2008 Acura MDX low beam

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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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When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back. Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page
.
Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle f or an extended period (a
weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn
of f the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or of f f or a long time.
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights and
all other exterior lights, when it
senses low ambient light.
To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO at any time.
The lights will come on automatically
when the outside light level becomes
low (at dusk, f or example). The
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. The lights and indicator
will turn of f automatically when the
system senses high ambient light.
The lights will remain on when you
turn of f the ignition switch. They will
turn of f automatically when you
remove the key and open the driver’s
door. To turn them on again, either
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or turn the light switch
to the position.
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Headlights
High BeamsAUTO
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Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f .
The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it. With the headlight switch off, the
daytime running lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and release the
parkingbrake.Theyremainonuntil
you turn the ignition switch of f , even
if you set the parking brake.
When the headlights are on, the
daytime running lights are of f .
Headlights
Daytime Running L ights
Fog Lights
120
LIGHT SENSOR
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the f ront bulkhead cover
(see page ).
Open the hood.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be done by your dealer or
other qualif ied technician.
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2.3.
4.
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MDX and Technology Packages models
Headlight A iming Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb
L ow Beam Headlight Bulb
Replacement
Lights
Maint enance
403
BULB
CONNECTOR
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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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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FM Stereo Radio...................................
Reception .205
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Fog Lights .120
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Folding the Second Seat .144
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Folding the Third Seat .145
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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 .148
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Fuel .322
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Fill Door and Cap .323
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Gauge .72
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Octane Requirement .322
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually .446
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Oxygenated .322
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Reserve Indicator .71
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Tank, Filling the .323
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Tighten Fuel Cap .324
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Fuses, Checking the .440
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .327 .........................................
Gasoline .322
...........................................
Gauge .72
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Low Fuel Indicator .71
................
Octane Requirement .322
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Tank, Ref ueling .323
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Gas Station Procedures .323
Gauges
...
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) .364
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .364
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Gearshif t Lever Positions .342
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Glove Box .164
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .364
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .403
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HandsFreeLink .280
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HFL Buttons .281
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Hazard Warning Flashers .122 .....................................
Headlights .118
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Aiming .403
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Automatic Lighting .119
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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 .403
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Turning on .118
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Washers .117
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Headphones .266
............................
Head Restraints .141
...............................
Heated Mirror .156
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Heaters, Seats .148
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Heating and Cooling .170
...............
High-Low Beam Switch .118
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .276
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Hood, Opening the .325
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Horn .115
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .450
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Jacking up the Vehicle .428
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Jack, Tire .425
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Jump Starting .432 ................................................
Keys .126
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Keyless Memory Settings .139
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Label, Certif ication .450
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Lane Change, Signaling .118
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .15,21
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Light Control Switch .159
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .403
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Indicator .63
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Interior .159
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Parking .118
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Load Limit .333,364
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .129
Ignition
............................................
Keys .126
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Switch .129
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Timing Control System .461
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Immobilizer System .128
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .63
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Active Damper System .71,361
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .66
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A/T Temp .68
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .65,438
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Charging System .65,436
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Cruise Control .70
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Cruise Main .70
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Fog Lights .70
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High Beam .70
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Key (Immobilizer System) .70
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Lights On .70
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Low Fuel .71
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Low Oil Pressure .65,436
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Low Tire Pressure .68
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .437
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Security System .71
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Side Airbag Of f .66
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Seat Belt .64 ...............................................
SRS .66
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System Message .69,80
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Tire Pressure Monitor .68
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .67
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VSA Activation .67
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VSA System .67
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Individual Map Lights .160
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .415
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Inside Mirror .154
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Inspection, Tire .417
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Instrument Panel .4,63
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Instrument Panel Brightness .123
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Interf ace Dial .200,308
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Interior Lights .159
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Introduction .i
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