2015 Acura MDX parking brake

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily 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).
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 one tire is 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 ki t that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is us ed, 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
* Not available on all models

467Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not MoveFollow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the
(P

position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the keyless
access remote.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Place it at the back of the
release lock cover, and remove the cover.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift
lever release button and place the shift lever
into
(N
.
u The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
■
Releasing the Lock
Cover
SlotRelease ButtonShift Lock Release Slot

484Information
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
Rating U.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: 5.6 US qt (5.3 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake FluidHeadlights (High/Low Beam)
LED
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker/
Parking Lights 28/8W (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
Door Inner Handle Lights
LED
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

496Index
BBack-Up Light............................................ 415
Battery ....................................................... 430
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 470
Jump Starting .......................................... 465
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 430
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 31
Beverage Holders ...................................... 177
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ........ 365
Indicator .................................................... 83
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 238
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 269
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 65
Brake System ............................................. 371
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 373
Brake Assist System ................................. 374
Brake System Indicator............................... 70
Fluid ........................................................ 410
Foot Brake ............................................... 372
Indicator ............................................ 70, 472
Parking Brake .......................................... 371
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 153
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ........ 365
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 411
Back-Up Light .......................................... 415
Brake Light and Turn Signal Light............. 413
Daytime Running Light ............................ 148
Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker/
Parking Light.......................................... 412
Headlights ............................................... 411
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 416 LED Puddle Light ..................................... 416
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 416
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Light...................................................... 412
Taillight and Rear Side Marker Light ........ 414
Bulb Specifications ................................... 484
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 66
Carrying Cargo ................................. 307, 309
CD Player ................................................... 225
Center Pocket ........................................... 176
Certification Label .................................... 486
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 411
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 470
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 ............................... 438
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 436
Client Service Information ....................... 494Climate Control System
........................... 185
Changing the Mode................................ 188
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 192
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 435
Rear Climate Control System................... 193
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 190
Sensors ................................................... 197
Synchronized Mode ................................ 189
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 185
Clock ......................................................... 114
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 375
Coat Hook ................................................ 180
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 375
Indicator ................................................... 83
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 443, 485
Compass .................................................... 302
Console Compartment ............................. 175
Controls .................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 407
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 408
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 407
Overheating ............................................ 468
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 330
Cruise Control .......................................... 336
Indicator ................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 177
Customized Features ....................... 104, 249

499Index
Collision Mitigation Brake System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................ 83
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 78, 337
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 78, 336
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, 358
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 71, 470
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................ 76
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 471
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 70, 472
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 32, 73
Security System Alarm............................... 78
Shift Lever Position.................................... 72
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ...................... 76, 472
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, 362
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 75, 363
Information .............................................. 483 Instrument Panel
........................................ 69
Brightness Control ................................... 153
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 335
IDS Button ............................................... 335
Interface Dial ............................................ 205
Interior Lights ........................................... 172
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 158
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 447
Jump Starting ........................................... 465KKey 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) ....... 330LLane Departure Warning (LDW).............. 354
Indicator .................................................... 81 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
......... 357
Indicator.................................................... 82
Language (HFL) ........................................ 270
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 59, 62
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 120
Lights ................................................. 145, 411
Automatic ............................................... 146
Bulb Replacement ................................... 411
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) ......... 357
Load Limits ................................................ 309
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 ................................. 470
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 470
Lower Anchors ...................................... 59, 62
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 485
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 309
Lumbar Support ....................................... 161

500Index
MMaintenance............................................. 391
Battery..................................................... 430
Brake Fluid............................................... 410
Cleaning .................................................. 436
Climate Control System ........................... 435
Coolant ................................................... 407
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 395
Oil ........................................................... 403
Precautions .............................................. 392
Radiator................................................... 408
Remote Control ....................................... 433
Remote Transmitter ......................... 431, 432
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 411
Safety ...................................................... 393
Service Items............................................ 397
Tires ........................................................ 421
Transmission Fluid.................................... 409
Under the Hood....................................... 399
Wireless Headphone ................................ 434
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 471
Map Lights ................................................ 173
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 309
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 97
MID (Multi-information Display) ............... 98
Mirrors ....................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Door ........................................................ 159
Exterior .................................................... 159
Interior Rearview...................................... 158
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 390Moonroof
................................................. 140
MP3 ................................................... 225, 235
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls ... 98
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............... 98
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 386
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 486OOdometer................................................... 99
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 322
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 402
Adding .................................................... 404
Checking................................................. 403
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 395
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 470
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 402
Viscosity .................................................. 402
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 206
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 400
Moonroof ............................................... 140
Power Windows ...................................... 138
Tailgate ................................................... 128
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 468
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 333
Pandora® .................................................. 233
Panic Mode ............................................... 137
Parking ..................................................... 381
Parking Brake ........................................... 371
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................................... 70, 472
Parking Sensor System ............................. 382
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 52
Passing Indicators ..................................... 145
Power Tailgate ......................................... 130
Power Windows ....................................... 138
Precautions While Driving ....................... 329
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 329
Rain ........................................................ 329
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 443, 450RRadiator.................................................... 408
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 218
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 222
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 220
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 220
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 489