display Acura MDX 2002 Service Manual

The Trip Computer displays the
f ollowing inf ormation. To switch to
this display, press the A/C-Trip
button.TheAvgdisplayshowsyouthe
average f uel economy since you
last reset the display. Clock
Outside Temperature.
Instantaneous f uel mileage.
The Range, or estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank. This
distance is estimated from the fuel
economy you have gotten over the
last several miles, so it will vary
with changes in speed, traf f ic, etc.
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The E/T is the elapsed time that
the ignition has been on. This
display can be reset at any time.
The Trip display shows you the
total distance you have driven
since it was last reset. When it
passes 999.9, it stops displaying
tenths and goes to 1000. When it
passes 9999, it clears to 0.0.
The display also has manual
f unctions f or the Climate Control
System. Ref er to page .The Trip, Avg and E/T displays can
be reset in either of two ways.
To reset the displays manually,
either touch the ‘‘Reset’’ box or move
the highlighting to the ‘‘Reset’’ box
with the joystick, then push in on the
joystick.
You can also have the system reset
the displays automatically when you
ref uel the vehicle. Turn this f eature
on by touching the box, or by
selecting it with the joystick.
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Trip Computer
Resetting the Display
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If the f uel pump icon is displayed, it
means the displays were recorded
and reset automatically when the
vehicle was ref ueled.
Every time the displays are reset by
either of the above methods, the
screen inf ormation is stored by the
system. To see the history of the last
f ive trips, select the History box with
thejoystickorbytouch.
To return to the Trip History list,
select the ‘‘Return’’ box. To return to
the Trip Computer display, select
‘‘Return’’ again. To see details of the next trip in the
list, select the ‘‘Next’’ box. To remove the displayed trip history
f rom the list, select the ‘‘Delete’’ box. To see more detailed inf ormation
about a trip, select the desired trip by
touching it with your f inger, or by
highlighting it with the joystick, then
pushinginonthejoystick.
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To add oil, unscrew and remove the
engine oil f ill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and install the
engine oil f ill cap. Tighten it securely.
Wait a f ew minutes and recheck the
oil level. Do not f ill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Genuine Honda Motor Oil is the
pref erred 5W-20 lubricant f or your
vehicle. It is highly recommended
that you use genuine Honda Motor
Oil in your vehicle f or optimum
engine protection.
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Recommended Oil
A dding Oil
Engine Oil
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You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight as shown
on the chart. When using synthetic
oil, you must f ollow the oil and f ilter
change intervals given in the
maintenance schedule.
Your Acura does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Acura, to
improve cold weather starting, and
to help your engine use less f uel.
If 5W-20 oil is not available, a 5W-30
oil may be used. However, it should
be replaced with 5W-20 at the next
oil change.
The oil’s viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
Select the oil f or your vehicle
according to this chart.
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If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damage to the vehicle’s
electrical system.If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradioyouwill
see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page
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The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance. Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
vehicle’s electronic controls. Detach
the battery cables bef ore connecting
the battery to a charger.
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If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page
).
If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
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Fuses
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Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a replace-
ment f use with the proper rating f or the
circuit, install one with a lower rating.
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