oil type Acura MDX 2020 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 592
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 593
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 598
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the multi-information display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 579
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 685
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 626
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 627
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 635
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 649
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 650
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 651
Models with a compact spare tire
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Jump Starting .................................... 652
Overheating How to Handle Overheating............. 654
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ... 656
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On .. 656
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 657
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................... 658
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator Comes On........... 658
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 660
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message ...... 661
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 662
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 669
Emergency Towing ........................... 670
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door... 671
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 672
Refueling........................................... 673
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container . 673
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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
1STRLD7.5 A
2−−
3ACG FR15 A
4 Washer 15 A
5IG1 OP(7.5 A)
6 ECU FR 7.5 A
7Starter7.5 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
15−−
16 Back Up 10 A
17MG Clutch(7.5 A)
18 FR Fog*(7.5 A)
19−−
20 H/L HI R 7.5 A
21−−
22 Small 10 A
23−−
24 H/L HI L 7.5 A
25SBW15 A
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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uuSpecifications u
Information
■
Automatic Tran smission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid*
SpecifiedAcura ATF-Type 3.1 or higher
Capacity Change 3.5 US qt (3.3 L)
SpecifiedAcura DPSF-II
Capacity Change 1.92 US qt (1.82 L)
SpecifiedAcura HGO-1
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 5.4 US qt (5.1 L)
Change
including
filter
5.7 US qt (5.4 L)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.96 US gal (7.40 L)
(change including the remaining 0.22 US gal
(0.82 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Model with 18 inch wheel
*2: Models with 245/50R20
*3: Models with surround view camera system
*4: A-Spec models
Regular
Size
245/60R18 105H*1
245/50R20 102H*2
265/45R20 104V*3
265/45R20 104H*4
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Front35 (240 [2.4])
Rear32 (220 [2.2])*3, *4
35 (240 [2.4])*1, *2
Compact
Spare*
Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 8J*1
20 x 8J*2
20 x 8 1/2J*3, *4
Compact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
I
Identification Numbers............................ 678
Engine and Transmission.......................... 678
Vehicle Identification ............................... 678
Illumination Control ................................. 183
Button ..................................................... 183
Immobilizer System .................................. 162
Indicator .................................................... 89
Indicators ..................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ............................ 95, 489
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 86
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 86
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System................................ 92
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 81, 533
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 81, 533
Blind spot information System ........... 99, 527
Brake System (Amber)................................ 79
Brake System (Red) ............................ 78, 658
Charging System ............................... 82, 656
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 97, 98
Electric Parking Brake................................. 80
Electric Parking Brake System ..................... 80
Fog Lights .................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................. 83
High Beam................................................. 88
Immobilizer System .................................... 89
Keyless Access System ............................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 93, 512 Lights On .................................................. 89
Low Fuel ................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 82, 656
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 88
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 82, 657
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 94
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 90
Speed-sensitive Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System ...................... 88, 658
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Transmission System.......................... 84, 661
Turn Signal ................................................ 88
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 87, 518
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 87, 519
Information .............................................. 675
Information Screen .................................. 244
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control................................... 183
Integrated Dynamics System ................... 486
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 486
Interface Dial ............................................ 239
Interior Lights ........................................... 206
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 188
iPhone ............................................... 291, 318
iPod ................................................... 284, 318
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 631
Jump Starting ........................................... 652
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 149
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention ................................. 149
Number Tag............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 153
Remote Transmitter ................................ 147
Types and Functions................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 471
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 510
Indicator ................................................... 93
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 61, 68
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 144
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto ......................................... 331
License information ................................. 334
Lights ................................................ 172, 593
Automatic............................................... 173
Bulb Replacement ................................... 593
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 175
High Beam Indicator ................................. 88
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