2012 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
System
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473
VSA OFF Button
.....................
474
VSA OFF Indicator
...................
71
VSA System Indicator
..............
71
Vehicle Storage
..........................
548
Ventilation
..................................
189
VIN
............................................
576
Viscosity, Oil
..............................
517
W
WARNING, Explanation of
............
iv
Warning Labels, Location of
.........
62
Warranty Coverages (U.S.
only)
.......................................
595
Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level
........
522
Operation
................................
126
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering
.............
134
Alignment and Balance
...........
544
Aluminum Alloy Wheels
.........
546
Cleaning
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546
Compact Spare
........................
550Wrench, Nut
...........................
551
Windows
Auto Reverse
...........................
160
Operating the Power
...............
160
Rear, Defogger
........................
132
Windshield
Cleaning
..................................
126
Defroster
.................................
186
Washers
..........................
126, 522
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades
.....................
536
Operation
................................
126
Rear Windshield Wiper and
Washer
................................
127
Worn Tires
.................................
542
Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....
572
X
XM
®Radio
..........................
197, 226
IndexXII

Gasoline:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity:
21.00 US gal (79.5 L)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 517).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page 524).Rear Differential Fluid:
Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid
(DPSF) only.
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case
2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Power Steering Fluid:
Acura Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 526).Brake Fluid:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 525).
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Compact Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
Service Information Summary