2016 Acura MDX belt

California Proposition 65 Warning
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howe ver, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate ma terials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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2016 MDX Owner's Manual Ver.2 BOM01663

Contents
This 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.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del 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 in cluded 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.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 33 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 71
Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 110
2Controls P. 127
Clock P. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 129
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 154
Adjusting the Seats P. 175
2 Features P. 213
Audio System P. 214 Audio System Basic Operation P. 218
Customized Features P. 263 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 282
2 Driving P. 321
Before Driving P. 322 Towing a Trailer P. 327
Parking Your Vehicle P. 425Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 434
2Maintenance P. 439
Before Performing Maintenance P. 440 Maintenance MinderTM P. 443
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 465
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 482
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 491
Tools P. 492 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 493
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 519 Fuses P. 523
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 533
2 Information P. 535
Specifications P. 536 Identification Numbers P. 538
Emissions Testing P. 541 Warranty Coverages P. 543
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P52)
❙Grab Handle
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P38)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P194)
❙Side Airbags (P50)
❙Map Lights (P187)
❙Seat Belts (P36)
❙Front Seat (P175)
❙Moonroof Switch (P154)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P196)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P61)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P63)
❙Third Row Seat (P184)
❙Second Row Seat (P176)
❙AC Power Outlet* (P194)
❙Coat Hook (P195)
❙HDMI® Jack* () See the Navigation System Manual
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P63)
❙Cargo Area Light (P187)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P27)
Airbags (P41)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P56)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restraine d in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P68)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P32)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P33)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P71)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®
) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Speed-sensitive Electric
Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P110)/Multi-Information Display (MID) (P111)/System Indicators (P72)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Temperature
Gauge Security System Alarm Indicator Fuel
Gauge
Tachometer
MID
Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator
M (sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection
Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
SH-AWD Indicator*
Blind Spot Information
(BSI) Indicator*
System Indicators
Forward Collision Warning
Indicator*/Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Indicator*
Lane Departure Warning
Indicator*/Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) Indicator*
Lane Keeping Assist System
( LKAS ) Indicator*Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Indicator
*
U.S.
Canada U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator*
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)*
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)*
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Auto Idle Stop* is in operation.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why does the beeper
sound when I turn the
engine off?The beeper sounds when you turn off the engine with the
driver’s door open.
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Quick Reference Guide
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Why does the gear position
automatically change to
(P
when I open the driver’s
door to check for parking
space lines when
reversing?
●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Close the driver’s door and manually change the gear
position. u
When turning o ff the power mode (P350)
Unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 91 or higher is
recommended.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
* Not available on all models
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions.............. 28
Important Handling Information ......... 30
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ............ 31
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 33
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 36
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 40 Airbags
Airbag System Components ............... 41
Types of Airbags ................................ 44
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 44
Driver’s Knee Airbag .......................... 48
Side Airbags....................................... 50
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 52
Airbag System Indicators .................... 53
Airbag Care ....................................... 55 Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ............... 56
Safety of Infants a nd Small Children .. 58
Safety of Larger Children ................... 66
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 68
Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 69
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