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
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
493Index
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 148
Dead Battery............................................ 460
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows................................................. 191
Detachable Anchor.................................... 36
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 483
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 145
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 158
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 399
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 144
Door Mirrors............................................. 159
Doors........................................................ 115
Auto Door Locking.................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 127
Door Open Message ................................. 30
Keys........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 10, 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 117
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 121
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 420
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 46
Driving...................................................... 303
Automatic Transmission .......................... 328
Braking ................................................... 367
Cruise Control ........................................ 334
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 320
Shifting Gear .......................................... 329Starting the Engine .................................. 322
Driving Position Memory System............. 155
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 431
EElapsed Time............................................. 101
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 358
Emergency................................................ 475
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 485
Engine....................................................... 482
Coolant ................................................... 403
Jump Starting .......................................... 460
Oil ........................................................... 398
Remote Engine Start ................................ 324
Starting ................................................... 322
Engine Compartment Cover.................... 397
Engine Coolant......................................... 403
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 404
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 403
Overheating ............................................ 463
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil................................................. 398
Adding .................................................... 400
Checking ................................................. 399
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 391
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 71, 465
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 398
ENGINE START/STOP Button.................... 141
e-pretensioners........................................... 33EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 76, 467
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 434
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 159
FFCW (Forward Collision Warning)........... 346
Features.................................................... 197
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 431
Oil ........................................................... 401
Flat Tire............................................. 439, 446
Floor Mats................................................. 433
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 405
Brake ...................................................... 406
Engine Coolant ....................................... 403
Windshield Washer ................................. 406
Folding Down the Second Row Seat....... 169
Folding Down the Third Row Seat.......... 170
Foot Brake................................................ 368
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)........... 346
Indicator.................................................... 80
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 42
Front Seats................................................ 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161
495Index
Collision Mitigation Brake System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................ 83
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 78, 335
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 78, 334
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ............. 80
High Beam ................................................ 76
Immobilizer System ................................... 77
Keyless Access System............................... 79
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 81
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 82, 354
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 71, 465
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................ 76
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 466
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 70, 467
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 32, 73
Security System Alarm............................... 78
Shift Lever Position.................................... 72
Speed-sensitive Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System ...................... 76, 467
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD®) ............................................. 79
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 51, 74
System Message ....................................... 78
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ............................................... 76
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 75, 358
VSA® OFF.......................................... 75, 359
Information.............................................. 479Instrument Panel........................................ 69
Brightness Control ................................... 153
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)........... 333
IDS Button ............................................... 333
Interface Dial............................................ 203
Interior Lights........................................... 172
Interior Rearview Mirror.......................... 158
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 443
Jump Starting........................................... 460KKey Number Tag....................................... 116
Keyless Access System............................... 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 121
Keys........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention .................................. 121
Number Tag ............................................ 116
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 126
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ............. 115
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)....... 328LLane Departure Warning (LDW).............. 350
Indicator .................................................... 81Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 353
Indicator.................................................... 82
Language (HFL)........................................ 269
LATCH (Child Seats).............................. 59, 62
LED Puddle Light...................................... 120
Lights................................................. 145, 407
Automatic ............................................... 146
Bulb Replacement ................................... 407
Daytime Running Lights........................... 148
High Beam Indicator .................................. 76
Interior .................................................... 172
Light Switches ......................................... 145
Lights On Indicator .................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 144
LKAS (Lane Keeping Assist System)......... 353
Load Limits................................................ 307
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 127
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
From Inside ............................................. 124
From Outside .......................................... 117
Keys ........................................................ 115
Using a Key ............................................. 121
Lockout Prevention System..................... 121
Low Battery Charge................................. 465
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 71, 465
Lower Anchors...................................... 59, 62
Lubricant Specifications Chart................. 481
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 307
Lumbar Support....................................... 161
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