dimensions Acura MDX 2009 Owner's Manual

Contents
A convenient reference to the
sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
A quick reference to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Important information about the
proper use and care of your vehicle's
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable information on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and
gauge, and how to use the controls
on the dashboard and steering
column.
Features
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment system, and other
convenience features.Before Driving
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
Driving
The proper way to start the engine,
shift the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you're
planning to tow a trailer.
Maintenance
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.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience, and
details how to handle them.
Technical Information
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Warranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual for detailed
information.
Index
Service Information Summary
A summary of the information you
need when you pull up to the fuel
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The diagrams in this section give you
the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identification numbers. It also
includes information you should
know about your vehicle's tires and
emissions control systems.Identification Numbers
...............
450
Specifications
..............................
452
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
.................................
454
Tire Labeling
..............................
456
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) －Required Federal
Explanation
.........................
458
Emissions Controls
.....................
460
Three Way Catalytic Converter
................................
462
Emissions Testing
.......................
463
Technical Information
449
T echnical Inf ormat ion
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DimensionsLength 190.7 in (4,844 mm)
Width 78.5 in (1,995 mm)
Height 68.2 in (1,733 mm)
Wheelbase 108.3 in (2,750 mm)
Track Front 67.7 in (1,720 mm) Rear 67.5 in (1,715 mm)
Weights Gross vehicle weight rating See the tire information label attached to the driver's doorjamb.
Gross combined weight
ꭧ 1
rating (GCWR) 10,053 lbs (4,560 kg)
ꭧ 1: The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge quantity 21.2－22.9 oz (600 －650 g)
Lubricant type ND-OIL 8
Seating Capacities Total 7
Front 2
Second 3
Third 2Capacities
Fuel tank Approx.
21.00 US gal (79.5 L)
Engine
coolant Change
ꭧ
1
1.93 US gal (7.3 L)
Total 2.43 US gal (9.2 L)
Engine oil Change
ꭧ 2
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
Including
filter
Without
filter 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Total 5.3 US qt (5.0 L)
Automatic
transmission
fluid Change
3.0 US qt (2.8 L)
Total 8.3 US qt (7.9 L)
Rear
differential
fluid Change
2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Total 2.9 US qt (2.7 L)
Transfer
assembly
fluid Change
0.4 US qt (0.4 L)
Total 0.4 US qt (0.4 L)
Windshield
washer
reservoir U.S. vehicles 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Canadian
vehicles
6.1 US qt (5.8 L)
ꭧ 1: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.18 US gal (0.7 L)
ꭧ 2: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
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D
DANGER, Explanation of
..............
iii
Dashboard
...............................
3, 62
Daytime Running Lights
............
120
Dead Battery
..............................
432
Defects, Reporting Safety
...........
468
Defogger, Rear Window
.............
122
Defrosting the Windows
............
174
Differential Fluid
........................
452
Dimensions
................................
452
Dimming the Headlights
............
118
Dipstick Automatic Transmission
.........
399
Engine Oil
...............................
326
Directional Signals
.......................
67
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
.......
357
Disc Care
........ ...........................
229
Disc Changer
......................
190, 218
Disc Changer Error Messages
........................
199, 228
Disc Player
..........................
190, 218
Disposal of Used Oil
...................
395
Doors Childproof Door Locks
............
131 Locking and Unlocking
...........
130
Lockout Prevention
.................
131
Monitor
................ ....................
11
Power Door Locks
..................
130
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
................................
454
Driver and Passenger Safety
..........
5
Driving
.......................................
337
Economy
.................................
327
Driving Guidelines
.....................
338
Driving Position Memory System
...................................
157
Dust and Pollen Filter
................
409
DVD Player
................................
239
DVD Player Error Messages
...............................
265
E
Economy, Fuel
...........................
327
Emergencies on the Road
..........
423
Battery, Jump Starting
.............
432
Brake System Indicator
...........
438
Changing a Flat Tire
...............
425
Charging System Indicator
.....
436 Checking the Fuses
................
440
Driving with a Flat Tire
...........
424
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......
122
Jump Starting
..........................
432
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
.....
436
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................................
437
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
.............................
446
Overheated Engine
.................
434
Towing
....................................
446
Emergency Brake
......................
153
Emergency Flashers
..................
122
Emergency Towing
....................
446
Emissions Controls
....................
460
Emissions Testing
......................
463
CONTINUED
Index
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INDEX
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Tire Chains
................................
420
Tire, How to Change a Flat
........
425
Tire Information
.........................
456
Tire Labeling
..............................
456
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.......................
351,458
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
........................
68, 351
Tire Pressure Monitor
.......
77, 352
Tires
..........................................
415
Air Pressure
............................
415
Checking Wear
.......................
417
Compact Spare
........................
424
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
.............................
454
Inflation
...................................
415
Inspection
...............................
417
Labeling
..................................
456
Maintenance
...........................
418
Pressure Monitoring System
................................
351
Replacing
................................
418
Rotating
..................................
418
Snow
.......................................
419
Specifications
..........................
453
Tire Chains
.............................
420 Tools, Tire Changing
.................
425
Towing A Trailer
..................................
363
Emergency Wrecker
...............
446
Equipment and Accessories
.........................
369
Trailer Loading
.......................
364
Trailer Stability Assist
.............
377
Trailer Towing Tips
.................
373
Weight Limit
...........................
364
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
..............................
351
Required Federal Explanation
.........................
458
Trailer Stability Assist
................
376
Transmission Checking Fluid Level
..............
399
Fluid Selection
........................
399
Identification Number
.............
450
Shifting the Automatic
.............
341
Treadwear
..................................
417
Trip Computer
.............................
78
Trip Meter
...................................
75
Turn Signals
.................................
67 U
Unexpected, Taking Care of
the
..........................................
423
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
..................................
454
Unleaded Gasoline
.....................
322
Used Oil, How to Dispose of
......
395
V
Vanity Mirror
.............................
166
Vehicle Capacity Load
................
333
Vehicle Dimensions
...................
452
Vehicle Identification Number
..................................
450
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability
Control (ESC),System
...... ..................
359
VSA Activation Indicator
.....
67, 81
VSA System Indicator
.........
67, 81
Vehicle Storage
..........................
422
Ventilation
..................................
177
VIN
............................................
450
CONTINUED
Index
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