service Acura MDX 2008 Workshop Manual

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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,62
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Daytime Running Lights .120
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Dead Battery .432
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .468
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Def ogger, Rear Window .122
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Def rosting the Windows .174
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Dif f erential Fluid .452
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Dimensions .452
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Dimming the Headlights .118
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .399
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Engine Oil .326
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Directional Signals .67
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .357
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Disc Care .229
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Disc Changer .190,218
Disc Changer Error
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Messages .199,228
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .58
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Cargo Area Light .161
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Cargo Hook .336
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Cargo, How to Carry .332
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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Certif ication Label .450
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Chains, Tires .420
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Changing a Flat Tire .425
Changing Oil
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How to .394
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When to .383
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Charging System Indicator .65,436
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .338
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Childproof Door Locks .131
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Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .55
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Child Seats .42,45
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Important Saf ety Reminders .41
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Inf ants .42
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Larger Children .54
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
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Tether .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? .38 .......................................
Child Seats .45
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LATCH Anchorage Points .47
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Tether Anchorage Points .52,53
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Cleaning Seat Belts .409
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Client Service Of f ice .466
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Climate Control System .170
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Clock .236
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Code, Audio System .235
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CO in the Exhaust .460
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Compact Spare Tire .424
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Console Compartment .164
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Consumer Inf ormation .466
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Controls, Instruments and .61
Coolant
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Adding .396
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Checking .326
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Proper Solution .396
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Temperature Gauge .72
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .460
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Cruise Control Indicator .70
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Cruise Control Operation .270
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Cup Holders .163
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Customize Settings .83
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Door/Window Setup .105
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Lighting Setup .100 .................................
Meter Setup .89
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Position Setup .97
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Setting to Def ault .86
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Wiper Setup .113
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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
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Heaters .148
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Position Memory .157
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Third Row Access .145
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Security System .269
Sensors
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Driver’s Seat Position Sensor .29
Front Passenger’s Weight
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Sensors .29
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Impact Sensors .25,26
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Sequential SportShif t Mode .343
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Serial Number .450
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Service Intervals .383
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Service Manual .469
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Service Station Procedures .323
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Indicator .69
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Torque Distribution Monitor .348
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .341
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .341
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Shif t Lock Release .346 ....................................
Side Airbags .30
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Of f Indicator .33
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Side Curtain Airbags .32
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement in .404
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Signaling Turns .67
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Snow Tires .419
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Sound System .180,200
Spare Tire
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Inf lating .416,424
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Specif ications .453
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Specif ications Charts .452
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Speed Limiter .346
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Speed Control .270
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Speedometer .72
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .24
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Additional Safety Precautions .35
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Airbag System Components .24
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Airbag Service .35
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How the SRS Indicator Works .33
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .27
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How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .32
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SRS Indicator .33,66 ..
START (Ignition Key Position) .129
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Starting the Engine .339
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Auto Control Mode .339
In Cold Weather at High
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Altitude .340
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With a Dead Battery .432
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State Emissions Testing .460
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .434
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .124
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Anti-thef t Column Lock .129
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Buttons .233,270,281
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Position Memory .157
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Stereo Sound System .180,181,200
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Storage Compartment .164
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Storing Your Vehicle .422
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Sun Visor .166
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator .33,66
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System Components .24
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Synthetic Oil .394
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Transfer Assembly Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
21.00 US gal (79.5
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) (see page ). Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only.
Capacity:
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
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