Acura MDX (2020 year). Manual in english - page 42

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1.

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK). 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 blown 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 
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and 
confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label.

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Fuse Locations

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

If the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will 
disable itself.

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 best way to transport your vehicle.

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Wheel lift equipment

The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off 
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. 

This is an acceptable way to 

tow your vehicle.

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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.

All models

2WD models

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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.

Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the 
cover on the back of the tailgate.

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

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

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.

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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 engine.

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.

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Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, 
and flame away.

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Handle fuel only outdoors.

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Wipe up spills immediately.

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Information

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

information required by regulation.

Specifications

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Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), 

Engine Number, and Transmission 
Number ......................................... 678

Devices that Emit Radio Waves

....... 679

Reporting Safety Defects

................. 680

Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 681

Warranty Coverages

........................ 683

Authorized Manuals

......................... 685

Client Service Information

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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

No. of Passengers:
Front

2

Rear (2nd)

2

*1

3

*2

Rear (3rd)

2

Total

6

*1

7

*2

Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight 
Rating

See the certification label on the driver’s 
doorjamb

Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front)

See the certification label on the driver’s 
doorjamb

Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Rear)

See the certification label on the driver’s 
doorjamb

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Air Conditioning

*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models

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Engine Specifications

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Fuel

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Washer Fluid

Refrigerant Type

HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)

*1

HFC-134a (R-134a)

*2

Charge Quantity

21.3 – 23.1 oz (605 – 655 g)

*1

675 – 725 g

*2

Lubricant Type

RL85HM (POE)

*1

PAG RL897

*2

Quantity

7.75 – 9.33 cu-in (127 – 153 cm

3

)

*1

127 – 153 cm

3

 (20% RATIO)

*2

Displacement

211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm

3

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Spark Plugs

NGK

DILZKR7B11G

Type

Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane 
number of 91 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.5 US gal (73.8 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

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Brake Fluid

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

Specified

Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

* Not available on all models

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Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Rear Differential Fluid

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Transfer Assembly Fluid

*

Specified

Acura ATF-Type 3.1 or higher

Capacity

Change

3.5 US qt (3.3 L)

Specified

Acura DPSF-II

Capacity

Change

1.92 US qt (1.82 L)

Specified

Acura HGO-1

Capacity

Change

0.45 US qt (0.43 L)

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Engine Oil

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Engine Coolant

Recommended

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

Capacity

Change

5.4 US qt (5.1 L)

Change 
including 
filter

5.7 US qt (5.4 L)

Specified

Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2

Ratio

50/50 with distilled water

Capacity

1.96 US gal (7.40 L) 
(change including the remaining 0.22 US gal 
(0.82 L) in the reserve tank)

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Tire

*1: Model with 18 inch wheel
*2: Models with 245/50R20
*3: Models with surround view camera system
*4: A-Spec models

Regular

Size

245/60R18 105H

*1

245/50R20 102H

*2

265/45R20 104V

*3

265/45R20 104H

*4

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

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Front

35 (240 [2.4])

Rear

32 (220 [2.2])

*3, *4

35 (240 [2.4])

*1, *2

Compact 
Spare

*

Size

T165/80D17 104M

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

2

])

60 (420 [4.2])

Wheel Size

Regular

18 x 8J

*1

20 x 8J

*2

20 x 8 1/2J

*3, *4

Compact Spare

*

17 x 4T

* Not available on all models

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Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine 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, and transmission number are 
shown as follows.

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

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

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Vehicle Identification Number

Engine Number

Certification Label/Vehicle Identification Number

Automatic Transmission 
Number

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Devices that Emit Radio Waves

Each radio frequency device installed in the vehicle conforms to the requirements 
and standards of the regulation listed 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.

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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://

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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 code 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 battery has 
gone dead or been disconnected.

To check if they are set, set the power mode to ON, without starting the engine. 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 engine 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.

Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20 
seconds.

5.

Keep the vehicle in 

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. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there 

for about 3 minutes.

6.

Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.

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Testing of Readiness Codes

The readiness codes are erased when the 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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Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed 
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in 

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. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without 

moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you 
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for 
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).

8.

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.

9.

Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

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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 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.