dimensions Acura MDX 2008 Owner's Manual

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment system, and other
convenience f eatures. The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected Warranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Overview of Contents
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you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems. ................
Identif ication Numbers .450
................................
Specif ications .452
DOT Tire Quality Grading
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(U.S. Vehicles) .454
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Tire Labeling .456
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .458
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Emissions Controls .460
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .462
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Emissions Testing .463
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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Specif ications
452
Dimensions
Air Conditioning
Weights
Capacities
Seating Capacities 1.93 US gal (7.3
)
2.43 US gal (9.2)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
8.3 US qt (7.9)
190.7 in (4,844 mm)
77.0 in (1,955 mm)
68.2 in (1,733 mm)
21.00 US gal (79.5
)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 108.3 in (2,750 mm)
67.7 in (1,720 mm)
67.5 in (1,715 mm)
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb. 10,053 lbs (4,560 kg)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
0.4 US qt (0.4
)
0.4 US qt (0.4)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
6.1 US qt (5.8)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.18 US gal (0.7
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) ND-OIL8
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Total
Front
Second
Third 7
2
3
2 Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
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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
..........
Automatic Transmission .399
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Engine Oil .326
..........................
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
...........................
Messages .199,228
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .58
..........................
Cargo Area Light .161
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Cargo Hook .336
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .332
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
........................
Certif ication Label .450
.................................
Chains, Tires .420
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .425
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .394
......................................
When to .383
...
Charging System Indicator .65,436
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .338
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Childproof Door Locks .131
.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
..............................
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
..........................
Larger Children .54
.........................................
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
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .409
....................
Client Service Of f ice .466
...............
Climate Control System .170
..............................................
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
........................................
Adding .396
....................................
Checking .326
.........................
Proper Solution .396
...................
Temperature Gauge .72
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .460
................
Cruise Control Indicator .70
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Cruise Control Operation .270
...................................
Cup Holders .163
.........................
Customize Settings .83
................
Door/Window Setup .105
...........................
Lighting Setup .100 .................................
Meter Setup .89
..............................
Position Setup .97
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Setting to Def ault .86
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Wiper Setup .113
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XM Satellite Radio .185,210
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Vanity Mirror .166
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Vehicle Capacity Load .333
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Vehicle Dimensions .452
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .450
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .359
..
VSA System Indicator .67,81,359
VSA Activation
....................
Indicator .67,81,359
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .360
.............................
Vehicle Storage .422
.....................................
Ventilation .177
.................................................
VIN .450
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .393
............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .59
..................
Warranty Coverages .467
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .398
............................
Level Indicator .82
...................................
Operation .116 Wheels
.............
Adjusting the Steering .124
............
Alignment and Balance .418
..........
Aluminum Alloy Wheels .421
.....................................
Cleaning .421
..........................
Compact Spare .424
..............................
Wrench, Nut .427
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .150
................
Operating the Power .149
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .122
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .116
...................................
Def roster .174
.....................................
Washers .116
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .411
...................................
Operation .116
Rear Windshield Wiper and
...................................
Washer .117
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Worn Tires .417
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .446
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