2017 Acura MDX Hybrid open hood

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 151 Security System P. 158 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 161
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 164 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 184
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 201 Climate Control System P. 214
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 237 When Driving P. 239 Braking P. 299
Refueling P. 327 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 330
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 339 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 352
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 361 12-Volt Battery P. 370 Remote Transmitter Care P. 371
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 374 Cleaning P. 375Accessories and Modifications P. 380
Power System Won’t Start P. 404 Jump Starting P. 407 Overheating P. 409
Emergency Towing P. 427 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 428
Refueling P. 430
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 435 Reporting Safety Defects P. 436
Authorized Manuals P. 440 Client Service Information P. 441
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 227
DrivingP. 229
MaintenanceP. 331
Handling the UnexpectedP. 383
InformationP. 431
IndexP. 442
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙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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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P383)
Flat Tire (P385)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit.
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P412)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kit
Vehicles with compact spare tire
Power System Won’t
Start
(P404)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P418)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P409)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P427)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display (MID) Wa rning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the MID. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to see the message again with the system
message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely
closed.●Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
●Appears when the hood is opened.●Close the hood.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function.
• Walk away at least more than about 8 feet
(2.5 m) away from the vehicle while
carrying the keyless access remote.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock)
You must wait until the pow er tailgate fully closes
before the auto lock function will be activated.
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The keyless access remote is not located within a
radius of about 8 feet (2 .5 m) from the vehicle
when you get out of the vehicle and close the
doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
•The keyless access remote is put inside the vehicle
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The keyless access remote is put inside the tailgate.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the keyless access remote. Then, open/close
a door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper
sounds once.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use
electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehi cle’s immobilizer system near the POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyle ss access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled wh en the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, keyless access system, or the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 361
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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