2016 Acura MDX heating

491
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 492
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 493
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 500
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 512
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 513
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 514
Jump Starting .................................... 515 Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 517
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 519
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 519
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 520
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 521
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........... 521
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 522
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 522
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 523
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 530
Emergency Towing ........................... 531
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 532
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 533
* Not available on all models
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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle goes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone do wn, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve TankMAXMIN
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549
Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 455
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 456
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 455
Overheating ............................................ 517
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 346
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 430
Cruise Control .......................................... 360
Indicator ................................................... 81
Cup Holders .............................................. 191
Customized Features ....................... 117, 263
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 162
Dead Battery ............................................ 515
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 207
Detachable Anchor .................................... 38
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 539
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 159
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 451
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 158
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ........................................................ 129
Auto Door Locking.................................. 141
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 141
Door Open Message ................................. 32
Keys........................................................ 129 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside............................................... 13, 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 131
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 135
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 472
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ....................................................... 321
Automatic Transmission ........................... 346
Braking .................................................... 412
Cruise Control ......................................... 360
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 338
Shifting Gear ........................................... 347
Starting the Engine .................................. 340
Driving Position Memory System ............. 169
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 484
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 114
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 402
Emergency ................................................ 531
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 541
Engine ....................................................... 538
Coolant ................................................... 455
Jump Starting .......................................... 515
Oil ........................................................... 450
Remote Engine Start ................................ 342
Starting ................................................... 340
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 449Engine Coolant
......................................... 455
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 456
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 455
Overheating ............................................ 517
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 450
Adding .................................................... 452
Checking................................................. 451
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 443
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 519
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 450
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 155
e-pretensioners ........................................... 35
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 79, 521
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 68
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 487
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173F
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) ........... 379
Features .................................................... 213
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 484
Oil ........................................................... 453
Flat Tire ............................................. 493, 500
Floor Mats ................................................. 486
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Index
Load Limits................................................ 325
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 129
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 141
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 140
From Inside .............................................. 138
From Outside ........................................... 131
Keys ........................................................ 129
Using a Key ............................................. 135
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 135
Low Battery Charge .................................. 519
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 76
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 519
Lower Anchors ...................................... 61, 64
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 537
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 325
Lumbar Support ........................................ 175
M
Maintenance............................................. 439
Battery..................................................... 478
Brake Fluid............................................... 458
Cleaning .................................................. 485
Climate Control System ........................... 484
Coolant ................................................... 455
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 443
Oil ........................................................... 451
Precautions .............................................. 440
Radiator................................................... 456
Remote Control ....................................... 482
Remote Transmitter ......................... 480, 481 Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 459
Safety...................................................... 441
Service Items ........................................... 445
Tires ........................................................ 469
Transmission Fluid ................................... 457
Under the Hood ...................................... 447
Wireless Headphone................................ 483
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 73, 520
Map Lights ................................................ 187
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 325
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 110
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 111
Mirrors ...................................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................ 172
Door ....................................................... 173
Exterior ................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 172
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 438
Moonroof ................................................. 154
MP3 ................................................... 238, 248
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls ................................................... 111
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 111
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 434N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 538
O
Odometer................................................. 112
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 338
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 450
Adding ................................................... 452
Checking ................................................ 451
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 443
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 519
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 450
Viscosity.................................................. 450
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 219
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 448
Moonroof ............................................... 154
Power Windows...................................... 152
Tailgate................................................... 142
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 155
Outside Temperature Display ................. 113
Overheating ............................................. 517
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 354
Pandora® .................................................. 246
Panic Mode ............................................... 151
Parking ..................................................... 425
Parking Brake ........................................... 412
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 72, 521
Parking Sensor System ............................. 426
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Index
TRIP Button.............................................. 112
Trip Meter ................................................ 113
Troubleshooting ...................................... 491
Blown Fuse ..................... 523, 526, 528, 529
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 24
Emergency Towing ................................. 531
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 512
Noise When Braking ................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 517
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 493, 500
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 23, 140
Warning Indicators.................................... 72
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 79
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 115
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ............ 129
U
Under-floor Storage Area....................... 190
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 131
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 138
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 262
USB Port .................................................... 215
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 538Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®
).................. 402
Off Button ............................................... 403
Off Indicator .............................................. 78
System Indicator ................................ 78, 402
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 450, 537
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 402
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 519
Warning Labels ........................................... 69
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 543
Watts ......................................................... 536
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 474
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 497
Window Washers ...................................... 163
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 458
Switch ..................................................... 163
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 152
Windshield ................................................ 163
Cleaning .................................................. 488
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 207
Washer Fluid ........................................... 458
Wiper Blades ........................................... 465
Wipers and Washers ................................ 163
Winter Tires .............................................. 477
Snow Tires ............................................... 477
Tire Chains .............................................. 477 Wipers and Washers
................................. 163
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 164
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 465
Front ....................................................... 163
Rear ........................................................ 165
WMA ................................................. 238, 248
Worn Tires ................................................ 469
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