Owner's Manual
Page 355
...unexpectedly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is too low to continue driving, replace the tire with the compact spare tire (see which tire is possible that causes the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator in that tire immediately sends a signal that the... may come on the multiinformation display along with a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message. CONTINUED Driving 351 2008 MDX Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator When the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator is on, one or more of a tire becomes significantly low, the sensor in the instrument panel to ...
...unexpectedly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is too low to continue driving, replace the tire with the compact spare tire (see which tire is possible that causes the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator in that tire immediately sends a signal that the... may come on the multiinformation display along with a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message. CONTINUED Driving 351 2008 MDX Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator When the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator is on, one or more of a tire becomes significantly low, the sensor in the instrument panel to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 356
...display on the multi-information display when all tire pressures are overinflated. Or, if you must manually check the tire pressures monthly. You will not come on. Each tire, including the spare, should be underinflated and cause the low tire pressure/ TPMS indicator to the recommended inflation ...is cold, and set to come on if the tires are normal. 352 2008 MDX Refer to flash. If there is monitored, you check and adjust your tire pressure in cooler conditions, and drive into extremely hot conditions, the tire may become overinflated. It stops flashing after approximately 1...
...display on the multi-information display when all tire pressures are overinflated. Or, if you must manually check the tire pressures monthly. You will not come on. Each tire, including the spare, should be underinflated and cause the low tire pressure/ TPMS indicator to the recommended inflation ...is cold, and set to come on if the tires are normal. 352 2008 MDX Refer to flash. If there is monitored, you check and adjust your tire pressure in cooler conditions, and drive into extremely hot conditions, the tire may become overinflated. It stops flashing after approximately 1...
Owner's Manual
Page 358
...tires has low pressure, the tire...spare tire, you will see the above message to warn you about the low tire pressure when you will also see each tire... pressure. If you see this message, the system is off and is a problem with the TPMS, the tire pressure monitor shows a ''SYSTEM FUNCTION ERROR'' message and the tire... pressure readings are not displayed. Also, the low tire...possible. If there is not monitoring the tire pressures. Have the system checked by ...
...tires has low pressure, the tire...spare tire, you will see the above message to warn you about the low tire pressure when you will also see each tire... pressure. If you see this message, the system is off and is a problem with the TPMS, the tire pressure monitor shows a ''SYSTEM FUNCTION ERROR'' message and the tire... pressure readings are not displayed. Also, the low tire...possible. If there is not monitoring the tire pressures. Have the system checked by ...
Owner's Manual
Page 359
... as possible. Manually check the spare tire pressure to replace the tire pressure sensor. After several miles (kilometers) driving, this happens, you will have your tires serviced by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. Driving CONTINUED 355 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on...
... as possible. Manually check the spare tire pressure to replace the tire pressure sensor. After several miles (kilometers) driving, this happens, you will have your tires serviced by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. Driving CONTINUED 355 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on...
Owner's Manual
Page 374
... not let the chains drag on changing a flat tire. Ask your trailer tends to store the trailer's spare tire. ELECTRIC BRAKE (YELLOW) BRAKE (20A) (BLUE) Always use safety chains when you carry a full-size spare wheel and tire for information on the ground. This device is recommended...becomes unhitched. Make sure the chains are secured to the trailer and hitch, and that you tow a trailer. Spare Tires GROUND (BLACK) STOP (LIGHT GREEN) 370 2008 MDX Trailer Mirrors Sway Control Safety Chains When towing a trailer, we recommend that they don't, you should install special...
... not let the chains drag on changing a flat tire. Ask your trailer tends to store the trailer's spare tire. ELECTRIC BRAKE (YELLOW) BRAKE (20A) (BLUE) Always use safety chains when you carry a full-size spare wheel and tire for information on the ground. This device is recommended...becomes unhitched. Make sure the chains are secured to the trailer and hitch, and that you tow a trailer. Spare Tires GROUND (BLACK) STOP (LIGHT GREEN) 370 2008 MDX Trailer Mirrors Sway Control Safety Chains When towing a trailer, we recommend that they don't, you should install special...
Owner's Manual
Page 376
... practice driving maneuvers before driving away, be sure to tow, and before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines in this section. 372 2008 MDX All weights and loads are secure. The lights and brakes on and in the trailer are in good operating condition. The trailer has been properly... in good condition and properly inflated. For your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. The trailer tires and spare are working properly. Your vehicle tires and spare are in good condition.
... practice driving maneuvers before driving away, be sure to tow, and before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines in this section. 372 2008 MDX All weights and loads are secure. The lights and brakes on and in the trailer are in good operating condition. The trailer has been properly... in good condition and properly inflated. For your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. The trailer tires and spare are working properly. Your vehicle tires and spare are in good condition.
Owner's Manual
Page 419
...to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month. Even tires that you think a tire might be low, check it immediately with adequate tread, and correctly inflated. Maintenance CONTINUED 415 2008 MDX Even though your vehicle is low. If you visually check your tires every day. Follow all instructions in this owner's...warns you can cause a crash in which you when a tire pressure is equipped with TPMS, we recommend that are more likely to check the spare tire at least once a month. Use a gauge to be replaced. Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can be seriously hurt...
...to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month. Even tires that you think a tire might be low, check it immediately with adequate tread, and correctly inflated. Maintenance CONTINUED 415 2008 MDX Even though your vehicle is low. If you visually check your tires every day. Follow all instructions in this owner's...warns you can cause a crash in which you when a tire pressure is equipped with TPMS, we recommend that are more likely to check the spare tire at least once a month. Use a gauge to be replaced. Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can be seriously hurt...
Owner's Manual
Page 420
... for Normal Driving Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) The compact spare tire pressure is due to a tire problem and not due to self-seal if they are punctured, you check your tires, see readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to tell if a pressure loss is : 60 ...driven less than the cold readings. The tire will see page 454 . 416 2008 MDX Do not let air out to match the recommended cold tire pressures. For additional information about your tire pressures. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Check the air pressures when the tires are hot [driven for several miles (...
... for Normal Driving Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) The compact spare tire pressure is due to a tire problem and not due to self-seal if they are punctured, you check your tires, see readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to tell if a pressure loss is : 60 ...driven less than the cold readings. The tire will see page 454 . 416 2008 MDX Do not let air out to match the recommended cold tire pressures. For additional information about your tire pressures. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Check the air pressures when the tires are hot [driven for several miles (...
Owner's Manual
Page 421
...your regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of the tire. This shows there is recommended that all tires, including the spare, be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or ... replace the tire if you should look for damage, foreign objects, and wear. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Tire Inspection Every time you check inflation, you can see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the tread. Maintenance 417 2008 MDX You should also examine the tires for : Bumps...
...your regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of the tire. This shows there is recommended that all tires, including the spare, be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or ... replace the tire if you should look for damage, foreign objects, and wear. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Tire Inspection Every time you check inflation, you can see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the tread. Maintenance 417 2008 MDX You should also examine the tires for : Bumps...
Owner's Manual
Page 427
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 423 2008 MDX If not, you will also find instructions on the side of the road, you may be able to correct it. Compact Spare Tire...424 Changing a Flat Tire ...425 If the Engine Won't Start ...431 Jump Starting ...432 If the Engine Overheats ...434 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 423 2008 MDX If not, you will also find instructions on the side of the road, you may be able to correct it. Compact Spare Tire...424 Changing a Flat Tire ...425 If the Engine Won't Start ...431 Jump Starting ...432 If the Engine Overheats ...434 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...
Owner's Manual
Page 428
...not mount snow chains on some road surfaces. INDICATOR LOCATION MARK TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR Replace the tire when you can . Main Menu Table Of Contents Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as you can see page 354 ). Get your vehicle as soon as a temporary replacement only....model. You will also see a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 424 2008 MDX Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it back on the multi-information display (see the tread...
...not mount snow chains on some road surfaces. INDICATOR LOCATION MARK TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR Replace the tire when you can . Main Menu Table Of Contents Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as you can see page 354 ). Get your vehicle as soon as a temporary replacement only....model. You will also see a ''CHECK TPMS SYSTEM'' message on your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 424 2008 MDX Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it back on the multi-information display (see the tread...
Owner's Manual
Page 429
...the transmission in a safe place to raise the cargo area floor. Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the vehicle when it . Apply the parking brake. TOOLS SPARE TIRE Taking Care of the handle to raise the handle loop and pull up the loop to change the... tire. 3. Park the vehicle on the hazard warning lights, and turn the ignition switch to stop in Park. Turn on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. CONTINUED 425 2008 MDX Drive ...
...the transmission in a safe place to raise the cargo area floor. Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the vehicle when it . Apply the parking brake. TOOLS SPARE TIRE Taking Care of the handle to raise the handle loop and pull up the loop to change the... tire. 3. Park the vehicle on the hazard warning lights, and turn the ignition switch to stop in Park. Turn on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. CONTINUED 425 2008 MDX Drive ...
Owner's Manual
Page 430
Remove the plastic cover on the driver's side. Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire PLASTIC COVER KNOB COVER 5. Turn the jack's end bracket counterclockwise to access the shaft for the spare tire hoist. 426 2008 MDX Remove the cover by turning the knobs counterclockwise, then pulling out the cover. 6. The spare tire is stored underneath the rear cargo area. The tools and jack are under the cargo area behind a cover on the cargo area lining to loosen it, then remove the jack. 7.
Remove the plastic cover on the driver's side. Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire PLASTIC COVER KNOB COVER 5. Turn the jack's end bracket counterclockwise to access the shaft for the spare tire hoist. 426 2008 MDX Remove the cover by turning the knobs counterclockwise, then pulling out the cover. 6. The spare tire is stored underneath the rear cargo area. The tools and jack are under the cargo area behind a cover on the cargo area lining to loosen it, then remove the jack. 7.
Owner's Manual
Page 431
Put the wheel nut wrench on the hoist shaft. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. 10.Remove the bracket from the spare tire. 11.Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn with your vehicle is specially adapted to create slack in the cable. Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH BRACKET 9. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 427 2008 MDX Keep turning the wheel nut wrench to f it the hoist shaf t. Do not use any other tool. 8. The wheel nut wrench supplied with the wheel nut wrench.
Put the wheel nut wrench on the hoist shaft. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. 10.Remove the bracket from the spare tire. 11.Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn with your vehicle is specially adapted to create slack in the cable. Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH BRACKET 9. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 427 2008 MDX Keep turning the wheel nut wrench to f it the hoist shaf t. Do not use any other tool. 8. The wheel nut wrench supplied with the wheel nut wrench.
Owner's Manual
Page 432
... the wheel nuts, then remove the flat tire. 15.Before mounting the spare tire, wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the jack contacts the jacking point. it may be hot from driving. 428 2008 MDX Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the tire you need to raise the vehicle until the... top of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth. Turn the end bracket clockwise until the flat tire is resting in the jack notch. 13. ...
... the wheel nuts, then remove the flat tire. 15.Before mounting the spare tire, wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the jack contacts the jacking point. it may be hot from driving. 428 2008 MDX Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the tire you need to raise the vehicle until the... top of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth. Turn the end bracket clockwise until the flat tire is resting in the jack notch. 13. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 433
... into the center hole of the Unexpected 429 2008 MDX CONTINUED Taking Care of the flat tire. 18.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Put the wheel nuts back on the spare tire. Do not try to tighten the wheel... nuts fully. 17.Lower the vehicle to : 94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m) 19.Remove the center cap from the flat tire. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest...
... into the center hole of the Unexpected 429 2008 MDX CONTINUED Taking Care of the flat tire. 18.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Put the wheel nuts back on the spare tire. Do not try to tighten the wheel... nuts fully. 17.Lower the vehicle to : 94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m) 19.Remove the center cap from the flat tire. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest...
Owner's Manual
Page 434
...wheel nut wrench clockwise until the flat tire rests against the underbody of the hoist cable. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving. 430 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT WRENCH Always raise the spare tire hoist, even if you hear the ...hoist click. 25.Refer to Changing a Tire with TPMS (see page 355 ). Turn the jack's end bracket...
...wheel nut wrench clockwise until the flat tire rests against the underbody of the hoist cable. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving. 430 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT WRENCH Always raise the spare tire hoist, even if you hear the ...hoist click. 25.Refer to Changing a Tire with TPMS (see page 355 ). Turn the jack's end bracket...
Owner's Manual
Page 476
...Cargo Hook ...336 Cargo, How to Carry ...332 CAUTION, Explanation of ...iii Certification Label ...450 Chains, Tires ...420 Changing a Flat Tire ...425 Changing Oil How to ...394 When to...383 Charging System Indicator ...65, 436 Checklist, Before Driving... ...466 Climate Control System ...170 Clock ...236 Code, Audio System ...235 CO in the Exhaust ...460 Compact Spare Tire...424 Console Compartment ...164 Consumer Information ...466 Controls, Instruments and ...61 Coolant Adding ...396 Checking ...326 Proper Solution...Disc Changer ...190, 218 Disc Changer Error Messages ...199, 228 II 2008 MDX
...Cargo Hook ...336 Cargo, How to Carry ...332 CAUTION, Explanation of ...iii Certification Label ...450 Chains, Tires ...420 Changing a Flat Tire ...425 Changing Oil How to ...394 When to...383 Charging System Indicator ...65, 436 Checklist, Before Driving... ...466 Climate Control System ...170 Clock ...236 Code, Audio System ...235 CO in the Exhaust ...460 Compact Spare Tire...424 Console Compartment ...164 Consumer Information ...466 Controls, Instruments and ...61 Coolant Adding ...396 Checking ...326 Proper Solution...Disc Changer ...190, 218 Disc Changer Error Messages ...199, 228 II 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
Page 482
... ...346 Side Airbags ...30 Off Indicator ...33 Side Curtain Airbags ...32 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...404 Signaling Turns ...67 Snow Tires ...419 Sound System...180, 200 Spare Tire Inflating...416, 424 Specifications ...453 Specifications Charts...452 Speed Limiter ...346 Speed Control ...270 Speedometer ...72 SRS, Additional Information...24 Additional Safety Precautions... Storing Your Vehicle ...422 Sun Visor...166 Supplemental Restraint System Servicing ...35 SRS Indicator...33, 66 System Components...24 Synthetic Oil ...394 T Tachometer ...72 VIII 2008 MDX
... ...346 Side Airbags ...30 Off Indicator ...33 Side Curtain Airbags ...32 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ...404 Signaling Turns ...67 Snow Tires ...419 Sound System...180, 200 Spare Tire Inflating...416, 424 Specifications ...453 Specifications Charts...452 Speed Limiter ...346 Speed Control ...270 Speedometer ...72 SRS, Additional Information...24 Additional Safety Precautions... Storing Your Vehicle ...422 Sun Visor...166 Supplemental Restraint System Servicing ...35 SRS Indicator...33, 66 System Components...24 Synthetic Oil ...394 T Tachometer ...72 VIII 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
Page 488
Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 91 or higher. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 MDX Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.00 US gal (79.5 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil...
Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of 91 or higher. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 MDX Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.00 US gal (79.5 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil...