headlight bulb Acura MDX 2008 Owner's 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.
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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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Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Open the hood.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the f ront bulkhead cover
(see page ).
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6.
7.
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Replacing Front Turn Signal/
Parking and Side Marker Light
Bulbs
Lights
404
BULB
BULB
SOCKET
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT
PARKING LIGHT
SOCKET
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
453
Battery Engine
Fuses
Tires
Alignment
Lights
60 W
12 V
12 V 35 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 5 W
8W
5W
2W
3.4 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by
your dealer.
Capacity 12 V Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
11.0 : 1
223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm
)
3.54 x 3.78 in (90.0 x 96.0 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC
VTEC V6 gasoline engine
Interior
Rear
Under-hood
12 V
12 V
21 W
3CP
SKJ20DR-M11
12 V 3 CP
12 V 18 W
12 V 3 CP
21 W
12 V
12 V 3.4 W 55 W
12 V
12 V 3 CP 60 W
12 V
12 V 65 AH/5 HR
76 AH/20 HR
Size
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T165/80D17 104M P255/55R18 104H
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 4°12’
0°30’
0°30’
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Headlights
Daytime running light
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights
Fog light
Front foot lights
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side marker light
Backup lights
License plate lights
Individual map lights
Cargo area light
Tailgate light
Vanity mirror light
Door light
IZFR6K11
See page445or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page444or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid.
See page443and 444 or the fuse
box cover.
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
High
Low
: (H11)
(HB3)
(D2S)
(HB3)
DENSO:
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Accessories and Modif ications .330
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.....................................
Position) .129
............
Accessory Power Sockets .166
...........................
AC Power Outlet .167
................
Active Damper System .361
.....................................
Acura Link .308
....................
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
................
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
..........................
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
................................
Cancel Button .272
............................
Capacities Chart .452
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65,436
............................
Jump Starting .432
..............................
Maintenance .421
............................
Specif ications .453
..............................
Bef ore Driving .321
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .163
..................................
Booster Seats .55
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .357 .............
Break-in, New Linings .322
...........................................
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
....................
Turn Signal Lights .404
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .403
Index
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FM Stereo Radio...................................
Reception .205
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Fog Lights .120
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Folding the Second Seat .144
.................
Folding the Third Seat .145
........................
Four-way Flashers .122
..............................
Front Airbags .9,27
......................................
Front Seat .140
....................................
Adjusting .140
.....................................
Airbags .9,27
.......................................
Heaters .148
.................................................
Fuel .322
......................
Fill Door and Cap .323
...........................................
Gauge .72
................
Octane Requirement .322
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
................................
Manually .446
...............................
Oxygenated .322
........................
Reserve Indicator .71
........................
Tank, Filling the .323
......................
Tighten Fuel Cap .324
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .440
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .327 .........................................
Gasoline .322
...........................................
Gauge .72
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .71
................
Octane Requirement .322
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .323
................
Gas Station Procedures .323
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .72
...............................................
Fuel .72
...............................
Speedometer .72
.................................
Tachometer .72
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .364
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .364
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions .342
......................................
Glove Box .164
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .364
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .403
..........................
HandsFreeLink .280
..............................
HFL Buttons .281
............
Hazard Warning Flashers .122 .....................................
Headlights .118
........................................
Aiming .403
..................
Automatic Lighting .119
.........
Daytime Running Lights .120
..................
High Beam Indicator .70
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High Beams, Turning on .118
....................
Lights On Indicator .70
..........
Low Beams, Turning on .118
.......................
Reminder Chime .118
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .403
.................................
Turning on .118
.....................................
Washers .117
...................................
Headphones .266
............................
Head Restraints .141
...............................
Heated Mirror .156
...............................
Heaters, Seats .148
.....................
Heating and Cooling .170
...............
High-Low Beam Switch .118
HomeLink Universal
................................
Transceiver .276
.......................
Hood, Opening the .325
................................................
Horn .115
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .450
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