2015 Acura MDX warning

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uuAdjusting the Seats uAdjusting the Seat Positions
Controls
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.■
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3
WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Press the button to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.■Removable shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To
remove it, disengage the tabs.
The removed shelf can be stored upside down
in the glove box.
■
Glove Box
1 Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock
Shelf
Tab

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
182Controls
If the power mode is in ON:
Seat heater - The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
Seat ventilation
* - The HI setting ventilates
the seats faster than the LO setting.
1. Select .
2. Change the setting with one of the
following:
The Heat/Cool* level indicators: Select your
desired level setting. The left is for a LO
setting, the center is for a MID setting, and
to the right for a HI setting.
(+
/(-
: To go up or down one level at a
time.
AUTO*: The system automatically selects
the setting most suitable to the ambient
environment.
OFF: Turn off the system.
When a comfortable temperature is reached
while using the seat heaters in HI, select MID
or LO to keep the seat warm.
■
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
*
1 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
*
Do not use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation
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.
Models with seat ventilationModels without seat ventilation* Not available on all models

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior 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

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Features
“Trip B” Reset TimingTurn by Turn Display
*

Adjust Outside Temp. Display
“Trip A” Reset Timing



Default
Memory Position Link

Keyless Access Light Flash
Keyless Access Beep


Interior Light Dimming TimeHeadlight Auto Off TimerAuto Light Sensitivity
Vehicle
Settings
Meter SetupKeyless Access
SetupLighting Setup
Remote Start System On/Off
*
Steering Wheel Movement At Entry/Exit

Driving
Position Setup
Door Unlock Mode
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
*
Blind Spot Info
*
ACC Pre-Running Car Detect Beep
*
ACC Display Speed Unit
*

Driver Assist
System Setup
*
Forward Collision Warning Distance
*
Language SelectionAuto Seatbelt Tension
*

* Not available on all models

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Driver
Assist
System
Setup
*
Forward Collision Warning
Distance
*
Changes at which distance FCW
* or CMBS
TM *

alerts, or turns FCW
* on and off. Long
/Normal
*1/
Short/ Off
ACC Forward Vehicle
Detect Beep
*
Causes the system to beep when the system
detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of
the ACC with LSF range. On
/Off
*1
ACC Display Speed Unit
*
Changes the speed unit for ACC with LSF on the
multi-information display (MID). mph
*1/
km/h (U.S.)
mph /km/h
*1 (Canada)
Lane Keeping Assist
Suspend Beep
*
Causes the system to beep when the LKAS is
suspended. On
/Off
*1
Blind Spot Info
*
Changes the setting for the blind spot
information. Audible And Visual
Alert
*1/
Visual Alert /
Off
* Not available on all models

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 306
Maximum Load Limit........................ 309
Towing a Trailer ................................ 311
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 322
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 324
Precautions While Driving................. 329
Automatic Transmission ................... 330
Shifting ............................................ 331
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)..... 335
Cruise Control ................................. 336
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*......................... 339 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
*.. 350
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
*..... 354
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.. 357
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 362Agile Handling Assist System............ 364
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System
*... 365
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SH-
AWD® )
*......................................... 367
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 367Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 369
Braking Brake System ................................... 371 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 373
Brake Assist System ......................... 374
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM)*..................................... 375
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 381
Parking Sensor System
*................... 382
Multi-View Rear Camera*................ 386
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 387
How to Refuel ................................. 388
Fuel Economy .................................... 389
Accessories and Modifications ........ 390
* Not available on all models

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Driving
Maximum Load LimitThe maximum load for your vehicle is 1,173 lbs (532 kg).
See Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue lo ad if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals th e available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. an d there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load.
2 Specifications P. 484
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 484
3
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
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