2008 Acura MDX Owners Manual

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Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually, Emergency Towing

Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually

LID

If the fuel fill door release button does not work, use the release lever inside the rear fuse box lid in the cargo area.

RELEASE LEVER

To open the fuel fill door, pull the release lever rearward.

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Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or organization. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

The only way you can safely tow your vehicle is with flat-bed equipment. The operator will load your vehicle on the back of a truck. Any other method of towing will damage the drive system. When you contact the towing agency, inform them a flat-bed is required.

Towing with only two tires on the ground will damage parts of the all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle should be transported on a f lat-bed truck or trailer.

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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

Front

COVER

Rear

COVER

If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see the previous page).

For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable towing hook that mounts on the anchors in the front and rear bumpers.

1.

Remove the cover, put cloth on the edge of the cover and carefully pry with a small flat-tip screwdriver or a metal fingernail file.

The cover is attached to the bumper with a tether.

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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

WHEEL NUT WRENCH

WHEEL NUT WRENCH

Front

TOWING HOOK

Rear

TOWING HOOK

2.

3.

Remove the towing hook and wheel nut wrench placed behind a cover under the cargo area.

Screw the towing hook into the hole, and tighten it with the wheel nut wrench.

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To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook f or straight, f lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do not use it as a tie down.

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Technical Information

The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your vehicle and the locations of the identification numbers. It also includes information you should know about your vehicle’s tires and emissions control systems.

Identification Numbers Specifications DOT Tire Quality Grading

................ ................................

(U.S. Vehicles)

.......................... Tire Labeling ................................. Tire Pressure Monitoring System

. 450
. 452

. 454
. 456

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(TPMS)

Explanation

Required Federal . 458
............................ Emissions Controls ....................... . 460
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 462
........................ . 463
Emissions Testing

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Identification Numbers

Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in various places.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver’s side. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

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The engine number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front.

The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.

ENGINE NUMBER

Identification Numbers

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

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Specifications

Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track

Front Rear

Weights Gross vehicle weight rating

Gross combined weight ＊ rating (GCWR)

190.7 in (4,844 mm) 77.0 in (1,955 mm) 68.2 in (1,733 mm) 108.3 in (2,750 mm) 67.7 in (1,720 mm) 67.5 in (1,715 mm)

See the tire information label atta- ched to the driver’s doorjamb.

10,053 lbs (4,560 kg)

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1 :

The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.

Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type

Seating Capacities Total Front Second Third

452

HFC-134a (R-134a) −

21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g)

−

ND-OIL8

Capacities Fuel tank

Engine coolant Engine oil

Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential fluid Transfer assembly fluid Windshield washer reservoir

Change ＊ Total Change ＊

Including filter Without filter

Total Change Total

Change Total

Change Total

U.S. vehicles Canadian vehicles

Approx. 21.00 US gal (79.5 ) 1.93 US gal (7.3 ) 2.43 US gal (9.2 )

4.5 US qt (4.3 )

4.2 US qt (4.0 )

5.3 US qt (5.0 ) 3.0 US qt (2.8 ) 8.3 US qt (7.9 )

2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 2.9 US qt (2.7 )

0.4 US qt (0.4 ) 0.4 US qt (0.4 )

4.2 US qt (4.0 ) 6.1 US qt (5.8 )

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1 :

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2 :

Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.18 US gal (0.7 ) Excluding the oil remaining in the engine

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Lights Headlights

Daytime running light Front side marker lights Front turn signal lights Parking lights Fog light Front foot lights Rear turn signal lights Rear side marker light Backup lights License plate lights Individual map lights

Cargo area light Tailgate light Vanity mirror light Door light

High Low ＊

Front Rear

12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V

− − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − −

(HB3) (D2S) (HB3)

(H11)

60 W 35 W 60 W 3 CP 21 W 3 CP 55 W 3.4 W 21 W 3 CP 18 W 3 CP 5 W 5 W 8 W 5 W 2 W 3.4 W

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The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type. Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by your dealer.

Battery Capacity

12 V 12 V

− −

65 AH/5 HR 76 AH/20 HR

Fuses Interior

Rear

Under-hood

Engine Type

Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs

Specifications

See page 445 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid. See page 444 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid. See page 443 and 444 or the fuse box cover.

Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC

VTEC V6 gasoline engine

3.54 x 3.78 in (90.0 x 96.0 mm)

223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm )

11.0 : 1

DENSO: NGK:

SKJ20DR-M11
IZFR6K11

Alignment Toe-in

Camber

Caster

Tires Size

Pressure

Front Rear Front Rear Front

0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.08 in (2.0 mm)

0°30’ − 0°30’ − 4°12’

Front/Rear Spare Front/Rear Spare

P255/55R18 104H T165/80D17 104M

32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one- half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A

All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.

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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Tire Labeling

The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below.

TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE

(1)

TireSize Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. The following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means.

104

−

Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).

−

Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating).

P255/55R18 104H

−

Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle).

255

−

Tire width in millimeters.

55

−

Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a percentage of its width).

−

Tire construction code (R indicates radial).

18

−

Rim diameter in inches.

TireIdentificationNumber(TIN) The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.

DOT B97R FW6X 2202

DOT

−

This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

B97R

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Manufacturer’s identification mark.

(1)

(4)

(3)

(2)

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Tire Size Tire Identification Number (TIN) Maximum Tire Pressure Maximum Tire Load

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FW6X

− Tire type code.

2202

−

Date of manufacture. Year Week

MaximumTirePressure Max Press

−

The maximum air pressure the tire can hold.

MaximumTireLoad Max Load

−

The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure.

Tire Labeling

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

−

Required Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Required Federal Explanation

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.

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Emissions Controls

The burning of gasoline in your vehicle’s engine produces several by- products. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Con- trolling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environ- ment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon monoxide does not contri- bute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.

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The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Act sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 390

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In Canada, Acura vehicles comply

with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured.

Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine’s crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The positive

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crankcase ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.

Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.

Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery The onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system captures the fuel vapors during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapors are drawn into the engine and burned off.

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Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, exhaust gas recirculation, and three way catalytic converter. These four systems work together to control the engine’s combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that come out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems.

PGM-FISystem The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: air intake, engine control, and fuel control. The powertrain control module (PCM) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.

IgnitionTimingControlSystem This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO, and NOx produced.

ExhaustGasRecirculation(EGR) System The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned.

ThreeWayCatalyticConverter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen (N ), and water vapor.

Emissions Controls

Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work together in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Acura replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your vehicle.

The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.

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Three Way Catalytic Converter

The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Acura part or its equivalent.

The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.

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WARM UP THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

Keep the engine well maintained.

Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine’s per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle’s three way catalytic converter.

Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.

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Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an emissions test shortly after the battery has been disconnected or gone dead, it may not pass the test. This is because of certain ‘‘readiness codes’’ that must be set in the on- board diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.

If the testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test. If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following.

1.

2.

3.

Make sure the gas tank is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4).

Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.

Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and 95°F.

Emissions Testing

4.

5.

Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it idle for 20 seconds.

Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there until the temperature gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).

6.

Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 20
seconds.

CONTINUED

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8.

Then drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.

9.

Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 30
minutes.

If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer.

Emissions Testing

7.

Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in D. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90
seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90
seconds).

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Warranty and Client Relations

Client Service Information Warranty Coverages Reporting Safety Defects

.......... ....................

. 466
. 467

(U.S. Vehicles)

Authorized Manuals

.......................... .....................

. 468
. 469

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Canadian Owners: Acura Client Services Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8

Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Vortex Motor Corp. Bella International P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816

Tel: (787) 620-7546

Client Service Information

Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s management. The service manager or general manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.

If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact the Acura Client Services Office.

U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Services Mail Stop 500-2N-7E 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746

Tel: (800) 382-2238

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When you call or write, please give us this information:

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Vehicle Identification Number (see page Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Mileage on your vehicle Your name, address, and tele- phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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Warranty Coverages

U.S. Owners Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:

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NewVehicleLimitedWarranty covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.

these two

EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions − PerformanceWarranty warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information.

OriginalEquipmentBatteryLimited this warranty gives up Warranty to 100 % credit toward a replacement battery.

−

−

a seat SeatBeltLimitedWarranty belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.

all exterior body panels are

RustPerforationLimitedWarranty − covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.

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AccessoryLimitedWarranty Acura accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details.

ReplacementPartsLimited covers all Acura Warranty replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship.

−

ReplacementBatteryLimited provides prorated Warranty coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer.

−

ReplacementMufflerLifetime provides LimitedWarranty coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.

−

Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2008 Acura warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2008 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.

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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Acura Automobile Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to ; or write to: http://www.saf ercar.gov Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.saf ercar.gov

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Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S.only) The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:

Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only) Go online at

www. helminc. com

If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356.

Publication

Form Number

61STX01
61STX01EL

61STX30
31STX610
31STX810

31STXM10
31STXQ10

ACU-R

Form Description

2007-2008 Acura MDX Service Manual

2008 Acura MDX

Electrical Troubleshooting Manual

2008 Acura MDX Body Repair Manual

2008 Acura MDX Owner’s Manual

2008 Acura MDX

Navigation System Owner’s Manual 2008 Acura MDX Maintenance Journal

2008 Acura MDX Quick Start Guide

Order Form for Previous Years Indicate Year and Model Desired

Authorized Manuals

Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand.

Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your vehicle.

Body Repair Manual: Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.

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Index

...

Accessories and Modifications . 330
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

Position)

Accessory Power Sockets AC Power Outlet Active Damper System Acura Link Additives, Engine Oil Airbag (SRS) Air Conditioning System

..................................... ............ ........................... ................ ..................................... .................... ............................... .............. ..................... ....................... ....................... ......................................

Rear A/C Control Air Outlets (Vents) Air Pressure, Tires Antifreeze Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

. 129
. 166
. 167
. 361
. 308
. 394
. 9, 24
. 170
. 175
. 177
. 415
. 396

....................

Indicator Light Operation

................................... ..............

Anti-theft, Audio System Anti-theft Steering Column

Lock

............................................

. 66, 357
. 357
. 235

. 129
. 180, 181, 200

Audio System Auto Control Mode, Starting

................

Engine

Automatic Climate Control

........................................ ..........

. 339
. 170

....................... Automatic Lighting . 119
... Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
. 270
Automatic Speed Control ............. . 341
.............. Automatic Transmission . 452
.......................... ............... . 399
. 341
.......................................

Capacity, Fluid Checking Fluid Level Shifting Shift Lever Position

Indicators

Shift Lever Positions Shift Lock Release

............................... ................ ....................

. 341
. 342
. 346

Battery

Charging System

Indicator

...........................

Jump Starting Maintenance Specifications Before Driving Belts, Seat Beverage Holders Booster Seats Brakes

............................ .............................. ............................ .............................. .................................... ......................... ..................................

. 65, 436
. 432
. 421
. 453
. 321
.8,20
. 163
. 55

Anti-lock System (ABS)

............. ........................................... .......................................

Break-in, New Linings Fluid Parking System Indicator Wear Indicators

................. ........................ ............................. .................

. 322
. 401
. 153
. 65, 438
. 357
. 356
. 322

Braking System Break-in, New Vehicle Brightness Control,

Instruments

............................... ......................

Brights, Headlights Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Front Parking Lights Front Side Marker Lights Headlights Rear Bulbs Specifications Turn Signal Lights

.......................... ................ ........ ................................. ................................. ............................ .................... ..............................

Bulbs, Halogen

. 123
. 118

. 407
. 404
. 404
. 403
. 406
. 453
. 404
. 403

Cancel Button Capacities Chart

................................ ............................

. 272
. 452

...........

. 357

CONTINUED

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Index

............. .......................... ................................... ....................

Carbon Monoxide Hazard Cargo Area Light Cargo Hook Cargo, How to Carry CAUTION, Explanation of Certification Label Chains, Tires Changing a Flat Tire Changing Oil

........................ ................................. ....................

. 58
. 161
. 336
. 332
. iii . 450
. 420
. 425

.............

How to When to

........................................ ......................................

Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Childproof Door Locks Child Safety

............ ................ ..................................... ..............................

. 394
. 383
. 65, 436
. 338
. 131
. 37
. 55
. 42, 45
. 41
..... . 42
.......................................... .......................... . 54
. 47
......................................... . 38
...................... . 43
............................. . 51
.......................................... ......... . 38

Booster Seats Child Seats ............................. Important Safety Reminders Infants Larger Children LATCH Risks with Airbags Small Children Tether Where Should a Child Sit?

...

II

Child Seats

LATCH Anchorage Points Tether Anchorage Points

. 45
....................................... ........ . 47
. 52, 53
.... . 409
. 466
. 170
. 236
. 235
. 460
. 424
. 164
. 466
. 61

....................... .................... ............... .............................................. ..................... ........................ ...................... ................. ............... .............

Cleaning Seat Belts Client Service Office Climate Control System Clock Code, Audio System CO in the Exhaust Compact Spare Tire Console Compartment Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant

＊

Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge

........................................ .................................... ......................... ...................

. 396
. 326
. 396
. 72

Crankcase Emissions Control

System

Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Operation Cup Holders Customize Settings

........................................ ................ ............ ................................... ......................... ................ ...........................

Door/Window Setup Lighting Setup

. 460
. 70
. 270
. 163
. 83
. 105
. 100

Meter Setup Position Setup Setting to Default Wiper Setup

................................. .............................. ........................ ...............................

. 89
. 97
. 86
. 113

...............

DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Differential Fluid Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick

................................... .............. ................................. ............ .............. .............. .......................... .................................... .............

. iii . 3, 62
. 120
. 432
. 468
. 122
. 174
. 452
. 452
. 118

Automatic Transmission Engine Oil

.......... .................................. .......................... ........ .......................................

Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disc Care Disc Changer Disc Changer Error

. 399
. 326
. 67
. 357
. 229
. 190, 218

........................

Messages

...........................

. 199, 228

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Index

Disc Player Disposal of Used Oil Doors

............................

.....................

. 190, 218
. 395

Locking and Unlocking Lockout Prevention Monitor Power Door Locks

............ .................. ........................................ .................... ..........

DOT Tire Quality Grading Driver and Passenger Safety Driving

........................................... ....................................

Economy

. 130
. 131
. 11
. 130
. 454
. 5
. 337
. 327

...........

Driving Position Memory

System

DVD Player Error Messages DVD Player

........................................ ...... ...................................

. 157
. 265
. 240

Economy, Fuel Emergencies

.............................. .................................. ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. ...........

Battery, Jump Starting Brake System Indicator Changing a Flat Tire Charging System Indicator Checking the Fuses Driving with a Flat Tire

. 327
. 423
. 432
. 438
. 425
. 436
. 440
. 424

. 122
Hazard Warning Flashers . 432
Jump Starting Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 436
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 437
Overheated Engine . 434
Opening the Fuel Fill Door

....... ............................ ..... ... ..................

Towing

Manually

................................ ....................................... .........................