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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
■Second Row Outer Seat Heaters
*
1Second Row Outer Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
3
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
184Controls
Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the
way. Use the hooks to hang it.
■Integrated Sunshades
*
1Integrated Sunshades
*
Use the sunshades only when the windows are fully
closed. Using the shade while a window is open can
unhook and blow off the shade, hitting and hurting
anyone sitting near the window.
Tab
Hook
* Not available on all models

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uuCustomized Featuresu
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
SettingsLighting
SetupInterior Light Dimming
TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.60seconds/
30seconds
*1/
15seconds
Headlight Auto Off TimerChanges the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.60seconds/
30seconds/
15seconds*1/
0seconds
Auto Light SensitivityChanges the timing for the headlights to come
on.Max/High/Mid*1/
Low/Min
Driving
Position
SetupMemory Position LinkTurns the driving position memory system using a
remote transmitter on and off.On
*1/Off
Steering Wheel Movement
At Entry/ExitMoves the steering wheel fully up when you get
in/get out of the vehicle.On*1/Off
Auto Seatbelt Tension
*
Turns the setting for the automatic seat belt e-
pretensioner activation on and off.On
*1/Off
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
*
Driving
The system may not detect lane markings and the position of your vehicle properly
under the following conditions.■LKAS Limitations
Condition
●The vehicle interior is reflected onto the front windshield.●Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.●The windshield is fogged.●Driving on snowy or wet roads.●The ambient brightness suddenly changes (e.g., at the entrance or exit of a tunnel).●You drive into the low sun (e.g., at dawn or dusk).●A strong light is reflected onto the roadway.●Roadway lane markers are difficult to see due to weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.) or road conditions.●Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.●Multiple or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road repairs or old lane markings.●Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.●There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.●The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.●Driving over bumps.●Where marked lanes merge or split.●Where the lane is extremely narrow, wide or changing.●Where the road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

457Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not StartChecking the EngineIf the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition
Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the MID.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 458
uMake sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 141
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 426
●If the interior lights come on normally
2 Fuses P. 469
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 322
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.2Immobilizer System P. 135Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 97
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 474If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 475
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2Jump Starting P. 460

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uuFusesuFuse Locations
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Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■Circuit protected and fuse rating■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Passenger’s Side Door Lock
10 A
2
Rear Passenger’s Side Door
Lock
7.5 A
3
Driver’s Side Door Lock
7.5 A
4
Passenger’s Door Unlock
10 A
5
Rear Passenger’s Side Door
Unlock
7.5 A
6
Driver’s Side Door Unlock
7.5 A
7
Door Lock Main
20 A
8
HAC OP
10 A
9
ETS TELE
20 A
10 IG1 RR Box 15 A
11
IG1 Meter
7.5 A
12 IG1 FR Box 20 A
13
ACC
7.5 A
14 − −
15
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
16 Moonroof 20 A
17
Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window
20 A
18 SMART 10 A
19
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
20 − −
21
Fuel Pump
20 A
22 AS Box 15 A
23
VSA
7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
25
STRLD
7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
26 IG2 HAC 7.5 A27
IG2 DRL
7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29
Driver Power Lumber
7.5 A
30 Interior Lights Cut 7.5 A
31
ETS TILT
20 A
32Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
33
−
−
34
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps

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uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2.Remove the fuse box cover.
3.Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
uIf the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4.Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
uIf there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing FusesNOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 469 to P. 473.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
FuseBlown FuseFuse Puller

480Information
Specifications■Vehicle Specifications*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD modelsModel
Acura MDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 2nd Row 3
3rd Row 2
Total 7
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
U.S.:
5,368 lbs (2,435 kg)
*1
5,677 lbs (2,575 kg)
*2
Canada:
2,575 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.:
2,811 lbs (1,275 kg)
*1
2,910 lbs (1,320 kg)
*2
Canada:
1,320 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.:
2,734 lbs (1,240 kg)
*1
2,965 lbs (1,345 kg)
*2
Canada:
1,345 kg
Gross Combined Weight
RatingU.S.: 8,036 lbs (3,645 kg)
*1
9,833 lbs (4,460 kg)
*2
Canada:
4,460 kg
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant Type
HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity
23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g)
Lubricant Type
RL897PAG
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Washer FluidDisplacement
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
Type
Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (74 ℓ)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 4 US qt (3.8 ℓ)
Canada: 6.3 US qt (6.0 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs
■Brake FluidHeadlights (High/Low Beam)
LED
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker/
Parking Lights28/8W (Amber)
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door
Mirrors)LED
Brake Lights
21W
Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Taillights
LED
Back-Up Lights 21W
Rear Turn Signal Lights
21W
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Light
LED
LED Puddle Lights LED
Interior Lights
Front, Second Row and Third
Row Lights
LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights
LED
Vanity Mirror Lights
1.4W
Door Courtesy Lights
3.4W
Console Compartment Light
1.4W
Glove Box Light
1.4W
Foot Lights
5W
Cargo Area Lights
5W
Specified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3