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Acura 2007 Acura MDX User Manual

Acura 2007 Acura MDX
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2007 Acura MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................3
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................61
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................167
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................315
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................329
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................373
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................417
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................443
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................459
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................463
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System

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Acura 2007 Acura MDX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAcura
Model2007 Acura MDX
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Owner's Identification

A Few Words About Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Key recommendations for safety.

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Overview of features protecting occupants during a crash.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Guidelines for protecting adults and teens.

Protecting Children – General Guidelines

General guidelines for child restraint.

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Seat Belts

Information on seat belts and why to wear them.

Airbags

Explains front, side, and side curtain airbags.

Protecting Adults and Teens

5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts

Proper fastening and positioning of seat belts.

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

Importance of maintaining an upright sitting position.

Additional Information About Your Airbags

How Your Front Airbags Work

Explains how front airbags inflate and function.

Advanced Airbags

Explains advanced airbag features for child safety.

How Your Side Airbags Work

Explains side airbag function in side impacts.

Side Airbag Cutoff System

How the side airbag cutoff system protects children.

How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

Explains side curtain airbag function.

Protecting Children – General Guidelines

All Children Must Be Restrained

Emphasizes the necessity of restraining all children.

Protecting Infants

Guidance on proper restraint for infants.

Protecting Small Children

Guidance on proper restraint for small children.

Larger Children

Guidance for restraining larger children.

Installing a Child Seat

Steps for properly installing a child seat.

Installing a Child Seat with LATCH

Steps for installing using the LATCH system.

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt

Steps for installing with a seat belt.

Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

Steps for installing using a tether.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

How to determine if a seat belt fits a child properly.

Using a Booster Seat

Guidance on using booster seats.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Indicators

Explains various indicators on the instrument panel.

Windshield Wipers and Washers

Turn Signal and Headlights

Operation of turn signals and headlights.

Headlights

Hazard Warning, Rear Window Defogger

Steering Wheel Adjustments

Immobilizer System

Door Locks

Door Locks, Tailgate

Tailgate

Power Tailgate

How to open and close the tailgate with remote or switch.

Auto-Reverse

How the auto-reverse feature for moonroof works.

Tailgate, Remote Transmitter

Keyless Memory Settings

Driving position memory

Stores driver's seat, steering wheel, and mirror positions.

Seats

Head Restraints

How to adjust head restraints for safety.

Seat Heaters, Power Windows

Power Windows, Moonroof

Moonroof, Parking Brake

Auto Reverse

How the auto-reverse feature for moonroof works.

Parking Brake

How to apply and release the parking brake.

Parking Brake, Mirrors

Driving Position Memory System

Storing a Driving Position in Memory

Steps to store a driving position.

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

How the automatic climate control system works.

Triple Zone Temperature Control

Controls for driver, passenger, and rear compartment temperatures.

Windshield Defroster Button

How to use the windshield defroster.

Rear Window Defogger Button

How to operate the rear window defogger.

Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)

Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system)

Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)

Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system)

Adjusting the Sound

Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system)

Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

Remote Audio Controls

Setting up the Phonebook

Steps to add names to the phonebook.

Making a Call

How to make calls using HFL.

AcuraLink

Reading Messages

How to read vehicle messages.

Recall/Campaigns

Information on vehicle recalls and campaigns.

Message Options

Options for managing messages.

Diagnostic Info

Information on indicator causes and recommended actions.

Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation

Break-in Period

Guidance for the first 600 miles of driving.

Fuel Recommendation

Recommended gasoline types and octane grades.

Service Station Procedures

Refueling

Steps for safely refueling the vehicle.

Oil Check, Engine Coolant

Oil Check

How to check the engine oil level.

Adding Engine Coolant

Steps for adding engine coolant.

Accessories and Modifications

Modifying Your Vehicle

Warnings about modifying the vehicle.

Driving

Driving Guidelines

Precautions for safe driving.

Preparing to Drive

Checks and adjustments before driving.

Starting the Engine

Steps to start the engine.

Automatic Transmission

How to operate the automatic transmission.

Parking

How to park the vehicle safely.

Braking System

How the braking system works.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System

How the VSA system stabilizes the vehicle.

Towing a Trailer

Guidelines for towing a trailer.

Trailer Stability Assist

How trailer stability assist helps stabilize the vehicle.

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

Precautions for off-pavement driving.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Safety precautions for vehicle maintenance.

Maintenance Minder

System for tracking required maintenance.

Adding Engine Oil

Steps for adding engine oil.

Changing the Engine Oil and Filter

Steps for changing engine oil and filter.

Engine Coolant

How to check and add engine coolant.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

How to check and add automatic transmission fluid.

Brake Fluid

How to check and replace brake fluid.

Timing Belt

When to replace the timing belt.

Wiper Blades

How to replace wiper blades.

Tires

Information on tire care.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Technical Information

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Information on the TPMS system.

Customer Service Information

Warranty Coverages

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