2007 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the SH-AWD system. You will also
see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display(seepage ).Takeyour
vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.
For more information, see page .Pull
to the side of the road wh en it is
safe, shift to Park, and let the engine
idle until the indicator goes out. This
indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s fuel system will be
disabled. (see page ).
If
the indicator blinks while driving,
it indicates the differenti al
temperature is too high.
You will also see a ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF
TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
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SH-AWD Indicator Immobilizer System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD
indicator blinking may cause serious
damage to the system.
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This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door. This
indicator comes on when you
tu rn on the fog lights. For more
info rmation, see page .
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. 266
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L ights On Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Thisindicatornormallycomeson
when you turn the ignition switch to
theON(II), and remains on until the
engine starts.Ifthisindicato rcomes
on at anyothertime,thereisa
problem in thesystem.Whilethis
indicator is on, thecomfortbutton
will not work, and thesystemwill
not function.Youwill also see a
"CHECK ADSSYSTEM" message on
the multi-info rmation display. Have
the vehicl echeckedby your dealer as
soonaspossible.For more
info rmation,seep age. Thisindicato
rcomesonasa
reminderthatyoumustrefuelsoon.
Whentheindicatorcomeson,t here
isabout1.8USgal(7.0
)offuel
remainingi nthetankbeforethe
needlereachesE.Thereisasmall
reserveoffuelremaininginthetank
whentheneedledoesreachE. You T
hi
si ndic at orc
omesonwhenthe
securitysystemisset.Seepage formoreinformationonthe
securitysystem.
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Active Damper System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indic
ator Security System Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument sand Cont ro ls
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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will also see a "LOW FUEL" message
on the multi-information display (see
page 82).

This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. For instru
ctions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system, see page . This shows how much f uel you
have. It may show slightly more
or less than the actual amount.
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Gauges
Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
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U.S. model is shown.SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE TACHOMETER
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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multi -information display in the
instrument panel displays various
inform ation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comfortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs for continued trouble-free
driving.
When you open the driver’s door, a
‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the
multi-info rmation display. When you
turn the ignition switch from the ON
(II) position to the ACCESSORY (I)
position, a ‘‘Goodbye’’ message is
shownonthedisplay. To
change the display, press the
INFO( / )buttononthesteering
wheel repeatedly until the main
menu appears (see page ). With
the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the multi -information
display changes as shown in the next
page each time you press the INFO
( / ) button or SEL/RESET
button.
Wh en you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, what you last
selected is displayed.
In the multi-information display, the
system message is also displayed
(see page ) and you can
customize your vehicle control
settings (see page ).
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INFO ( / )
BUTTON
SEL/
RESET
BUTTON
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Multi-Information Display
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Main MenuINFO buttonSEL/RESET button
(See page 75)
Go to Customize Menu (See page 83)
Go to HandsFreeLink Menu (See page 276)
Trip Computer (See page 78)
(See page 75)
(See page 75)
Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 77)
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When the main menu is blank,
SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE,
pressing the SEL/RESET button
changes the display to ‘‘trip meter/
odometer’’ ‘‘outside temperature/
odometer’’ and ‘‘engine oil lif e/
odometer’’.The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it. There
are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip
B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0.’’
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Trip Meter
Odometer
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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ODOMETER TRIP METER
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The temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. The temperatu re
reading can be affected by heat
reflection from the road surface,
engine heat, and the exhaust from
surrounding traffic. This can cause
an incorrect temperature reading
when your vehicle speed is under
19 mph (30 km/h). When you start
your trip, the sensor is not fully
acclimatized, therefore it may take
several minutes until the proper
te mperature is displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near freezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
forming on the road surface.
You can adjust the outside
temperature display (see page ).
This
shows the outside Fahrenheit
te mperature in U.S. models, and
Centigrade temperature in Canadian
models.
When
you reset Trip A, average fuel
economy A is reset at the same time.
When you reset Trip B, average fuel
economy B is reset.
In the customizing mode, you can set
Trip A and average fuel economy A
to reset at the same time when you
refuel your vehicle (see page ).
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Outside Temperature
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
U.S.
CANADA
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