2015 Acura MDX brake light

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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually to
reduce speed. Stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact spare tire.* Go to a
dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or replaced.
Before Changing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Move the shift lever to Park (P), and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting ready to Change the Tire
1. Open the tailgate. Turn on the cargo lights located on
the inside of the tailgate, if necessary (see page 35).
Push the rear edge of the handle on the floor lid and
open the lid.
2. Take out the cargo floor box.
3. Take the jack, wheel nut wrench, and jack handle bar out
of the tool case.
4. Remove the cover on the cargo area lining to access the
shaft for the spare tire hoist.
Cargo floor box
Tool case
Cover
*if equipped
5. Put the wheel nut wrench with the jack handle bar on
the hoist shaft. Turn the wrench to the left to lower the
spare tire to the ground.
6. Keep turning the wheel nut wrench to create slack in the
cable. Remove the bracket from the spare tire.
7. Place the compact spare tire wheel side up under the
vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.
8. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the wheel
nut wrench.
Bracket
Wheel nut wrench Jack handle bar
Handle

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Tire r epair Kit*
If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to temporarily repair it. The
puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire sidewall. Go to a dealer
to have the full-size tire permanently repaired or replaced.
Before r epairing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Move the shift lever to Park (P), and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting ready to repair the Tire
1. Pull the handle on the cargo area floor lid and open the
lid.
2. Remove the cargo floor box.
3. Remove the kit from the case.
4. Place the kit face up on flat ground near the punctured
tire and away from traffic. Do not place the kit on its
side.
5. Follow the instructions in the kit to repair the tire.
Do 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.
Tire repair kit
Case
*if equipped
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Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn off the vehicle and check to see if any
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the fuse by
the fuse number and box cover number.
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse box
Fuse label
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Passenger’s Side Door Lock10 A
2Rear Passenger’s Side Door
Lock7.5 A
3Driver’s Side Door Lock7.5A
4Passenger’s Door Unloc k10A
5Rear Passenger’s Side Door Unlock7.5A
6 Driver’s Side Door Unlock 7.5A
7 Door Lock Main 20A
8 HAC OP 10A
9 ETS TELE 20A
10 IG1 RR Box1 5A
11 IG1 Meter 7.5A
12 IG1 FR Box2 0A
13 ACC 7.5A
14
15 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20A
16 Moonroof 20A
17 Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window 20
A
18 SMART 10A
19 Driver’s Power Windo w20A
20
21 Fuel Pump 20A
22 AS Box 15A
23 VSA 7.5A
24 ACG AS 7.5A
25 STRLD 7.5A
Circuit Protecte
dAmps
26 IG2 HAC 7.5A
27 IG2 DRL 7.5A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
29 Driver Power Lumbar 7.5A
30 Interior Lights Cut 7.5A
31 ETS TILT 20A
32 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining 20
A
33
34
Circuit Protected
Amps
Circuit Protected Amps
1 Passenger’s Side Door Lock 10A
2 Rear
Passenger’s Side Door
Lock 7.5
A
3 Driver’s Side Door Lock 7.5A
4 Passenger’s Door Unloc k10A
5 Rear
Passenger’s Side Door
Unlock 7.
5A
6Driver’s Side Door Unlock7.5A
7Door Lock Main20 A
8HAC OP10A
9ETS TELE20A
10 IG1 RR Bo
x15A
11IG1 Meter7.5A
12 IG1 FR Bo
x20A
13ACC7.5A
14
15 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20A
16 Moonroof 20A
17 Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window 20
A
18 SMART 10A
19 Driver’s Power Windo w20A
20
21 Fuel Pump 20A
22 AS Box 15A
23 VSA 7.5A
24 ACG AS 7.5A
25 STRLD 7.5A
Circuit Protecte dAmps
26IG2 HAC 7.5A
27 IG2 DRL 7.5A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
29 Driver Power Lumbar 7.5A
30 Interior Lights Cut 7.5A
31 ETS TILT 20A
32 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining 20
A
33
34
Circuit Protected
Amps
Circuit Protected Amps
1 Passenger’s Side Door Lock 10A
2 Rear
Passenger’s Side Door
Lock 7.5
A
3 Driver’s Side Door Lock 7.5A
4 Passenger’s Door Unloc k10A
5 Rear
Passenger’s Side Door
Unlock 7.
5A 6
Driver’s Side Door Unlock 7.5A
7 Door Lock Main 20A
8 HAC OP 10A
9 ETS TELE 20A
10 IG1 RR Box1 5A
11 IG1 Meter 7.5A
12 IG1 FR Box2 0A
13 ACC 7.5A
14
15 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20A
16 Moonroof 20A
17 Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window 20
A
18 SMART 10A
19 Driver’s Power Windo w20A
20
21 Fuel Pump 20A
22 AS Box 15A
23 VSA 7.5A
24 ACG AS 7.5A
25 STRLD 7.5A
Circuit Protecte
dAmps
26 IG2 HAC 7.5A
27IG2 DR L7.5A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
29Driver Power Lumbar7.5A
30 Interior Lights Cut 7.5A
31ETS TILT20 A
32 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining 20
A
33
34
Circuit ProtectedAmps
Circuit Protected Amps
1 Passenger’s Side Door Lock 10A
2 Rear
Passenger’s Side Door
Lock 7.5
A
3 Driver’s Side Door Lock 7.5A
4 Passenger’s Door Unloc k10A
5 Rear
Passenger’s Side Door
Unlock 7.
5A 6
Driver’s Side Door Unlock 7.5A
7 Door Lock Main 20A
8 HAC OP 10A
9 ETS TELE 20A
10 IG1 RR Box1 5A
11 IG1 Meter 7.5A
12 IG1 FR Box2 0A
13ACC7.5A
14
15Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20A
16 Moonroof 20A
17Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window20A
18 SMART 10A
19Driver’s Power Windo w20A
20

21Fuel Pump20 A
22 AS Box 15A
23VSA7.5A
24 ACG AS 7.5A
25STRLD7.5A
Circuit Protecte
dAmps
26 IG2 HAC 7.5A
27 IG2 DRL 7.5A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
29 Driver Power Lumbar 7.5A
30 Interior Lights Cut 7.5A
31 ETS TILT 20A
32 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining 20
A
33
34
Circuit Protected
Amps
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Passenger’s Side Door Lock10A
2 Rear
Passenger’s Side Door
Lock 7.5
A
3 Driver’s Side Door Lock 7.5A
4 Passenger’s Door Unloc k10A
5 Rear
Passenger’s Side Door
Unlock 7.
5A6 Driver’s Side Door Unlock 7.5A
7 Door Lock Main 20A
8 HAC OP 10A
9 ETS TELE 20A
10 IG1 RR Box1 5A
11 IG1 Meter 7.5A
12 IG1 FR Box2 0A
13 ACC 7.5A
14
15 Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20A
16 Moonroof 20A
17 Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window 20
A
18 SMART 10A
19 Driver’s Power Windo w20A
20
21 Fuel Pump 20A
22 AS Box 15A
23 VSA 7.5A
24 ACG AS 7.5A
25 STRLD 7.5A
Circuit Protecte
dAmps
26 IG2 HAC 7.5A
27 IG2 DRL 7.5A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
29 Driver Power Lumbar 7.5A
30 Interior Lights Cut 7.5A
31 ETS TILT 20A
32 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining 20
A
33
34
Circuit Protected
Amps

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Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Located on the lower side panel. Remove the cover to access.
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1Right e-pretensione r*(30A)
2Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
3ACM20A
4Front DEF*(15A )
5AVS/Seat Heaters20A
6Front Passenger’s Power
Windo w20A
7Passenger’s Power Seat
Slidin g20A
8Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclinin g20A
9Passenger’s Lumbar*(7.5 A)
10
11HSW*(10A )
12
13
14Rear Accessory Power
Socket20A
15Front Accessory Power
Socke t20A
16
17
18Premium AMP30 A
19SRS110A
20Passenger’s ECU7.5 A
21SVTM47.5A
22
23
24IG1 OPD S7.5A
25Illumination7.5A
26Left e-pretensioner*(30A )
27 Center Accessory Power
Socket20A
28AC Inverter(30A )
rear Fuse Box
Located on the left side of the cargo area. Remove the cover using a cloth-wrapped flat-
tip screwdriver to access.
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1Power Tailgate Closer20A
2Trailer Small Ligh t*(20 A)
3
4Fuel Lid7.5A
5Seat Slid e20A
6
7Rear H/Seat*(20 A)
8
9Trailer Charge*(20 A)
10Trailer Back Ligh t*(7.5 A)
11Trailer Hazard*(7.5 A)
12Rear Wiper10A
13ECU RR7.5A
14
15
16
17Trailer E-Brake*(20 A)
18Power Tailgate Motor40A
Fuse label
Cover
Cover
Fuse label
Fuse box
*if equipped
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1
2
3ACG FR15 A
4I G1 Washer1 5 A
5IG1 VBSO L7.5A
6I G1 ECU FR 7.5A
7
8F I SUB1 5A
9DBW15 A
10 FI Main 15 A
11IG Coil15 A
12 DRL R10 A
13DRL L10 A
14 IN
J20A
15Radio20A
16 Back Up 10A
17MG Clutch7.5A
18 Front Fog*(20 A)
19
20 Right Headlight High Beam 7.5A
21
22 Smal
l10A
23
24 Left Headlight High Bea m7.5A
25
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 10A
27Left Headlight Low Beam10A
28 IGPS Oil LVL 7.5A
29Cooling Fan30 A
30 Sub Fan 30A
31WIP Mai n30A
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1Main Fuse150A
2
VSA MT R40A
VSA FSR 20A
Stop/Horn/Hazard 30A
Rear Blower/BMS 30A
FI Main 40A
Rear F/B 26 0A
AS F/B 26 0A
EPS 60A
3
H/L Washer30A
IG1B Main30A
R/B Main60A
DR F/B 150A
AS F/B 150A
Rear F/B 160A
IG1A Main30A
DR F/B 250A
4S TM
430A
5Front Blower40A
6R ear De
f40A
7IG Main 140A
8S top & Horn 20A
9Hazar d15A
10 BMS 7.5A
11
engine Compartment Fuse Boxes
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.
*if equipped

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HANDLING THe UNexPeCTeD
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn off the vehicle, including headlights and all
accessories.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine compartment If the
fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove
the screws and replace the fuse with a new one. Reinstall
the screws.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine compartment and
the vehicle interior. If there is a burned out fuse, remove
it with the fuse puller and replace it with a new one.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances
of damaging the electrical system.
Blown fuse
Combined
fuse Fuse puller
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers
are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage
the transmission.
emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
All models
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the best
way to transport your vehicle.
2WD models
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires
and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way
to tow your vehicle.
No TICe
NoTICe Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself, as well as
information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot warn
you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can
decide whether or not you should perform a given task.

maintenance Safety
•  To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
•  Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
•  To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline.
•  Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
•  Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
vehicle Safety
•  The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking brake set
and the engine off.
•  Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
•  Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
mAINTeNANCe
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this guide.
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can
cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
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Tire Pressure monitoring System (TPmS) - r equired Federal explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them
to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator
is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires
or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Testing of readiness Codes
Your vehicle has “Readiness Codes” as part of the onboard self-diagnostic system. Some
states refer to these codes as a test to see if your vehicle’s emissions components are
working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the testing just after the
battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the power mode to ON without starting the engine. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the readiness
codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are set, prepare
the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20 seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in Park (P). Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there
for about 3 minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to
60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway with the vehicle
in Drive. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without
using the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is OK.) If you cannot
do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30
seconds, then repeat two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after
several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you may be requested
to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your dealer.

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CLIeNT INFormATIoN
SPeCIFICATIoNS
v ehicle Specifications
engine and Fuel
Fluids
*1 :2 WD model s
*2 :A WD model s
ModelAcura MDX
No. of Passengers:
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o
r
F
l
a
t
o
TWeights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratin gU.S.:5,368 lbs (2,435 kg)*15,677 lbs (2,575 kg)*2Canada:2,575 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front )U.S.:2,811 lbs (1,275 kg )*12,910 lbs (1,320 kg)*2Canada:1,320 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (R ear)U.S.:2,734 lbs (1,240 kg )*12,965 lbs (1,345 kg)*2Canada:1,345 kgGross Combined Weight Rating*19,833 lbs (4,460 kg )*2Canada:4,460 kgAir Conditioning :Refrigerant TypeHFC-134a (R-134a )Charge Quantity23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g)Lubricant TypeRL897PAG
Engine Specifcatio\hn s
FuelDisplacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plug sN GKDILZKR7B11 G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (74 )
Light \fulbsHeadl ights (High/Low Beam )LED
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker /
Parking Lights 28
/8W (A mber)
Daytime Running Light sLED
Si de Turn Si gnal Lights (on Door
Mirrors ) LED
Brake Lights21
W
Taillight sLED
Rear Turn Signal Li ghts21W
Rear License Plate Ligh tLED
Interior LightsFront, Second Row and Third
Ro w LightsLED
Front and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVa nity Mirror Lights 1.4WDoor Courtesy Lights3.4WConsole Compartment Ligh t1.4WGlove Box Ligh t1.4WFoot Lights5WCargo Area Lights5WAutomatic Transmis\Dsion Fluid
Rear Di\ferential Fl\Duid*
Transfer Assembl\b Fl\Duid*
Specife dAcura ATF DW-1(au\fo\(ma\fic \fran\bmi\b\bion fuid\( )Capaci\fy Change 3.3 US q \f (3.1 )
Specife dAcura All Wheel Dr\(ive Fluid (DPSF )
Ca paci\fy Change2.7 US q\f (2.5 )
Specife dAcura HGO-Type1 \fo \(be appli ed.
Ca paci\fy Change0.45 US q\f (0.43 )
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Mo\for\( Oil 0W-20·API Premium-grade \(0W-20 de\fe rgen\f oil
Capaci\fy Change
5.4 US q\f (5.1 )
Change
including
fl\fer 5.7 US q\f (5.4 )
SpecifedAcura Long L
ife An\fifreeze/Cool\(an\f Type 2Ra\fio50/50 wi\fh di\b\filled\( wa\fer
Capaci\fy1.93 US g al (7.3 )(change including \fhe\( remaining 0.19 US ga\(l (0.72 ) in \fhe re\ber\(ve \fank)
Tire
*1:B ASE model\b
*2 :E xcep\f BASE model \b
Regula r Size
245/60R18 105H
*1245/55R19 103H*2Pre\b\bure

p\b i (kPa [kgf/c m2])35 (24
0 [2.4])
Compac\f
Spar e
*Size T165/80D17 104M
Pre\b\bure
p\b i (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (42
0 [4.2])
Wheel Size Regular
18 x 8J*119 x 8J*2Compac\f Spare*17 x 4T
* Not applicable to all models
Washer Fluid
Tank Capaci\fyU.S.: 4 US q\f (3.8 )
Ca nada: 6.3 US q\f (6.0 \()
Brake FluidSpecifedAcura Heavy Du\fy Br\(ake Fluid DOT 3
SPeCIFICATIoNS
*1:2 WD model s
*2 :A WD model s
ModelAcura MDX
No. of Passengers:
t
n
o
r
F
l
a
t
o
TWeights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratin gU.S.:5,368 lbs (2,435 kg)*15,677 lbs (2,575 kg)*2Canada:2,575 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front )U.S.:2,811 lbs (1,275 kg )*12,910 lbs (1,320 kg)*2Canada:1,320 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (R ear)U.S.:2,734 lbs (1,240 kg )*12,965 lbs (1,345 kg)*2Canada:1,345 kgGross Combined Weight Rating*19,833 lbs (4,460 kg )*2Canada:4,460 kgAir Conditioning :Refrigerant TypeHFC-134a (R-134a )Charge Quantity23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g)Lubricant TypeRL897PAG
Engine Specifcatio\hn s
FuelDisplacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plug sN GKDILZKR7B11 G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (74 )
Light \fulbsHeadl ights (High/Low Beam )LED
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker /
Parking Lights 28
/8W (A mber)
Daytime Running Light sLED
Si de Turn Si gnal Lights (on Door
Mirrors ) LED
Brake Lights21
W
Taillight sLED
Rear Turn Signal Li ghts21W
Rear License Plate Ligh tLED
Interior LightsFront, Second Row and Third
Ro w LightsLEDFront and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVa nity Mirror Lights 1.4WDoor Courtesy Lights3.4WConsole Compartment Ligh t1.4WGlove Box Ligh t1.4WFoot Lights5WCargo Area Lights5W
TiresAutomatic Transmis\Dsion Flui d
Rear Di\ferential Fl\Dui d
*
Transfer Assembl\b Fl\Duid*
SpecifedAcura ATF DW-1(au\fo\(ma\fic \fran\bmi\b\bion fuid\( )Capaci\fy Change 3.3 US q \f (3.1 )
Specife d Acura All Wheel Dr\(ive Fluid (DPSF )
Ca paci\fy Change2.7 US q\f (2.5 )
Specife d Acura HGO-Type1 \fo \(be appli ed.
Ca paci\fy Change0.45 US q\f (0.43 )
Engine Oi l
Engine Coolan t
Recommended ·Genuine Acura Mo\for\( Oil 0W-20·API Premium-grade \(0W-20 de\fe
rgen\f oil
Capaci\fy Change
5.4 US q\f (5.1 )
Change
including
fl\fer 5.7 US q\f (5.4 )
Specifed
Acura Long L ife An\fifreeze/Cool\(an\f Type 2Ra\fio50/50 wi\fh di\b\filled\( wa\fer
Capaci\fy 1.93
US g al (7.3 )
(change including \fhe\( remaining 0.19 US ga\(l (0.72 ) in \fhe re\ber\(ve \fank)
Tire
*1:B ASE model\b
*2 :E xcep\f BASE model \b
Regula rSize245/60R18 105H*1245/55R19 103H*2Pre\b\bure
p\b i (kPa [kgf/c m2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compac\f
Spar e
*Size T165/80D17 104M
Pre\b\bure
p\b i (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (42
0 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 8J*119 x 8J*2Compac\f Spare*17 x 4T
* Not applicable to all models
Washer Fluid
Tank Capaci\fy U.S.: 4 US q\f (3.8 )
Ca nada: 6.3 US q\f (6.0 \()
Brake FluidSpecifed Acura Heavy Du\fy Br\(ake Fluid DOT 3
Light Bulbs
*1:2 WD model s
*2 :A WD model s
ModelAcura MDX
No. of Passengers:
t
n
o
r
F
l
a
t
o
TWeights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratin gU.S.:5,368 lbs (2,435 kg)*15,677 lbs (2,575 kg)*2Canada:2,575 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front )U.S.:2,811 lbs (1,275 kg )*12,910 lbs (1,320 kg)*2Canada:1,320 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (R ear)U.S.:2,734 lbs (1,240 kg )*12,965 lbs (1,345 kg)*2Canada:1,345 kgGross Combined Weight Rating*19,833 lbs (4,460 kg )*2Canada:4,460 kgAir Conditioning :Refrigerant TypeHFC-134a (R-134a )Charge Quantity23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g)Lubricant TypeRL897PAG
Engine Specifcatio\hn s
FuelDisplacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plug sN GKDILZKR7B11 G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (74 )
Light \fulbsHeadl ights (High/Low Beam )LED
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker /
Parking Lights 28
/8W (A mber)
Daytime Running Light sLED
Si de Turn Si gnal Lights (on Door
Mirrors ) LED
Brake Lights21
W
Taillight sLED
Rear Turn Signal Li ghts21W
Rear License Plate Ligh tLED
Interior LightsFront, Second Row and Third
Ro w LightsLED
Front and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVa nity Mirror Lights 1.4WDoor Courtesy Lights3.4WConsole Compartment Ligh t1.4WGlove Box Ligh t1.4WFoot Lights5WCargo Area Lights5W
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you may have
about the vehicle.
Q: How  do I set the vehicle clock? 
A: For vehicles without navigation, see page 50. For vehicles with navigation, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q: Why  doesn’t the vehicle start  when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button? 
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q:  What is  the AUTO setting  on my headlight lever? 
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q:  Why  won’t  the driver’s  door unlock  when I grab the door handle,  even though  the    
keyless  access remote is  within range? 
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q:  After my battery  was disconnected  or went  dead,  the  audio system is  asking for a    
code.  Where  do I find  this? 
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio
system, and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates.
Q:  Why can’t I  operate Pandora  through the audio system? 
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter. Some
phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
Q: Is my phone compatible  with Bluetooth features? 
A: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility for Bluetooth® Audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®,
and SMS text messaging.
Q: Every  time I press  the Talk button,  the system  gives me voice prompts.  Can I  turn    
these  off?* 
A: Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to select System Settings then Voice Rec.
For the Voice Prompt option, select Off.
CLIeNT INFormATIoN
*if equipped

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INDex
INDex
INDex
ABS ..................................................... 24, 95
ACC ..................................................... 24, 97
Accessory Power Socket ................................ 51
AcuraLink® ....................................................... 73
AcuraLink Messages ................................... 73
Emergency Assistance ................................ 74
Operator Assistance ................................... 75
Subscription Features .................................74
AcuraLink featuring Aha ................................ 61
AcuraLink Messages ....................................... 73
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic ......................... 82
Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow ............................. 24, 97
Address ............................................................ 79
Advanced Airbags ............................................. 9
Aha Radio ......................................................... 61
Airbags .............................................................. 9
Advanced Airbags ......................................... 9
Airbag Care ................................................... 14
Airbag System Components ..................... 13
Airbag System Indicators ........................... 11
Driver’s Knee Airbag ..................................... 9
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................... 9
Side Airbags .................................................. 10
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 10
Anti-lock Brake System .......................... 24, 95
AUDIO button ................................................. 53
Audio Commands ........................................ 144
Audio Operation ............................................. 51
Accessory Power Socket ............................ 51
AcuraLink featuring Aha ............................ 61
AUDIO button ............................................. 53
Auxiliary Input Jack ..................................... 51
Bluetooth® Audio ........................................59
Compact Disc .............................................. 56
FM/AM Radio .............................................. 54
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ................... 57
HDMI ........................................................... 63
Interface dial ................................................ 53
iPod® ........................................................... 58
MENU button .............................................. 53
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) .... 53
Pandora® ..................................................... 60
Rear Entertainment System ...................... 62
SiriusXM® Radio.......................................... 55
Sound ............................................................ 52
SOURCE button .......................................... 52
Steering Wheel Controls ........................... 52
USB Flash Drive .......................................... 58
USB Port ....................................................... 51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .........41
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers ................. 36
Auxiliary Input Jack ......................................... 51Battery
.......................................................... 128
Blind Spot Information ......................... 24, 102
Bluetooth® Audio ...........................................59
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ........................ 66
Call History .................................................. 71
E-Mail ............................................................ 72
Hang-Up/Back button .............................. 66
Interface dial ............................................... 66
Making a Call .............................................. 69
MENU button ............................................. 66
Pairing a Phone ........................................... 68
Phonebook ................................................... 70
PHONE button ........................................... 66
Pick-Up button ........................................... 66
Selector wheel ............................................ 66
SETTINGS button ...................................... 66
Speed Dial .............................................. 70, 71
Talk button .................................................. 66
Text Messaging ............................................ 72
Voice Command Tips .................................. 67
Brake Assist System ........................................95
Brake system ............................................ 23, 24
Braking ............................................................95
Anti-Lock Brake System .............................95
Brake Assist System ....................................95
Foot Brake ....................................................95
Parking Brake ...............................................95
Brightness Control ......................................... 34
BSI ................................................... 24, 102
Call History ..................................................... 71
Carbon Monoxide Gas ..................................... 4
Cargo area lights ............................................. 35
Change a Setting ............................................ 50
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................... 112
Changing Fuses ............................................. 120
Charging System ............................................. 23
Child Safety ..................................................... 15
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 31
Child Seat ..................................................... 17
Protecting Child Passengers ..................... 15
Protecting Infants ....................................... 16
Protecting Larger Children ....................... 20
Protecting Smaller Children ...................... 17
Child Seat ......................................................... 17
Adding Security with a Tether ................. 20
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................. 18
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 17
Client Information ........................................ 139
Climate Control Commands ....................... 147
Climate Control System ............................... 46
Heated Steering Wheel ............................. 48
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 48
Rear Climate Control ..................................47 Seat Heaters and Ventilation ..................
49
Clock ........................................................... 50
CMBS ................................................... 24, 103
Collision Mitigation Braking System .... 24, 103
Compact Disc .................................................. 56
Contact Us .................................................... 140
Cruise Control ................................................ 96
Customized Features .....................................50
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .................... 2
Destination ...................................................... 79
Detour ........................................................... 82
Doors ............................................................ 29
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 31
Front Door Inner Handle ........................... 31
Lock Tab ........................................................ 31
Master Door Lock Switch .......................... 31
DOT Tire Quality Grading .......................... 134
Driver’s Knee Airbag ......................................... 9
Driving ........................................................... 83
Adaptive Cruise Control ............................ 97
Blind Spot Information ............................ 102
Braking ..........................................................95
Collision Mitigation Braking System .... 103
Cruise Control ............................................ 96
ENGINE START/STOP button .................. 92
Forward Collision Warning ....................... 99
Integrated Dynamics System
.................. 94
Lane Departure Warning ........................ 100
Lane Keeping Assist System ................... 101
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 85
Multi-View Rear Camera ........................ 105
Paddle Shifters ........................................... 93
Parking Sensor System ............................ 104
Refueling .................................................... 107
Sequential Shift Mode .............................. 93
Shifting ........................................................ 92
Starting the Engine .................................... 92
Surround View Camera ........................... 106
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 87
Driving Position Memory System ............... 42
DVD ............................................................ 62
Electric Power Steering .................................. 24
Electronic Stability Control .......................... 94
E-Mail ............................................................ 72
Emergency Engine Stop ................................ 111
Emergency Towing ........................................ 120
Engine and Fuel Specifications .................. 138
Engine Compartment Cover ....................... 124
Engine Coolant .............................................. 127
Engine Oil ....................................................... 125
ENGINE START/STOP button ....................... 92
Entering a Destination ................................... 79
EPS ............................................................ 24
ESC ........................................................... 94
Exterior Lights ................................................ 34
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................ 7FCW
..................................................... 24, 99
Find Nearest Place ......................................... 80
Flat Tire .......................................................... 112
Floor Mats ....................................................... 40
Fluids ......................................................... 138
FM/AM Radio .................................................. 54
Foot Brake ........................................................95
Forward Collision Warning ..................... 24, 99
Frequently Asked Questions ....................... 139
Front Airbags (SRS) ........................................... 9
Front Door Inner Handle ............................... 31
Front Lights ...................................................... 35
Front Wipers ................................................... 36
Fuel Information ........................................... 107
Fuse Locations ............................................... 117
Fuses .......................................................... 120
Garage Opener ............................................... 45
Hang-Up/Back button .................................. 66
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ....................... 57
HDD ............................................................ 57
HDMI ........................................................... 63
Headlight Washers ........................................ 34
Headlight-Wiper Integration ....................... 36
Headphones .................................................... 63
Head Restraints .............................................. 39
Heated Steering Wheel ................................ 48
Heated Windshield Button .......................... 48
Home Address ................................................. 79
HomeLink® ..................................................... 45
Hood .......................................................... 124
IDS ........................................................... 94
Immobilizer ...................................................... 25
Indicators ......................................................... 23
INFO button .................................................... 77
Instrument Panel ............................................ 23
Brightness Control ..................................... 34
Condition Indicators ................................... 25
Malfunction Indicators .............................. 23
Multi-Information Display ........................ 27
On/Off Indicators ....................................... 26
Integrated Dynamics System ...................... 94
Interface Dial ..................................... 53, 66, 77
Interface Dial Feedback ................................. 78
Interior Lights .................................................. 35
Intermittent Wipers ...................................... 36
iPod® ........................................................... 58
Jump Starting ............................................... 108
Keyless Access System ............................ 24, 29
Lane Departure Warning ...................... 24, 100
Lane Keeping Assist System ................. 24, 101
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ................................. 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ..................... 18
LDW ................................................... 24, 100
Light Bulbs ..................................................... 138
Lights ........................................................... 34
Cargo Area Lights ........................................ 35

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INDex
INDex
Exterior Lights ............................................ 34
Front Lights .................................................. 35
Interior Lights .............................................. 35
LKAS ................................................... 24, 101
Lock tab ............................................................ 31
Low fuel ............................................................ 25
Low oil pressure .............................................. 23
Low tire pressure ............................................. 25
Maintenance .................................................. 121
Battery ....................................................... 128
Engine Coolant ......................................... 127
Engine Oil .................................................. 125
Opening the Hood ................................... 124
Service Codes ............................................ 122
Under the Hood ....................................... 124
Window Washer Fluid ............................. 128
Wiper Blades ............................................. 129
Maintenance Minder .................................... 122
Making a Call .................................................. 69
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................... 23
Map Legend ...................................................... 81
Master Door Lock Switch .............................. 31
Maximum Load Limit .................................... 85
MENU button .................................... 53, 66, 77
Mirrors ............................................................ 41
Moonroof ........................................................ 33
Multi-Information Display ............................ 27
System message ......................................... 25
Multi-View Rear Camera ............................. 105
Navigation ....................................................... 76
Detour .......................................................... 82
Entering a Destination ............................... 79
Find Nearest Place ..................................... 80
Home Address ............................................. 79
INFO button ................................................ 77
Interface dial ................................................ 77
Map Legend .................................................. 81
MENU button .............................................. 77
NAV button .................................................. 77
Place Category ........................................... 80
Routing ......................................................... 81
SETTINGS button ....................................... 77
Shortcuts ..................................................... 80
Steering Wheel Controls ........................... 76
Street Address ............................................. 79
System Guidance Volume ......................... 78
Talk button ................................................... 76
Traffic ........................................................... 82
Voice Command Tips .................................. 76
Voice Prompt ............................................... 78
Navigation Commands ................................ 142
ODMD ............................................................ 53
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ... 53
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................. 36
Opening the Hood ........................................ 124Overheating ...................................................
110
Paddle shifters ................................................ 93
Pairing a Phone ............................................... 68
Pandora® ......................................................... 60
Parking brake ............................................ 25, 95
Parking Sensor System ................................ 104
Phone ........................................................... 68
Phonebook ....................................................... 70
PHONE button ............................................... 66
Phone Commands ....................................... 146
Pick-Up button ............................................... 66
Place Category ............................................... 80
Power Door Mirrors ........................................ 41
Power Moonroof ............................................ 33
Power Tailgate ................................................ 30
Power Windows .............................................. 32
Rain-Sensing Wipers ..................................... 36
Readiness Codes ............................................ 137
Rear Camera .................................................. 105
Rear Climate Control ..................................... 47
Rear Entertainment System .......................... 62
Headphones ................................................ 63
Remote Control .......................................... 64
Ultrawide Dual Screen ............................... 65
Rear Seats ........................................................ 43
Second-Row Seats .............................. 43, 44
Third-Row Seats .................................. 43, 44
Rearview Mirror ............................................... 41
Rear Wiper ........................................................ 37
Refueling ......................................................... 107
Remote Battery Strength ........................... 108
Remote Control .............................................. 64
Remote Engine Start ...................................... 91
Remote Transmitter ...................................... 28
Reporting Safety Defects .............................. 22
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors .............................. 41
Roadside Assistance ..................................... 141
Routing ............................................................ 81
Safety Information ........................................... 3
Child Safety .................................................. 15
Reporting Safety Defects .......................... 22
Safety Label Locations ............................... 21
Safety Messages ............................................ 4
Seat Belts ........................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 7
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................. 5
Proper Use of Seat Belts .............................. 5
Seat Belt Inspection ..................................... 6
Seat belt Reminder ..................................... 25
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor ............ 8
Seat Heaters and Ventilation ...................... 49
Seats ........................................................... 38
Rear Seats .................................................... 43
Second-Row Seats .............................. 43, 44Third-Row Seats ..................................
43, 44
Second-Row Seat Heaters ........................... 49
Second-Row Seats .................................. 43, 44
Selector wheel .................................... 27, 52, 66
Sequential Shift Mode .................................. 93
Service Codes ................................................ 122
Settings ........................................................... 50
SETTINGS button ............................. 53, 66, 77
Setting the Clock ........................................... 50
SH-AWD ........................................................... 24
Shifting ............................................................ 92
Sequential Shift Mode .............................. 93
Shift Lever Does Not Move ........................ 109
Shoulder Anchor ............................................... 7
Side Airbags ..................................................... 10
Side Curtain Airbags ....................................... 10
SiriusXM® Radio ............................................. 55
SMS Text Messaging ....................................... 72
Sound ............................................................ 52
SOURCE button .............................................. 52
Specifications ............................................... 138
Speed Dial .................................................. 70, 71
SRS ............................................................ 24
Steering Wheel
............................................... 42
Heated Steering Wheel ............................. 48
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ........... 1
Steering Wheel Controls ........................ 52, 76
Street Address ................................................. 79
Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive ................. 24
Supplemental Restraint System .................. 24
Surround View Camera ............................... 106
System Guidance Volume ............................. 78
System message ............................................. 25
Tailgate ............................................................ 29
Talk button ................................................ 66, 76
Text Messaging ................................................ 72
Third-Row Seats ...................................... 43, 44
Tire Chains ...................................................... 132
Tire Information ........................................... 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ...................... 134
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 131
Tire and Wheel Replacement.................. 131
Tire Chains .................................................. 132
Tire Identification Number ..................... 133
Tire Labeling ............................................... 133
Tire Terminology ....................................... 133
Winter Tires ................................................ 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...24, 111, 136
Tire Repair Kit ................................................ 116
Tire Specifications ........................................ 138
Tongue load .................................................... 88
Towing a Trailer ............................................... 87
Load limits .................................................... 87
Tongue load ................................................ 88
Trailer weight ............................................... 87TPMS
.................................................... 24, 111
Traffic ........................................................... 82
TRIP button ...................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ............................................ 139
Turn Signal ...................................................... 36
Ultrawide Dual Screen ................................... 65
Under the Hood ............................................ 124
USB Flash Drive .............................................. 58
USB Port ........................................................... 51
Utility Vehicle ................................................. 84
Vehicle Controls ............................................. 28
Vehicle Specifications ................................. 138
Vehicle Stability Assist ............................ 24, 94
Voice Command Index ................................. 142
Voice Command Tips ................................67, 76
Voice Prompt ................................................... 78
VSA® ..................................................... 24, 94
Warranty Coverages ..................................... 141
Windows ........................................................... 32
Window Washer Fluid .................................. 128
Winter Tires .................................................... 132
Wipers ........................................................... 36
Wiper Blades .................................................. 129
Wireless headphones .................................... 63