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Acura MDX 2002 User Manual (375 pages)

Acura MDX

Brand: Acura | Category: Automobile | Size: 8.59 MB

Table of Contents

6
Driver and Passenger Safety

10
- Important Safety Precautions
  11
- Your Vehicle's Safety Features
  12
  - Seat Belts
    13
  - Airbags
    14
  - Seats & Seat-Backs
    15
  - Head Restraints
    15
  - Door Locks
    15
  - Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
    16
- Adjust the Front Seats
  17
- Close and Lock the Doors
  17
- Protecting Adults
  17
- Adjust the Seat-Backs
  18
- Adjust the Head Restraints
  19
- Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
  20
- Adjust the Steering Wheel
  23
- Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
  23
- Additional Safety Precautions
  24
- Advice for Pregnant Women
  24
- All Children Must be Restrained
  26
- Protecting Children
  26
- Children Should Sit in the Back Seat
  27
- The Passenger's Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children
  28
- 30
  - Additional Safety Precautions
    30
  - If a Child Requires Close Attention
    30
  - If You Must Drive with Several Children
    30
  - General Guidelines for Using Child Seats
    31
  - Protecting Infants
    35
  - Protecting Small Children
    40
  - Protecting Larger Children
    43
    
    Using Child Seats with Tethers
    47
    
    Using LATCH
    49
  - Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
    51
    
    Lap/Shoulder Belt
    51
    
    Seat Belt System Components
    51
    
    Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
    53
    
    Seat Belt Maintenance
    54
  - Additional Information about Your Airbags
    55
    
    How Your Front Airbags Work
    55
    
    SRS Components
    55
    
    How Your Side Airbags Work
    57
    
    How the SRS Indicator Light Works
    58
    
    How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works
    59
    
    Additional Safety Precautions
    60
    
    Airbag Service
    60
  - Carbon Monoxide Hazard
    61
  - Safety Labels
    62
Instruments and Controls

64
- Control Locations
  65
- Indicator Lights
  66
- Gauges
  72
- Column
  76
- Controls Near the Steering Wheel
  76
- Headlights
  77
- This Section Gives Information about Automatic Lighting off
  
  78
- Contribute to the Daily Operation of
  
  78
- Thecontrols Anddisplays that
  
  78
  - Automatic Lighting off Feature
    78
  - Daytime Running Lights
    78
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    78
  - Turn Signals
    79
  - Windshield Wipers
    79
  - Windshield Washers
    81
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer
    81
  - Hazard Warning
    81
  - Rear Window Defogger
    82
  - Fog Light
    82
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    83
  - Column
    83
  - Keys and Locks
    84
  - Keys
    84
  - Immobilizer System
    85
  - Column
    86
  - Ignition Switch
    86
  - Power Door Locks
    87
  - Remote Transmitter
    89
  - Childproof Door Locks
    93
  - Tailgate
    93
  - Glove Box
    94
  - Seats
    95
  - Power Seat Adjustments
    95
  - Driver's Lumbar Support
    96
  - Manual Seat Adjustments
    97
    
    Second and Third Row Seat Adjustments
    98
    
    Head Restraints
    99
    
    Folding the Second Seat
    100
    
    Rear Seat Access
    100
    
    Folding the Third Seat
    101
    
    Detachable Anchors
    103
  - Seat Heaters
    104
  - Power Windows
    105
  - Moonroof
    108
  - Mirrors
    109
  - Parking Brake
    111
  - Driving Position Memory System
    112
  - Beverage Holder
    115
  - Console Compartment
    117
  - Rear Compartment
    117
  - Cargo Hooks
    117
  - Sunglasses Holder
    118
  - Sun Visor
    119
  - Vanity Mirror
    119
  - Accessory Power Sockets
    120
  - Coin Box
    121
  - Coat Hook
    121
  - Interior Lights
    122
Comfort and Convenience Features

126
- Climate Control System
  127
  - Features
    127
  - Features
    128
  - Features
    129
  - Fully-Automatic Operation
    129
  - Features
    130
  - Semi-Automatic Operation
    130
    
    Features
    131
    
    Features
    132
  - Mode Button/Mode Icons
    132
    
    Features
    133
    
    Features
    134
  - Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
    134
  - Features
    135
  - Rear A/C Unit
    135
    
    Features
    136
    
    Features
    137
- Audio System
  138
  - Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Changer Audio System
    138
  - Features
    138
  - Operating the Radio
    139
    
    Features
    139
    
    Features
    140
    
    Features
    141
  - Adjusting the Sound
    142
  - Audio System Lighting
    142
    
    Features
    142
    
    Features
    143
  - Operating the Cassette Player
    144
  - Features
    144
  - Tape Search Functions
    145
    
    Features
    145
    
    Features
    146
    
    Features
    147
  - Operating the CD Changer
    148
    
    Features
    148
    
    Features
    149
    
    Features
    150
    
    Features
    151
    
    Features
    152
    
    Features
    153
    
    Features
    154
  - Indications
    155
  - Features
    155
- Audio System
  156
  - Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Stereo Audio System
    156
  - Features
    156
  - Operating the Radio
    157
    
    Features
    157
    
    Features
    158
    
    Features
    159
    
    Features
    160
  - Adjusting the Sound
    161
  - Features
    161
  - Audio System Lighting
    162
  - Radio Frequencies
    162
  - Radio Reception
    162
    
    Features
    162
    
    Features
    163
  - Operating the CD Player
    164
    
    Features
    164
    
    Features
    165
  - Operating the CD Changer
    166
  - Features
    166
  - Protecting Compact Discs
    167
  - Features
    167
  - CD Player Error Indications
    168
  - Features
    168
  - CD Changer Error Indications
    169
  - Features
    169
  - Operating the Cassette Player
    170
  - Features
    170
  - Tape Search Functions
    171
    
    Features
    171
    
    Features
    172
  - Caring for the Cassette Player
    173
  - Features
    173
  - Remote Audio Controls
    174
  - Features
    174
  - Theft Protection
    175
  - Features
    175
- Features
  176
- Security System
  176
- Cruise Control
  177
  - Features
    177
  - Features
    178
  - Features
    179
- Trip Computer
  180
  - (Without Navigation System)
    180
    
    Features
    180
    
    Features
    181
    
    Features
    182
    
    Features
    183
    
    Features
    184
    
    Features
    185
    
    Features
    186
    
    Features
    187
    
    Features
    188
    
    Features
    189
  - (With Navigation System)
    190
    
    Features
    190
    
    Features
    191
    
    Features
    192
- Features
  193
- Homelink Universal Tranceiver
  193
  - Features
    194
  - Features
    195
- Features
  196
Before Driving

198
- Break-In Period
  199
- Gasoline
  199
- Filling the Fuel Tank
  200
- Service Station Procedures
  200
- Opening the Hood
  201
- Oil Check
  203
- Engine Coolant Check
  204
- Driving Habits
  205
- Fuel Economy
  205
- Vehicle Condition
  205
- Accessories and Modifications
  206
- Carrying Cargo
  208
- Load Limit
  209
Driving

212
- Driving Guidelines
  213
- Preparing to Drive
  214
- Starting the Engine
  215
  - Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude
    215
- Automatic Transmission
  216
  - Shift Lever Position Indicator
    216
- Shift Lever Positions
  217
  - Engine Speed Limiter
    220
  - Shift Lock Release
    220
- Variable Torque Management 4WD System
  222
  - VTM-4 Lock
    222
- Parking
  224
- The Braking System
  225
  - Brake Wear Indicators
    225
  - Brake System Design
    226
  - Anti-Lock Brakes
    226
  - Important Safety Reminders
    227
  - ABS Indicator
    227
- Driving in Bad Weather
  229
- Towing a Trailer
  231
- Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
  243
- Off-Highway Guidelines
  245
Maintenance

252
- Maintenance Safety
  253
  - Important Safety Precautions
    254
- Maintenance Schedule
  255
- Required Maintenance Record
  262
- Owner Maintenance Checks
  264
- Fluid Locations
  265
- Maintained and to Follow Basic
  
  266
- Engine Oil
  
  266
- Maintenance Safety Precautions. Required Maintenance
  
  266
- Adding Oil
  
  266
  - Recommended Oil
    266
  - Synthetic Oil
    267
  - Additives
    267
  - Changing the Oil and Filter
    268
- This Section also Includes
  
  266
- Adding Engine Coolant
  
  270
  - Replacing Engine Coolant
    272
  - Cooling System
    270
  - Windshield Washers
    275
- Tasks Onyour Acura, You May Want Windshield
  
  276
- Form more Complex Maintenance
  
  276
- If You Have the Skills and Tools to Per-
  
  276
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  
  276
  - Differential Fluid
    277
  - Brake Fluid
    278
    
    Brake System
    278
  - Power Steering
    279
  - Air Cleaner Element
    280
  - Hood Latch
    282
  - Spark Plugs
    282
    
    Replacement
    282
    
    Specifications
    284
  - The Maintenance Schedule Shows
    282
  - Battery
    285
  - Wiper Blades
    287
- Air Conditioning System
  
  289
  - Drive Belts
    290
  - Dust and Pollen Filter
    290
  - Timing Belt
    291
  - Tires
    291
    
    Inflation
    291
    
    Inspection
    293
    
    Maintenance
    294
    
    Tire Rotation
    294
    
    Replacing Tires and Wheels
    295
    
    Wheels and Tires
    296
    
    Winter Driving
    296
    
    Snow Tires
    297
    
    Tire Chains
    297
  - Lights
    298
    
    Headlight Aiming
    300
    
    Replacing Bulbs
    300
- Storing Your Vehicle
  
  308
Appearance Care

310
- Body Repairs
  310
- Exterior Care
  311
  - Washing
    311
  - Waxing
    312
  - Aluminum Wheels
    312
  - Paint Touch-Up
    312
- Interior Care
  313
  - Carpeting
    313
  - Floor Mats
    313
  - Fabric
    314
  - Vinyl
    314
  - Leather
    314
  - Seat Belts
    314
  - Windows
    315
  - Air Fresheners
    315
- Corrosion Protection
  316
- Body Repairs
  317
Taking Care of the Unexpected

318
- Compact Spare Tire
  319
- Changing a Flat Tire
  320
- If Your Engine Won't Start
  327
  - Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates very Slowly
    327
- The Starter Operates Normally
  327
- Jump Starting
  328
- If Your Engine Overheats
  330
- Jump Starting, if Your Engine Overheats
  330
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator
  332
- Charging System Indicator
  333
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  334
- Brake System Indicator
  336
- Fuses
  337
  - Checking and Replacing
    338
- Emergency Towing
  343
Technical Information

344
- Identification Numbers
  345
- Thediagramsinthissectiongive
  347
  - Specifications
    347
  - DOT Tire Quality Grading
    349
  - Traction
    349
  - Treadwear
    349
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    349
  - Temperature
    350
  - Oxygenated Fuels
    351
  - Driving in Foreign Countries
    352
  - Emissions Controls
    353
    
    Crankcase Emissions Control System
    353
    
    Evaporative Emissions Control System
    353
    
    Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
    353
    
    The Clean Air Act
    353
    
    Exhaust Emissions Controls
    354
    
    Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
    354
    
    Ignition Timing Control System
    354
    
    PGM-FI System
    354
    
    Replacement Parts
    354
    
    Three Way Catalytic Converter
    354
  - Three Way Catalytic Converter
    355
  - State Emissions Testing
    356
    
    Testing of Readiness Codes
    356
  - Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada Only)
    358
    
    Customer Relations Information
    359
    
    Warranty Coverages
    360
    
    Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
    361
  - (U.S. Only)
    362
  - Authorized Manuals
    362
  - Index
    364
  - Service Information Summary
    375

Acura MDX 2002 Owner's Manual (364 pages)

Brand: Acura | Category: Automobile | Size: 8.52 MB

Table of Contents
1
Additional Safety Precaution
6
Air Conditioning System
15
- Maintenance
  15
- Appearance Care
  16
- Taking Care of the Unexpected
  17
- Audio System
  21
- Indicator Lights
  21
- Gauges
  21
- Your Vehicle at a Glance
  21
- Seat Belts
  25
- Airbags
  26
- Seats & Seat-Backs
  27
- Head Restraints
  27
- Door Locks
  27
- Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
  28
- Protecting Adults
  29
- Close and Lock the Doors
  29
- Adjust the Front Seats
  29
- Adjust the Seat-Backs
  30
- Adjust the Head Restraints
  31
- Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
  32
- Adjust the Steering Wheel
  35
- Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
  35
- Advice for Pregnant Women
  36
- Additional Safety Precautions
  36
- Protecting Children
  39
- The Passenger's Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children
  40
- If You Must Drive with Several Children
  42
- If a Child Requires Close Attention
  42
- Additional Safety Precautions
  42
- General Guidelines for Using Child Seats
  43
- Protecting Infants
  43
- Driver and Passenger Safety
  44
- Protecting Larger Children
  44
- Using Child Seats with Tethers
  59
- Using LATCH
  61
- Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
  63
- Seat Belt System Components
  63
- Lap/Shoulder Belt
  63
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
65
- Additional Information about Your Airbags
  67
- Automatic Seat Belt
  67
  - Carbon Monoxide Hazard
    73
  - Safety Labels
    74
- Control Locations
  75
- Controls Near the Steering Wheel
  86
Automatic Lighting off Feature
88
- Daytime Running Lights
  88
- Instrument Panel Brightness
  88
- Turn Signals
  89
- Windshield Wipers
  89
- Hazard Warning
  91
- Rear Window Wiper and
  91
- Windshield Washers
  91
- Fog Light
  92
- Rear Window Defogger
  92
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  93
- Keys and Locks
  94
- Immobilizer System
  95
- Ignition Switch
  96
- Power Door Locks
  97
- Remote Transmitter
  99
- Childproof Door Locks
  103
- Glove Box
  104
- Power Seat Adjustments
  105
- Driver's Lumbar Support
  106
- Manual Seat Adjustments
  107
- Instruments and Controls
  108
- Second and Third Row Seat Adjustments
  108
- Head Restraints
  109
- Folding the Second Seat
  110
- Rear Seat Access
  110
- Folding the Third Seat
  111
- Detachable Anchors
  113
- Seat Heaters
  114
- Power Windows
  115
- Power Windows
  116
- Moonroof
  118
- Mirrors
  119
- Parking Brake
  121
- Driving Position Memory System
  122
- Beverage Holders
  125
- Beverage Holder
  126
- Cargo Hooks
  127
- Console Compartment
  127
- Rear Compartment
  127
- Sunglasses Holder
  128
- Sun Visor
  129
- Vanity Mirror
  129
- Accessory Power Sockets
  130
- Coat Hook
  131
- Coin Box
  131
- Interior Lights
  132
- Climate Control System
  137
- Fully-Automatic Operation
  138
- Semi-Automatic Operation
  139
- Mode Button/Mode Icons
  141
- Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
  143
- Rear A/C Unit
  144
- Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Changer Audio System
  147
- Audio System
  147
- Operating the Radio
  148
- Adjusting the Sound
  151
- Audio System Lighting
  152
- Operating the Cassette Player
  153
- Tape Search Functions
  154
- Operating the CD Changer
  157
- Audio System
  164
- CD Changer Error Indications
  164
- Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Stereo Audio System
  165
- Operating the Radio
  166
- Adjusting the Sound
  170
- Audio System Lighting
  171
- Radio Frequencies
  171
- Radio Reception
  171
- Operating the CD Player
  173
- Operating the CD Changer
  175
- Protecting Compact Discs
  176
- CD Player Error Indications
  177
- CD Changer Error Indications
  178
- Operating the Cassette
  179
- Player
  179
- Tape Search Functions
  180
- Caring for the Cassette Player
  182
- Remote Audio Controls
  183
- Theft Protection
  184
- Security System
  185
- Cruise Control
  186
- (Without Navigation System)
  189
- Trip Computer
  189
- (With Navigation System)
  199
- Homelink Universal Transceiver
  202
- Before Driving
  207
- Break-In Period
  207
- Gasoline
  207
- Opening the Hood
  210
- Service Station Procedures
  210
- Oil Check
  212
- Engine Coolant Check
  213
- Driving Habits
  214
- Fuel Economy
  214
- Vehicle Condition
  214
- Accessories and Modifications
  215
- Carrying Cargo
  218
- Load Limit
  218
- Driving Guidelines
  220
- Preparing to Drive
  221
- Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude
  222
- Starting the Engine
  222
Automatic Transmission
223
Shift Lever Position Indicator
223
Shift Lever Positions
224
Shift Lock Release
227
- Engine Speed Limiter
  227
- Variable Torque Management 4WD System
  229
- VTM-4 Lock
  229
- Parking
  231
- The Braking System
  232
- Brake Wear Indicators
  232
- Brake System Design
  233
- Anti-Lock Brakes
  233
- Indicator
  234
- Important Safety Reminders
  234
- ABS Indicator
  234
- Driving in Bad Weather
  236
- Towing a Trailer
  238
- Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
  250
- Off-Highway Guidelines
  252
- Maintenance Safety
  259
- Important Safety Precautions
  260
- Maintenance Schedule
  261
- Required Maintenance Record
  268
- Owner Maintenance Checks
  270
- Fluid Locations
  271
- Engine Oil
  272
- Adding Oil
  272
- Recommended Oil
  272
- Additives
  273
- Changing the Oil and Filter
  274
- Cooling System
  276
- Adding Engine Coolant
  276
- Replacing Engine Coolant
  278
- Windshield Washers
  281
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  282
- Differential Fluid
  283
- Brake Fluid
  284
- Brake System
  284
- Power Steering
  285
- Air Cleaner Element
  286
- Hood Latch
  288
- Spark Plugs
  289
- Specifications
  290
- Battery
  291
- Wiper Blades
  293
Air Conditioning System
295
- Dust and Pollen Filter
  296
- Drive Belts
  296
- Timing Belt
  297
- Tires
  298
- Inspection
  299
- Maintenance
  300
- Tire Rotation
  300
- Replacing Tires and Wheels
  301
- Wheels and Tires
  302
- Winter Driving
  302
- Snow Tires
  303
- Tire Chains
  303
- Lights
  304
- Headlight Aiming
  306
- Replacing Bulbs
  311
- Storing Your Vehicle
  314
- Exterior Care
  315
- Washing
  315
- Waxing
  316
- Aluminum Wheels
  316
- Paint Touch-Up
  316
- Interior Care
  317
- Carpeting
  317
- Floor Mats
  317
- Fabric
  318
- Vinyl
  318
- Leather
  318
- Seat Belts
  318
- Windows
  319
- Air Fresheners
  319
- Corrosion Protection
  320
- Body Repairs
  321
- Compact Spare Tire
  322
- Changing a Flat Tire
  324
- If Your Engine Won't Start
  330
- Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates very Slowly
  330
- The Starter Operates Normally
  330
Jump Starting
332
- Jump Starting, if Your Engine Overheats
  333
- If Your Engine Overheats
  334
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator
  335
- Charging System Indicator
  336
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  337
- Brake System Indicator
  339
- Fuses
  340
- Checking and Replacing
  341
- Emergency Towing
  346
- Identification Numbers
  347
Specifications
349
- Fluid
  349
- Cargo Area Light
  350
- Front Side Marker Lights
  350
- Headlights
  350
High-Mount Brake Light
350
- Individual Map Lights
  350
License Plate Light
350
Specifications
350
Turn Signal Lights
350
- DOT Tire Quality Grading
  351
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  351
- Treadwear
  351
- Traction
  351
- Technical Information
  352
- Oxygenated Fuels
  353
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  354
- Emissions Controls
  355
- The Clean Air Act
  355
- Crankcase Emissions Control
  355
- System
  355
- Evaporative Emissions Control System
  355
- Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
  355
- Exhaust Emissions Controls
  356
- PGM-FI System
  356
- Ignition Timing Control System
  356
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  356
- (EGR) System
  356
- Three Way Catalytic Converter
  356
- Replacement Parts
  356
- Three Way Catalytic Converter
  357
- State Emissions Testing
  358
- Testing of Readiness Codes
  358
- Warranty and Customer Relations
  360
- Customer Relations Information
  360
- Warranty Coverages
  361
- Reporting Safety Defects
  362
- Authorized Manuals
  363

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Driver and Passenger Safety

Instruments and Controls

This Section Gives Information about Automatic Lighting off

Contribute to the Daily Operation of

Thecontrols Anddisplays that

Comfort and Convenience Features

Before Driving

Driving

Maintenance

Maintained and to Follow Basic

Engine Oil

Maintenance Safety Precautions. Required Maintenance

Adding Oil

This Section also Includes

Adding Engine Coolant

Tasks Onyour Acura, You May Want Windshield

Form more Complex Maintenance

If You Have the Skills and Tools to Per-

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Air Conditioning System

Storing Your Vehicle

Appearance Care

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Technical Information

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