2017 Acura MDX HAZARD

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Handling a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact spare tire.
Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or replaced.
Changing a Flat Tire*
Before Changing the Tire
1.
Park the
vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface.
2.
Change the gear to P

ark (P), and apply the parking brake.
3.
Turn on the hazard

warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire1.
Open the tailgate. Turn on the car
go lights
located on the inside of the tailgate, if necessary
(see page 40). Push the rear edge of the
handle on the floor lid and open the lid.
2.
Take out the

cargo floor box.
3.
Take

the jack, wheel nut wrench, and jack handle
bar out of the tool case.
4.
Remov

e the cover on the cargo area lining to
access the shaft for the spare tire hoist.
Handl e
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cove r
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Handl e
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cove r
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
*if equipped
HandleHandl e
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cove r
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Tool case
Handl e
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cove r
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Cover

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Handle
Cargo
Floor Box
Tire Repair Kit*
If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to temporarily repair it.
The puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire sidewall.
Go to a dealer to have the full-size tire permanently repaired or replaced.
Before Repairing the Tire
1.
Park the
vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface.
2.
Change the gear to P

ark (P), and apply the parking brake.
3.
Turn on the hazard

warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Repair the Tire1.
Pull the handle on
the cargo area floor lid and
open the lid.
2.
Remov

e the cargo floor box.
3.
Remov

e the kit from the case.
4.
Place the kit face up

on flat ground near the
punctured tire and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
5.
Follow the instructions

in the kit to repair the
tire.
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Tire repair kit
Case
*if equipped
Do not use an unapproved puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire, as it can damage
the tire pressure sensor.
NOTICE

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit ProtectedAmps1Main Fus
e150A
2
VSA MTR40A
VSA FSR20A
Stop & Horn Hazard*30 A
Hazard*
RR Blower & BM S
DC/DC 3*60 A
RR F/B-2 60A
AS F/B-
260A
EPS60A
3 H/L Washer
*(30 A)
IG 1 B Main 30A
R/B Main 60A
DR F/B-1 50A
AS F/B- 1 50A
RR F/B-1 60A
IG 1 A Mai n 30A
DR F/B-2 50A
4F I Main 40 A
5 FR Blower 40A
6R R DEF4 0A
7 IG 1 Main ST 30 A
8 Stop & Horn
*20
A
Stop*10 A
9 Hazard 10A
10 BMS
11 Small LT
*7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
30A
7.5A
Circuit Protected Amps
1 Main Fuse 150A
2 VSA MTR
40A
VSA FS R2 0A
Stop & Horn Hazard
*30 A
Hazard*
RR Blower & BM S
DC/DC 3*60 A
RR F/B-2 60A
AS F/B- 26 0A
EPS6 0A
3
H/L Washer*(30 A)IG 1 B Main30AR/B Main60 ADR F/B-150AAS F/B- 150ARR F/B-160 AIG 1 A Mai n30ADR F/B-250A
4F I Main 40 A
5FR Blower40 A
6R R DEF40A7IG 1 Main ST30 A
8 Stop & Horn*20
A
Stop*10 A9Hazard10 A
10 BMS
11Small LT*7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
30A
7.5A
Rear Fuse Box
Located on the left side of the cargo area. Remove the cover using a cloth-
wrapped flat-tip screwdriver to access.
Fuse Label
Fuse BoxCover
Circuit ProtectedAmpsCircuit Protected Amps1PTG Closer20 A23USB Charge15 A4Fuel Lid 7.5A
5 Seat Slide 20A
6
7 RR Heat Seat
*(20 A)
8
9
10
11
12 Rear Wiper 10A
13 Rear ECU 7.5 A
14 (20 A)
15
16
17
18 PTG MTR 40A




SH-AWD
*

EPB-R
30A
EPB-L 30A
Circuit Protected AmpsCircuit ProtectedAmps1 PTG Closer 20A
2
3 USB Charge 15 A
4 Fuel Lid 7.5A5Seat Slide20A67RR Heat Seat*(20 A)89101112Rear Wiper10A13Rear ECU7.5 A14(20 A)15161718PTG MTR40 A




SH-AWD*

EPB-R30A
EPB-L 30A
*if equipped

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MAINTENANCE
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself, as
well as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however,
we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing
maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
•
To reduce
the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
•
Never leav

e rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. Heat
from the engine and exhause can ignite them, causing a fire.
•
To clean parts, use a commerciall

y available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
•
Wear eye pr

otection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
•
Do not run the engine in confined spaces wher

e carbon monoxide gas can
accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
•
The vehicle must be stationary
, and parked on level ground with the parking
brake set and the engine off.
•
Be aware that hot parts can burn

you.
•
Be aware that mo

ving parts can injure you.
MAINTENANCE
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can
cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING

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MAINTENANCE
Tire Information
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
Inflation Guidelines
•
Properly inflated
tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or the specifications (see page
153) for the specified pressure.
•
Underinflated tires

wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from overheating.
•
Overinflated tir

es make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
•
Every day befor

e you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
•
Measure the air pr

essure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If necessary, add
or release air until the specified pressure is reached. If checked when hot, tire
pressure can be as much as 4-6 psi (30-40 kPa, 0.3-0.5 kgf/cm
2) higher than
checked when cold.
•
At least once a month

or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure
in all tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1-2 psi
(10-20 kPa, 0.1-0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
Inspection Guidelines
Every time you inflate the tires, check for the following:
•
Any damage

to tires, including bumps, bulges, cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
or tread. Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. Replace tires if
you see fabric or cord.
•
Uneven or ex

cessive tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
•
Cracks or other damage around the

valve stems.
Wear IndicatorsThe groove where the wear indicator is located is
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the
tire. If the tread has worn so low that the indicator
is exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have
poor traction on wet roads.
Example of a wear indicator mark