2017 Acura MDX Hybrid Owner's Manual

Visual Index
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❙How to Refuel (P328)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P356)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P152)
❙Back-Up Lights (P355)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P326)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle (P152)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P354)
❙Taillights (P354)
❙Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P353)
❙Rear Wiper (P177)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P339)
❙Windshield Wipers (P175, 357)
❙Tires (P361, 385)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P139)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P185)
❙Headlights (P168, 352)
❙Side Marker Lights (P168, 352)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P167, 352)
❙Fog Lights* (P171, 352)
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SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM
(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)
Your SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® vehicle uses both electric motors and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, wi th electric motors receiving
electricity from an internal High Voltage battery.
* Not available on all models
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*: When Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode, EV Launch and EV Cruising cannot be operated.
*: Operating paddle shifters wh en the gear position is in (D or (S cancels EV Launch and EV Cruising.
Operating
modeEV Launch*Engine DriveEV Cruising*Power Acceleration
Vehicle
SpeedLaunch Acceleration:●Rear Motor DriveGentle Acceleration:●Engine DriveLow Speed Cruise:●Rear Motor DriveAggressive Acceleration:●Engine Drive●Motor Assist
Power Flow Monitor
Electric MotorsDrive- / DriveDriveDrive
Generators-Generate / ---
Gasoline EngineStoppedRunningStoppedRunning
BatteryDischargesCharges/DischargesDischargesDischarges
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Operating modeEngine CruisingRegenerationAWD Mode
Vehicle
SpeedHigh Speed Cruise:●Engine DriveDeceleration:●Front & Rear RegenerationSlippery Condition:●Engine Drive●Front Generation●Rear Motor Drive
Power Flow Monitor
Electric MotorsDriveRegenerateDrive
GeneratorsGenerateRegenerateGenerate
Gasoline EngineRunningStoppedRunning
BatteryCharges/DischargesChargesCharges/Discharges
* Not available on all models
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Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system us e negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
Battery Types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle: a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the elec tric motors
act as generators that recover a portion of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative br aking slows the
vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle.
When the high voltage battery is fully charged or its condition is affected by extreme temperatur es or other factors, regenerative braking
may not work.
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Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle’s gasoline engine will automatically stop and start during vehicle operation as needed to meet driving and battery conditions.
These are some examples that could cause the gasoline engine to automatically start.
In the following cases, however, Auto Engine Stop may not activate.
●When the Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode.
● The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, driving uphill, or driving at high speeds.
● The climate control system is in heavy use.
● The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
● The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.
● When the gear position is in
(S or ( R.
Sounds Unique to th e SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ® System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particular ly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
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Safety Precautions
Do not touch the High Voltage systemAttempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires
can cause severe electrical shock. If the High Voltage system needs maintenance or repair, it
should be performed at an Acura dealer.
If a crash occurs●Be careful of electric shock hazard.
uIf a severe crash damages your vehi cle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of electrical shock
due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the High
Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.
● Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.
uThe High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of a severe
crash. Avoid any skin or ey e contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it,
flush your eyes or skin with a large quantity of water for at le ast five minutes, and seek medical
attention immediately.
● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden hose for
instance, can be dangerous.
● Anytime the vehicle is damaged in a crash, have it repaired by an Acura dealer.
Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage SystemThe emergency shutdown system may activate when the vehicle is impacted by some
incident such as a crash. When this system activates, the High Voltage system automatically
shuts down, and your vehicle no longer will move under its own power. To return the High
Voltage system back to normal operation, consult an Acura dealer.
Acura collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult an Acura
dealer for more information.
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Safe Driving (P31)
Airbags (P45)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P60)
● 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 (P75)
● 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 (P36)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P37)
● 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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