odometer Acura MDX 2003 Owner's Manua

U.S. ModelsCanadian Models
This shows your speed in miles per
hour (mph). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h).
This shows your speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in miles per
hour (mph). The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm). To protect the engine f rom
damage, never drive with the
tachometer needle in the red zone.The odometer shows the total dis-
tance your vehicle has been driven.
It measures miles in U.S. models and
kilometers in Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.
Speedometer Odometer
T achometer
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols74
TACHOMETER
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR TRIP METER
ODOMETER TRIP METER RESET BUTTONTRIP METER
SELECT BUTTON
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER

The outside temperature, f uel
economy, range, and trip odometer
can be displayed in either English or
Metric units. To change between
units, press the TRIP button and
hold it f or f ive seconds.
To reset the Avg f uel economy, E/T,
and Trip odometer, press and hold
the RESET button until you hear a
beep. The display shows either the range
and Avg f uel economy, or the E/T
and Trip odometer. To change
between these, press and release the
TRIP button.
TheAvgdisplayshowsyouthe
average f uel economy since you
last reset the display.
The E/T is the elapsed time that
the ignition has been on. It
automatically resets to 0.0 when it
reaches twelve hours. 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 . 137
Trip Computer
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Changing Units of Measurement
Changing and Resetting the
Display
221

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Neutral Gear Position . 255
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New Vehicle Break-in . 236
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 388 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 371
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound .......................
System .145, 163,183
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Rear A/C Unit .142
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Rear Compartment .123
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 344
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Rear View Mirror .115
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Rear Window Def ogger . 88
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 87
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 102,103
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Reclining the Second Seats . 104
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Reclining the Third Seat . 104
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Reminder Lights .67
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Remote Audio Controls . 181
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Remote Transmitter .95
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 321
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Coolant .313
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 331
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Engine Oil and Filter . 309
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Fuses .380
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Light Bulbs .341
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Schedule .296
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Spark Plugs .323
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 236
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Odometer .74
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Odometer, Trip .75
Oil ........................
Change, How to .309
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Change, When to .296
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Checking Engine .240
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Pressure Indicator . 68,373
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .308
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 93
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 396
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Outside Mirrors .115
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Overheating, Engine .371
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 305
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Oxygenated Fuels .395 ..............................
Paint Touch-up .353
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Panel Brightness Control . 82
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Park Gear Position .254
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Parking .261
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Parking Brake .117
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Parking Lights .79
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 399
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PGM-FI System .398
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Polishing and Waxing . 353
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Power Seat Adjustments . 101
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .31
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Protecting Larger Children . 38
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Protecting Small Children . 35
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .42
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Using LATCH .44
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