2017 Acura MDX Hybrid automatic transmission

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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehi cle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• Automatic intermittent wiper equipmen t vehicles, wipers switch to OFF.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It ca n cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
Air Intake Vents
1 Using an Automated Car Wash
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a convey or, make sure vehicle is
in car wash mode. 2 If you want to keep the transmission in
(N
position [car wash mode] P. 251
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
■ Twin Motor Unit Fluid
■ Engine Oil
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.56 US qt (2.42 L)
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
■
Engine Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity2.03 US gal (7.68 L)
(change including the remaining 0.22 US gal
(0.82 L) in the reserve tank)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity0.44 US gal (1.67 L)
(change including the remaining 0.108 US gal
(0.409 L) in the expansion tank)
■ Tire
RegularSize245/50R20 102HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spare
*
Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular20 x 8JCompact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
Indicator ..................................... 78, 79, 414
Parking Brake.......................................... 299
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 79
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 78, 414
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 179
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 291
Bulb Replacement .................................... 352
Back-Up Light ......................................... 355
Brake Light and Rear Tu rn Signal Light .... 353
Fog Lights ............................................... 352
Front Turn Signal/ Parking, Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 352
Headlights .............................................. 352
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 356
Puddle Lights .......................................... 356
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 356
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 352
Taillights ................................................. 355
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights ............. 354
Bulb Specifications ................................... 432
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 251
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 231, 233
Center Pocket ........................................... 205
Certification Label ................................... 434 Changing Bulbs
......................................... 352
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 412
Child Safety ................................................. 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149
Child Seat .................................................... 60
Booster Seats ............................................. 74
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 62
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 63
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 68
Larger Children .......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 377
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 375
Client Service Information ....................... 441
Climate Control System ............................ 214
Changing the Mode ................................ 217
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 221
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 374
Rear Climate Control System ................... 222
Sensors .................................................... 226
Synchronized Mode ................................. 218
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 214
Clock .......................................................... 136
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 307
Coat Hook ................................................. 210 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 307
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 385, 433
Console Compartment ............................. 204
Controls ..................................................... 135
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 347
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 348
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 347
Overheating ............................................ 409
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 246
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 322
Cup Holders .............................................. 206
Customized Features ................................ 125
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 171
Dead Battery ............................................. 407
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 221
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 435
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 168
Rearview Mirror....................................... 184
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 343
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 167
Door Mirrors ............................................. 185
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Index
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 23, 328
Unable to Unlock .................................... 428
Fuses ......................................................... 418
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 426
Locations ........................ 418, 421, 424, 425
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 330
Gauge .................................................... 117
Information............................................. 327
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 85
Refueling ................................................ 327
Gauges ...................................................... 117
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 249
Gear Shift Positions Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 247
Glass (care) ............................................... 378
Glove Box ................................................. 203
H
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 383
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................ 193, 195, 196
Headlight Washers ................................... 178
Headlights ................................................ 168
Aiming.................................................... 352
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 172
Automatic Operation .............................. 169 Dimming ......................................... 168, 171
Operating ................................................ 168
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 180
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 211
Heated Windshield ................................... 180
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 211
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 212, 213
High Beam Indicator .................................. 89
High Voltage Battery ............................... 298
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 244
Hybrid Vehicle
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® )............ 9
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 434
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............. 434
Vehicle Identification ............................... 434
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) ........... 256
Illumination Control ................................. 179
Button ..................................................... 179
Immobilizer System .................................. 158
Indicator .................................................... 90
Indicators .................................................... 78
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 82, 412
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF).................... 94, 259
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 87
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 87
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 81, 303 Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 81, 303
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ....................... 98
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 79
Brake System (Red) ............................ 78, 414
Collision Mitigati
on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 96, 97
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 80
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 80, 415
Fog Lights ................................................. 90
Gear Position............................................. 83
High Beam ................................................ 89
High Temperature ..................................... 86
Immobilizer System ................................... 90
Keyless Access System ............................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 92, 281
Lights On .................................................. 90
Low Fuel ................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 82, 412
Low Temperature ...................................... 86
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 89, 416
M (sequential mode) I ndicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 83
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 82, 413
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ................. 85, 417
READY ...................................................... 86
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 93
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 91
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ...................... 89, 414
SPORT+ mode ........................................... 86
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Index
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 57, 87
System Message ........................................ 91
Transmission System .......................... 84, 416
Turn Signal ................................................ 89
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 88, 287
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 88, 288
Information ............................................... 431
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 179
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 256
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 256
Interior Lights ........................................... 201
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 184
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ......................... 389
Jump Starting ............................................ 407
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 138
Keyless Access System ............................... 139
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 145
Keys ........................................................... 137
Lockout Prevention .................................. 145
Number Tag ............................................ 138
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 149
Remote Transmitter ................................. 144
Types and Functions ................................ 137 Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission)
..... 246
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 279
Indicator.................................................... 92
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 65, 70
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 143
Lights ................................................. 168, 352
Automatic ............................................... 169
Bulb Replacement ................................... 352
Daytime Running Lights........................... 171
High Beam Indicator .................................. 89
Interior .................................................... 201
Light Switches ......................................... 168
Lights On Indicator .................................... 90
Turn Signals ............................................ 167
Load Limits ................................................ 233
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 137
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 150
Childproof Door Locks............................. 149
From Inside ............................................. 147
From Outside .......................................... 139
Keys ........................................................ 137
Using a Key ............................................. 145
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 145
Low Battery Charge ................................. 412
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 412
Lower Anchors ...................................... 65, 70
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 433Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 233
Lumbar Support ....................................... 187M
Maintenance............................................ 331
12-Volt Battery ....................................... 370
Brake Fluid .............................................. 351
Cleaning ................................................. 375
Climate Control System .......................... 374
Coolant .................................................. 347
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 335
Oil .......................................................... 343
Precautions ............................................. 332
Radiator .................................................. 348
Remote Control ...................................... 372
Remote Transmitter ................................ 371
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 352
Safety ..................................................... 333
Service Items ........................................... 337
Tires........................................................ 361
Transmission Fluid ................................... 350
Under the Hood ...................................... 339
Wireless Headphone ............................... 373
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 82, 413
Map Lights ................................................ 202
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 233
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 117
MID (Multi-information Display) ............ 119
Mirrors ...................................................... 184
Adjusting ................................................ 184
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Index
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM).......... 274
On and Off .............................................. 276
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 31
Safety Checklist ........................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 76
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 37
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 41
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 39
Checking ................................................... 44
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Fastening ................................................... 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 68
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder ................................................... 39
Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 85
Seat Heaters ...................................... 212, 213
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 212
Seats .......................................................... 187
Adjusting ................................................. 187
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 187
Front Seats .............................................. 187
Rear Seats................................................ 198
Seat Heaters .................................... 212, 213
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 212
Second Row Seat ............................. 191, 192
Third Row Seat ........................................ 198 Second Row Outer Seats Heaters
............ 213
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 192
Security System ......................................... 158
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 90
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 91
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 64
Sequential Mode ...................................... 253
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 254
Setting the Clock ...................................... 136
SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 123
Shift Button ........................................ 21, 247
Operation................................................ 249
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 21, 247
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 41
Side Airbags ................................................ 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
Snow Tires ................................................. 369
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire .......................................... 385, 433
Spark Plugs ............................................... 432
Specifications ............................................ 432
Specified Fuel ................................... 327, 432
Speedometer ............................................ 117
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
SystemIndicator............................................ 89, 414
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) ....... 290
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48 Steering Wheel
........................................ 183
Adjusting ................................................ 183
Heater .................................................... 211
Stopping ................................................... 316
Summer Tires ............................................ 369
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 211
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 48
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 164
Synchronized Mode ................................. 218
System Message Indicator ......................... 91
T
Tachometer.............................................. 117
Tailgate ..................................................... 151
Unable to Open ...................................... 429
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display .................. 121
Temperature Sensor ........................ 121, 226
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 393
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 198
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 191
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 210
Time (Setting) ........................................... 136
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 294, 416
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 294
Indicator ........................................... 89, 416
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 392
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