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Snow .419
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Specif ications .453
................................
Tire Chains .420
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .425
Torque Distribution Monitor
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .363
................
Emergency Wrecker .446
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Equipment and Accessories .368
.............................
Weight Limit .364 .........................
Trailer Loading .364
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Trailer Stability Assist .376
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Trailer Towing Tips .372
..................
Trailer Stability Assist .375
Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level .399
...........................
Fluid Selection .400
..............
Identif ication Number .450
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .341
.....................................
Treadwear .417
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Trip Computer .78
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Trip Meter .75
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Turn Signals .67
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Tools, Tire Changing .425
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(SH-AWD®)............................... .348
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
21.00 US gal (79.5
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) (see page ). Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only.
Capacity:
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
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402
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