Acura 2001 MDX Manuals

Acura 2001 MDX Manuals

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Acura 2001 MDX User Manual

Acura 2001 MDX User Manual (376 pages)

Acura MDX

Brand: Acura | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.62 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

5
- Important Handling Information
  3
- Turn to the Beginning Ofeach Sectionfor a Complete List Ofsubjects.
  6
  - Your Vehicle at a Glance
    6
Driver and Passenger Safety

9
- Important Safety Precautions
  10
- Your Vehicle's Safety Features
  11
  - Seat Belts
    12
  - Airbags
    13
  - Seats & Seat-Backs
    14
  - Head Restraints
    14
  - Door Locks
    14
- Features
  15
  - Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
    15
  - Protecting Adults
    16
    
    Adjust the Front Seats
    16
    
    Close and Lock the Doors
    16
    
    Adjust the Seat-Backs
    17
    
    Adjust the Head Restraints
    18
    
    Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
    19
    
    Adjust the Steering Wheel
    22
    
    Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
    22
    
    Additional Safety Precautions
    23
    
    Advice for Pregnant Women
    23
  - Protecting Children
    25
    
    All Children Must be Restrained
    25
    
    Children Should Sit in the Back Seat
    26
    
    The Passenger's Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children
    26
    
    Additional Safety Precautions
    28
    
    If a Child Requires Close Attention
    28
    
    If You Must Drive with Several Children
    28
    
    General Guidelines for Using Child Seats
    29
    
    Protecting Infants
    33
  - Protecting Small Children
    38
  - Protecting Larger Children
    42
    
    Using Child Seats with Tethers
    46
  - Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
    48
  - Seat Belt System Components
    48
    
    Lap/Shoulder Belt
    48
    
    Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
    50
    
    Seat Belt Maintenance
    51
  - Additional Information about Your Airbags
    52
    
    How Your Front Airbags Work
    52
    
    SRS Components
    52
    
    How Your Side Airbags Work
    54
    
    How the SRS Indicator Light Works
    55
    
    How the Side Airbag Indicator Light Works
    56
    
    Additional Safety Precautions
    57
    
    Airbag Service
    57
  - Carbon Monoxide Hazard
    58
  - Safety Labels
    59
    
    Control Locations
    62
    
    Indicator Lights
    63
    
    Column
    73
    
    Controls Near the Steering Wheel
    74
    
    Column
    81
    
    Steering Wheel Controls
    82
    
    Keys and Locks
    85
    
    Column
    86
    
    Homelink Universal Transmitter
    95
    
    Seat Heaters
    109
    
    Power Windows
    110
    
    Mirrors, Parking Brake
    116
    
    Driving Position Memory System
    117
    
    Beverage Holders
    120
    
    Beverage Holder
    121
    
    Sunglasses Holder
    123
    
    Accessory Power Sockets
    125
    
    Interior Lights
    127
    
    Trip Computer
    131
Table of Contents

145
- Climate Control System
  146
- Fully-Automatic Operation
  148
- Semi-Automatic Operation
  149
- Mode Button/Mode Icons
  151
- Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
  153
- Rear A/C Unit
  154
- Weather Conditions.
  
  157
- Manyfeatures. this Section De-
  
  157
- The Standard Audio System Has
  
  157
  - Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Changer Audio System
    157
  - Audio System
    157
  - Operating the Radio
    158
  - Adjusting the Sound
    161
  - Audio System Lighting
    162
  - Operating the Cassette Player
    163
  - Tape Search Functions
    164
  - Operating the CD Changer
    167
  - Indications
    174
  - Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Stereo Audio System
    175
  - Audio System
    175
  - Operating the Radio
    176
  - Adjusting the Sound
    180
  - Audio System Lighting
    181
  - Comfort and Convenience Features
    181
  - Radio Frequencies
    181
  - Radio Reception
    181
  - Operating the CD Player
    183
  - Operating the CD Changer
    185
  - Protecting Compact Discs
    186
  - CD Player Error Indications
    187
  - CD Changer Error Indications
    188
  - Operating the Cassette Player
    189
  - Tape Search Functions
    190
  - Caring for the Cassette Player
    192
  - Remote Audio Controls
    193
  - Theft Protection
    194
  - Security System
    195
Before Driving

197
- Break-In Period
  198
- Gasoline
  198
- Filling the Fuel Tank
  199
- Service Station Procedures
  199
- Opening the Hood
  200
- Oil Check
  202
- Engine Coolant Check
  203
- Driving Habits
  204
- Fuel Economy
  204
- Vehicle Condition
  204
- Accessories and Modifications
  205
- Carrying Cargo
  207
- Load Limit
  208
Driving

211
- Driving Guidelines
  212
- Preparing to Drive
  213
- Starting the Engine
  214
  - Starting in Cold Weather
    214
    
    At High Altitude
    214
- Automatic Transmission
  215
- Shift Lever Position Indicator
  215
  - Shift Lever Positions
    216
  - Engine Speed Limiter
    219
  - Shift Lock Release
    219
- Variable Torque Management 4WD System
  221
  - VTM-4 Lock
    221
- Parking
  223
- The Braking System
  224
  - Brake Wear Indicators
    224
  - Brake System Design
    225
  - Anti-Lock Brakes
    225
    
    ABS Indicator
    226
    
    Important Safety Reminders
    226
- Driving in Bad Weather
  228
- Towing a Trailer
  230
- Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
  242
- Off-Highway Guidelines
  244
Maintenance

251
- Maintenance Safety
  252
  - Important Safety Precautions
    253
- Maintenance Schedule
  254
- Canadian Owners
  258
- Required Maintenance Record
  262
- Owner Maintenance Checks
  263
- Fluid Locations
  264
- Recommended Oil
  
  265
  - Synthetic Oil
    266
  - Additives
    266
  - Changing the Oil and Filter
    267
  - Adding Engine Coolant
    269
    
    Replacing Engine Coolant
    271
  - Cooling System
    269
- Adding Oil
  
  265
- This Section also Includes
  
  265
- Maintenance Safety Precautions.
  
  265
- Maintained and to Follow Basic
  
  265
- Engine Oil
  
  265
- Windshield Washers
  
  274
- Form more Complexmaintenance
  
  275
- If You Havethe Skills Andtoolsto Per- Adding Engine
  
  275
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  
  275
  - Differential Fluid
    276
  - Brake Fluid
    277
    
    Brake System
    277
  - Power Steering
    278
  - Air Cleaner Element
    279
  - Hood Latch
    281
  - Spark Plugs
    281
    
    Replacement
    281
    
    Specifications
    283
  - The Maintenance Schedule Shows
    281
  - Battery
    284
  - Wiper Blades
    286
  - Air Conditioning System
    288
- Drive Belts
  
  289
  - Dust and Pollen Filter
    289
  - Timing Belt
    290
  - Tires
    290
    
    Inflation
    290
    
    Inspection
    292
    
    Maintenance
    293
    
    Tire Rotation
    293
    
    Replacing Tires and Wheels
    294
    
    Wheels and Tires
    295
    
    Winter Driving
    295
    
    Snow Tires
    296
    
    Tire Chains
    296
  - Lights
    297
    
    Headlight Aiming
    299
    
    Replacing Bulbs
    299
  - Storing Your Vehicle
    307
Appearance Care

309
- Body Repairs
  309
- Exterior Care
  310
- Washing
  310
- Aluminum Wheels
  311
- Paint Touch-Up
  311
- Waxing
  311
- Carpeting
  312
- Floor Mats
  312
- Interior Care
  312
- Fabric
  313
- Seat Belts
  313
- Vinyl
  313
- Air Fresheners
  314
- Windows
  314
- Corrosion Protection
  315
- Body Repairs
  316
- Taking Care of the Unexpected
  317
  - Compact Spare Tire
    318
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    325
  - If Your Engine Won't Start
    326
  - Jump Starting
    328
  - Jump Starting, if Your Engine Overheats
    329
  - If Your Engine Overheats
    330
  - Low Oil Pressure Indicator
    331
  - Charging System Indicator
    332
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    333
  - Brake System Indicator
    335
  - Emergency Towing
    342
Technical Information

343
- Identification Numbers
  344
- Specifications
  346
- DOT Tire Quality Grading
  348
- Traction
  348
- Treadwear
  348
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  348
- Temperature
  349
- Oxygenated Fuels
  350
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  351
- Emissions Controls
  352
  - The Clean Air Act
    352
  - Crankcase Emissions Control System
    352
  - Evaporative Emissions Control
    352
    
    System
    352
  - Exhaust Emissions Controls
    353
    
    Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
    353
    
    Ignition Timing Control System
    353
    
    PGM-FI System
    353
    
    Three Way Catalytic Converter
    353
  - Replacement Parts
    353
- Three Way Catalytic Converter
  354
- State Emissions Testing
  355
  - Testing of Readiness Codes
    355
    
    Customer Relations Information
    358
  - Canada Zone Office Map
    359
  - Warranty Coverages
    360
  - Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
    361
- Authorized Manuals
  362
- Index
  365
- Service Information Summary
  376

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