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.... It allows you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. Failure to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 338 ...a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. Main Menu Important Handling Information Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of gravity. ... Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 377 . iv 2008 MDX
.... It allows you can tip or roll over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. Failure to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 338 ...a rollover crash, an unbelted person is taller and rides higher off -highway driving. Main Menu Important Handling Information Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of gravity. ... Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on page 377 . iv 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... edges of the vehicle. Both are stored in the roof above the side windows. The airbags are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 30 ). CONTINUED 25 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Airbag System (SRS) includes: (17) (16) (13) (12) Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System... and Passenger Safety (15) (12) Front Impact Sensors (13) Side Curtain Airbags (14) Side Impact Sensors (First) (15) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (16) Roll Rate Sensor (17) Safing Sensor (14) Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the seatbacks.
... edges of the vehicle. Both are stored in the roof above the side windows. The airbags are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 30 ). CONTINUED 25 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Airbag System (SRS) includes: (17) (16) (13) (12) Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System... and Passenger Safety (15) (12) Front Impact Sensors (13) Side Curtain Airbags (14) Side Impact Sensors (First) (15) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (16) Roll Rate Sensor (17) Safing Sensor (14) Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the seatbacks.
Owner's Manual
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... airbags, at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal...passenger's airbag off (see page 34 ). Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of each other controls. CONTINUED 27 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains ...
... airbags, at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal...passenger's airbag off (see page 34 ). Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of each other controls. CONTINUED 27 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains ...
Owner's Manual
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...and Canadian Elite Package models 167 2008 MDX Sport Packages models To use the AC power outlet, open the lids and open the outlet cover. None of the front console compartment. There is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 .... CONTINUED U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Each socket is a 115 volt AC power outlet inside the front console compartment. MDX, Technology, and U.S. AC Power Outlet Instruments and Controls The accessory power socket is located at the back of the sockets will power an ...
...and Canadian Elite Package models 167 2008 MDX Sport Packages models To use the AC power outlet, open the lids and open the outlet cover. None of the front console compartment. There is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 .... CONTINUED U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Each socket is a 115 volt AC power outlet inside the front console compartment. MDX, Technology, and U.S. AC Power Outlet Instruments and Controls The accessory power socket is located at the back of the sockets will power an ...
Owner's Manual
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... and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats. You can curl up to jam in the unit. 191 2008 MDX The disc and track numbers, and the elapsed time are : Sampling frequency: 22.05/32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps Compatible with variable bit... rate and multi-session Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers Features Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The label can select...
... and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats. You can curl up to jam in the unit. 191 2008 MDX The disc and track numbers, and the elapsed time are : Sampling frequency: 22.05/32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps Compatible with variable bit... rate and multi-session Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers Features Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The label can select...
Owner's Manual
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... multi-session The specifications of the compatible WMA file are: Sampling frequency: 22.05/32/44.1/ 48 kHz Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session To play the disc again, press the preset button again. To play an MP3/WMA disc... the same point when you turn it back on. If you turn the system off while a disc is playing, either with the following information. 224 2008 MDX Playing an MP3/WMA Disc The changer plays MP3/WMA files in recorded order. When playing MP3 discs, a disc can support a maximum number of disc...
... multi-session The specifications of the compatible WMA file are: Sampling frequency: 22.05/32/44.1/ 48 kHz Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session To play the disc again, press the preset button again. To play an MP3/WMA disc... the same point when you turn it back on. If you turn the system off while a disc is playing, either with the following information. 224 2008 MDX Playing an MP3/WMA Disc The changer plays MP3/WMA files in recorded order. When playing MP3 discs, a disc can support a maximum number of disc...
Owner's Manual
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... achieved is also provided. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. It varies based on fuel economy ratings and factors that affect fuel economy, visit www. A range of city and highway driving. fueleconomy.gov (Canada: Visit www. vehicles.gc.ca) 327...
... achieved is also provided. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. It varies based on fuel economy ratings and factors that affect fuel economy, visit www. A range of city and highway driving. fueleconomy.gov (Canada: Visit www. vehicles.gc.ca) 327...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Example 1 Max Load (1,158 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Cargo Weight (858 lbs) Example 2 Max Load (1,158 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) Cargo Weight (558 lbs) Example 3 Max Load (1,158 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) Cargo Weight (408 lbs) 334 2008 MDX Both are on a label on the driver's doorjamb.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Example 1 Max Load (1,158 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Cargo Weight (858 lbs) Example 2 Max Load (1,158 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) Cargo Weight (558 lbs) Example 3 Max Load (1,158 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) Cargo Weight (408 lbs) 334 2008 MDX Both are on a label on the driver's doorjamb.
Owner's Manual
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Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate than you would raise the center of gravity. To prevent rollovers or loss of control: Take corners at slower speeds than other types of gravity ... good visibility so you can cause it has a high center of vehicles. Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check the seat adjustment (see page 140 ). 338 2008 MDX Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should...
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate than you would raise the center of gravity. To prevent rollovers or loss of control: Take corners at slower speeds than other types of gravity ... good visibility so you can cause it has a high center of vehicles. Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check the seat adjustment (see page 140 ). 338 2008 MDX Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should...
Owner's Manual
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...8 to sway. Towing a trailer that the tongue of a fully loaded trailer puts on the number of occupants in your towing situation). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all other trailers. (See page 366 for limits for every 1,000 feet... (305 meters) of the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is too heavy can make the trailer unstable Tongue Load 364 2008 MDX It can also damage the engine and drivetrain. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Load Limit and cause it to 15 percent ...
...8 to sway. Towing a trailer that the tongue of a fully loaded trailer puts on the number of occupants in your towing situation). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all other trailers. (See page 366 for limits for every 1,000 feet... (305 meters) of the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is too heavy can make the trailer unstable Tongue Load 364 2008 MDX It can also damage the engine and drivetrain. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Load Limit and cause it to 15 percent ...
Owner's Manual
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... the back, each occupant weighs 150 lbs (70 kg), and each has 15 lbs (7 kg) of the total trailer weight for all other trailers. 366 2008 MDX Recommended tongue load should be 5 15% of the total trailer weight for boat trailers, and 8 15% of cargo in the cargo area. Never exceed the...
... the back, each occupant weighs 150 lbs (70 kg), and each has 15 lbs (7 kg) of the total trailer weight for all other trailers. 366 2008 MDX Recommended tongue load should be 5 15% of the total trailer weight for boat trailers, and 8 15% of cargo in the cargo area. Never exceed the...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle's aluminum wheels. When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with radial tires of the wheels. Move the tires to -back. 418 2008 MDX Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on your vehicle can affect wheel speed and may cause the system to work inconsistently. This increases riding comfort...to the maintenance messages displayed on the multi-information display. The ABS works by comparing the speed of the same size, load range, speed rating, and maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire's sidewall). Use only Acura wheel weights f or balancing.
...vehicle's aluminum wheels. When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with radial tires of the wheels. Move the tires to -back. 418 2008 MDX Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on your vehicle can affect wheel speed and may cause the system to work inconsistently. This increases riding comfort...to the maintenance messages displayed on the multi-information display. The ABS works by comparing the speed of the same size, load range, speed rating, and maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire's sidewall). Use only Acura wheel weights f or balancing.
Owner's Manual
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... with a spare fuse that circuit temporarily (such as you can do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the correct rating as soon as the accessory power socket or radio). This does not indicate anything wrong. Look for a burned wire inside the fuse... the fuses in the under -hood fuse box. 5. Replace the fuse with one of the other circuits. Taking Care of the same rating or lower. CONTINUED 441 2008 MDX If it is burned out, replace it might blow out again. Make sure you can . Check the smaller fuses in the interior and...
... with a spare fuse that circuit temporarily (such as you can do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the correct rating as soon as the accessory power socket or radio). This does not indicate anything wrong. Look for a burned wire inside the fuse... the fuses in the under -hood fuse box. 5. Replace the fuse with one of the other circuits. Taking Care of the same rating or lower. CONTINUED 441 2008 MDX If it is burned out, replace it might blow out again. Make sure you can . Check the smaller fuses in the interior and...
Owner's Manual
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...have a replacement f use with one with your vehicle checked by a qualified technician. 442 2008 MDX Leave the blown fuse in that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of the same rating blows in the frequency display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses If the radio fuse is... probably a serious electrical problem with a lower rating. 6. Use the preset buttons to enter the digit ...
...have a replacement f use with one with your vehicle checked by a qualified technician. 442 2008 MDX Leave the blown fuse in that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of the same rating blows in the frequency display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses If the radio fuse is... probably a serious electrical problem with a lower rating. 6. Use the preset buttons to enter the digit ...
Owner's Manual
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....0 in (1,955 mm) 68.2 in (1,733 mm) 108.3 in (2,750 mm) 67.7 in (1,720 mm) 67.5 in the engine 452 2008 MDX Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Seating Capacities Total Front Second Third HFC-134a (R-134a) 21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) ND-... US qt (7.9 ) 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 2.9 US qt (2.7 ) 0.4 US qt (0.4 ) 0.4 US qt (0.4 ) 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) 6.1 US qt (5.8 ) Weights Gross vehicle weight rating Gross combined weight rating (GCWR) 1 See the tire information label attached to the driver's doorjamb. 10,053 lbs (4,560 kg) 1 : The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every...
....0 in (1,955 mm) 68.2 in (1,733 mm) 108.3 in (2,750 mm) 67.7 in (1,720 mm) 67.5 in the engine 452 2008 MDX Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Seating Capacities Total Front Second Third HFC-134a (R-134a) 21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) ND-... US qt (7.9 ) 2.6 US qt (2.5 ) 2.9 US qt (2.7 ) 0.4 US qt (0.4 ) 0.4 US qt (0.4 ) 4.2 US qt (4.0 ) 6.1 US qt (5.8 ) Weights Gross vehicle weight rating Gross combined weight rating (GCWR) 1 See the tire information label attached to the driver's doorjamb. 10,053 lbs (4,560 kg) 1 : The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every...
Owner's Manual
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...controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 454 2008 MDX The following explains these grades. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on your vehicle meet all U.S.... Safety Requirements in road characteristics and climate. Those grades represent the tire's ability to this tire is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. Vehicles) The tires...
...controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 454 2008 MDX The following explains these grades. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on your vehicle meet all U.S.... Safety Requirements in road characteristics and climate. Those grades represent the tire's ability to this tire is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. Vehicles) The tires...
Owner's Manual
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... size with the maximum load the tire can carry). The following example. Rim diameter in millimeters. Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating). Those you should be aware of the same size. Tire construction code (R indicates radial). TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE (1) Whenever tires are replaced, they should be... tires of are described below. Tire Identification Number (TIN) (1) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) (3) (2) R 18 Tire Size Tire Identification Number (TIN) Maximum Tire Pressure Maximum Tire Load B97R 456 2008 MDX Manufacturer's identification mark.
... size with the maximum load the tire can carry). The following example. Rim diameter in millimeters. Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating). Those you should be aware of the same size. Tire construction code (R indicates radial). TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE (1) Whenever tires are replaced, they should be... tires of are described below. Tire Identification Number (TIN) (1) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) (3) (2) R 18 Tire Size Tire Identification Number (TIN) Maximum Tire Pressure Maximum Tire Load B97R 456 2008 MDX Manufacturer's identification mark.
Owner's Manual
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... Procedures...323 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...72 Fuel ...72 Speedometer ...72 Tachometer ...72 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...364 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) ...364 Gearshift Lever Positions ...342 Glove Box ...164 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...364 Headlights ...118 Aiming ...403 Automatic Lighting ...119 Daytime Running Lights ...120 High Beam Indicator ...70... ...325 Horn...115 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...403 HandsFreeLinkTM ...280 HFL Buttons...281 Hazard Warning Flashers...122 G Gas Mileage, Improving...327 I Identification Number, Vehicle...450 IV 2008 MDX
... Procedures...323 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...72 Fuel ...72 Speedometer ...72 Tachometer ...72 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...364 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) ...364 Gearshift Lever Positions ...342 Glove Box ...164 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...364 Headlights ...118 Aiming ...403 Automatic Lighting ...119 Daytime Running Lights ...120 High Beam Indicator ...70... ...325 Horn...115 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...403 HandsFreeLinkTM ...280 HFL Buttons...281 Hazard Warning Flashers...122 G Gas Mileage, Improving...327 I Identification Number, Vehicle...450 IV 2008 MDX