474Handling 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
Tab
■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
6IG1 ECU FR 7.5A
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
484Information
Specifications■Vehicle Specifications*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD modelsModel
Acura MDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 2nd Row 3 3rd Row 2
Total 7
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
U.S.:
5,368 lbs (2,435 kg)
*1
5,677 lbs (2,575 kg)
*2
Canada:
2,575 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.:
2,811 lbs (1,275 kg)
*1
2,910 lbs (1,320 kg)
*2
Canada:
1,320 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.:
2,734 lbs (1,240 kg)
*1
2,965 lbs (1,345 kg)
*2
Canada:
1,345 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Rating U.S.: 8,036 lbs (3,645 kg)
*1
9,833 lbs (4,460 kg)
*2
Canada:
4,460 kg
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant Type
HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity
23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g)
Lubricant Type
RL897PAG
■
Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer FluidDisplacement
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
Type
Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (74 ℓ)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 4 US qt (3.8 ℓ)
Canada: 5.6 US qt (5.3 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake FluidHeadlights (High/Low Beam)
LED
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker/
Parking Lights 28/8W (Amber)
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door
Mirrors) LED
Brake Lights
21W
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Taillights
LED
Back-Up Lights 21W
Rear Turn Signal Lights
21W
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Light
LED
LED Puddle Lights LED
Interior Lights
Front, Second Row and Third
Row Lights
LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights
LED
Vanity Mirror Lights
1.4W
Door Courtesy Lights
3.4W
Door Inner Handle Lights
LED
Console Compartment Light
1.4W
Glove Box Light
1.4W
Foot Lights
5W
Cargo Area Lights
5W
Specified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Index
495Index
Index
AAAC................................................... 225, 235
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 373
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 179
Accessories and Modifications ................ 390
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 178
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................................. 339
Indicator ................................................... 82
Additives Coolant .................................................. 407
Engine Oil ............................................... 402
Washer ................................................... 410
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 402
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 171
Front Seats.............................................. 161
Head Restraints ....................... 164, 165, 166
Headlights .............................................. 411
Mirrors.................................................... 158
Rear Seats ............................................... 168
Second Row Seat .................................... 162
Steering Wheel ....................................... 157
Temperature ........................................... 100
Agile Handling Assist System .................. 364
Aha
TM Menu ............................................. 234
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 244
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 185
Changing the Mode................................ 188 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 192
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 435
Rear Climate Control System ................... 193
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 190
Sensors .................................................... 197
Synchronized Mode ................................. 189
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 185
Air Pressure ....................................... 422, 485
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator .............................................. 51, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ...................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 218
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 373
Indicator .................................................... 74
Armrest ..................................................... 171
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 204
Audio System ............................................ 200
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 216
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 202
Error Messages ........................................ 240
General Information ................................ 245 Internet Radio ......................................... 232
iPod ........................................................ 228
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 225, 235
Reactivating ............................................ 203
Recommended CDs ................................. 246
Recommended Devices............................ 248
Remote Controls ..................................... 204
Security Code .......................................... 203
Shortcuts................................................. 207
Theft Protection ...................................... 203
USB Flash Drives .............................. 235, 248
USB Port.................................................. 201
Authorized Manuals ................................ 493
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 127
Customize ....................................... 109, 260
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 150
Automatic Lighting .................................. 146
Automatic Transmission ........................... 330
Creeping ................................................. 330
Fluid ........................................................ 409
Kickdown ................................................ 330
Operating the Shift Lever................... 17, 332
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 333
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 467
Shifting ................................................... 331
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 202
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 100
Average Speed ......................................... 101
AWD .......................................................... 367
497Index
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 148
Dead Battery ............................................ 465
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 192
Detachable Anchor .................................... 36
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 487
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 145
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 158
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 403
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 .............................................. 12, 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 117
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 121
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 424
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Driving ...................................................... 305
Automatic Transmission .......................... 330
Braking ................................................... 371
Cruise Control ........................................ 336
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 322
Shifting Gear .......................................... 331 Starting the Engine .................................. 324
Driving Position Memory System ............. 155
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 435
EElapsed Time............................................. 101
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 362
Emergency ................................................ 480
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 489
Engine ....................................................... 486
Coolant ................................................... 407
Jump Starting .......................................... 465
Oil ........................................................... 402
Remote Engine Start ................................ 326
Starting ................................................... 324
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 401
Engine Coolant ......................................... 407
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 408
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 407
Overheating ............................................ 468
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 402
Adding .................................................... 404
Checking ................................................. 403
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 395
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 71, 470
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 402
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 141
e-pretensioners ........................................... 33 EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 76, 472
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 438
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 159
FFCW (Forward Collision Warning) ........... 350
Features .................................................... 199
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 435
Oil ........................................................... 405
Flat Tire ............................................. 443, 450
Floor Mats ................................................. 437
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 409
Brake ...................................................... 410
Engine Coolant ....................................... 407
Windshield Washer ................................. 410
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 169
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 170
Foot Brake ................................................ 372
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ........... 350
Indicator.................................................... 80
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161
503Index
VVanity Mirrors.............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 486
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 362
Off Button .............................................. 363
Off Indicator ............................................. 75
System Indicator ............................... 75, 362
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 402, 485
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 362WWarning and Information Messages ........ 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 470
Warning Labels .......................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 491
Watts ........................................................ 484
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 426
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 447
Window Washers ..................................... 149
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 410
Switch .................................................... 149
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 138
Windshield ............................................... 149
Cleaning ................................................. 439
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 192
Washer Fluid ........................................... 410
Wiper Blades........................................... 417
Wipers and Washers ............................... 149 Winter Tires
.............................................. 429
Snow Tires ............................................... 429
Tire Chains .............................................. 429
Wipers and Washers ................................. 149
Automatic Intermittent Wipers................. 150
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 417
Front ....................................................... 149
Rear ........................................................ 151
WMA ................................................. 225, 235
Worn Tires ................................................. 421