2017 Acura MDX Hybrid fold seats

uuAdjusting the Seats uSecond Row Seats
192
Controls
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second row seat to make room
for cargo.
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 42
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lo west position. Put the armrest back into
the seat-back.
4.Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment
lever.
To return the seat to th e original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.
■Folding Down the Second Row Seat1Folding Down the Second Row Seat
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly. 2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 58
The front seats must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second row seats as they
fold down.
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latche d back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back.
Make sure the center shoulde r belt is re-positioned in
the holding slot.
Models with bench seat
Models with bench seat
Lever
All Models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uHead Restraints
Controls
A passenger in the thir d row seating position
should put the head restraint in the upright
position before the vehicle begins moving.
To fold down the head restraint:
Pull the handle.
To put the head restraint back in the
upright position:
Pull up the head restra int and push rearward
until it latches.
■Folding Down the Third Row Head Restraint
Handle
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uuAdjusting the Seats uThird Row Seats
Controls
Third Row Seats
Separately fold down the left and right halv es of the third row seat to make room
for cargo.
■To fold down the seat 1.Pull the handle on the seat-back fully.
u The head restraint tilts downward.
2. Push the seat-back forward while pulling
the handle.
■To return the seat to the original position
1. Pull the seat-back up with the handle pulled.
2. Push the head restraint up to its original position.
■Folding Down the Third Row Seat1Folding Down the Third Row Seat
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the third row seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Handle
1To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back and head restraints are
securely latched back in to place before driving.
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Continued
Controls
■Second row seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
Are located in the console between the
second row seats.
■Third row seat beverage holders
Models with bench seat
Models with captain seat
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Index
442
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 305
AC Power Outlet ....................................... 209
Accessories and Modifications ................. 380
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 208
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 255
AcuraWatch
TM............................................. 24
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) .................................. 259
Indicator .................................................... 94
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 347
Engine Oil ................................................ 342
Washer .................................................... 351
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 342
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 199
Front Seats .............................................. 187
Head Restraints........................ 193, 195, 196
Headlights ............................................... 352
Mirrors .................................................... 184
Rear Seats................................................ 198
Steering Wheel ........................................ 183
Temperature ............................................ 121
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 289
Air Conditioning System (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
Air Pressure ....................................... 362, 433
Airbags ........................................................ 45
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 51
After a Collision ........................................ 49
Airbag Care............................................... 59
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 52
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Indicator.............................................. 57, 87
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 58
Sensors ..................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 54
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 56
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 305
Indicator.................................................... 87
Armrest ..................................................... 199
Audio System ............................................ 228
Authorized Manuals ................................ 440
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 150
Customize ............................................... 131
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 172
Indicator.................................................... 87
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 303
Indicator.................................................. 303
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator.................................................. 303 Automatic Folding Door Mirror
.............. 186
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 176
Automatic Lighting .................................. 169
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 121
Average Speed ......................................... 122B
Back-Up Light........................................... 355
Battery ...................................................... 370
12-Volt ................................................... 370
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ......................................... 82, 412
High Voltage........................................... 298
Jump Starting ......................................... 407
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ................................................. 370
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 371
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ..................................... 206
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 291
Indicator ................................................... 98
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 74
Brake System ............................................ 299
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 305
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 303
Brake Assist System................................. 306
Brake System Indicator .............................. 79
Fluid ....................................................... 351
Foot Brake .............................................. 302
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Index
Doors......................................................... 137
Auto Door Locking .................................. 150
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 150
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 18, 147
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .................................................. 139
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 145
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 364
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 52
Driving ....................................................... 229
Braking .................................................... 299
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 246
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 237
Shifting Gear ........................................... 247
Turning on the Power .............................. 239
Driving Position Memory System ............. 181
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 246
Creeping ................................................. 246
Fluid ........................................................ 350
Kickdown ................................................ 246
Operating the Shift Button................. 21, 249
Shifting.................................................... 247
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 374
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 256
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 122 Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 80
Switch ..................................................... 299
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator.................................................... 80
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 287
Emergency ................................................ 427
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 437
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 434
Coolant ................................................... 347
Jump Starting .......................................... 407
Oil ........................................................... 342
Remote Engine Start................................ 241
Starting ................................................... 239
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 341
Engine Coolant ......................................... 347
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 348
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 347
Overheating ............................................ 409
Engine Oil ................................................. 342
Adding .................................................... 344
Checking................................................. 343
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 335
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 412
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 342
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 89, 414
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 377
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 185
F
Features.................................................... 227
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 374
Oil .......................................................... 345
Flat Tire ............................................. 385, 392
Floor Mats ................................................ 376
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 351
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 350
Engine Coolant ....................................... 347
Windshield Washer ................................. 351
Fog Lights ................................................. 171
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 192
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 198
Foot Brake ................................................ 302
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Front Seats ................................................ 187
Adjusting ................................................ 187
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 257
Fuel ..................................................... 23, 327
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 330
Gauge .................................................... 117
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 122
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 85
Range ..................................................... 122
Recommendation.................................... 327
Refueling ................................................ 327
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 330
Fuel Fill Cap ................................................ 23
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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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