2016 Acura MDX Oil type

440
Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 458
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 469
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 459
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 465
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the multi-information display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 445
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 545
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 492
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 493
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 500
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 512
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 513
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 514
Jump Starting .................................... 515 Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 517
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 519
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 519
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 520
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 521
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........... 521
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 522
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 522
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 523
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 530
Emergency Towing ........................... 531
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 532
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 533
* Not available on all models
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523Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
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 Type A
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1STRLD*27.5 A
2−−
3ACG FR15 A
4Washer 15 A
5−−
6 ECU FR 7.5 A
7Starter*27.5 A
8FI Sub 15A
9DBW15 A
10 FI Main 15 A
11IG Coil15 A
12 DRL R 10 A
13DRL L10 A
14 Injector 20 A
15Radio*120 A
*1:Models without Auto Idle Stop
*2:Models with Auto Idle Stop 16 Back Up 10 A
17MG Clutch7.5 A
18 FR Fog*(20 A)
19−−
20 H/L HI R 7.5 A
21−−
22 Small*110 A
23Gear Selector15 A
24 H/L HI L 7.5 A
25−−
26 H/L LO R 10 A
27H/L LO L10 A
28 Oil LVL 7.5 A
29Main Fan30 A
30 Sub Fan 30 A
31Wiper Main30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 3.1
or higher
Capacity Change 3.5 US qt (3.3 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.92 US qt (1.82 ℓ)
Specified·Acura Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1
·Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or SAE 90 (API
grade GL4 or GL5)
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 5.4 US qt (5.1 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
5.7 US qt (5.4 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.93 US gal (7.3 ℓ)
(change including the remaining 0.19 US gal
(0.72 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Model with 18 inch wheel
*2: Model with 19 inch wheel
RegularSize245/60R18 105H*1
245/55R19 103H*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spare
*
Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 8J*1
19 x 8J*2
Compact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
Vehicle Identification............................... 538
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 359
IDS Button ................................................ 359
Illumination Control ................................ 167
Button .................................................... 167
Immobilizer System .................................. 149
Indicator ................................................... 80
Indicators .................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................... 87, 365
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 77
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 83
Auto Idle Stop System ............................... 83
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 90, 406
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Brake System (Red) ........................... 72, 521
Charging System............................... 73, 519
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 90, 91
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 81, 361
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 81, 360
Fog Lights ................................................. 80
Gear Position ............................................ 74
High Beam ................................................ 79
Immobilizer System ................................... 80
Keyless Access System............................... 82
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 85
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 89, 396
Lights On .................................................. 80
Low Fuel ................................................... 76
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 73, 519 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 79
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 73, 520
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 72, 521
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 86
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 76
Security System Alarm ............................... 81
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System .................................... 79, 521
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 82
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 77
System Message ........................................ 81
Turn Signal ................................................ 79
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 78, 402
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 78, 403
Information ............................................... 535
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control ................................... 167
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 359
IDS Button ............................................... 359
Interface Dial ............................................ 218
Interior Lights ........................................... 186
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 172
iPhone ............................................... 245, 262
iPod ................................................... 241, 262
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 497
Jump Starting ........................................... 515
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 130
Keyless Access System .............................. 132
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 135
Keys ........................................................... 129
Lockout Prevention.................................. 135
Number Tag ............................................ 130
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 140
Remote Transmitter ................................. 131
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ............. 129
Types and Functions ................................ 129
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 346
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 385
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 394
Indicator.................................................... 89
Language (HFL) ........................................ 285
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 61, 64
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) ............. 385
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 134
Lights ................................................. 159, 459
Automatic ............................................... 160
Bulb Replacement ................................... 459
Daytime Running Lights........................... 162
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
Interior .................................................... 186
Light Switches ......................................... 159
Lights On Indicator .................................... 80
Turn Signals ............................................ 158
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