2011 Acura MDX clock

1. Press and hold the SET button forfive seconds until the clock display
changes to ‘‘ZON ? N. ’’(Clock
adjustment mode will be started
after the first two seconds.)
2. Press the ▼button. ‘‘ZON ? Y ’’will
be displayed.
3. Press the SET button. The zone the compass is currently in will be
displayed. 4. Find the zone for your area on the
map.
5. If the zone is incorrect, press the ▼ button to cycle the count down,
or the ▲button to cycle the count
up. Once the correct zone is
displayed, continue to step 6.
6. Press the SET button to set the zone selection.
7. Press and hold the SET button for about 5 seconds to exit the zone
selection and return display to
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1. Make sure the engine and radiatorare cool.
2. Remove the radiator cap cover. Relieve any pressure in the cooling
system by turning the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pressing down.
3. Remove the radiator cap bypushing down and turning
counterclockwise. 4. The coolant level should be up to
the base of the filler neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pour the coolant slowly and
carefully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
5. Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully.
RADIATOR CAP COVER
RADIATOR CAP
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(Passenger's side)
Use a flat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip from the
engine coolant reserve tank, and
then remove the engine coolant
reserve tank.
Remove the cap from the engine
coolant reserve tank (use towel to
wipe fluid).
Unclip hose from the stay brackets
on the engine coolant reserve
tank.
3. Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise. 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
6. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb.
7. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
8. (Passenger's side) Install the engine coolant reserve
tank and power steering reserve
tank.
HOLDING CLIP
CAP
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
BULB
CONNECTOR
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Replacing Front Turn Signal/
Parking and Side Marker Light
Bulbs1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the front bulkhead cover(see page 510).
3. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
5. Push the new bulb straight intothe socket until it bottoms.
6. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB
SOCKET
BULB
PARKING LIGHT
SOCKET
SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB
SOCKET
CONTINUED
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5. Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
6. Remove the bulb from the fog light assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise. Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Rear Pillar)
1. Open the tailgate. Use a flat-tip
screwdriver protected with a cloth
to pry open the two covers.
2. Remove the two bolts, and removethe rear light assembly from the
rear pillar.
3. Determine which of the two bulbs is burned out: turn signal/hazard
lights or side marker light.
COVER
BOLT
BOLT
CONTINUED
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4. Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. 6. Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
7. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Put the socket back into the light assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
9. Install the rear light assembly in the rear pillar. Tighten the two
bolts. Snap the bolt covers into
position. Replacing a Back-up Light Bulb
1. Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of the light assembly
cover. Remove the cover by
carefully prying in the notch on its
middle edge with a flat-tip
screwdriver.
BULB SOCKET
COVER
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2. Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
4. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms.
5. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. 6. Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
7. Place the cover back into the light assembly. Push it up until it locks
in place. Side Turn Signal Light
Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
Rear License Plate Bulb
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.
BULB
SOCKET
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5. The tools and jack are under thecargo area behind a cover on the
driver's side. Remove the cover by
turning the knobs
counterclockwise, then pulling out
the cover.
6. Turn the jack's end bracketcounterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack.
7. The spare tire is storedunderneath the rear cargo area.
Remove the plastic cover on the
cargo area lining to access the
shaft for the spare tire hoist.
KNOB COVER
PLASTIC COVER
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