2019 Acura MDX HYBRID adding oil

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 562
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..563
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service...564Maintenance MinderTM..................... 565
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 569
Opening the Hood ........................... 570
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 571
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 572
Oil Check ......................................... 573
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 574
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...575 Cooling System ................................ 577
Inverter Coolant ............................... 579
Transmission Fluid ............................ 580
Brake Fluid ....................................... 581
Refilling Window Wa
sher Fluid......... 581
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 582
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 587Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 591
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 592
Tire Labeling .................................... 592
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 594Wear Indicators................................ 596 Tire Service Life ................................ 596
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 597
Tire Rotation .................................... 598
Winter Tires ..................................... 599
12-Volt Battery ................................. 600
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 601
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 602Climate Control System Maintenance.. 604Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 605
Exterior Care.................................... 607
Accessories and Modifications ........ 611
* 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
Console Compartment............................. 213
Controls .................................................... 141
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 639
Coolant (Inverter) .................................... 579
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 464
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 540
Cup Holders .............................................. 215
Customized Features ....................... 131, 362
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 179
Dead Battery ............................................ 637
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 229
Detachable Anchor .................................... 44
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 665
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 176
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 192
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 573
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 175
Door Mirrors ............................................. 193
Doors ........................................................ 143
Auto Door Locking.................................. 157
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 157
Door Open Message ................................. 38
Keys........................................................ 143 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside............................................... 18, 154
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 145
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 152
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 594
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 54
Driving ....................................................... 447
Braking .................................................... 517
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 464
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 455
Shifting Gear ........................................... 465
Turning on the Power .............................. 457
Driving Position Memory System ............. 189
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 464
Creeping ................................................. 464
Fluid ........................................................ 580
Kickdown ................................................ 464
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 467
Shifting ................................................... 465
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 474
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 128
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator .................................................... 86
Switch ..................................................... 517
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator .................................................... 86 Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................... 95, 643
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 505
Emergency ................................................ 656
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 667
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 664
Coolant ................................................... 577
Jump Starting .......................................... 637
Oil ........................................................... 572
Remote Engine Start................................ 459
Starting ................................................... 457
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 571
Engine Coolant ......................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 639
Engine Oil ................................................. 572
Adding .................................................... 574
Checking................................................. 573
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 565
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 88, 641
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 95, 643
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 80
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 607
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 193
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Index
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission)..... 464
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 497
Indicator .................................................... 98
Language (HFL) ......................................... 398
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 67, 74
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 149
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto .......................................... 338
License information .................................. 341
Lights ................................................. 176, 582
Automatic ............................................... 177
Bulb Replacement .................................... 582
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 179
High Beam Indicator .................................. 95
Interior .................................................... 210
Light Switches ......................................... 176
Lights On Indicator .................................... 96
Turn Signals ............................................. 175
Load Limits ................................................ 451
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 143
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 157
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 156
From Inside .............................................. 154
From Outside ........................................... 145
Keys ........................................................ 143
Using a Key ............................................. 151
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 152
Low Battery Charge .................................. 641 Low Fuel Indicator
...................................... 91
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 88, 641
Lower Anchors ...................................... 67, 74
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 663
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 451
Lumbar Support ....................................... 195
M
Maintenance............................................. 561
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 600
Brake Fluid .............................................. 581
Cleaning ................................................. 605
Climate Control System ........................... 604
Coolant ................................................... 577
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 565
Oil ........................................................... 573
Precautions ............................................. 562
Radiator .................................................. 578
Remote Control....................................... 602
Remote Transmitter ................................. 601
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 582
Safety...................................................... 563
Service Items ........................................... 567
Tires ........................................................ 591
Transmission Fluid ................................... 580
Under the Hood ...................................... 569
Wireless Headphone................................ 603
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 88, 642
Map Lights ................................................ 211
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 451 Meters, Gauges
........................................ 123
MID (Multi-information Display) ............ 125
Mirrors ...................................................... 192
Adjusting ................................................ 192
Door ....................................................... 193
Exterior ................................................... 193
Interior Rearview ..................................... 192
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 611
Moonroof ................................................. 171
MP3 ................................................... 275, 300
Multi-function Steering-wheel
Controls .................................................. 125
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............ 125
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 544N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 664
O
Odometer................................................. 126
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 455
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 572
Adding ................................................... 574
Checking ................................................ 573
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 565
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 88, 641
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
Viscosity.................................................. 572
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 244
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Index
Rotation.................................................. 598
Spare Tire ....................................... 615, 663
Summer .................................................. 599
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 623
Tire Chains.............................................. 599
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 622
Wear Indicators....................................... 596
Winter .................................................... 599
Tools ......................................................... 614
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 454
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 454
Emergency .............................................. 656
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 512
Indicator ........................................... 95, 645
Transmission ....................................... 23, 465
Dual Clutch............................... 23, 464, 465
Fluid ....................................................... 580
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 467
Number .................................................. 664
Sequential Mode..................................... 471
TRIP Button .............................................. 126
Trip Meter ................................................ 127
Troubleshooting ...................................... 613
Blown Fuse ..................... 647, 650, 653, 654
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 29
Emergency Towing ................................. 656
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 639
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 634 Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 615, 622
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 29, 156
Warning Indicators .................................... 84
Turn Signals .............................................. 175
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 95
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 129
Turning on the Power .............................. 457
Does Not Activate .................................... 634
Jump Starting .......................................... 637
Remote Engine Start ................................ 459
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 214
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 145
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 18, 154
USB Flash Drives ................................ 300, 325
USB Port .................................................... 237
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 664
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ................ 505
Off Button ............................................... 506
Off Indicator .............................................. 94
System Indicator ................................ 94, 505
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 572, 663
Voice Control Operation .......................... 258
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 259 Voice Recognition ................................... 258
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist® )................ 505
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 254
Warning and Info rmation Messages ....... 105
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 641
Warning Labels ........................................... 81
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 668
Watts ......................................................... 662
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 596
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 619
Window Washers ..................................... 183
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 581
Switch ..................................................... 183
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 169
Windshield ................................................ 183
Cleaning ................................................. 608
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 229
Washer Fluid ........................................... 581
Wiper Blades ........................................... 587
Wipers and Washers................................ 183
Winter Tires .............................................. 599
Snow Tires .............................................. 599
Tire Chains .............................................. 599
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