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07-044
Check the Battery
To ensure long life of the battery and that the client
receives a fully charged battery, the battery should be
checked in the following instances: when the vehicle
first arrives at the dealership, during the TQI (if done at
a later time), during regular intervals, and just before
delivering the vehicle to the client.
Test the battery with the ED-18 battery tester using the
instructions in Service Bulletin 88-016,
Battery Testing
and Replacement
. Do not use the battery’s test
indicator window to check its state of charge. If the ED-
18 tester does not show
GOOD BATTERY
, charge the
battery (refer to Service Bulletin 89-006,
Battery
Maintenance at Dealers
), then recheck it.
Write down the
GOOD BATTERY
10-digit code in the
Maintenance Journal
: During the TQI, write down the
code in the “Under Hood (Engine Cold)” section, and
then when the vehicle is delivered to the client, write
down the code in the “Final Inspection (At Delivery)”
section.
Install the Shift Lock Release Cover
The shift lock release cover is in a plastic bag with the
owner’s manual kit in the glove box. Remove the cover
from the bag, and install it into the shift lock release
opening to the left of the shift lever.
NOTE: The shift lock release cover must be installed
with the notch on the left side of the slot.
Enter the Audio and Navigation System Anti-Theft
Codes
After installing the fuses, enter the 5-digit anti-theft-
code for the audio system and the 4-digit code for the
navigation system (if equipped). The anti-theft code
stickers are located in a small bag in the glove box.
After entering the anti-theft codes, attach one set of the
anti-theft code stickers for the audio system and the
navigation system onto the appropriate card. The
second set of stickers should be given to the client for
safekeeping, rather than left in the vehicle.
Set the Clock and Calendar (Models Without
Navigation)
You can see the clock and calendar information on the
upper display.
1. Press and hold the SET button until the clock
begins to blink.
2. Press and release the SET button repeatedly. The
mode switches to setting hours, minutes, AM/PM,
year, month, and day in that order.
3. Select the desired mode by pressing the SET
button, then press either
S
or
T
buttons to change
the setting.
4. After setting the day information, pressing the SET
button again cancels this setting mode, and the
system shows the adjusted information.
Check the Clock (Models With Navigation)
On models with navigation, if the clock is not correct,
refer to Service Bulletin 06-038,
2007–08 MDX: TQI of
the DVD Navigation System With Voice Recognition
.
Any changes to the clock on models with navigation
must be done with the remotes linked and the MID
Memory Position Link ON. See the owner’s manual for
details.
Remove the Protective Coverings From the Interior
There are several protective coverings on the interior
trim pieces and some areas of the carpet. Carefully
remove all of them. Remove the covers with clean
hands so that you do not soil the fabric.
Remove the Protective Coverings From the
Exterior
Carefully remove all the exterior protective coverings
(refer to Service Bulletin 96-009,
Removal of Protective
Coatings During TQI
). Before removing the hood
covering, pop the windshield washer nozzles out of the
hood. Be sure to reinstall them after removing the
covering.
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE COVER
SET BUTTON
