2017 Acura MDX Hybrid adding oil

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 332
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..333
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service...334Maintenance MinderTM..................... 335
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 339
Opening the Hood ........................... 340
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 341
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 342
Oil Check ......................................... 343
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 344
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...345 Cooling System ................................ 347
Transmission Fluid ............................ 350
Brake Fluid ....................................... 351
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 351
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 352Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 357Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 361
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 362
Tire Labeling .................................... 362
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 364Wear Indicators................................ 366
Tire Service Life ................................ 366 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 367
Tire Rotation .................................... 368
Winter Tires ..................................... 369
12-Volt Battery ................................. 370
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 371
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 372Climate Control System Maintenance.. 374Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 375
Exterior Care.................................... 377
Accessories and Modifications ........ 380
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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Index
Indicator ..................................... 78, 79, 414
Parking Brake.......................................... 299
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 79
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 78, 414
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 179
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 291
Bulb Replacement .................................... 352
Back-Up Light ......................................... 355
Brake Light and Rear Tu rn Signal Light .... 353
Fog Lights ............................................... 352
Front Turn Signal/ Parking, Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 352
Headlights .............................................. 352
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 356
Puddle Lights .......................................... 356
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 356
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 352
Taillights ................................................. 355
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights ............. 354
Bulb Specifications ................................... 432
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 251
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 231, 233
Center Pocket ........................................... 205
Certification Label ................................... 434 Changing Bulbs
......................................... 352
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 412
Child Safety ................................................. 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149
Child Seat .................................................... 60
Booster Seats ............................................. 74
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 62
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 63
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 68
Larger Children .......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 377
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 375
Client Service Information ....................... 441
Climate Control System ............................ 214
Changing the Mode ................................ 217
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 221
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 374
Rear Climate Control System ................... 222
Sensors .................................................... 226
Synchronized Mode ................................. 218
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 214
Clock .......................................................... 136
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 307
Coat Hook ................................................. 210 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 307
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 385, 433
Console Compartment ............................. 204
Controls ..................................................... 135
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 347
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 348
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 347
Overheating ............................................ 409
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 246
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 322
Cup Holders .............................................. 206
Customized Features ................................ 125
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 171
Dead Battery ............................................. 407
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 221
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 435
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 168
Rearview Mirror....................................... 184
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 343
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 167
Door Mirrors ............................................. 185
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Index
Doors......................................................... 137
Auto Door Locking .................................. 150
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 150
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 18, 147
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .................................................. 139
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 145
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 364
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 52
Driving ....................................................... 229
Braking .................................................... 299
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 246
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 237
Shifting Gear ........................................... 247
Turning on the Power .............................. 239
Driving Position Memory System ............. 181
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 246
Creeping ................................................. 246
Fluid ........................................................ 350
Kickdown ................................................ 246
Operating the Shift Button................. 21, 249
Shifting.................................................... 247
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 374
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 256
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 122 Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 80
Switch ..................................................... 299
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator.................................................... 80
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 287
Emergency ................................................ 427
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 437
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 434
Coolant ................................................... 347
Jump Starting .......................................... 407
Oil ........................................................... 342
Remote Engine Start................................ 241
Starting ................................................... 239
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 341
Engine Coolant ......................................... 347
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 348
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 347
Overheating ............................................ 409
Engine Oil ................................................. 342
Adding .................................................... 344
Checking................................................. 343
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 335
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 412
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 342
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 89, 414
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 377
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 185
F
Features.................................................... 227
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 374
Oil .......................................................... 345
Flat Tire ............................................. 385, 392
Floor Mats ................................................ 376
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 351
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 350
Engine Coolant ....................................... 347
Windshield Washer ................................. 351
Fog Lights ................................................. 171
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 192
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 198
Foot Brake ................................................ 302
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Front Seats ................................................ 187
Adjusting ................................................ 187
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 257
Fuel ..................................................... 23, 327
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 330
Gauge .................................................... 117
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 122
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 85
Range ..................................................... 122
Recommendation.................................... 327
Refueling ................................................ 327
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 330
Fuel Fill Cap ................................................ 23
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Index
Door ....................................................... 185
Exterior ................................................... 185
Interior Rearview ..................................... 184
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 380
Moonroof ................................................. 163
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls .................................................. 119
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............ 119
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 326
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 434
O
Odometer................................................. 120
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 237
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 342
Adding ................................................... 344
Checking ................................................ 343
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 335
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 412
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 342
Viscosity.................................................. 342
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 340
Moonroof ............................................... 163
Power Windows...................................... 161
Tailgate................................................... 151 Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 164
Outside Temperature Display .................. 121
Overheating .............................................. 409
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 254
Panic Mode ............................................... 160
Parking ...................................................... 316
Parking Brake ........................................... 299
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 78, 414
Parking Sensor System ............................. 318
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 168
POWER Button .......................................... 164
Power Tailgate .......................................... 153
Power Windows ........................................ 161
Precautions While Driving ....................... 245
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 245
Rain ......................................................... 245
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 385, 392
R
Radiator.................................................... 348
Range ........................................................ 122
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 437Rear Climate Control System
................... 222
From the Front Panel ............................... 222
From the Rear Panel ................................ 225
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 180
Rear Seats ................................................. 198
Second Row Seat ............................ 191, 192
Third Row Seat ........................................ 198
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 184
Refueling .................................................. 327
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 117
Gasoline .......................................... 327, 432
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ...................................................... 12
Regulations ............................... 296, 364, 435
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 241
Checking Door Lock Status...................... 146
Remote Transmitter ................................. 144
Replacement Battery .................................... 371, 372, 373
Bulbs ....................................................... 352
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 357
Fuses ............................... 418, 421, 424, 425
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 359
Tires ........................................................ 367
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 436
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 121
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 185
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 119, 125
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Index
Tires.......................................................... 361
Air Pressure..................................... 362, 433
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 361
Inspection ............................................... 361
Labeling .................................................. 362
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 385, 392
Regulations ............................................. 364
Rotation.................................................. 368
Spare Tire ....................................... 385, 433
Summer .................................................. 369
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 393
Tire Chains.............................................. 369
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 392
Wear Indicators....................................... 366
Winter .................................................... 369
Tools ......................................................... 384
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 236
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 236
Emergency .............................................. 427
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 294
Indicator ........................................... 89, 416
Transmission ....................................... 21, 247
Dual Clutch............................... 21, 246, 247
Fluid ....................................................... 350
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 249
Number .................................................. 434
Sequential Mode..................................... 253
TRIP Button .............................................. 120
Trip Meter ................................................ 121 Troubleshooting
....................................... 383
Blown Fuse ...................... 418, 421, 424, 425
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 427
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 409
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 404
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 385, 392
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 27, 149
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 167
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 89
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 123
Turning on the Power .............................. 239
Does Not Activate .................................... 404
Jump Starting .......................................... 407
Remote Engine Start ................................ 241
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 205
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 18, 147
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 434Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®).................. 287
Off Button............................................... 288
Off Indicator.............................................. 88
System Indicator ................................ 88, 287
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 342, 433
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 287
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 99
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 412
Warning Labels ........................................... 76
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 438
Watts ......................................................... 432
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 366
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 389
Window Washers ..................................... 175
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 351
Switch ..................................................... 175
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 161
Windshield ................................................ 175
Cleaning ................................................. 378
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 221
Washer Fluid ........................................... 351
Wiper Blades ........................................... 357
Wipers and Washers................................ 175
Winter Tires .............................................. 369
Snow Tires .............................................. 369
Tire Chains .............................................. 369
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