2017 Acura MDX Hybrid brake

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
210
Controls
There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor
can be used to install a net for securing items.
■Coat Hooks1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
■Tie-down Anchors1 Tie-down Anchors
Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area
while driving. Loose items ca n cause injury if you have
to brake hard.
Anchor
Anchor
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229
Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 230
Towing a Trailer ................................ 236
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 237
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 239
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 246
Shifting ............................................ 247
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 255
Integrated Dynamics System............. 256
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 257
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ............................. 259
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ... 274Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)... 279
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 287
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 289
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) .. 290
Blind spot information (BSI) System .. 291
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 294
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ........... 296
High Voltage Battery ........................ 298
Braking Brake System ................................... 299
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 305 Brake Assist System ......................... 306
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 307
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 316
Parking Sensor System
*................... 318
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 322
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 326
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 327
How to Refuel ................................. 328
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 330
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 233
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 147
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 187
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 193
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 183
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 184
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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239Continued
Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you press
the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
u Make sure the transmission is in
(P.
1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater and transmission clutch
actuator heater will impr ove starting and warming of
the engine. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
240
Driving
3. Press the POWER button without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
u The Ready To Drive message appears
on the multi-information display (MID).
u If the High Voltage battery is fully
charged, the gasoline engine may not
start.
u If the High Voltage battery charge level is
low, the gasoline engine starts.
u When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, the vehicle does not move
until certain conditions are met.
A warning message appears instead of
Ready To Drive .
2Multi-Information Display (MID)
Warning and Information Messages
P. 99
You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Select
(P.
2. Press and hold the POWER button.
1Turning on the Power
Bring the keyless access remote close to the POWER
button if the battery in the keyless access remote is
weak.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 405
The power system may not activate if the keyless
access remote is subjecte d to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the POWER button to start the power
system.
If the power system does not start, wait at least 30
seconds before trying again.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded key (or other device) is used,
the power system does not activate. 2 Immobilizer System P. 158
When you turn the power system on, you may feel
the brake pedal slightly sink down. This is normal.
■Stopping the Power System
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
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Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the POWER button simultaneously.
2. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, press the button. Select
(R
when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 299
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
P. 416
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Change the gear position to
(D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The power system is turned off when the gear
position is ch anged from
(P before the POWER
button is pressed. Follow th e step 1 when starting to
drive.
You can also release the parking brake by pulling the
electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.
When the power system was started using the two-way
keyless access remoteWhen the power system was started using the two-way keyless access remote
When the power system was started in any case
D/S
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than yo u would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way th at you would raise the center of gravity.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
Never carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg) of ca rgo on the roof rack (Acura accessory).
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine,
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
■Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not select a shift button while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored. Repeated operation under
these conditions can eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the power system will shut down and all
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not press the
( N button, as you will lose
regenerative braking (and ac celeration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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uuWhen Driving uDual Clutch Transmission
Driving
Dual Clutch Transmission
As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unex pectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover. 2 Important Handling Information P. 34
2 Precautions While Driving P. 245
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