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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.

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.

Open the tailgate.

Lift the cargo floor lid by the handle in the
center.

Remove the cargo floor box and set it aside.

Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the cover slot (as
shown in the image) and remove the cover.

Pull the release lever toward you.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Turn off the power system.

Press the fuel fill door release button.

The fuel fill door opens.

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

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Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.

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

Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.

Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.

Remove the funnel from the filler neck.

Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.

Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

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.

WARNING

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

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Turn the power system off, 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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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

Rear (2nd)

Rear (3rd)

Total

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

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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

)

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

Capacity

Change

3.7 US qt (3.5 L)

Specified

Acura ATF DW-1

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

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Tire

Regular

Size

245/50R20 102H

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

])

35 (240 [2.4])

Compact
Spare

Size

T165/80D17 104M

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

])

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.

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

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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/

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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 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:

Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.

Park the vehicle and leave the power system off for 6 hours or more.

Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).

Turn the power system on.

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.

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.

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

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:

Director,
Light-Duty Vehicle Center,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Attention: Warranty Claim
2000 Traverwood Drive,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105;
complianceinfo@epa.gov

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Client Service Information

Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals who should be able to deal
with any problems you may encounter with your vehicle. If, however, you are faced
with a problem that they cannot resolve to your satisfaction, contact Acura Client
Relations/Services.

U.S. Owners

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 100-5E-8F
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: 1 (800) 382-2238

Canadian Owners

Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: acura_cr@ch.honda.com

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands

Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: 1 (787) 620-7546

Client Service Information

When you call or write, please give us the following
information:

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Vehicle Identification Number

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

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Date of purchase

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Odometer reading of your vehicle

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Your name, address, and telephone number

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A detailed description of the problem

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Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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Music recognition technology and related
data are provided by Gracenote

Gracenote is the industry standard in music
recognition technology and related content
delivery.
For more information, visit

www.gracenote.com.

When music is recorded to the HDD from a
CD, information such as the recording artist
and track name are retrieved from the
Gracenote Database and displayed (when
available).
Gracenote may not contain information for
all albums.
Gracenote is an internet-based music
recognition service that allows artist, album,
and track information from CDs to display
on the HDD.
Gracenote users are allowed 4 free updates
a year. More information about Gracenote,
its features, and downloads are available at

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Gracenote Music Recognition

Service (CDDB)

www.acura.com

(in U.S.) or

www.acura.ca

This application or device contains software
from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville,
California (“Gracenote”). The software
from Gracenote (the “Gracenote
Software”) enables this application to
perform disc and/or file identification and
obtain music- related information, including
name, artist, track, and title information
(“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or

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Gracenote

END USER LICENSE

AGREEMENT

embedded databases (collectively,
“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other
functions. You may use Gracenote Data
only by means of the intended End-User
functions or this application or device.

You agree that you will use Gracenote Data,
the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
Servers for your own personal non-
commercial use only.

You agree not to assign, copy, transfer, or
transmit the Gracenote Software or any
Gracenote Data to any third party.

YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT
GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE
SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS,
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.

You agree that your non-exclusive license to
use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will
terminate if you violate these restrictions. If
your license terminates, you agree to cease
any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
Servers.

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