2008 Acura MDX battery replacement

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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
59
RADIATOR CAP
HOOD DASHBOARD
BATTERY LABEL
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Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the tailgate, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
To replace the battery:Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Separate the keypad from the
transmitter by pushing any button
f rom outside.
Battery type: CR1616
1.
2.
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Remote Transmitter CareReplacing the Transmitter
Battery
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
137
KEYPAD
SCREW
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
453
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 gasoline 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
IZFR6K11
See page445or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page444or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page443and 444 or 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:
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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
2008 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 2008 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 edWarranty
Warrant y and Client Relat ions
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Accessories and Modif ications .330
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .129
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Accessory Power Sockets .166
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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
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Airbag (SRS) .9,24
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Air Conditioning System .170
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Rear A/C Control .175
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Air Outlets (Vents) .177
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Air Pressure, Tires .415
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Antif reeze .396
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light .66,357
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Operation .357
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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
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Automatic Climate Control .170 .......................
Automatic Lighting .119
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .22
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Automatic Speed Control .270
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Automatic Transmission .341
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Capacity, Fluid .452
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Checking Fluid Level .399
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Shif ting .341
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .341
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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
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Jump Starting .432
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Maintenance .421
............................
Specif ications .453
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Bef ore Driving .321
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .163
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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
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Wear Indicators .357
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Braking System .356
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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
............................
Specif ications .453
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Turn Signal Lights .404
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Bulbs, Halogen .403
Index
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Tachometer .72
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Seats .140
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Adjusting the Second Seat .144
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Folding the Second Seat .144
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Folding the Third Seat .145
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Head Restraints .141
.......................................
Heaters .148
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Position Memory .157
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Third Row Access .145
............................
Security System .269
Sensors
....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor .29
Front Passenger’s Weight
.....................................
Sensors .29
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Impact Sensors .25,26
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Sequential SportShif t Mode .343
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Serial Number .450
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Service Intervals .383
...........................
Service Manual .469
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Service Station Procedures .323
.......................................
Indicator .69
..
Torque Distribution Monitor .348
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .341
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .341
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Shif t Lock Release .346 ....................................
Side Airbags .30
................................
Of f Indicator .33
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Side Curtain Airbags .32
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.........................
Replacement in .404
...............................
Signaling Turns .67
.....................................
Snow Tires .419
........................
Sound System .180,200
Spare Tire
..............................
Inf lating .416,424
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Specif ications .453
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Specif ications Charts .452
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Speed Limiter .346
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Speed Control .270
...................................
Speedometer .72
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .24
...
Additional Safety Precautions .35
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Airbag System Components .24
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Airbag Service .35
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How the SRS Indicator Works .33
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .27
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How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .32
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SRS Indicator .33,66 ..
START (Ignition Key Position) .129
.......................
Starting the Engine .339
...................
Auto Control Mode .339
In Cold Weather at High
..................................
Altitude .340
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With a Dead Battery .432
..............
State Emissions Testing .460
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .434
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .124
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock .129
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Buttons .233,270,281
......................
Position Memory .157
...
Stereo Sound System .180,181,200
..................
Storage Compartment .164
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .422
........................................
Sun Visor .166
Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator .33,66
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System Components .24
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Synthetic Oil .394
Index
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