fog light Acura MDX 2002 Owner's Manual

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Indicator Lights .61
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Gauges .67
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .71
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Headlights .72 Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature .73
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .73
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Turn Signals .74
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Windshield Wipers .74
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Windshield Washers .76
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer .76
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Hazard Warning .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .77
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Fog Light .77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Keys .79
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Immobilizer System .80
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Ignition Switch .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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Remote Transmitter .84
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Childproof Door Locks .88
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Tailgate .88
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Glove Box .89
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Seats .90
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Power Seat Adjustments .90
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .91
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Manual Seat Adjustments .92 Second and Third Row seat
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Adjustments .93
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Head Restraints .94
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Rear Seat Access .95
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Folding the Second Seat .95
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Folding the Third Seat .96
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Detachable Anchors .98
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Seat Heaters .99
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Power Windows .100
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Moonroof .103
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Mirrors .104
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Parking Brake .106
Driving Position Memory
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System .107
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Beverage Holder .110
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Console Compartment .112
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Rear Compartment .112
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Cargo Hooks .112
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Sunglasses Holder .113
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Sun Visor .114
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Vanity Mirror .114
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Accessory Power Sockets .115
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Coin Box .116
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Coat Hook .116
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Interior Lights .117
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols59
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The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light above
the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button lights to show the f og
lights are on.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when you turn the
headlights of f or onto high beam.
Rear Window Def ogger Fog Lights
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols77
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To apply the parking brake, push the
parking brake pedal down with your
f oot. To release the parking brake,
push on the pedal again. The parking
brake light on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released with the
engine running. (see page .)
The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switchON(II),turnontheheaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.
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Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols106
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brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.
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Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Your car uses halogen f og light
bulbs. See page f or inf ormation
on replacing a halogen bulb.
Remove the electrical connector
fromthebulbbysqueezingthe
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Use a wrench to loosen the light
assembly’s mounting bolt.
Remove the light assembly f rom
the bumper.
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Lights
Maint enance297
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No.
No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1
2
3
4 40 A
20 A
20 A
20 A ABS Motor
ABS F/S
Rear ACC Socket
4WD Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Right Headlight
ACG S
Hazard
Not used
Stop
Lef t Headlight
Radio
Power Window Motor
Rear A/C
Rear Defroster
Back Up, ACC 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
40 A
40 A
30 A
7.5 A 10 A
15 A
120 A 30 A
7.5 A 50 A
20 A Power Seat
Heater Motor
Cooling Fan
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Spare Fuse
Battery
Condenser Fan
MG Clutch
IGI Main
Fog Lights
20 A
30 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
40 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed336
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation343
Tires Alignment Engine
Fuses
Battery Lights 60 W (HB3)
12 V
Size
Pressure60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T155/90D16 110M P235/65R17 103T
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 1°88’
0°50’ 0°50’
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
10.0 : 1
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
Interior
Under-hood
12 V 51 W (HB4)
3CP
12 V 50 CP
12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 2 CP (3.8 W)
12 V 24 CP (27 W)
12 V 21 W/5 W
12 V 21 CP (18 W)
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 7 W 8W
5W
1.1 W
3.8 W
Capacity 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 65 AH/20 HR
Headlights
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights
Fog light
Rear side marker lights
Rear turn signal/hazard lights
Stop/Taillights
Backup lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Individual map lights
Cargo area light
Tailgate light
Vanity mirror light
Door light
See page337or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
See page337or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page336or the fuse box
cover.
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC, V6 gasoline engine
See spark plug maintenance
section page279.
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
High
Low
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CONT INUED
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Fabric, Cleaning .309
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Fan, Interior .126 Features, Comfort and
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Convenience .121
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Filling the Fuel Tank .195
Filters
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Air .275
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Air Conditioning .285
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Oil .263
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 315
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 271
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Brake .273
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Power Steering .274
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Windshield Washer . 270
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .157
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Fog Lights .77
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Folding the Third Seat . 96
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 347
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Economy, Fuel .200
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Emergencies on the Road . 313
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Battery, Jump Starting . 323
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Brake System Indicator . 331
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Changing a Flat Tire . 315
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Charging System Indicator . 328
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Checking the Fuses . 333
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 327
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 329
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Overheated Engine . 325
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Emergency Brake .106
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .338 .......................
Emissions Controls .348
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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Drive Belts .285
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 329
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,327
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 261
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Overheating .325
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Specif ications .343
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Speed Limiter .215
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Starting .210
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Ethanol in Gasoline .346
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 348
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .349
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 306
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Lockout Prevention . 83
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 344
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Drive Belts .285
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .207
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Economy .200
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In Bad Weather .224
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In Foreign Countries . 347
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 285
Index
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