Key Acura MDX 2008 Service Manual

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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the f ront bulkhead cover
(see page ).
Open the hood.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be done by your dealer or
other qualif ied technician.
1.
2.3.
4.
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MDX and Technology Packages models
Headlight A iming Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb
L ow Beam Headlight Bulb
Replacement
Lights
Maint enance
403
BULB
CONNECTOR
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all. If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page
).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run. Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See on page . 421
432
432
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Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly T he Starter Operates Normally
Jump Starting
Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
431
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Accessories and Modif ications .330
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .129
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Accessory Power Sockets .166
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AC Power Outlet .167
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Active Damper System .361
.....................................
Acura Link .308
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Additives, Engine Oil .394
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,24
..............
Air Conditioning System .170
.....................
Rear A/C Control .175
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .177
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .415
......................................
Antif reeze .396
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light .66,357
...................................
Operation .357
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .235
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .129
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Audio System .180,181,200
Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .339
..........
Automatic Climate Control .170 .......................
Automatic Lighting .119
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .22
.............
Automatic Speed Control .270
..............
Automatic Transmission .341
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Capacity, Fluid .452
...............
Checking Fluid Level .399
.......................................
Shif ting .341
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .341
................
Shif t Lever Positions .342
....................
Shif t Lock Release .346
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Cancel Button .272
............................
Capacities Chart .452
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65,436
............................
Jump Starting .432
..............................
Maintenance .421
............................
Specif ications .453
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Bef ore Driving .321
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Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .163
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Booster Seats .55
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .357 .............
Break-in, New Linings .322
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Fluid .401
.......................................
Parking .153
.................
System Indicator .65,438
........................
Wear Indicators .357
.............................
Braking System .356
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .322
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .123
......................
Brights, Headlights .118
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .407
................
Front Parking Lights .404
........
Front Side Marker Lights .404
.................................
Headlights .403
.................................
Rear Bulbs .406
............................
Specif ications .453
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Turn Signal Lights .404
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Bulbs, Halogen .403
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Jacking up the Vehicle .428
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Jack, Tire .425
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Jump Starting .432 ................................................
Keys .126
...........
Keyless Memory Settings .139
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Label, Certif ication .450
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Lane Change, Signaling .118
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .15,21
....................
Light Control Switch .159
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .403
.......................................
Indicator .63
.......................................
Interior .159
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Parking .118
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Load Limit .333,364
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .129
Ignition
............................................
Keys .126
.........................................
Switch .129
............
Timing Control System .461
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Immobilizer System .128
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .63
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Active Damper System .71,361
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .66
....................................
A/T Temp .68
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .65,438
................
Charging System .65,436
.............................
Cruise Control .70
.................................
Cruise Main .70
...................................
Fog Lights .70
...................................
High Beam .70
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Key (Immobilizer System) .70
.....................................
Lights On .70
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Low Fuel .71
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Low Oil Pressure .65,436
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Low Tire Pressure .68
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .437
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Security System .71
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .66
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Seat Belt .64 ...............................................
SRS .66
...................
System Message .69,80
...............
Tire Pressure Monitor .68
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .67
............................
VSA Activation .67
.................................
VSA System .67
..................
Individual Map Lights .160
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .42
......................................
Inf ant Seats .42
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .415
.................................
Inside Mirror .154
.............................
Inspection, Tire .417
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Instrument Panel .4,63
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Instrument Panel Brightness .123
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Interf ace Dial .200,308
...............................
Interior Lights .159
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Introduction .i
Index
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Locks.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column .129
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Fuel Fill Door .323
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Glove Box .164
..................
Lockout Prevention .131
...............................
Power Door .130
..............................
Tailgate .131,132
........................
Low Coolant Level .326
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .71
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .65,436
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .452
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Luggage, Storing (cargo) .332
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Maintenance .381
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .389
........................................
Minder .383
..........................................
Saf ety .382
....................................
Schedule .390
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .437
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Memory, Driving Position .157
.............................
Message Display .80
..........................
Message Indicator .69
...............................
Meters, Gauges .72 ........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .155
.................................
Modif ications .331
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .331
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Moonroof .152
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .73
...................
Neutral Gear Position .342
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .322
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .450
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .322
.........................................
Odometer .75
...............................
Odometer, Trip .75
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Of f -Highway Driving .377
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Of f -Road Precautions .377
Oil
........................
Change, How to .394
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Change, When to .383
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Checking Engine .326
...............................
Lif e, Engine .383
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Pressure Indicator .65,436 Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .393
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .129
............................
Outside Mirrors .154
.....................
Outside Temperature .76
....................
Overheating, Engine .434
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .389
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .322
............
Panel Brightness Control .123
........................
Park Gear Position .342
...........................................
Parking .350
...............................
Parking Brake .153
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator .65,438
...............................
Parking Lights .118
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .350
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .34
.............................
PGM-FI System .461
..............
Power Seat Adjustments .140
...............
Power Socket Locations .162
............................
Power Windows .149
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .18
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Tachometer .72
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Seats .140
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Adjusting the Second Seat .144
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Folding the Second Seat .144
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Folding the Third Seat .145
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Head Restraints .141
.......................................
Heaters .148
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Position Memory .157
....................
Third Row Access .145
............................
Security System .269
Sensors
....
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor .29
Front Passenger’s Weight
.....................................
Sensors .29
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Impact Sensors .25,26
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Sequential SportShif t Mode .343
...............................
Serial Number .450
...........................
Service Intervals .383
...........................
Service Manual .469
.........
Service Station Procedures .323
.......................................
Indicator .69
..
Torque Distribution Monitor .348
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .341
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .341
........................
Shif t Lock Release .346 ....................................
Side Airbags .30
................................
Of f Indicator .33
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .32
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.........................
Replacement in .404
...............................
Signaling Turns .67
.....................................
Snow Tires .419
........................
Sound System .180,200
Spare Tire
..............................
Inf lating .416,424
............................
Specif ications .453
....................
Specif ications Charts .452
................................
Speed Limiter .346
................................
Speed Control .270
...................................
Speedometer .72
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .24
...
Additional Safety Precautions .35
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Airbag System Components .24
.............................
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 .32
.............................
SRS Indicator .33,66 ..
START (Ignition Key Position) .129
.......................
Starting the Engine .339
...................
Auto Control Mode .339
In Cold Weather at High
..................................
Altitude .340
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With a Dead Battery .432
..............
State Emissions Testing .460
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .434
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .124
...........
Anti-thef t Column Lock .129
......................
Buttons .233,270,281
......................
Position Memory .157
...
Stereo Sound System .180,181,200
..................
Storage Compartment .164
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .422
........................................
Sun Visor .166
Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing .35
.........................
SRS Indicator .33,66
...................
System Components .24
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Synthetic Oil .394
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