service indicator Acura MDX 2005 User Guide

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
). Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
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274
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
272
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

The brake system indicator
normally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch
to ON (II), and as a
reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully
release the parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take the
vehicle to your dealer and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible.
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully. Refer toon page
for non-emergency towing
inf ormation. The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required.
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Brake System Indicator
Emergency Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Behind a Motorhome The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
Brake System Indicator, Emergency Towing
274
Canada U.S.
Towing your vehicle with two tires on
the ground will damage parts of the
4WD system. It should be transported
on a f lat-bed truck or trailer.

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CONT INUED
Replacement Inf ormation................
Engine Oil and Filter . 238
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Fuses .271
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Light Bulbs .245
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Schedule .229
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Timing Belt .244
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Tires .252
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Wiper Blades .250
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 190
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Reverse Gear Position . 201
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Rotation, Tire .254
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Saf ety Belts .10, 21
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 298
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Door Locks .13
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Head Restraints .15
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Seat Belts .10, 16
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 13,14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages .ii .......................
Satellite Radio, XM .118
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Seat Belts .10, 21
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Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .249
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .21, 60
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System Components . 21
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seats .86
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Adjusting the Second Seat . 89
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Adjusting the Third Seat . 90
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Folding the Second Seat . 89
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Folding the Third Seat . 90
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Head Restraints .88
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Third Row Access .90
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Security System .145
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Serial Number .282
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Service Intervals .231
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Service Manual .299
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Service Station Procedures . 187Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission .200
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 200
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Shif t Lock Release .203
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Side Airbags .29
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Side Curtain Airbags .31
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .246
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Signaling Turns .74
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Snow Tires .256
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Sound System . 112,118,123
Spare Tire ..............................
Inf lating .253, 260
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Specif ications .285
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Specif ications Charts . 284
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Speed Control .146
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Speedometer .68
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 34
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Airbag System Components . 24
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Airbag Service .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 32
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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