2015 Acura MDX maintenance

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
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represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 25For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 31 Airbags P. 392Instrument Panel P. 69Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 972Controls P. 113Clock P. 114 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 115
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 140
Adjusting the Seats P. 1612 Features P. 199Audio System P. 200 Audio System Basic Operation P. 205
Customized Features P. 249 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 2672 Driving P. 305Before Driving P. 306 Towing a Trailer P. 311Parking Your Vehicle P. 381
Multi-View Rear Camera
* P. 386
2Maintenance P. 391Before Performing Maintenance P. 392 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 395
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 417
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 435 Cleaning P. 436
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 441Tools P. 442 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 443
Overheating P. 468 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 470When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 4822Information P. 483Specifications P. 484 Identification Numbers P. 486
Emissions Testing P. 489 Warranty Coverages P. 491

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 128 Security System P. 135 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 138
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 141 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 158
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 172 Climate Control System P. 185Audio Error Messages P. 240General Information on the Audio System P. 245
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 269 Compass
* P. 302
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 322 When Driving P. 324 Braking P. 371
Refueling P. 387 Fuel Economy P. 389Accessories and Modifications P. 390Maintenance Under the Hood P. 399 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 411
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 421 Battery P. 430 Remote Transmitter Care P. 431Engine Does Not Start P. 462 Jump Starting P. 465 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 467
Fuses P. 474 Emergency Towing P. 480
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 481
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 487 Reporting Safety Defects P. 488
Authorized Manuals P. 493 Client Service Information P. 494
Quick Reference Guide
P. 4
Safe Driving
P. 25
Instrument Panel
P. 69
Controls
P. 113
Features
P. 199
Driving
P. 305
Maintenance
P. 391
Handling the Unexpected
P. 441
Information
P. 483
Index
P. 495

Visual Index
8Quick Reference Guide
❙How to Refuel
(P388)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P416)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P129)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P415)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera
(P386)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle
(P129)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P414)
❙Taillights
(P414)
❙Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights (P413)❙Rear Wiper
(P151)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P399)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P149, 417)
❙Tires
(P421, 443)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P117)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P159)
❙Headlights
(P145, 411)
❙Side Marker Lights
(P145, 412)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights
(P144, 412)

19Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P391 )
Under the Hood
(P399)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P411)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P417)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P421)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag CareYou do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S. vehicles, Acura Client
Relations at 800-382-2238 and for Canadian vehicles, Acura Client Services at 1-
888-9-ACURA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display (MID) P. 396
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 468
●Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.
●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
U.S.Canada

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) uMID
Continued
Instrument Panel
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 395
Shows each tire’s pressure.2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 367■
Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
■
Tire Pressure Monitor