check oil Acura MDX 2016 User Guide

519
Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 451
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off with in 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately co ntact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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523Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type A
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1STRLD*27.5 A
2−−
3ACG FR15 A
4Washer 15 A
5−−
6 ECU FR 7.5 A
7Starter*27.5 A
8FI Sub 15A
9DBW15 A
10 FI Main 15 A
11IG Coil15 A
12 DRL R 10 A
13DRL L10 A
14 Injector 20 A
15Radio*120 A
*1:Models without Auto Idle Stop
*2:Models with Auto Idle Stop 16 Back Up 10 A
17MG Clutch7.5 A
18 FR Fog*(20 A)
19−−
20 H/L HI R 7.5 A
21−−
22 Small*110 A
23Gear Selector15 A
24 H/L HI L 7.5 A
25−−
26 H/L LO R 10 A
27H/L LO L10 A
28 Oil LVL 7.5 A
29Main Fan30 A
30 Sub Fan 30 A
31Wiper Main30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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549
Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 455
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 456
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 455
Overheating ............................................ 517
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 346
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 430
Cruise Control .......................................... 360
Indicator ................................................... 81
Cup Holders .............................................. 191
Customized Features ....................... 117, 263
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 162
Dead Battery ............................................ 515
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 207
Detachable Anchor .................................... 38
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 539
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 159
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 451
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 158
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ........................................................ 129
Auto Door Locking.................................. 141
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 141
Door Open Message ................................. 32
Keys........................................................ 129 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside............................................... 13, 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 131
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 135
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 472
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ....................................................... 321
Automatic Transmission ........................... 346
Braking .................................................... 412
Cruise Control ......................................... 360
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 338
Shifting Gear ........................................... 347
Starting the Engine .................................. 340
Driving Position Memory System ............. 169
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 484
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 114
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 402
Emergency ................................................ 531
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 541
Engine ....................................................... 538
Coolant ................................................... 455
Jump Starting .......................................... 515
Oil ........................................................... 450
Remote Engine Start ................................ 342
Starting ................................................... 340
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 449Engine Coolant
......................................... 455
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 456
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 455
Overheating ............................................ 517
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 450
Adding .................................................... 452
Checking................................................. 451
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 443
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 519
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 450
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 155
e-pretensioners ........................................... 35
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 79, 521
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 68
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 487
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173F
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) ........... 379
Features .................................................... 213
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 484
Oil ........................................................... 453
Flat Tire ............................................. 493, 500
Floor Mats ................................................. 486
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552
Index
Load Limits................................................ 325
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 129
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 141
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 140
From Inside .............................................. 138
From Outside ........................................... 131
Keys ........................................................ 129
Using a Key ............................................. 135
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 135
Low Battery Charge .................................. 519
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 76
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 519
Lower Anchors ...................................... 61, 64
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 537
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 325
Lumbar Support ........................................ 175
M
Maintenance............................................. 439
Battery..................................................... 478
Brake Fluid............................................... 458
Cleaning .................................................. 485
Climate Control System ........................... 484
Coolant ................................................... 455
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 443
Oil ........................................................... 451
Precautions .............................................. 440
Radiator................................................... 456
Remote Control ....................................... 482
Remote Transmitter ......................... 480, 481 Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 459
Safety...................................................... 441
Service Items ........................................... 445
Tires ........................................................ 469
Transmission Fluid ................................... 457
Under the Hood ...................................... 447
Wireless Headphone................................ 483
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 73, 520
Map Lights ................................................ 187
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 325
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 110
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 111
Mirrors ...................................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................ 172
Door ....................................................... 173
Exterior ................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 172
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 438
Moonroof ................................................. 154
MP3 ................................................... 238, 248
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls ................................................... 111
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 111
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 434N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 538
O
Odometer................................................. 112
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 338
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 450
Adding ................................................... 452
Checking ................................................ 451
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 443
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 519
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 450
Viscosity.................................................. 450
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 219
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 448
Moonroof ............................................... 154
Power Windows...................................... 152
Tailgate................................................... 142
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 155
Outside Temperature Display ................. 113
Overheating ............................................. 517
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 354
Pandora® .................................................. 246
Panic Mode ............................................... 151
Parking ..................................................... 425
Parking Brake ........................................... 412
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 72, 521
Parking Sensor System ............................. 426
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555
Index
TRIP Button.............................................. 112
Trip Meter ................................................ 113
Troubleshooting ...................................... 491
Blown Fuse ..................... 523, 526, 528, 529
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 24
Emergency Towing ................................. 531
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 512
Noise When Braking ................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 517
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 493, 500
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 23, 140
Warning Indicators.................................... 72
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 79
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 115
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ............ 129
U
Under-floor Storage Area....................... 190
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 131
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 138
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 262
USB Port .................................................... 215
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 538Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®
).................. 402
Off Button ............................................... 403
Off Indicator .............................................. 78
System Indicator ................................ 78, 402
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 450, 537
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 402
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 519
Warning Labels ........................................... 69
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 543
Watts ......................................................... 536
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 474
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 497
Window Washers ...................................... 163
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 458
Switch ..................................................... 163
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 152
Windshield ................................................ 163
Cleaning .................................................. 488
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 207
Washer Fluid ........................................... 458
Wiper Blades ........................................... 465
Wipers and Washers ................................ 163
Winter Tires .............................................. 477
Snow Tires ............................................... 477
Tire Chains .............................................. 477 Wipers and Washers
................................. 163
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 164
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 465
Front ....................................................... 163
Rear ........................................................ 165
WMA ................................................. 238, 248
Worn Tires ................................................ 469
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