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Vehicle Interior
3.
Remove the Interior Protective Coverings
There are several protective coverings on the interior trim pieces and some areas of the carpet. Carefully remove all of
them with clean hands to avoid soiling any surfaces. If the vehicle has a leather-wrapped steering wheel, see the
ServiceNews
article “Removing the Protective Covering from a Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel,” posted in
June
2015
.
If any of the interior is dirty, clean it with mild soap or an Acura cleaning product such as Leather & Vinyl Cleaner
(P/N 08700-9214A) or Carpet Spot Remover (P/N 08700-9215A). Clean real wood surfaces (Advance models only) with
a mild detergent and a soft, damp cloth. Be sure to wipe off any excess liquid to avoid damaging the wood. Do not use
other cleaning agents on this wood. Such products could damage it.
4.
Install the Floor Mats
Install the floor mats where they belong. Be sure to place the eyelets in the driver’s and front passenger’s floor mats
over the anchors in the floor and turn the knobs
clockwise
to the lock position. Also, do the same for the second row
floor mats. The anchors for those mats are under the front seats.
Under-Hood (Engine Cold)
5.
Check the Battery
This vehicle comes with either a conventional flooded lead acid (FLA) battery or an absorbent glass mat (AGM) battery,
depending on the trim level. Here is the breakdown:
•
MDX and MDX with Technology Package:
FLA
•
MDX with Advance Package:
AGM
Each battery type has its own uniquely tuned charging and battery management systems, therefore
cannot
be
interchanged.
To ensure long battery life and that the client gets a fully charged battery as outlined in S/B 89-006,
Battery
Maintenance at Dealers
, it must be checked at these times:
•
When the vehicle first arrives at the dealership
•
During the TQI, if done at a later date
•
At regular intervals
•
Just before vehicle delivery
If you plan to keep the vehicle in long-term storage, be sure to remove the No. 16 BACKUP (10 A) fuse.
