🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Acura Model: MDX Year: 2006 Generation Generation Code: Second Generation (2007-2013) Platform: Honda MDX (2007-2013) platform 👋 Introduction Market Position Positioning: Premium Luxury SUV segment, competing with brands like BMW X5, Lexus RX, Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. Competitive Analysis Competitors 2006: BMW X5, Lexus RX 330, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Volvo XC90, Audi Q7 (introduced in 2006). Key Features Platform Advantage: Shared platform with Honda Pilot, leveraging Honda's engineering and reliability reputation. Drivetrain: Standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system, a key differentiator. Interior Quality: High-quality materials, advanced technology features for its time. Manual Advantage Digital Convenience: Modern digital format offers superior searchability and accessibility compared to older printed manuals. Cost Effectiveness: Aims to save owners money by enabling DIY repairs, avoiding expensive dealership labor costs. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Coverage: 2006 Acura MDX Additional Coverage: Likely includes related components and systems that may have carried over from previous generations or share components with other Acura/Honda models of the era. Page Count Estimated Pages: Extensive (typically 1000+ pages for a full service manual, exact count not specified but implied by 'all the service and repair information you could ever need') Manual Type Type: Online Service and Repair Manual Software Source Licensing: Officially Licensed, OE (Original Equipment) derived materials Language Language: English Format Access Method: Online Access via Web Browser Compatibility: PC, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet (requires internet connection) Subscription Duration: 1 Year (discounts available for additional years) 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Powertrain: Engine, Drivetrain (Transmission, Transfer Case, Axles), Exhaust System Chassis: Brakes, Suspension (Front & Rear), Steering, Wheels & Tires Electrical: Wiring Diagrams, Lighting, Power Accessories, Charging System, Starting System, Body Control Modules, ECM/PCM Comfort And Convenience: Climate Control (Heating & Air Conditioning), Interior Components, Exterior Body Panels, Doors, Glass Procedures Included Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance, fluid checks and changes, filter replacements, inspections Repair: Detailed repair procedures for all major systems, including engine component replacement, brake caliper and rotor service, suspension arm and shock absorber replacement, steering rack service, HVAC component replacement, electrical component diagnosis and replacement. Diagnostics: Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), symptom-based diagnostics, component testing procedures. Installation: Procedures for installing replacement parts and accessories (where applicable within a service manual context). Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive - covers everything from basic routine maintenance to complex component overhauls and diagnostics. Data Type: Factory-level specifications, torque values, diagnostic procedures, wiring diagrams, component locations. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Digital Format: Web-based application (proprietary to RepairSurge) Print Quality Printability: Information is accessible digitally; print quality of accessed content depends on user's printer. Binding Type Binding: Not applicable (digital format) Paper Type Paper: Not applicable (digital format) Searchability Search Functionality: Implied to be searchable ('at the push of a button', 'easy access to the information you need'). ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Code: J35A7 Configuration: 3.5L SOHC V6 Displacement: 3471 cc (211.8 cubic inches) Performance Horsepower: 255 hp @ 5,000 rpm Torque: 250 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm Fuel System Induction: Multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 octane or higher recommended) Cooling System Coolant Capacity: Approximately 7.7 U.S. quarts (7.3 Liters) with heater Lubrication System Oil Capacity: Approximately 4.5 U.S. quarts (4.3 Liters) with filter change Recommended Oil Viscosity: 0W-20 API Certified Synthetic 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters Optional Optional Transmission: N/A (5-speed automatic was standard) Features Drivetrain Type: Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Transmission Fluid Capacity: Approximately 3.0 U.S. quarts (2.8 Liters) for ATF-Z1 or DW-1 Transmission Fluid Type: ATF-Z1 (obsolete, superseded by DW-1) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: 191.2 inches (4856 mm) Width: 78.5 inches (1994 mm) Height: 67.9 inches (1725 mm) Wheelbase: 110.2 inches (2800 mm) Front Track: 67.1 inches (1704 mm) Rear Track: 66.7 inches (1694 mm) Weights Curb Weight: Approximately 4,477 lbs (2,031 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gvwr: Approximately 5,776 lbs (2,620 kg) Cargo Cargo Volume Behind 3Rd Row: 14.8 cubic feet (420 liters) Cargo Volume Behind 2Nd Row: 42.7 cubic feet (1209 liters) Cargo Volume Behind 1St Row: 79.6 cubic feet (2254 liters) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Frontal Crash Driver: 5-Star NHTSA Frontal Crash Passenger: 5-Star NHTSA Side Crash Driver: 5-Star NHTSA Side Crash Passenger: 5-Star NHTSA Rollover Rating: 4-Star IIHS Frontal Offset: Good IIHS Side Impact: Good Active Features Traction Control: Standard Electronic Traction Control System (TCS) Stability Control: Standard Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ABS: Standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) Passive Features Airbags Front: Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags Airbags Side: Front side-impact airbags Airbags Curtain: Side curtain airbags (1st and 2nd rows) Seatbelts: 3-point seat belts with front pretensioners and load limiters, LATCH system for child seats. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Navigation System: Optional factory navigation system with voice recognition and real-time traffic updates. Audio System: Premium Acura/ELS (Electro-Linear Sound) surround sound system with DVD-Audio,...