Replace low beam headlights Acura MDX 2012 Owner's Manual

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 516).
(Passenger's side)
Remove the power steering
reserve tank from the stay
brackets.STAY BRACKETS
POWER STEERING FLUID
CONTINUED
Lights
527
Maintenance

Lights
Headlights High 60 W (HB3)
Low
ᤳ1
35 W (D2S)
Daytime running lights 60 W (HB3)
Front side marker lights 3 CP
Front turn signal lights 21 W (Amber)
Parking lights 3 CP
Stop/Tail lights LED
ᤳ2
Side turn signal lights LED
ᤳ2
Fog lights 55 W (H11)
Rear turn signal lights 21 W
Rear side marker lights 3 CP
Backup lights 18 W
High-mount brake light LED
ᤳ2
License plate lights 3 CP
Tailgate lights 5 W
Vanity mirror lights 2 W
Door lights 3.4 W
Glove box light 1.4 W
Foot light 3.4 W
ᤳ1: The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type.
Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by
your dealer.
ᤳ2: Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer.Battery
Capacity 12 V－65AH/5 HR
12 V－76AH/20 HR
Fuses
Interior See page 571 or the fuse label attached
to the inside of the fuse box lid.
Rear See page 570 or the fuse label attached
to the inside of the fuse box lid.
Under-hood See page 569 and 570 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’
Specifications
579
Technical Information