2014 Acura MDX brake sensor

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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
*
Handling the Unexpected
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
*
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1.Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2.Move the shift lever to
(P.
3.Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
■Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
*
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.•The tire sealant has expired.•More than two tires are punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4mm).•The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.NOTICEDo not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.
When the puncture is:
Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4 mm)
Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch
(4 mm)
No
Contact
Area
Instruction
Manual
Air Only Hose (Black)Speed Restriction Label Repair Notification Label Pressure Relief
ButtonInflator Switch
Selector Switch
SEALANT/AIR side Sealant/Air Hose (Clear)AIR ONLY side
Power Plug Pressure Gauge
Tire Sealant
Expiration Date* Not available on all models

Index
491Index
Index
AAAC................................................... 224, 234
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 369
AC Power Outlet...................................... 179
Accessories and Modifications................ 386
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 178
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)................................. 337
Indicator ................................................... 82
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 403
Engine Oil ............................................... 398
Washer ................................................... 406
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 398
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 171
Front Seats.............................................. 161
Head Restraints ....................... 164, 165, 166
Headlights .............................................. 407
Mirrors.................................................... 158
Rear Seats ............................................... 168
Second Row Seat .................................... 162
Steering Wheel ....................................... 157
Temperature ........................................... 100
Agile Handling Assist System.................. 360
Aha
TM Menu............................................. 233
AhaTM Radio.............................................. 243
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 185
Changing the Mode................................ 188Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 191
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 431
Rear Climate Control System ................... 192
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 190
Sensors.................................................... 196
Synchronized Mode ................................. 189
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 185
Air Pressure....................................... 418, 481
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Event Data Recorder .................................. 22
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator .............................................. 51, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors...................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
AM/FM Radio............................................ 217
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 369
Indicator .................................................... 74
Armrest..................................................... 171
Audio Remote Controls............................ 202
Audio System............................................ 198
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 215
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 200
Error Messages ........................................ 239
General Information ................................ 244Internet Radio ......................................... 231
iPod®....................................................... 227
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 224, 234
Reactivating ............................................ 201
Recommended CDs ................................. 245
Recommended Devices............................ 247
Remote Controls ..................................... 202
Security Code .......................................... 201
Shortcuts................................................. 205
Theft Protection ...................................... 201
USB Flash Drives .............................. 234, 247
USB Port.................................................. 199
Authorized Manuals................................ 489
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 127
Customize ....................................... 109, 259
Automatic Intermittent Wipers............... 150
Automatic Lighting.................................. 146
Automatic Transmission........................... 328
Creeping ................................................. 328
Fluid ........................................................ 405
Kickdown ................................................ 328
Operating the Shift Lever................... 15, 330
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 331
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 462
Shifting ................................................... 329
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 200
Average Fuel Economy............................ 100
Average Speed......................................... 101
AWD.......................................................... 363

492Index
BBack-Up Light............................................ 411
Battery....................................................... 426
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 465
Jump Starting .......................................... 460
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 426
Belts (Seat).................................................. 31
Beverage Holders...................................... 177
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System........ 361
Indicator .................................................... 83
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 237
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 268
Booster Seats (For Children)....................... 65
Brake System............................................. 367
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 369
Brake Assist System ................................. 370
Brake System Indicator............................... 70
Fluid ........................................................ 406
Foot Brake ............................................... 368
Indicator ............................................ 70, 467
Parking Brake .......................................... 367
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 153
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System........ 361
Bulb Replacement..................................... 407
Back-Up Light .......................................... 411
Brake Light and Turn Signal Light............. 409
Daytime Running Light ............................ 148
Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker/
Parking Light.......................................... 408
Headlights ............................................... 407
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 412LED Puddle Light ..................................... 412
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 412
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Light...................................................... 408
Taillight and Rear Side Marker Light ........ 410
Bulb Specifications................................... 480
CCarbon Monoxide Gas............................... 66
Carrying Cargo................................. 305, 307
CD Player................................................... 224
Center Pocket........................................... 176
Certification Label.................................... 482
Changing Bulbs........................................ 407
Charging System Indicator................. 71, 465
Child Safety................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
Child Seat.................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 65
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children ......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 434
Cleaning the Interior................................ 432
Client Service Information....................... 490Climate Control System........................... 185
Changing the Mode................................ 188
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 191
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 431
Rear Climate Control System................... 192
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 190
Sensors ................................................... 196
Synchronized Mode ................................ 189
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 185
Clock......................................................... 114
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM)................................................ 371
Coat Hook................................................ 180
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM)................................................. 371
Indicator ................................................... 83
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 439, 481
Compass.................................................... 301
Console Compartment............................. 175
Controls.................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 403
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 404
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 403
Overheating ............................................ 463
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 328
Cruise Control.......................................... 334
Indicator ................................................... 78
Cup Holders.............................................. 177
Customized Features....................... 104, 248

496Index
MMaintenance............................................. 387
Battery..................................................... 426
Brake Fluid............................................... 406
Cleaning .................................................. 432
Climate Control System ........................... 431
Coolant ................................................... 403
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 391
Oil ........................................................... 399
Precautions .............................................. 388
Radiator................................................... 404
Remote Control ....................................... 429
Remote Transmitter ......................... 427, 428
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 407
Safety ...................................................... 389
Service Items............................................ 393
Tires ........................................................ 417
Transmission Fluid.................................... 405
Under the Hood....................................... 395
Wireless Headphone ................................ 430
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 71, 466
Map Lights................................................ 173
Maximum Load Limit................................ 307
Meters, Gauges........................................... 97
MID (Multi-information Display)............... 98
Mirrors....................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Door ........................................................ 159
Exterior .................................................... 159
Interior Rearview...................................... 158
Modifications (and Accessories)............... 386Moonroof................................................. 140
MP3................................................... 224, 234
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls... 98
Multi-Information Display (MID)............... 98
Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 382
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 482OOdometer................................................... 99
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............. 320
Oil (Engine)............................................... 398
Adding .................................................... 400
Checking................................................. 399
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 391
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 465
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 398
Viscosity .................................................. 398
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 204
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 396
Moonroof ............................................... 140
Power Windows ...................................... 138
Tailgate ................................................... 128
Outside Temperature Display.................. 100
Overheating.............................................. 463
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)..................................................... 331
Pandora®.................................................. 232
Panic Mode............................................... 137
Parking..................................................... 377
Parking Brake........................................... 367
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator........................................... 70, 467
Parking Sensor System............................. 378
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 52
Passing Indicators..................................... 145
Power Tailgate......................................... 130
Power Windows....................................... 138
Precautions While Driving....................... 327
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 327
Rain ........................................................ 327
Pregnant Women....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire)................................. 439, 446RRadiator.................................................... 404
Radio (AM/FM)......................................... 217
Radio (XM®).............................................. 221
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 219
Range........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 219
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)...... 485

498Index
Steering Wheel......................................... 157
Adjusting ................................................. 157
Heater ..................................................... 181
Stopping.................................................... 377
Summer Tires............................................ 425
Sunglasses Holder..................................... 181
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD®)............................................... 363
Indicator .................................................... 79
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel)............................................. 2, 3, 141
Synchronized Mode.................................. 189
System Message Indicator.......................... 78
TTachometer................................................. 97
Tailgate..................................................... 128
Unable to Open ....................................... 477
Temperature
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Outside Temperature Display ................... 100
Temperature Gauge................................... 97
Temperature Sensor......................... 100, 196
Temporary Tire Repair Kit........................ 446
Third Row Seat (Folding Down)............... 170
Third Row Seat Access.............................. 168
Tie-down Anchors..................................... 180
Time (Setting)........................................... 114Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 363
Indicator............................................ 76, 468
Tire Repair Kit........................................... 446
Tires........................................................... 417
Air Pressure ..................................... 418, 481
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 417
Inspection ............................................... 417
Labeling .................................................. 418
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 439, 446
Regulations ............................................. 420
Rotation .................................................. 424
Spare Tire ........................................ 439, 481
Summer .................................................. 425
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 446
Tire Chains .............................................. 425
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 446
Wear Indicators ....................................... 422
Winter..................................................... 425
Tools.......................................................... 438
Towing a Trailer....................................... 309
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 313
Load Limits .............................................. 309
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 319
Emergency .............................................. 475
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 363
Indicator............................................ 76, 468
Trailer Stability Assist............................... 317
Transmission............................................. 329
Automatic ............................................... 329Fluid ....................................................... 405
Number .................................................. 482
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 331
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 72, 330
TRIP Button................................................ 98
Trip Meter................................................ 100
Troubleshooting...................................... 437
Blown Fuse ..................... 469, 471, 472, 473
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 19
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 20
Emergency Towing ................................. 475
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 457
Noise When Braking ................................. 21
Overheating ............................................ 463
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 439, 446
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 20, 126
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 462
Warning Indicators.................................... 70
Turn Signals.............................................. 144
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 76
Turn-by-Turn Directions.......................... 102
Two-way Keyless Access Remote............ 115
UUnder-floor Storage Area....................... 176
Unlocking the Doors................................ 117
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside................................................. 10, 124
USB Flash Drives....................................... 247
USB Port.................................................... 199