2014 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
line. The beeper sounds simultaneously if selected by
customization.
●Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.●The color of either line changes from white to amber as
the vehicle gets closer to that side of the lane line.
●Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper
sounds simultaneously if selected by customization.
●Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a system
related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels automatically.
The beeper sounds simultaneously if selected by
customization.
●If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2Indicators P. 70
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there the temperature inside the
LKAS camera is too high. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously if
selected by customization.
●Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.●Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the LKAS button can resume the system.
2LKAS camera P. 354
Models with LKAS

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)GaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.■Speedometer■Tachometer■Fuel Gauge■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel GaugeNOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
E
1Temperature GaugeNOTICEDriving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2Overheating P. 463

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MIDThe MID shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other
gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful
information.
Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls or press the TRIP button to change
the display.■Switching the Display
Blank
Instant Fuel
Economy/
Average Fuel
EconomyRange Elapsed Time Average Speed
SH-AWD®
*/
IDS Vehicle
SettingsTire Pressure
for Each TireEngine Oil Life Turn-by-Turn
Directions
*
Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls* Not available on all models

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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.■Odometer
TRIP Button
Outside Temperature
Trip A
Trip B Odometer
TRIP
TRIP
TRIP

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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the TRIP button until the trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.■Trip Meter■Outside Temperature■Average Fuel Economy
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the TRIP button.1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is located in the front
bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the MID’s customized features to correct the
temperature.
2Customized Features P. 1041Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2Customized Features P. 104

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Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since the last time Trip A
or Trip B was reset.■Instant Fuel Economy■Range■Elapsed Time■Average Speed
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2Customized Features P. 1041Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2Customized Features P. 104

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The indicators on the display show the
amount of torque being transferred to the
right front, left front, right rear, and left rear
wheels.2Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SH-
AWD®)
* P. 363
Shows the current mode for IDS.2Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) P. 333Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.2Refer to the navigation system■SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor
*
■Current Mode for IDS■Turn-by-Turn Directions
1Turn-by-Turn Directions
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2Customized Features P. 104
2Refer to the navigation system
Models with navigation system* Not available on all models

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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 391
Shows each tire’s pressure.2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 363■Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items■Tire Pressure Monitor