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Located on the left side of cargo area. 
Remove the cover by prying on the edge of 
the cover using a flat-tip screwdriver.

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Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a 
cloth to prevent scratches.

Fuse locations are shown on the cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse 
number and box cover number.

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Rear Fuse Box

Fuse Label

Fuse Box

Cover

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

PTG Closer

20 A

2

−

−

3

USB CHARGE

15 A

4

Fuel Lid

7.5 A

5

Seat Slide

20 A

6

−

−

7

RR Heat Seat

*

(20 A)

8

−

−

9

−

−

10

−

−

11

−

−

12

Rear Wiper

10 A

13

Rear ECU

7.5 A

14

SH-AWD

(20 A)

15

EPB-R

30 A

16

EPB-L

30 A

17

−

−

18

PTG MTR

40 A

* Not available on all models

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF. Turn 

headlights and all accessories off.

2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine 

compartment.

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If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head 
screwdriver to remove the screw and 
replace it with a new one.

4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine 

compartment and the vehicle interior.

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If there is a burned out fuse, remove it 
with the fuse puller and replace it with a 
new one.

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating 
greatly increases the chances of damaging the 
electrical system.

Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified 
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on  
P. 418 to  P. 425.

There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse 
box.

Combined 
Fuse

Blown Fuse

Fuse Puller

Blown Fuse

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Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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Flat bed equipment

The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will damage the vehicle’s drive system.

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Emergency Towing

NOTICE

Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will 
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed 
to support the vehicle’s weight.

NOTICE

Improper towing such as towing behind a 
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the 
transmission.

Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift 
from side to side or break.

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When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure:

1. Open the tailgate.
2. Lift the cargo floor lid by the handle in the 

center.

3. Remove the cargo floor box and set it aside.
4. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip 

screwdriver. Put it into the cover slot (as 
shown in the image) and remove the cover.

5. Pull the release lever toward you.

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The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door 
when it is pulled.

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What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

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What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the 
vehicle checked.

Cover

Release Lever

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When You Cannot Open the Tailgate

If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure:

1. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip 

screwdriver. Put it into the cover (as shown 
in the image) and remove the cover.

2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate 

while sliding the lever to the right.

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What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate

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What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate

What to do-following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the 
vehicle checked.

When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure 
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it 
does not hit anyone or any object.

Cover

Lever

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Refueling

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel 
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

1. Turn off the power system.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.

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The fuel fill door opens.

3. Take the funnel out of its clip in the cargo 

area.

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4. Place the end of the funnel on the lower 

part of filler opening, then insert it slowly 
and fully.

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Make sure that the end of the funnel 
goes down along with the filler pipe.

5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel 

container.

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Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.

6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.

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Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before 
storing it.

7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

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Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

NOTICE

Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container 
or any funnel other than the one provided with your 
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel 
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel 
system and its seal.

Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is 
gasoline before you refuel.

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WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured 
when handling fuel.

• Turn the power system off, and keep 

heat, sparks, and flame away.

• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.

Funnel

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Information

This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other

information required by regulation.

Specifications .................................... 432
Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), 

Engine Number, Motor Number, and 
Transmission Number..................... 434

Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 435
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 436

Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 437

Warranty Coverages ........................ 438
Authorized Manuals......................... 440
Client Service Information ............... 441

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Specifications

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Vehicle Specifications

*1: Models with second row captain seat
*2: Models with second row bench seat

Model

MDX Sport Hybrid

No. of Passengers:
Front

2

Rear (2nd)

2

*1

3

*2

Rear (3rd)

2

Total

6

*1

7

*2

Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight 
Rating

U.S.:

5,952 lbs (2,700 kg)

Canada:

2,700 kg

Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front)

U.S.:

2,976 lbs (1,350 kg)

Canada:

1,350 kg

Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Rear)

U.S.:

3,042 lbs (1,380 kg)

Canada:

1,380 kg

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Air Conditioning

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Engine Specifications

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Fuel

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Washer Fluid

Refrigerant Type

HFC-134a (R-134a)

Charge Quantity

23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g)

Lubricant Type

ND-OIL11 (POE)

Quantity

8.54 – 9.46 cu-in (140 – 155 cm

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Displacement

182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm

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Spark Plugs

NGK
DENSO

ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11

Type

Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane 
number of 91 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.4 US gal (73.3 L)

Tank Capacity

U.S.: 4 US qt (3.8 L)
Canada: 5.6 US qt (5.3 L)

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Light Bulbs

Headlights (High/Low Beam)

LED

Fog Lights

*

LED

Front Turn Signal/Side Marker/
Parking Lights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door 
Mirrors)

LED

Brake Lights

21 W

Rear Side Marker Lights

LED

Taillights

LED

Back-Up Lights

21 W

Rear Turn Signal Lights

21 W

High-Mount Brake Light

LED

Rear License Plate Lights

LED

Puddle Lights

LED

Interior Lights

Front, Second Row and Third 
Row Lights

LED

Front and Rear Ambient Lights LED
Vanity Mirror Lights 

1.4 W

Door Courtesy Lights

3.4 W

Door Inner Handle Lights

LED

Front and Rear

*

 Console 

Compartment Lights

LED

Glove Box Light

1.4 W

Foot Lights

5 W

Cargo Area Lights

5 W

* Not available on all models

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Brake Fluid

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Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid

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Twin Motor Unit Fluid

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Engine Oil

Specified

Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

Specified

Acura ATF DW-1 
(automatic transmission fluid)

Capacity

Change

3.7 US qt (3.5 L)

Specified

Acura ATF DW-1 
(automatic transmission fluid)

Capacity

Change

2.56 US qt (2.42 L)

Recommended

·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil

Capacity

Change

4.2 US qt (4.0 L)

Change 
including 
filter

4.5 US qt (4.3 L)

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Engine Coolant

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Inverter Coolant

Specified

Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2

Ratio

50/50 with distilled water

Capacity

2.03 US gal (7.68 L) 
(change including the remaining 0.22 US gal 
(0.82 L) in the reserve tank)

Specified

Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2

Ratio

50/50 with distilled water

Capacity

0.44 US gal (1.67 L) 
(change including the remaining 0.108 US gal 
(0.409 L) in the expansion tank)

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Tire

Regular

Size

245/50R20 102H

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

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35 (240 [2.4])

Compact 
Spare

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Size

T165/80D17 104M

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

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60 (420 [4.2])

Wheel Size

Regular

20 x 8J

Compact Spare

*

17 x 4T

* Not available on all models

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Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, 
Motor Number, and Transmission Number

Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to register your 
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, engine number, motor number, and 
transmission number are shown as follows:

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, Motor 
Number, and Transmission Number

The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is 
located under the cover.

Cover

Vehicle Identification Number

Engine Number

Certification Label/Vehicle Identification Number

Dual Clutch Transmission 
Number

Motor Number

Motor Number

Motor Number

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Devices that Emit Radio Waves

The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.

Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) 
and Industry Canada Standard, described below:

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 harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this 
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired 
operation of the device.

AcuraLink
Audio System
Blind Spot Information System
Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

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Reporting Safety Defects

In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you 
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to 
notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety 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 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov.

In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you 
should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also inform Transport Canada.

If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety 
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada 
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada Inc.

To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For 
more information on reporting safety defects or about motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety.

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Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes

Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some States use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions 
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the 12-volt 
battery has gone dead or been disconnected.

To check if they are set, set the power mode to ON, without turning the power 
system on. The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it 
then goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes 
are not set.

If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are ready, 
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:

1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the power system off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Turn the power system on.
5. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed 

of 50 mph (80 km/h) over for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in 

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with SPORT+ mode. Do not use cruise control.

6. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions 

allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal 
or the brake pedal.

7. Park the vehicle and leave the power system off for 40 minutes.

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Testing of Readiness Codes

The readiness codes are erased when the 12-volt 
battery is disconnected, and set again only after 
several days of driving under a variety of conditions.

If a testing facility determines that the readiness 
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at 
a later date to complete the test.

If the testing facility determines the readiness codes 
are still not set, see a dealer.

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Warranty Coverages

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U.S. Owners

Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty – covers your new vehicle, except for the 
emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and 
workmanship.

Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance 
Warranty – these two warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems. 
Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for 
exact information.

Seat Belt Limited Warranty – a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered 
by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – all exterior body panels are covered against 
rusting from the inside out for the specified time period, regardless of mileage.

Accessory Limited Warranty – Acura accessories are covered under this warranty. 
Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please 
read your warranty booklet for details.

Replacement Parts Limited Warranty – covers all Acura replacement parts 
against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Replacement 12-Volt Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage 
for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as 
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.

Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the Acura 
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on 
warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. 
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.

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Canadian Owners

Please refer to the warranty manual that came with your vehicle.

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EPA Contact Information

An owner may obtain further information concerning emission warranties or report 
violations of the terms of the emission warranties by contacting:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division, Light-Duty Vehicle Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: complianceinfo@epa.gov

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Authorized Manuals

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Service Express

For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to 
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.

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For U.S. Owners

Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by 
phone at 1 (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.

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For Canadian Owners

Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you may require.

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