2008 Acura MDX Owners Manual

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.................... ...................... ....................... ........................ Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emissions Controls Emissions Testing Engine . 446 . 446 . 153 . 122 . 446 . 460 . 463 Check Starting System Coolant Temperature Gauge If it Won’t Start Malfunction Indicator ............ . 340 .... . 72 . 431 ......................... ................................ ....................................... Lamp Oil Life Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting ........ .............. ............................... ............................ ............................ ....................................... . 65, 437 . 383 . 65, 436 . 393 . 434 . 453 . 346 . 339 Evaporative Emissions Controls . 460 Exhaust Fumes . 58 Exhaust Gas Recirculation ............................... System ........................................ Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat . 461 Belts by ........................................ . 18 Fan, Interior Features, Comfort and ................................... Convenience .............................. .................... Filling the Fuel Tank Filters Oil ............................................... ........... ................... ..................................... Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Floor Mats Fluids . 173 . 169 . 323 . 394 . 122 . 425 . 410 Automatic Transmission Brake Power Steering Windshield Washer .......... .......................................... .......................... .................. . 399 . 401 . 402 . 398 CONTINUED III 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：１３　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４７９ Index FM Stereo Radio Fuel Reception Fog Lights Folding the Second Seat Folding the Third Seat Four-way Flashers Front Airbags Front Seat ................................... ..................................... .............. ................. ........................ .............................. ...................................... .................................... ..................................... ....................................... ................................................. ...................... ........................................... ................ Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Opening the Fuel Fill Door Adjusting Airbags Heaters . 205 . 120 . 144 . 145 . 122 . 9, 27 . 140 . 140 . 9, 27 . 148 . 322 . 323 . 72 . 322 Manually Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the Tighten Fuel Cap Fuses, Checking the ................................ ............................... ........................ ........................ ...................... ..................... . 446 . 322 . 71 . 323 . 324 . 440 Gas Mileage, Improving ............... . 327 IV Gasoline Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Tank, Refueling ......................................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ........................ ................ Gas Station Procedures Gauges . 322 . 72 . 71 . 322 . 323 . 323 Engine Coolant Temperature . 72 . 72 Fuel . 72 Speedometer Tachometer . 72 ... ............................................... ............................... ................................. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Rating) ....................................... GCWR (Gross Combined Weight ....................................... ............ ...................................... Gearshift Lever Positions Glove Box GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight . 364 . 364 . 342 . 164 Rating) ....................................... . 364 Halogen Headlight Bulbs HandsFreeLink HFL Buttons ............. .......................... TM .............................. ............ Hazard Warning Flashers . 403 . 280 . 281 . 122 Headlights Aiming Automatic Lighting Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator High Beams, Turning on Lights On Indicator Low Beams, Turning on Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on Washers Headphones Head Restraints Heated Mirror Heaters, Seats Heating and Cooling High-Low Beam Switch HomeLink Universal ..................................... ........................................ .................. ......... .................. ......... .................... .......... ....................... ........ ................................. ..................................... ................................... ............................ ............................... ............................... ..................... ............... . 118 . 403 . 119 . 120 . 70 . 118 . 70 . 118 . 118 . 403 . 118 . 117 . 266 . 141 . 156 . 148 . 170 . 118 Transceiver ................................ ....................... ................................................ Hood, Opening the Horn . 276 . 325 . 115 Identification Number, Vehicle . 450 ... 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：２０　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８０ System) ......... ......... Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System ............................................ ......................................... ............ ...................... Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators, Instrument Panel ...... ............... .................................... . 126 . 129 . 461 . 128 . 6 . 63 Active Damper System . 71, 361 . 66 ABS (Anti-lock Brake) A/T Temp . 68 Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ ................ ............................. ................................. ................................... ................................... ........ ..................................... ...................................... . 65, 438 . 65, 436 Charging System . 70 Cruise Control . 70 Cruise Main . 70 Fog Lights . 70 High Beam . 70 Key (Immobilizer System) . 70 Lights On . 71 Low Fuel . 65, 436 Low Oil Pressure Low Tire Pressure . 68 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 437 . 71 Security System Side Airbag Off . 66 . 64 Seat Belt ................ ...................... ... .......................... ........................... ....................................... ............................................... SH-AWD® ............................. 69, 348 SRS . 66 . 69, 80 System Message Tire Pressure Monitor . 68 Turn Signal and Hazard ................... ............... Warning VSA Activation VSA System ................................... . 67 ............................ . 67 ................................. . 67 .................. . 160 ............................... . 42 ...................................... . 42 ................... . 415 ................................. . 154 ............................. . 417 ........................ . 4, 63 ...... . 123 . 200, 308 . 159 . i Individual Map Lights Infant Restraint Infant Seats Inflation, Proper Tire Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interface Dial ........................ Interior Lights ............................... Introduction ........................................ Index Keys Keyless Memory Settings ................................................ ........... . 126 . 139 Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Light Control Switch Lights ....................... ............... .................. .................... . 450 . 118 . 15, 21 . 159 Bulb Replacement Indicator Interior Parking Load Limit LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .................... ....................................... ....................................... ....................................... ............................. . 403 . 63 . 159 . 118 . 333, 364 . 129 .... Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting ................. ....................................... ................................ . 428 . 425 . 432 CONTINUED 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：２６　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８１ Index Locks Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Lockout Prevention Power Door Tailgate ..... ............................ .................................. .................. ............................... .............................. ........................ ......................... Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage, Storing (cargo) ... ............ . 129 . 323 . 164 . 131 . 130 . 131, 132 . 326 . 71 . 65, 436 . 452 . 332 Mirrors, Adjusting Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Moonroof Multi-Information Display ........................ ................................. ............... ....................................... ............. . 155 . 331 . 331 . 152 . 73 Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification ................... .................. ................... ............... . 342 . 322 . i . 450 Maintenance .................................. . 381 Owner’s Maintenance Checks Minder Safety Schedule ................................... ........................................ .......................................... .................................... ....... ........... ............................. .......................... ............................... Malfunction Indicator Lamp Memory, Driving Position Message Display Message Indicator Meters, Gauges . 389 . 383 . 382 . 390 . 437 . 157 . 80 . 69 . 72 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 322 . 75 Odometer Odometer, Trip . 75 . 377 Off-Highway Driving Off-Road Precautions . 377 Oil ... ......................................... ............................... .................... ................... Change, How to Change, When to Checking Engine Life, Engine Pressure Indicator ........................ ...................... ...................... ............................... . 394 . 383 . 326 . 383 . 65, 436 .............. VI Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart ON (Ignition Key Position) Outside Mirrors Outside Temperature Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuels ...................................... ......... ............................ ..................... .................... .... ......................... . 393 . 129 . 154 . 76 . 434 . 389 . 322 Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake ............ ........................ ........................................... ............................... . 123 . 342 . 350 . 153 ................. System Indicator . 65, 438 Parking Lights ............................... . 118 Parking Over Things that Burn . 350 .. .... Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . 34 . 461 PGM-FI System ............................. . 140 Power Seat Adjustments .............. . 162 Power Socket Locations ............... . 149 Power Windows ............................ ......... Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：３２　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８２ Index Protecting Children Protecting Adults and Teens . 11 Additional Safety Precautions . 19 . 18 Advice for Pregnant Women . 37 . 37 . 42 . 54 . 43 ......... ... ..... ........................ ..................... ....................... ....... ......... General Guidelines Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Using LATCH ..................................... ............................. . 51 . 47 ... ................... Radiator Overheating . 434 Radio/Disc Sound System . 181, 201 . 462 Readiness Codes ........................... . 175 Rear A/C Unit ............................... . 241 Rear Audio Control Panel ............ Rear Entertainment System . 237 ........ Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 406 .. Rear View Camera and Monitor . 320 . 154 Rear View Mirror .......................... Rear Window Defogger ............... . 174 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ....................................... . 117 Reclining the Seat Backs Reclining the Second Seats Reminder Indicators Remote Audio Controls Remote Control (RES) Remote Transmitter Replacement Information ............. ......... ....................... ................ ................. ..................... . 140 . 144 . 64 . 233 . 242 . 135 Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades ................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ................................ ........................................... ............................. . 394 . 440 . 403 . 383 . 402 . 418 . 411 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire ............................................ ... ............................... .................. ................................ . 23 . 326 . 37 . 342 . 418 Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting .................................. ......... . 8, 20 . 468 ＊ Safety Features ................................. ........................................... .................................. .......................... Airbags Door Locks Head Restraints Seat Belts Seats & Seat-Backs ................................. ............... Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Satellite Radio, XM Seat Belts ............. .............................. ..................................... ............... . 7 . 9 . 11 . 14 . 8, 15 . 12, 13 . 59 . iii . 185, 210 . 8, 15 . 20 Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt ............... Tensioners ............................... ..................................... ...................... ................................ Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and . 22 . 409 . 21 . 23 Beeper ................................ System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt ................... ............... ... . 20, 64 . 20 . 18 . 15 CONTINUED VII 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：３６　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８３ Index Seats Adjusting the Second Seat Folding the Second Seat Folding the Third Seat Head Restraints Heaters Position Memory Third Row Access ............................................... ....... .......... ............. ........................ ....................................... ...................... .................... ............................ . 140 . 144 . 144 . 145 . 141 . 148 . 157 . 145 . 269 Security System Sensors Driver’s Seat Position Sensor Front Passenger’s Weight .... . 29 Sensors ...................... Impact Sensors ..................................... . 29 . 25, 26 . 343 Sequential SportShift Mode . 450 Serial Number . 383 Service Intervals . 469 Service Manual Service Station Procedures . 323 SH-AWD® ....................................... 348 Indicator . 69 Torque Distribution Monitor . 348 ........ ............................... ........................... ........................... ......... ....................................... .. ＊ Shifting the Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lock Release ............................. ..... ........................ . 341 . 341 . 346 Side Airbags Off Indicator .................................... ................................ ...................... . 30 . 33 . 32 Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ......................... ............................... ..................................... . 404 . 67 . 419 . 180, 200 ........................ Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications .............................. Specifications Charts Speed Limiter Speed Control Speedometer SRS, Additional Information . 416, 424 . 453 ............................ . 452 .................... . 346 ................................ . 270 ................................ . 72 ................................... . 24 .......... Additional Safety Precautions . 35 ... . 24 Airbag System Components ...... Airbag Service ............................. . 35 How the SRS Indicator Works . 33 .. How Your Front Airbags Work . 27 ......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 30 ... How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... Work SRS Indicator ............................. . 32 . 33, 66 .. START (Ignition Key Position) . 129 . 339 ....................... Starting the Engine ................... . 339 Auto Control Mode In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ .............. ........ With a Dead Battery State Emissions Testing Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel . 340 . 432 . 460 . 434 ...................... ................................ ........... Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock Buttons Position Memory . 124 . 129 . 233, 270, 281 . 157 Stereo Sound System . 180, 181, 200 ... . 164 Storage Compartment .................. .................... Storing Your Vehicle . 422 Sun Visor . 166 ........................................ Supplemental Restraint System ...................... Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ...................................... ......................... ................... .................................. . 35 . 33, 66 . 24 . 394 Synthetic Oil Tachometer ..................................... . 72 VIII 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：４１　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８４ Index Tailgate Opening the Open Monitor Power . 131 .......................................... . 131 ............................... . 11 .............................. . 132 ......................................... Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ...... . 406 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 423 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic ...... ..... . 454 . 460 Converter . 461 ............................... . 72 ....................... Temperature Gauge . 179 ........ Temperature, Inside Sensor . 76 .................... Temperature, Outside . 22 ................... Tensioners, Seat Belts . 51 .............. Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection, Radio ................ . 235 Three Way Catalytic Converter . 462 .. Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . 124 .................................... . 402 Timing Belt . 420 Tire Chains .................................... . 425 Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... ................................. Tire Labeling . 456 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure ............ . 351, 458 Tires Indicator Tire Pressure Monitor ........................... ....... Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains ............................................... .............................. ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. .............................. ................................... ...................................... ........................................... ............................ ................................ ................... . 68, 351 . 77, 352 . 415 . 415 . 417 . 424 . 454 . 415 . 417 . 418 . 418 . 418 . 419 . 453 . 420 . 425 Tools, Tire Changing Torque Distribution Monitor (SH-AWD®) ................................ 348 Towing A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Equipment and Accessories Weight Limit ..................................... ................ .... ............................. . 363 . 446 . 368 . 364 Trailer Loading Trailer Stability Assist Trailer Towing Tips Trailer Stability Assist Transmission ......................... .............. ................. .................. . 364 . 376 . 372 . 375 Checking Fluid Level Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic ............... ........................... .............. ............. ..................................... ................................ ....................................... .................................... ................... Treadwear Trip Computer Trip Meter Turn Signals Tools, Tire Changing . 399 . 400 . 450 . 341 . 417 . 78 . 75 . 67 . 425 Unexpected, Taking Care of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of .......................................... .... ........................ ....... . 423 . 454 . 322 . 395 CONTINUED IX 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：４６　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８５ ＊ : U.S. only Index Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ................................ ................. ...................... .... . 166 . 333 . 452 . 450 System .................................... . 359 VSA System Indicator . 67, 81, 359 VSA Activation .. Indicator .................... VSA Off Switch ......................... ............................. ..................................... ................................................. .................................. Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil . 67, 81, 359 . 360 . 422 . 177 . 450 . 393 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............ ......... .................. . iii . 59 . 467 ＊ Checking the Fluid Level Level Indicator Operation ........ ............................ ................................... . 398 . 82 . 116 Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Aluminum Alloy Wheels Cleaning Compact Spare Wrench, Nut ............. ............ .......... ..................................... .......................... .............................. . 124 . 418 . 421 . 421 . 424 . 427 Windows Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger ............................. ................ ......................... . 150 . 149 . 122 Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ..................................... ................................... ..................................... . 116 . 174 . 116 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Rear Windshield Wiper and ....................... ................................... Washer Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ................................... .................................... ..... . 411 . 116 . 117 . 417 . 446 XM Satellite Radio ................ . 185, 210 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：４８　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８６ 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：５１　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８７ 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２６：５３　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８８ 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　１０：２７：０９　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０４８９ Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.00 US gal (79.5 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 393 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 400 ). Rear Differential Fluid: Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only. Capacity: SH-AWD® differential case 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only. Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 402 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 401 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 MDX ０７／０７／０９　０９：２０：３３　３１ＳＴＸ６１０　０００１ Owner(cid:146)s Identification OWNER ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE V. I. N. DELIVERY DATE DEALER NAME ADDRESS (Date sold to original retail purchaser) DEALER NO. STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE OWNER’S SIGNATURE DEALER’S SIGNATURE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. This Owner’s Manual covers all models of the MDX. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d(cid:146)un Manuel du Conducteur en fran(cid:231)ais, veuillez demander (cid:224) votre concessionnaire de commander le numØro de piŁce 33STXC10 2008 MDX

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2008 Acura MDX Owners Manual