2014 Acura MDX engine oil

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Handling the Unexpected
FusesFuse LocationsIf any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
There are two fuse boxes in the engine
compartment.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
−
−
3
ACG FR
15 A
4 IG1 Washer 15 A
5
IG1 VBSOL
7.5 A
6 IG1 ECU FR 7.5 A
7
−
−
8FI SUB 15A
9
DBW
15 A
10 FI Main 15 A
11
IG Coil
15 A
12 DRL R 10 A
13
DRL L
10 A
14 INJ 20 A
15
Radio
20 A
16 Back Up 10 A17
MG Clutch
7.5 A
18 Front Fog
*
(20 A)
19
−
−
20 Right Headlight High Beam 7.5 A
21
−
−
22 Small 10 A
23
−
−
24 Left Headlight High Beam 7.5 A
25
−
−
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 10 A
27
Left Headlight Low Beam
10 A
28 IGPS Oil LVL 7.5 A
29
Cooling Fan
30 A
30 Sub Fan 30 A
31
WIP Main
30 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid
*
Specified
Acura ATF DW-1(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
Specified
Acura All Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF)
Capacity Change 2.7 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Specified
Acura HGO-Type1 to be applied.
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■Engine CoolantRecommended
·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
CapacityChange 5.4 US qt (5.1 ℓ)
Change
including
filter5.7 US qt (5.4 ℓ)
Specified
Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.93 US gal (7.3 ℓ)
(change including the remaining 0.19 US gal
(0.72 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■Tire*1: BASE models
*2: Except BASE modelsRegular
Size
245/60R18 105H
*1
245/55R19 103H
*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spare
*
Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
18 x 8J
*1
19 x 8J
*2
Compact Spare
*
17 x 4T
* Not available on all models

Index
491Index
Index
AAAC................................................... 224, 234
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 369
AC Power Outlet...................................... 179
Accessories and Modifications................ 386
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 178
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)................................. 337
Indicator ................................................... 82
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 403
Engine Oil ............................................... 398
Washer ................................................... 406
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 398
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 171
Front Seats.............................................. 161
Head Restraints ....................... 164, 165, 166
Headlights .............................................. 407
Mirrors.................................................... 158
Rear Seats ............................................... 168
Second Row Seat .................................... 162
Steering Wheel ....................................... 157
Temperature ........................................... 100
Agile Handling Assist System.................. 360
Aha
TM Menu............................................. 233
AhaTM Radio.............................................. 243
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 185
Changing the Mode................................ 188Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 191
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 431
Rear Climate Control System ................... 192
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 190
Sensors.................................................... 196
Synchronized Mode ................................. 189
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 185
Air Pressure....................................... 418, 481
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Event Data Recorder .................................. 22
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator .............................................. 51, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors...................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
AM/FM Radio............................................ 217
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 369
Indicator .................................................... 74
Armrest..................................................... 171
Audio Remote Controls............................ 202
Audio System............................................ 198
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 215
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 200
Error Messages ........................................ 239
General Information ................................ 244Internet Radio ......................................... 231
iPod®....................................................... 227
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 224, 234
Reactivating ............................................ 201
Recommended CDs ................................. 245
Recommended Devices............................ 247
Remote Controls ..................................... 202
Security Code .......................................... 201
Shortcuts................................................. 205
Theft Protection ...................................... 201
USB Flash Drives .............................. 234, 247
USB Port.................................................. 199
Authorized Manuals................................ 489
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 127
Customize ....................................... 109, 259
Automatic Intermittent Wipers............... 150
Automatic Lighting.................................. 146
Automatic Transmission........................... 328
Creeping ................................................. 328
Fluid ........................................................ 405
Kickdown ................................................ 328
Operating the Shift Lever................... 15, 330
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 331
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 462
Shifting ................................................... 329
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 200
Average Fuel Economy............................ 100
Average Speed......................................... 101
AWD.......................................................... 363

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DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 148
Dead Battery............................................ 460
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows................................................. 191
Detachable Anchor.................................... 36
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 483
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 145
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 158
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 399
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 144
Door Mirrors............................................. 159
Doors........................................................ 115
Auto Door Locking.................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 127
Door Open Message ................................. 30
Keys........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 10, 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 117
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 121
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 420
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 46
Driving...................................................... 303
Automatic Transmission .......................... 328
Braking ................................................... 367
Cruise Control ........................................ 334
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 320
Shifting Gear .......................................... 329Starting the Engine .................................. 322
Driving Position Memory System............. 155
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 431
EElapsed Time............................................. 101
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 358
Emergency................................................ 475
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 485
Engine....................................................... 482
Coolant ................................................... 403
Jump Starting .......................................... 460
Oil ........................................................... 398
Remote Engine Start ................................ 324
Starting ................................................... 322
Engine Compartment Cover.................... 397
Engine Coolant......................................... 403
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 404
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 403
Overheating ............................................ 463
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil................................................. 398
Adding .................................................... 400
Checking ................................................. 399
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 391
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 71, 465
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 398
ENGINE START/STOP Button.................... 141
e-pretensioners........................................... 33EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 76, 467
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 434
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 159
FFCW (Forward Collision Warning)........... 346
Features.................................................... 197
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 431
Oil ........................................................... 401
Flat Tire............................................. 439, 446
Floor Mats................................................. 433
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 405
Brake ...................................................... 406
Engine Coolant ....................................... 403
Windshield Washer ................................. 406
Folding Down the Second Row Seat....... 169
Folding Down the Third Row Seat.......... 170
Foot Brake................................................ 368
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)........... 346
Indicator.................................................... 80
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 42
Front Seats................................................ 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161

496Index
MMaintenance............................................. 387
Battery..................................................... 426
Brake Fluid............................................... 406
Cleaning .................................................. 432
Climate Control System ........................... 431
Coolant ................................................... 403
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 391
Oil ........................................................... 399
Precautions .............................................. 388
Radiator................................................... 404
Remote Control ....................................... 429
Remote Transmitter ......................... 427, 428
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 407
Safety ...................................................... 389
Service Items............................................ 393
Tires ........................................................ 417
Transmission Fluid.................................... 405
Under the Hood....................................... 395
Wireless Headphone ................................ 430
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 71, 466
Map Lights................................................ 173
Maximum Load Limit................................ 307
Meters, Gauges........................................... 97
MID (Multi-information Display)............... 98
Mirrors....................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Door ........................................................ 159
Exterior .................................................... 159
Interior Rearview...................................... 158
Modifications (and Accessories)............... 386Moonroof................................................. 140
MP3................................................... 224, 234
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls... 98
Multi-Information Display (MID)............... 98
Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 382
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 482OOdometer................................................... 99
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............. 320
Oil (Engine)............................................... 398
Adding .................................................... 400
Checking................................................. 399
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 391
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 465
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 398
Viscosity .................................................. 398
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 204
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 396
Moonroof ............................................... 140
Power Windows ...................................... 138
Tailgate ................................................... 128
Outside Temperature Display.................. 100
Overheating.............................................. 463
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)..................................................... 331
Pandora®.................................................. 232
Panic Mode............................................... 137
Parking..................................................... 377
Parking Brake........................................... 367
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator........................................... 70, 467
Parking Sensor System............................. 378
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 52
Passing Indicators..................................... 145
Power Tailgate......................................... 130
Power Windows....................................... 138
Precautions While Driving....................... 327
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 327
Rain ........................................................ 327
Pregnant Women....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire)................................. 439, 446RRadiator.................................................... 404
Radio (AM/FM)......................................... 217
Radio (XM®).............................................. 221
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 219
Range........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 219
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)...... 485