Bulb Acura MDX 2011 Owner's Manual

Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA) System Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It flashes when VSA is
active (see page 467).
If it comes on and stays on at any
other time, there is a problem with
the VSA or Hill Start Assist system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM ’’message on the multi-
information display (see page 87).
Take your vehicle to a dealer to have
it checked. Without VSA, your
vehicle still has normal driving
ability, but will not have VSA traction
and stability enhancement. For more
information, see page 467.
This indicator may also come on if
there is a problem with the trailer
stability assist function (see page
492).
VSA Off Indicator
It comes on as a reminder that you
have turned off the vehicle stability
assist (VSA) system.
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more information, see
page 467.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
The left or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is burned
out (see page 523). Replace the bulb
as soon as possible, since other
drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle flash.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
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Headlight Aiming
The headlights were properly aimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustments should be done by your
dealer or another qualified
technician.
Low Beam Headlight Bulb
Replacement
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 off
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.Replacing a High Beam Headlight
Bulb
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
from contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the front bulkhead cover
(see page 510).
(Passenger's side)
Remove the power steering
reserve tank from the stay
brackets.STAY BRACKETS
POWER STEERING FLUID
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(Passenger's side)
Use a flat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip from the
engine coolant reserve tank, and
then remove the engine coolant
reserve tank.
Remove the cap from the engine
coolant reserve tank (use towel to
wipe fluid).
Unclip hose from the stay brackets
on the engine coolant reserve
tank.
3. Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise. 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
6. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb.
7. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
8. (Passenger's side) Install the engine coolant reserve
tank and power steering reserve
tank.
HOLDING CLIP
CAP
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
BULB
CONNECTOR
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Replacing Front Turn Signal/
Parking and Side Marker Light
Bulbs1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the front bulkhead cover(see page 510).
3. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
5. Push the new bulb straight intothe socket until it bottoms.
6. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB
SOCKET
BULB
PARKING LIGHT
SOCKET
SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB
SOCKET
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Replacing Front Fog/Daytime
Running Light Bulbs
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the
glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.1. To change the bulb on the driver's side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn off the engine. To
change the bulb on the
passenger's side, turn the steering
wheel to the left.
2. Remove the bolt and use the flat-tip screwdriver to remove the
holding clips located under the
front bumper.
3. Use a flat-tip screwdriver toremove the holding clip from the
inner fender, and remove the
screw with a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
4. Pull the inner fender cover away from the fender and bumper.
BOLT
HOLDING
CLIP
HOLDING
CLIP
SCREW
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5. Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
6. Remove the bulb from the fog light assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise. Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Rear Pillar)
1. Open the tailgate. Use a flat-tip
screwdriver protected with a cloth
to pry open the two covers.
2. Remove the two bolts, and removethe rear light assembly from the
rear pillar.
3. Determine which of the two bulbs is burned out: turn signal/hazard
lights or side marker light.
COVER
BOLT
BOLT
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4. Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. 6. Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
7. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Put the socket back into the light assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
9. Install the rear light assembly in the rear pillar. Tighten the two
bolts. Snap the bolt covers into
position. Replacing a Back-up Light Bulb
1. Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of the light assembly
cover. Remove the cover by
carefully prying in the notch on its
middle edge with a flat-tip
screwdriver.
BULB SOCKET
COVER
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2. Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
4. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms.
5. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. 6. Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
7. Place the cover back into the light assembly. Push it up until it locks
in place. Side Turn Signal Light
Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
Rear License Plate Bulb
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.
BULB
SOCKET
Lights
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LightsHeadlights High 12 V －60 W (HB3)
Low
ꭧ
12 V －35 W (D2S)
Daytime running lights 12 V－60 W (HB3)
Front side marker lights 12 V－3CP
Front turn signal lights 12 V－21 W (Amber)
Parking lights 12 V－3CP
Fog lights 12 V－55 W (H11)
Rear turn signal lights 12 V－21 W
Rear side marker lights 12 V－3CP
Backup lights 12 V－18 W
License plate lights 12 V－3CP
Tailgate lights 12 V－5W
Vanity mirror lights 12 V－2W
Door lights 12 V－3.4 W
ꭧ : The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by
your dealer.
Battery Capacity 12 V－65AH/5 HR
12 V －76AH/20 HR
Fuses
Interior See page 565 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid. Rear See page 564 or the fuse label attached
to the inside of the fuse box lid.
Under-hood See page 563 and 564 or the fuse box cover.
Engine Type Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC VTEC V6 gasoline engine
Bore x Stroke 3.54 x 3.78 in (90.0 x 96.0 mm)
Displacement 223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm
3)
Compression ratio 11.2 : 1
Spark plugs DENSO: NGK:SXU22HCR11S
ILZKR7B11S
Alignment Toe-in Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Rear 0.08 in (2.0 mm)
Camber Front －0°30 ’
Rear －0°30 ’
Caster Front 4 ° 12 ’
Tires Size Front/Rear P255/55R18 104H
ꭧ1
P255/50R19 103H
ꭧ2
Spare T165/80D17 104M
Pressure Front/Rear 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Spare 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
ꭧ1: MDX, Technology Package, and U.S. Technology Package with Entertainment models
ꭧ2: U.S. Advance Package, Advance Package with Entertainment, and Canadian Elite Package models
Specifications
573
Technical Information
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BrakesAnti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...........
455
Break-in, New Linings
.............
418
Bulb Replacement
...................
525
Fluid
.......................................
519
Parking
...................................
163
System Design
........................
455
System Indicator
...............
67, 558
Wear Indicators
.......................
455
Braking System
..........................
454
Break-in, New Vehicle
................
418
Brightness Control,
Instruments
............................
132
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights
................
525, 526
Brake Lights
...........................
525
Front Parking Lights
...............
523
Front Side Marker Lights
........
523
Headlights
..............................
521
Rear Bulbs
..............................
525
Rear License Plate Lights
........
527
Specifications
..........................
573
Taillights
.................................
525
Turn Signal Lights
..........
523, 525
Bulbs, Halogen
..........................
521 C
Capacities Chart
.........................
572
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
............
60
Cargo
.........................................
428
Cargo Hooks
..............................
432
Cargo, How to Carry
..................
428
Carrying Cargo
..........................
428
CAUTION, Explanation of
............
iii
CD Care
.....................................
244
CD Error Messages
...................
243
CD Player
..................................
232
Certification Label
......................
570
Chains, Tires
..............................
540
Changing a Flat Tire
..................
545
Changing Oil How to
....................................
512
When to
..................................
501
Charging System Indicator
...........................
67, 556
Checklist, Before Driving
...........
435
Childproof Door Locks
...............
140
Child Safety
..................................
39
Booster Seats
...........................
57
Child Seats
....................
44, 45, 47 Important Safety Reminders
.....
43
Infants
......................................
44
Larger Children
.......................
56
LATCH
.....................................
49
Risks with Airbags
...................
40
Small Children
.........................
45
Tethers
....................................
53
Warning Labels
........................
41
Where Should a Child Sit?
........
40
Child Seats
.............................
39, 47
LATCH Anchorage Points
........
49
Tether Anchorage Points
.........
53
Cleaning the Seat Belts
..............
528
Client Service Information
..........
586
Climate Control System
.............
180
Clock
..........................................
306
Code, Audio System
...................
305
CO in the Exhaust
................
60, 580
Cold Weather, Starting in
...........
436
Collision Mitigation Braking System ™(CMBS ™)
...............
457
Compact Spare Tire
....................
544
Compass Operation
....................
338
Console Compartment
...............
173
Consumer Information
...............
586
Controls, Instruments and
............
63
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