2008 Acura MDX fuel

2008 MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii Important Handling Information .................................................................................................................... iv
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)
..... 61
Features (
climate control,audio,rear entertainment,steering wheel,security,cruise control,and other convenience items
)
......... 169
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ..................................................................... 321
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 337
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 381
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................... 423
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 449
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 465
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 469
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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CONT INUED: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
HEADPHONE CONNECTORS
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEMMIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.63)
(P.72)
(P.130)
(P.132) PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,27) HomeLink
BUTTONS
(P.157)
(P.153)
(P.149)
(P.323)
(P.325) (P.153)(P.267) (P.268)
(P.276)
(P.152)
(P.154)
(P.9,27) (P.170)
(P.180)
(P.341)
(P.175)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTSHORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.117)
(P.130) (P.132) (P.124) (P.122)
(P.122)
(P.34)
(P.123)
(P.116)
(P.118)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON ACTIVE DAMPER
SYSTEM SWITCH
(P.360)
(P.155)
(P.157)
(P.153) (P.149)(P.323) (P.233)
(P.325) (P.166)
(P.148)
(P.361)
(P.270)
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Control L ocations
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
HEADPHONE CONNECTORS
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEMMIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE (P.130)
(P.132) (P.63)
(P.72) HomeLink
BUTTONS
(P.157)
(P.153) (P.149)
(P.323)
(P.325) (P.153)(P.267) (P.268)
(P.276)
(P.152)
(P.154)(P.170)
(P.180)
(P.341)
(P.175)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.: If equipped
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR FOG LIGHT INDICATORACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATORCRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.71)
(P.66)
(P.69)
(P.65)
(P.68)
(P.65) (P.70)(P.67)(P.67)
(P.71)
(P.70)
(P.70)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR (P.71)
(P.68)
(P.66)
(P.66)
(P.70)
(P.64)
(P.73)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
MESSAGE INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.437) (P.70)
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CHARGINGSYSTEMINDICATOR
SH-AWD INDICATOR®
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the system. While this indicator is on,
the comfort button will not work, and
the system will remain in the sport
mode. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ADS SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer as
soon as possible. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 1.8 US gal (7.0
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle reaches E. You will
also see a ‘‘LOW FUEL’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
security system.
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Active Damper System
Indicator
L ow Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. Forinstructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system, see page .This shows how much f uel you
have. It may show slightly more
or less than the actual amount.
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Gauges
Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
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U.S. model is shown.SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE TACHOMETER
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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You can receive or make phone calls
f rom your cell phone through your
vehicle’s Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL) system
without touching your cell phone. To use the system, your cell phone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Ref er to page
for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to the HFL and how
to receive or make phone calls, or
visit the handsf reelink.com website.
When the main menu displays ‘‘TRIP
COMPUTER’’, pressing the SEL/
RESET button changes the display
to ‘‘AVERAGE FUEL A/RANGE’’ to
‘‘AVERAGE FUEL B/RANGE’’ and
to ‘‘AVERAGE SPEED/ELAPSED
TIME’’.
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HandsFreeL ink T rip Computer
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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