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Contents

Introduction

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A Few Words About Safety

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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Driver and Passenger Safety

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Seat belts, SRS, and child protection.

Instruments and Controls

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Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column.

Features

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105

Climate, audio, rear entertainment, steering wheel, secruity, cruise control, HomeLink and Onstar

Before Driving

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185

Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading.

Driving

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197

Engine and transmission operation.

Maintenance

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227

Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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259

Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses.

Technical Information

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281

Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)

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295

Warranty and contact information.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)

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299

How to order.

Index

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Service Information Summary

Fluid capacities and tire pressures.

Important Handling Information

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Summary of Contents for 2005 Acura MDX

Page 1: ...rear entertainment steering wheel secruity cruise control HomeLink and Onstar Before Driving 185 Fuel vehicle break in and cargo loading Driving 197 Engine and transmission operation Maintenance 227...

Page 2: ...o Ltd reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever Owner s Identification POUR CLIENTS CANADI...

Page 3: ...questions and concerns Congratulations Your selection of a 2005 Acura MDX was a wise investment It will give you years of driving pleasure Several warranties protect your new vehicle Read the warrant...

Page 4: ...this important safety information in a variety of forms including preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words or These signal words mean such as Important Safety Reminders or Impor...

Page 5: ...ty This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles In a rollover crash an unbelted person...

Page 6: ...WINDOW SWITCHES HOOD RELEASE HANDLE FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL REAR A C CONTROL ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX AUDIO SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM GAUGES P 68 P 82 P 96 P 92 P 188 P...

Page 7: ...REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL HORN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH CRUISE CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGE...

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Page 9: ...bag 28 How Your Side Airbags Work 29 How Your Side Curtain Airbag Work 31 How the SRS Indicator Light Works 32 How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 32 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works 3...

Page 10: ...nd your passengers always wear your seat belts and wear them properly see page Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat Infants and small children should be restrained...

Page 11: ...nger compartment front and rear crush zones a collapsible steering column and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash CONTINUED Your Vehicle s Safety Features Driver and Passenger Safe...

Page 12: ...and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash even though your vehicle has airbags In add...

Page 13: ...ide airbags work Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle Help keep you in a good position should the...

Page 14: ...save lives they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly Always wear your seat belt properly and sit upright and as...

Page 15: ...adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver adult passengers and teenagers who are large enough and mature enough t...

Page 16: ...f the steering wheel Passengers with adjustable seat backs should also adjust their seat back to a comfortable upright position If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reac...

Page 17: ...chest reduces the protective capability of the belt It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the ri...

Page 18: ...nd row center seat and both third row seats have a detachable shoulder belt that can be unlatched and retracted to allow the seats to be folded down See page for how to unlatch and relatch the seat be...

Page 19: ...care of them The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors To adjust the height of an belt anchor squeeze the two release buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed it has four positions Us...

Page 20: ...increased In addition an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating fro...

Page 21: ...the vehicle If they do they could be very seriously injured in a crash Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability...

Page 22: ...ide the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the...

Page 23: ...de the belt across your body so that it retracts completely After exiting the vehicle be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door All seat belts have an emergency locking re...

Page 24: ...the driver and a front passenger in place The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy or if a sensor detects your vehicle is about to ro...

Page 25: ...s worn during a crash it must be replaced by the dealer A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash The dealer should also inspect the a...

Page 26: ...both sides are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG see page Two side airbags one for the driver and one for a front passenger The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat backs Both are marked SIDE AI...

Page 27: ...ee page A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags and front seat belt tensioners see page A sophisticated...

Page 28: ...argin or threshold that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy In such cases the seat belt will provide sufficient protection and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be...

Page 29: ...nd stage will ignite a split second later This provides longer airbag inflation time with a little less force The total time for inflation and deflation is one tenth of a second so fast that most occu...

Page 30: ...e airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the driver s seating position Your front airbags are also advanced airbags The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag caused in...

Page 31: ...A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the passenger s seat Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat...

Page 32: ...ght and position sensors in the seat detect a child has leaned into the side airbag s deployment path the airbag will shut off If the Side Airbag Off Indicator comes on see page have the passenger sit...

Page 33: ...will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about roll over the control unit will instantly deploy both side curtain airbags...

Page 34: ...e starts If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off while you drive This indicator alerts you that the passenger s side airbag has been automatically shut off It does mean there is a problem with...

Page 35: ...st also be replaced Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself This must be done by your dealer or a knowledgeable body shop Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible I...

Page 36: ...a person with disabilities first contact Acura Client Services at 800 382 2238 Even if your airbags do not inflate your dealer should inspect the driver s seat position sensor and the front passenger...

Page 37: ...child in your vehicle be sure to read this section It begins with important general guidelines then presents special information for infants small children and larger children 40 50 50 53 Protecting C...

Page 38: ...ow If the airbag inflates it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant If the vehicle seat is too far forward or the child s head is thrown forwar...

Page 39: ...t be properly restrained in a back seat your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard U S models and on the front visors Please read and follow the instructions on these labels Canadian Models U S...

Page 40: ...r from the important tasks of driving placing both of you at risk If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child i...

Page 41: ...legal in most states and Canadian provinces and can be very hazardous For example infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke A child left alone with the key in t...

Page 42: ...ld seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat but not in the front Never put a rear facing child seat in the front seat When properly installed a rear facing child seat may prevent th...

Page 43: ...leave it unoccupied Or you may wish to get a smaller rear facing child seat We strongly recommend placing a forward facing child seat in a back seat not the front Even with advanced front airbags whi...

Page 44: ...d to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat Protecting Infants and Small Children 42 Placing a forward facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if...

Page 45: ...eat belt whereas LATCH compatible seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the two second row seats We also recommend selecting a LATCH compatible seat with a rigid rather than a...

Page 46: ...id Some side to side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat s effectiveness If the child seat is not secure try installing it in a different seating position or use a different...

Page 47: ...ower anchors are located between the seat back and seat bottom and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button ab...

Page 48: ...patible seats have a flexible type connector as shown above Lift the head restraint see page then route the tether strap through the legs of the head restraint over the seat back making sure the strap...

Page 49: ...der part of the belt all the way out until it stops then let the belt feed back into the retractor After the belt has retracted tug on it If the belt is locked you will not be able to pull it out If y...

Page 50: ...the seat belt and let the belt fully retract Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap shoulder belt installation we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available Afte...

Page 51: ...e head restraint then route the tether strap over the seat back Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor making sure the strap is not twisted Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instruct...

Page 52: ...he second row installation The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed and important precautions for a child who must s...

Page 53: ...child s thighs Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip If you answer yes to all these questions the child is ready to wear the lap shoulder belt correctly If you answer no...

Page 54: ...National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat If the passenger s front airbag inflates in a...

Page 55: ...fort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash Of course children vary widely And while age may be one indica...

Page 56: ...he windows and set the heating and cooling system climate control system as shown below If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running even in an unconfined area adjust the heating and...

Page 57: ...njury Read these labels carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read except for the U S dashboard label which is removed by the owner contact your Acura dealer for a replacement CONTINUED U...

Page 58: ...U S models Canadian models Canadian models U S models On vehicles with side curtain airbags Safety Labels 56 SUN VISOR DOORJAMBS...

Page 59: ...rument Panel Brightness 76 Hazard Warning Button 76 Rear Window Defogger 77 Fog Light 77 Steering Wheel Adjustment 78 Keys 79 Immobilizer System 80 Ignition Switch 81 Door Locks 82 Remote Transmitter...

Page 60: ...PEDAL REAR A C CONTROL ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX AUDIO SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM GAUGES POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES POWER WINDOW SWITCHES FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE INSTRUMENT PANEL P 59 P 68 P 82...

Page 61: ...SURE MONITOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR TPMS INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR BRAKE LAMP I...

Page 62: ...at belts A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON II see page for more information If it comes on...

Page 63: ...ch from ON II to ACCESSORY I or LOCK 0 This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON II and when the ignition switch is turned to START III If it comes on...

Page 64: ...conds when you turn the ignition switch to ON II When you press the Hazard Warning button both turn signal lights blink All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash The left or right tu...

Page 65: ...ise control This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights See page for information on the headlight controls On Canadian models this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime...

Page 66: ...side of the road when it is safe shift to Park and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on It comes on when the light switch is in e...

Page 67: ...bility enhancement See page for more information on the VSA system This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON II For more information see page This indi...

Page 68: ...derinflated call a professional towing service see page Refer to page for more information The appropriate tire indicator will come on along with the Low Tire Pressure Indicator if a tire is extremely...

Page 69: ...s for approximately 10 seconds until the indicator goes off Between 6 000 miles 9 600 km and 7 500 miles 12 000 km this indicator will light for 2 seconds when you first turn the ignition switch to ON...

Page 70: ...er of miles or kilometers indicated This shows how much fuel you have It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition Gauges O...

Page 71: ...tions on checking the engine s cooling system To reset a trip meter display it and then press and hold the Reset button until the number resets to 0 0 Both trip meters will reset if the vehicle s batt...

Page 72: ...NT PANEL BRIGHTNESS FOG LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS TURN SIGNALS REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS HORN CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS CRUISE C...

Page 73: ...If you turn it to the shortest delay the wipers will change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph 20 km h The wipers run at low speed The wipers run at high speed The wipers ru...

Page 74: ...ed position the windshield wipers run at that speed Automatic sensing is disabled You can adjust the sensitivity of the system by turning the AUTO SENS ring next to the rotary switch The automatic int...

Page 75: ...y operate unexpectedly The rear window wiper switch is located next to the windshield wiper switch OFF ON Turn and hold to use the wiper and washer 1 2 3 Windshield Wipers and Washers Rear Window Wipe...

Page 76: ...see page Pull it back again to return to low beams To flash the high beams pull the lever back lightly then release it The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back Turning the switch...

Page 77: ...y when you open the driver s door To turn them on again either turn the ignition switch to ON II or turn the light switch to Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on we recommend that you tu...

Page 78: ...arning lights four way flashers This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to flash Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area nea...

Page 79: ...will clear fog frost and thin ice from the window Push the defogger button to turn it on and off The indicator in the button lights to show the defogger is on If you do not turn it off the defogger wi...

Page 80: ...lock the steering wheel in position Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving 3 4 1 2...

Page 81: ...Use only Acura approved key blanks These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the Immobilizer System They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged Protect the k...

Page 82: ...may make your vehicle undriveable If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine contact your dealer If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key contact your dealer...

Page 83: ...ockets in this position This is the normal key position when driving Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY I to ON II Use...

Page 84: ...driver s door open and the key in the ignition both master door lock switches are disabled They are not disabled if the driver s door is closed Pushing the switch down on the open passenger s door wi...

Page 85: ...is not fully closed If you lose a transmitter the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer Press this button once to unlock the driver s door Push it twice to unlock the other doors Some ex...

Page 86: ...rt 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfere...

Page 87: ...open the driver s door with the remote transmitter you will hear a beep The driver s seat except power lumbar and outside mirrors move to the positions stored in that memory location You will hear two...

Page 88: ...tion Make all seat adjustments before you start driving Adjusts the seat back angle forward or backward Moves the seat forward and backward Increases or decreases the lumbar support Driver s Touring s...

Page 89: ...e the lever forward or backward to adjust the lumbar support through its full range To change the seat back angle of the front seats pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom Make all sea...

Page 90: ...side of the small buckle Line up the triangle marks on the plate and buckle when reattaching the belt and buckle The head restraints adjust for height You need both hands to adjust the restraint Do no...

Page 91: ...t back Fold the seat back forward Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving To change the seat back angle of the seats in t...

Page 92: ...nd release the handle Let the seat back latch in the new position Remove the head restraints by pushing the release buttons and pulling the restraints out To get into the third row seats pull up the l...

Page 93: ...he upright position Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving Reinstall the head restraints Reconnect the seat belts to the detachable anchors Make sure all items in the cargo area are secu...

Page 94: ...e window pull push on the window switch briefly If the MAIN switch is OFF the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do no...

Page 95: ...O function will be disabled The power window system needs to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse Start the engine Push down and hold the driver s window switch until the win...

Page 96: ...ot To release it push on the pedal again The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the engine running see page 61 Moonroof Parking...

Page 97: ...normal visibility when the lights are gone Press the button again to turn off this sensing Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility Be sure to adjust the mirrors befo...

Page 98: ...pressing the button The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder Press the button again to turn the heaters off With the selector switch in the center off position the passenger s side mirror wi...

Page 99: ...g the appropriate remote transmitter Memory 1 or Memory 2 Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility see page Adjust the seat to a comfortable position see page Store a driving position only when...

Page 100: ...t switches for the seat Shift out of Park Adjust the outside mirrors If desired you can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat or outside mirrors after they are in their memor...

Page 101: ...rgo area 3rd row light comes on when any door or the tailgate is opened if the switch in the light is in the door activated position When the doors and the tailgate are closed the cargo area light can...

Page 102: ...me on In the center position it comes on when you open the tailgate or doors In the ON position it stays on continuously This light also works with the light control switch see page The courtesy light...

Page 103: ...Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls 101 BEVERAGE HOLDER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT REAR COMPARTMENT CARGO HOOKS COIN BOX BEVERAGE HOLDER VANITY MIRROR GLOVE BOX...

Page 104: ...our passengers Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery carpeting and electrical components in the interior Open the glove box by squeezing the handle Close it with a firm push Lock or unlock the glo...

Page 105: ...remove the support rod from the clip and swing it out Slide the extension out to get more coverage on the side window Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of...

Page 106: ...pull the cover up To use an accessory power socket the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY I or ON II These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts o...

Page 107: ...requires a code number to enable it Vents Heating and A C 106 Airflow Buttons 107 Rear Climate Control 111 Climate Control Sensors 111 Playing the Radio 112 Radio Reception 116 Playing XM Satellite R...

Page 108: ...LATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON DEFROST BUTTON REAR A C CONTROL Without Navigation System With Navigation System A C BUTTON MODE BUTTON FAN SPEED BUTTON A...

Page 109: ...window defogger on and off see page When the indicator in the button is on air from the vehicle s interior is recirculated throughout the system When the indicator is off air is brought in from the o...

Page 110: ...o the desired speed Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control buttons Press the A C INFO button to show the information screen Select the desired mode by touching the MODE icon and set...

Page 111: ...mode from the A C stays on Press the A C button to turn it off Set the fan to the desired speed or high for faster defrosting Select The system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on th...

Page 112: ...out Press the OFF button However a lack of airflow can cause the windows to fog up You should keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging I...

Page 113: ...r control settings are shut off when the ignition is turned off and return to the automatic settings They must be reset when the ignition is turned on again The climate control system has two sensors...

Page 114: ...Entertainment System Without Rear Entertainment System AM FM BUTTON TUNE KNOB PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON PWR VOL KNOB TUNE KNOB PWR VOL KNOB AM FM BUTTON SEEK BAR SEEK BUTTONS PRES...

Page 115: ...Entertainment System Without Rear Entertainment System SCAN BUTTON SEEK BAR PWR VOL KNOB AM BUTTON FM BUTTON TUNE KNOB PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON PWR VOL KNOB AM BUTTON FM BUTTON TUNE KNOB AUTO SELEC...

Page 116: ...d band AM or FM FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button Use the TUNE SEEK or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station Pick a preset button and hold it until you h...

Page 117: ...s then store them in the preset buttons as described previously press the A SEL button This restores the presets you originally set Adjust the Balance or side to side strength of the sound Adjust the...

Page 118: ...on you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens Eventually the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station s...

Page 119: ...an be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a c...

Page 120: ...Entertainment System Without Rear Entertainment System XM RADIO BUTTON TUNE KNOB PWR VOL KNOB DISP MODE BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE KNOB PWR VOL KNOB XM RADIO BUTTON DISP MODE BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTON...

Page 121: ...ic title You may experience periods when XM Radio does not transmit the artist s name and song title information If this happens there is nothing wrong with your system Your vehicle is capable of rece...

Page 122: ...six channels Once a channel is stored simply press and release the proper preset button icon to tune to it The presets will be lost if your vehicle s battery goes dead is disconnected or the radio fu...

Page 123: ...ased repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator CONTINUED Playing th...

Page 124: ...our XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio With the ignition switch in the ACCE...

Page 125: ...tertainment System PWR VOL KNOB CD BUTTON CD SLOT REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON CD LOAD BUTTON CD LOAD BUTTON CD EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT PWR VOL KNOB RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS SKIP BUTTONS C...

Page 126: ...ment System Without Rear Entertainment System CD LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON PWR VOL KNOB CD BUTTON CD EJECT BUTTON CD LOAD BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON PWR VOL KNOB SKIP BUTTONS CD BUTTON...

Page 127: ...VOL knob or by turning off the ignition the disc will stay in the drive When you turn the system back on the CD will begin playing where it left off To move rapidly within a track press and hold the o...

Page 128: ...e audio unit Repeat this until all six positions are loaded The system will then begin playing the last CD loaded If you are not loading CDs into all six positions press the LOAD button again after th...

Page 129: ...begins playing the next disc in the changer If the changer is empty the system selects the previous mode AM FM or XM radio If you press the Eject button while listening to the radio XM radio or with t...

Page 130: ...and outer edges The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re cording surface of the CD causing skipping or other problems Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner...

Page 131: ...rror message take the vehicle to your dealer Error Messages Cause Solution Disc changer malfunction High temperature Disc changer malfunction High temperature See your dealer Will disappear when the t...

Page 132: ...band you are listening to You will see the number of the selected preset button in the display To change bands or to change from FM1 to FM2 press the AM FM button the system skips to the beginning of...

Page 133: ...e The code is located on the radio code card included in your Owner s Manual kit When it is entered correctly the radio will start playing If you make a mistake entering the code do not start over com...

Page 134: ...ONTROL OFF ICON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON PLAY BUTTON SEEK SKIP BAR REAR SPEAKER OFF ICON REAR PWR BUTTON REAR SPEAKER OFF ICON REPEAT BUTTON PLAY BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON SEEK SKIP BAR RAND...

Page 135: ...m so they will always play the source that the front system is set to With this system the rear passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source AM FM radio XM radio CD changer DVD player or AUX...

Page 136: ...ar forward past detent three the display will turn off Pivot the screen back to the detent to turn the display back on To close the screen pivot it up until it latches To operate the rear entertainmen...

Page 137: ...again to skip to the beginning of the previous track or chapter Press the eject button to remove the DVD from the drive To return front panel control to the front audio system turn the RR CTRL knob co...

Page 138: ...adio preset buttons Pressing the or button will cause the system to search up or down the band for a station with a strong signal You will see SEEK in the display When the display is open use the manu...

Page 139: ...o back to PLAY Press the button to skip to the beginning of the next chapter Press the button to skip back to the beginning of the current chapter To select the menu on the DVD press the MENU button U...

Page 140: ...he ceiling The PLAY PROG PAUSE SKIP and FWD REW buttons work the same function as the front and rear control panel buttons The PLAY PROG PAUSE SKIP and FWD REW buttons work the same function as the fr...

Page 141: ...rightness of the video screen press the DISP button The current setting of one will be displayed on the screen each time you press the button Use the and buttons to change the setting as desired The d...

Page 142: ...owing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modif...

Page 143: ...r Error Message Cause Solution FOCUS Error Mechanical Error or a DVD has been loaded in the CD player High Temperature Low Vehicle Battery Voltage Press the EJECT button and pull out the DVD Check if...

Page 144: ...e system When using the headphones make sure you wear them correctly L left and R right are marked on the sides of the frame The antennas are in the front of the earpieces If you wear the headphones b...

Page 145: ...ainment system are under the third seat armrest on the passenger s side To access these jacks open the cover by pulling up on the lever Remove the battery Install the new battery in the earpice as sho...

Page 146: ...re three wired headphone jacks for the third seat passengers Each jack has its own volume control These headphones are not supplied with the vehicle Rear Entertainment System 144 VOLUME DIALS HEADPHON...

Page 147: ...bles from theft The horn sounds and a combination of headlights parking lights side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your vehicle or remove the radio This alarm c...

Page 148: ...he system is now activated Push in the Cruise Control Master Switch The indicator in the switch will come on The cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills If your...

Page 149: ...foot off the accelerator pedal The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed Resting your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to cancel You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of...

Page 150: ...er the previously set cruising speed To return to that speed accelerate to above 25 mph 40 km h and then press and release the RESUME ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on The vehicle wil...

Page 151: ...Trip Computer Features 149 INSTANTANEOUS FUEL MILEAGE CLOCK BUTTON TRIP BUTTON RESET BUTTON DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS CONTROL CALIBRATE BUTTON ZONE BUTTON RESET SET BUTTON COMPASS OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE CLOCK...

Page 152: ...e heat and the exhaust from the surrounding traffic Because of these conditions it may take a while for the temperature to read correctly The Range or estimated distance you can travel on the fuel rem...

Page 153: ...n The minutes digits will start blinking Use the MODE or A C button to set the minutes to the desired number Press the CLOCK button again The clock will return to its normal display For example 1 06 w...

Page 154: ...to Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles When the display goes from to an actual heading the unit is calibrated Press the CLOCK TRIP or RESET button to complete the calibration and return...

Page 155: ...he Zone A C button The zone the compass is currently set to is displayed Find the zone for your area on the map If the zone is incorrect press and hold the MODE button to get the number to count down...

Page 156: ...Trip Computer 154...

Page 157: ...he best picture always keep the rear view camera clean and do not cover the camera lens When in reverse the touch screen and Navi hard buttons are locked out except the A C INFO button Touching the A...

Page 158: ...ure that causes the motor to stop and reverse if an obstacle is detected during closing increasing the risk of injury Always refer to the opening instructions and safety information that came with you...

Page 159: ...idly When the red indicator flashes rapidly release both buttons HomeLink should have learned the code from the remote control Plug in the garage door opener motor then test the HomeLink button by pus...

Page 160: ...garage door opener code The following procedure synchronizes HomeLink to the garage door opener so it sends and receives the correct codes Press the training button on the garage door opener unit unti...

Page 161: ...registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause...

Page 162: ...tomatically dial receive and store numbers For more information on voice control see Using Voice Control on page Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooh SIG Inc Bluetooth is the wireless techn...

Page 163: ...and to cancel an operation To operate the HFL use the HFL TALK BACK button on the left side of the steering wheel Phone Indicates a phone is currently linked to the HFL This information is displayed w...

Page 164: ...s roaming Some phones will not send this information to the HFL The HFL is operated by the HFL TALK BACK button on the left side of the steering wheel The next few pages provide easy to use instructio...

Page 165: ...el After the beep say Security The HFL response is Security options are lock unlock and set passcode Press and release the top of the TALK BACK button After the beep say Set passcode The HFL response...

Page 166: ...he beep say Setup The HFL response is Would you like male or female prompts Press and release the top of the TALK BACK button After the beep say Male or Female depending on the system voice you want T...

Page 167: ...process requires operation of your mobile phone For safety only perform this function while the vehicle is stopped State a four digit code for pairing Note this code It will be requested by the phone...

Page 168: ...Press and release the top of the TALK BACK button After the beep say the new name of the phone For example say Lisa s phone The HFL response is The name has been changed Returning to the main menu Pre...

Page 169: ...t phone The HFL then disconnects the linked phone and searches for another paired phone If no other phones are found the first phone remains linked Press and release the top of the TALK BACK button Af...

Page 170: ...name or number would you like to call dial Press and release the top of the TALK BACK button After the beep say the number you want to call For example say 123 456 7891 The HFL response is 123 456 78...

Page 171: ...ant to answer the call press the Back button Press and release the top of the TALK BACK button After the beep say Send The dial tones will be sent and the call will continue Press and release the top...

Page 172: ...p to 50 names with their associated numbers These can be any types of numbers For example you can store a phone number and use it to make a call or you can store an account number and use it during a...

Page 173: ...n After the beep say Delete The HFL response is What name would you like to delete Press and release the top of the TALK BACK button After the beep say the name you would like to delete For example sa...

Page 174: ...te and list Press and release the top of the TALK BACK button After the beep say System The HFL response is System options are setup and clear This operation clears the HFL of your passcode your paire...

Page 175: ...cking Stolen Vehicle Tracking Misplaced Vehicle Assistance Online Concierge Services The Directions and Connections Plan provides these additional features Route Support Ride Assist Information and Co...

Page 176: ...visor s voice comes from the audio system s speakers Use the volume control on the audio system or on the steering wheel to adjust the volume You can record up to 5 minutes of information from your On...

Page 177: ...st priority The advisor will ask about the nature of the emergency locate your vehicle and notify the appropriate emergency service agencies Press the phone button to send dial tones example automated...

Page 178: ...need assistance with a problem flat tire out of fuel etc while traveling The advisor will contact an appropriate agency to come and assist you Contact an OnStar advisor if you have an emergency situa...

Page 179: ...e doors or if you have locked the keys in your vehicle To get OnStar s assistance call 888 4 ONSTAR 466 7827 Using GPS OnStar can locate your vehicle almost anywhere If your vehicle is ever stolen con...

Page 180: ...with your new cellular telephone number You will need to provide a credit card number and prepurchase units or minutes of air time one unit equals 1 minute You must use voice commands to give the OnSt...

Page 181: ...the phone call attempt before entering the complete phone number say Cancel The system will cancel the operation and return to Ready Press the CALL ANSWER CALL END button When you have finished your c...

Page 182: ...end the number by dial tones When someone places a telephone call to you the audio system will mute and you will hear the ring Press the CALL ANSWER CALL END button to answer the call When you have co...

Page 183: ...d digit of the number OnStar will repeat that digit Say the first digit of the number OnStar will respond with First digit to store please Say Digit store OnStar will respond with OnStar ready or No t...

Page 184: ...nStar button or call 888 4 ONSTAR Press the CALL ANSWER CALL END button Press the CALL ANSWER CALL END button Press the CALL ANSWER CALL END button It is also possible to press the Onstar button and t...

Page 185: ...OnStar is continually upgrading the system so new commands may become available The system will connect you to the Virtual Advisor The Virtual Advisor will prompt you for the information you desire S...

Page 186: ...assistance will not work after your vehicle has been parked for more than 48 hours OnStar is a registered trademark of the OnStar Corporation OnStar has an antenna on the roof of the vehicle To avoid...

Page 187: ...mation in this section will help you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 186 Gasoline Type 186 Service Station Procedur...

Page 188: ...l by volume and up to 15 percent MTBE by volume Do not use gasoline containing methanol If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms try another service station or switch to another brand of gasol...

Page 189: ...l vapor recovery system The system helps keep fuel vapors from going into the atmosphere Consult your dealer Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle to the left of the driver s seat Park with...

Page 190: ...lower left corner of the dashboard The hood will pop up slightly Put your fingers under the front edge of the hood near the center Slide your hand to your left until you feel the hood latch handle Pu...

Page 191: ...upper and lower marks If it is near or below the lower mark see on page To close the hood lower the hood to about a foot 30 cm above the fender then press down firmly with your hands Make sure it is...

Page 192: ...use more fuel Use the fresh air ventilation when possible The build up of snow or mud on your vehicle s underside adds weight and rolling resistance Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and reduc...

Page 193: ...esigned and approved for your vehicle and are covered by warranty Although aftermarket accessories may fit on your vehicle they may not meet factory specifications and could adversely affect your vehi...

Page 194: ...cle s anti lock brakes and other systems Removing parts from your vehicle or replacing components with aftermarket components could seriously affect your vehicle s handling stability and reliability A...

Page 195: ...nt Rear compartment However carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance and tires and make it unsafe Before carrying any type of car...

Page 196: ...rs that will be riding in your vehicle Locate the statement the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 1 158 lbs 525 kg on your vehicle s placard on the driver s doorjamb To determ...

Page 197: ...ght limit may be lower Refer to the information that came with your roof rack The separation net can be used to hold back soft lightweight items stored in the cargo area Heavy items should be properly...

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Page 199: ...acts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer Driving Guidelines 198 Preparing to Drive 198 Starting the Engine 199 Automatic Transmission 200 Variable Torque Management 4WD System 204 VTM 4 Lock...

Page 200: ...the following checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle Make sure all windows mirrors and outside lights are clean and unobstructed Remove frost snow or ice Make sure the doors and tailgat...

Page 201: ...eat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down If the engine starts release pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race If the engine still does not start press the accel...

Page 202: ...d have the transmission checked by an Acura dealer as soon as possible Before shifting from park to any position press firmly on the brake pedal making sure to keep your foot off the accelerator pedal...

Page 203: ...ou need to leave your vehicle for any reason Press the brake pedal making sure to keep your foot off the accelerator pedal when you are moving the shift lever from Neutral to another gear Your vehicle...

Page 204: ...p snow With the lever in this position the transmission locks in First gear If you shift into First position when the vehicle speed is above 31 mph 50 km h the transmission shifts into Second gear fir...

Page 205: ...shift lever out of Park to Neutral To release the reverse lockout move the shift lever from Neutral to Reverse then to Park Do this if pushing on the brake pedal does not shift the transmission out o...

Page 206: ...tires they should not spin This is normal If you are not able to move the vehicle stop and reverse direction do one of the following Press the VTM 4 Lock button Move the shift lever to D D or D Turn t...

Page 207: ...to a service station proceed slowly and inflate the tire to the recommended pressure shown on the driver s doorjamb If the tire is flat or if the tire pressure is too low to continue driving replace...

Page 208: ...Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as possible Each wheel is equipped with a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind the valve stem You must use TPMS specific wheels It is rec...

Page 209: ...valuables etc in the cargo area or take them with you Lock the doors Never park over dry leaves tall grass or other flammable materials The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these material...

Page 210: ...ing Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels A power assist helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal The ABS helps you retain steering control when braking very hard The h...

Page 211: ...ng system has shut down The brakes still work like a conventional system but without anti lock You should have your dealer inspect your vehicle as soon as possible You will feel a pulsation in the bra...

Page 212: ...ying to take a corner too fast or making a sudden lane change Always steer moderately when you are braking hard Severe or sharp steering wheel movement can still cause your vehicle to veer into oncomi...

Page 213: ...see the VSA activation indicator blink There may also be some unusual noise from the modulator If the VSA system indicator comes on while driving pull to the side of the road when it is safe and turn...

Page 214: ...he compact spare tire installed see page If you install winter tires make sure they are the same size as those that were originally supplied with your vehicle Exercise the same caution during winter d...

Page 215: ...weight that the tongue of a fully loaded trailer puts on the hitch should be 5 to 10 percent of the total trailer weight for boat trailers and 8 to 15 percent of total trailer weight for all other tr...

Page 216: ...on the bottom of the hitch Subtract the second measurement from the first measurement then refer to the following table If the difference is 1 2 3 3 If the difference is more than 3 inch you have too...

Page 217: ...4500 lbs 2045 kg 4500 lbs 2045 kg 4000 lbs 1820 kg 1700 lbs 770 kg 450 lbs 205 kg 410 lbs 185 kg 310 lbs 140 kg 215 lbs 100 kg 90 lbs 40 kg 3500 lbs 1590 kg 3500 lbs 1590 kg 3000 lbs 1365 kg 2000 lbs...

Page 218: ...ecreased 2 for every 1 000 feet 305 meters of elevation Check the weight of the hitched trailer Write this number down Check the front gross axle weight Limit 2882 lbs 1307 kg If you cannot weight on...

Page 219: ...nt may result in serious damage to your vehicle To help prevent overheating a heavy duty transmission fluid cooler and a heavy duty power steering fluid cooler are required for trailer towing These co...

Page 220: ...trailer if it becomes unhitched Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to turn corners easily but do not let the chains drag on the ground This device is recommended if your trailer tends to sway Yo...

Page 221: ...ing to tow and before driving away be sure to check the following The vehicle has been properly serviced and the tires brakes suspension cooling system and lights are in good operating condition If yo...

Page 222: ...le s first 500miles 800 kilometers see page Drive slower than normal in all driving situations and obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers When towing a fixed sided trailer 88 km h At high...

Page 223: ...nt speed and steer straight ahead Do not try to make quick steering or braking corrections Always drive slowly and have someone guide you when backing up Grip the bottom of the steering wheel then tur...

Page 224: ...on the brake pedal Shift the lever through all the positions P R N D D D 2 1 Shift to D then to N Let the engine run for three minutes then turn it off Release the parking brake Leave the ignition swi...

Page 225: ...s Your vehicle will also handle somewhat differently than it does on pavement Be sure to pay extra attention to the precautions and tips in this section and get acquainted with your vehicle before lea...

Page 226: ...ill usually need more time and distance to brake to a stop on unpaved surfaces Avoid hard braking Do not pump the brakes let the anti lock braking system pump them for you Debris in the road can damag...

Page 227: ...at you think will get you unstuck Do not spin the tires at high speeds It will not help you get out and may cause damage to the transmission or VTM 4 system If you are unable to free yourself your veh...

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Page 229: ...complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle you may want to purchase the Service Manual See page for information on how to obtain a copy or see your dealer Maintenance Safety 228 Maintenance Schedule 22...

Page 230: ...the most important safety precautions are given here However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should perf...

Page 231: ...o traffic and or parked with the engine idling Service your vehicle according to the time and mileage periods on one of the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages Follow the Maintenance Schedule...

Page 232: ...reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank See page Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly See page Tires Check the tire pressure monthly Examine the tread for wear and foreign objec...

Page 233: ...n every 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 2 years See information on maintenance and emissions warranty middle column page O Ot th he er rw wi is se e a ad dj ju us st t o on nl ly y i if f n no oi is sy y 12...

Page 234: ...al driving conditions Follow this schedule for rear differential fluid replacement if you use your vehicle for off highway driving trailer towing mainly in stop and go driving Otherwise use the fluid...

Page 235: ...m 42 000 km 48 000 km mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date 54 000 km 60 000 km 66 000 km 72 000 km 78 000 km 84 000 km 90 000 km 96 000 km Signature...

Page 236: ...0 000 mi 102 000 km 108 000 km 114 000 km 120 000 km 126 000 km 132 000 km 138 000 km 144 000 km Signature or dealer stamp mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date mi km Date...

Page 237: ...127 500 mi 131 250 mi 135 000 mi 138 750 mi 142 500 mi 146 250 mi 150 000 mi 198 000 km 204 000 km 210 000 km 216 000 km 222 000 km 228 000 km 234 000 km 240 000 km Signature or dealer stamp mi km Dat...

Page 238: ...ons 236 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop WASHER FLUID Blue cap COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop BRAKE FL...

Page 239: ...ines Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so you do not spill Clean up any spills immediately Spilled oil could damage components i...

Page 240: ...ter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the vehicle The vehicle should be r...

Page 241: ...r several minutes then check the oil level on the dipstick If necessary add more oil Remove the oil filter and let the remaining oil drain A special wrench available from your dealer is required Put a...

Page 242: ...nda antifreeze coolant is not available you may use another major brand non silicate coolant as a temporary replacement Make sure it is a high quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines Continue...

Page 243: ...ves to your vehicle s cooling system They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components Check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use The lo...

Page 244: ...is below the lower mark remove the fill plug and add fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill Clean up any spills immediately it could...

Page 245: ...ing to the time and distance recommen dations in the maintenance schedule If you are not sure how to add fluid contact your dealer Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 If it is not available...

Page 246: ...y drive your vehicle in one or more of these conditions In very high temperatures over 110 F 43 C In very low temperatures under 20 F 29 C Frequently tow a trailer Check the level on the side of the r...

Page 247: ...ntact with your skin or hard objects If you touch the glass clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by squeezing the connector to unlock the tab...

Page 248: ...ew bulb into the socket Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly Turn it clockwise to lock it in place Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Push the electrical connector onto...

Page 249: ...ck up light Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise Remove the burned out bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket Install the new bulb into the socket Push the socket i...

Page 250: ...quarter turn counterclockwise Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Put the socket b...

Page 251: ...m water or isopropyl alcohol The driver s floor mat that came with your vehicle hooks over the floor mat anchor This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward and possibly interfering with the pedals I...

Page 252: ...reaks and unwiped areas when used To replace a wiper blade Raise the wiper arm off the windshield Windshield Raise the driver s side first then the passenger s side Front only Disconnect the blade ass...

Page 253: ...reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade Slide the new wiper blade into the holder until the tabs lock Front only Slide the wiper bl...

Page 254: ...isually check your tires every day If you think a tire might be low check it immediately with a tire gauge The compact spare tire pressure is For convenience the recommended tire sizes and cold air pr...

Page 255: ...losing pressure You should get your own tire pressure gauge and use it whenever you check your tire pressures This will make it easier for you to tell if a pressure loss is due to a tire problem and n...

Page 256: ...nd distribute wear more evenly rotate the tires every 7 500 miles 12 000 km Move the tires to the positions shown in the chart each time they are rotated If you purchase directional tires rotate only...

Page 257: ...ng System will not work on that tire Replacement wheels are available at your Acura dealer Wheel Tires See page for DOT tire quality grading information and page for tire size explanation Mixing radia...

Page 258: ...s S cable type traction devices with rubber chain tensioners on the front tires Do not use any chains on rear wheels Use traction devices only when required by driving conditions or local laws Make su...

Page 259: ...s and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds If you need to connect the battery to a charger disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle s electrical system Always disconnect...

Page 260: ...r blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield To minimize sticking apply a silicone spray lubricant to all door and tailgate seals Also apply a vehicle body wax to the pa...

Page 261: ...able to get going again If not you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 260 Changing a Flat Tire 261 If Your Engine Won t Start 267 Jump Starting 268 If Your E...

Page 262: ...r faces Use greater caution while driving Do not mount snow chains on a compact spare Do not use the compact spare tire if you are towing a trailer Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicl...

Page 263: ...n Park Apply the parking brake Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0 Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire 2 1 CONTINUED Changing...

Page 264: ...the cover Take the tools out of the storage compartment The spare tire is stored underneath the rear cargo area Remove the plastic cover on the cargo area lining to access the shaft for the spare tir...

Page 265: ...l nut wrench Put the wheel nut wrench on the hoist shaft Turn the wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground 11 10 8 9 CONTINUED Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 2...

Page 266: ...point tab is resting in the jack notch Use the extension and the wheel nut wrench as shown to raise the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground Remove the wheel nuts then remove the flat tire B...

Page 267: ...the hoist Insert the hoist bracket into the center hole of the flat tire Put on the spare tire Put the wheel nuts back on finger tight then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wre...

Page 268: ...r Turn the jack s end bracket to lock it in place Store the tools and install the cover Turn off VSA see page Refer to Changing a flat tire with TPMS see page 22 23 26 25 24 212 206 Changing a Flat Ti...

Page 269: ...nition switch to START III If the headlights do not dim check the condition of the fuses If the fuses are OK there is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or st...

Page 270: ...ive terminal on the booster battery Put the transmission in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake Turn off all the electrical acces sories heater A C climate control audio system lights etc Open t...

Page 271: ...booster battery Connect the other end to the grounding strap as shown Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine Once the vehicle is running disconnect the negative cable from t...

Page 272: ...y If it does wait until the temperature gauge comes down to the midpoint then continue driving The pointer of your vehicle s temperature gauge should stay in the midrange If it climbs to the red mark...

Page 273: ...normal check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank If it has gone down add coolant to the MAX mark Put the cap back on tightly If you do not find an obvious leak check the coolant level in t...

Page 274: ...e battery rapidly This indicator should never come on when the engine is running If it starts flashing or stays on the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure Serious engine damage is possi...

Page 275: ...may cause serious damage If you have recently refueled your vehicle the indicator could come on because of a loose or missing fuel fill cap Tighten the cap until it clicks at least three times Tighte...

Page 276: ...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 shifting to a lower gear a...

Page 277: ...d in five fuse boxes To open the passenger s side fuse box pull the right edge of the cover The primary under hood fuse box is on the passenger s side The secondary fuse box is next to the battery Fus...

Page 278: ...eplace any blown fuses and check if the device works Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0 Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off Remove the cover from the fuse box Check each of the...

Page 279: ...of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower If the radio fuse is removed the audio system will disable itself The next time you turn on the radio you will see in the frequency display Use the prese...

Page 280: ...ear A C Rear Defroster Back Up ACC 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 40 A 40 A 30 A 7 5 A 10 A 15 A 120 A 30 A 7 5 A 50 A 20 A Power Seat Heater Motor Cooling Fan Spare Fuse Spare Fuse Spare Fuse Batte...

Page 281: ...ger s Power Seat Reclining Daytime Running Light OnStar Driver s side Rear Power Window Front Passenger s Power Window Front Accessory Socket HFL OnStar Small Light Interior Light TPMS HFL Power Door...

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Page 283: ...y Grading 286 Treadwear 286 Traction 286 Temperature 287 Tire Labeling 288 Emissions Controls 289 The Clean Air Act 289 Crankcase Emissions Control System 289 Evaporative Emissions Control System 289...

Page 284: ...insuring your vehicle The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the Cert...

Page 285: ...ber is stamped into the engine block It is on the front The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission Identification Numbers Technical Information 283 ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSM...

Page 286: ...nk and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity Equipped with transmission fluid cooler and power steering fluid cooler Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Gross vehicle weight rating Gross...

Page 287: ...0 in 0 0 mm 0 00 in 0 0 mm 0 50 0 50 1 53 P235 65R17 103T T155 90D16 110M 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm Headlights Front side marker lights Front turn signal lights Parking light...

Page 288: ...as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi tions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to vari...

Page 289: ...e C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on th...

Page 290: ...tire meets all requirements of the U S Department of Transportation Manufacturer s identification mark Tire type code Date of manufacture Whenever tires are replaced they should be replaced with tire...

Page 291: ...d in an agreement with Environment Canada at the time they are manufactured Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system This keeps gasses that build up in the engine s crankcase from goin...

Page 292: ...R system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold Adding exhaust gas to the air fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned The three way c...

Page 293: ...me near it Park your vehicle away from high grass dry leaves or other flamma bles A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can impair your engine s per formance Follo...

Page 294: ...turn at a later date to complete the test If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following Make sure the gas ta...

Page 295: ...s is okay If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions drive for at least 30 seconds then repeat it two more times for a total of 90 seconds Then drive in city subur...

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Page 297: ...Customer Service Information 296 Warranty Coverages 297 Reporting Safety Defects U S Vehicles 298 Authorized Manuals 299 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty and Customer Relations 295...

Page 298: ...s management contact the Acura Customer Service Office Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals They should be able to answer all your questions If you encounter a problem that your deale...

Page 299: ...manship provides coverage for as long as the pur chaser of the muffler owns the vehicle Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased f...

Page 300: ...defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Acura Automobile Division American...

Page 301: ...orm Description 2003 2005 Acura MDX Service Manual 2003 05 Acura MDX Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2001 05 Acura MDX Body Repair Manual 2005 Acura MDX Owner s Manual 2005 Acura MDX Navigation Manu...

Page 302: ...er or company name and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent For purchases outside U S A please write to the address shown below for a quotation P O BOX 07280 DETR...

Page 303: ...Shifting 200 Shift Lever Position Indicator 200 Shift Lever Positions 200 Shift Lock Release 203 Automatic Wipers 72 Battery Charging System Indicator 60 272 Jump Starting 268 Maintenance 257 Specific...

Page 304: ...Code Audio System 131 CO in the Exhaust 289 Compact Spare Tire 260 Consumer Information 296 Controls Instruments and 57 Coolant Adding 240 Checking 190 Proper Solution 240 Temperature Gauge 69 Crankca...

Page 305: ...70 Specifications 285 Speed Limiter 202 Starting 189 Engine 267 Evaporative Emissions Controls 289 Exhaust Fumes 54 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System 290 Expectant Mothers Use of Seat Belts by 18 Fan I...

Page 306: ...3 High Beams Turning on 74 Low Beams Turning on 74 Reminder Chime 74 Replacing Halogen Bulbs 245 Turning on 74 Headphones 147 Head Restraints 88 Heated Mirror 96 Heaters Seats 91 Heating and Cooling 1...

Page 307: ...Signaling 74 Lap Shoulder Belts 16 21 Light Control Switch 99 Lights Bulb Replacement 245 Indicator 60 Interior 99 Parking 74 Turn Signal 74 Load Limit 194 213 LOCK Ignition Key Position 81 Locks Ant...

Page 308: ...PGM FI System 290 Power Seat Adjustments 86 Power Socket Locations 104 Pregnancy Using Seat Belts 18 Protecting Adults and Teens 13 Additional Safety Precautions 19 Advice for Pregnant Women 18 Prote...

Page 309: ...se During Pregnancy 18 Wearing a Lap Shoulder Belt 16 Seats 86 Adjusting the Second Seat 89 Adjusting the Third Seat 90 Folding the Second Seat 89 Folding the Third Seat 90 Head Restraints 88 Third Ro...

Page 310: ...nsioners Seat Belts 22 Theft Protection 131 Three Way Catalytic Converter 291 Timing Belt 244 Tire Chains 256 Tire How to Change a Flat 261 Tire Labeling 288 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 205 L...

Page 311: ...ff Switch 214 Vehicle Storage 258 Ventilation 108 VIN 282 Viscosity Oil 237 VTM 4 Lock 204 WARNING Explanation of ii Warning Labels Location of 55 Warranty Coverages 297 Washer Windshield Checking the...

Page 312: ...octane number of 91 or higher API Premium grade 5W 20 detergent oil see page Oil change capacity including filter Honda ATF Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid preferred or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary...

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