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DRIVING
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
Alerts you to a detected vehicle in your left or right blind spot while driving 20 mph
(32 km/h) or higher.
When a vehicle is detected in your blind spot, the
blind spot indicator turns on and stays lit until the
area is clear. The detection area extends about
10
ft. (3 m) fr
om the sides of the vehicle, and
from the midpoint of the vehicle to about 10 ft.
(3m) beyond the rear bumper.
When your turn signal is on and a vehicle is
detected, the blind spot indicator blinks and a
beep sounds until the area is clear or the turn
signal is off.
Changing Settings
Change the alert type, or turn the system on or off. Use the interface dial to make
and enter selections.
1.
Press SETTINGS.
2.
Select Vehicle Settings.
3.
Select Blind Spot Info.
4.
Select an alert type, or
Off.
5.
Press BACK
to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over-reliance on BSI may result in a
collision. The system is for your convenience only.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may
result in a crash and serious injury or death. Do not rely only on the blind
spot information system when changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for
other vehicles before changing lanes.
WARNING
Comes on Blinks
*if equipped
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SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle
*
*
1: Models with second row captain seat
* 2: Models with second row bench seat
* 3: 2WD models
4: AWD models
ModelAcura MDX
Front No. of Passengers: 2
12*
2Rear (2nd) 3*2
Rear (3rd)1Tota l 6*
27*Weights:
RatingGross Vehicle Weight U.S.:5,368 lbs (2,435 kg)*3
Gross Axle Weight 5,677 lbs (2,575 kg
)
*4Canada:2,575 kg
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,811 lbs (1,275 kg)*3
Gross Axle Weight 2,910 lbs (1,320 kg
)
*4Canada:1,320 kg
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 2,734 lbs (1,240 kg)*3
Gross Combined Weight
Rating U.S.
: 2,965 lbs (1,345 kg)
*4Canada
:1,345 kg
8,036 lbs (3,645 kg )*39,833 lbs (4,460 kg)*4Canada:4,460 kg
Refrigerant Type
Charge Quantity
Lubricant TypeQuantity
HFC-134a (R-134a )
23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g )
PAG RL89 7
7.75 – 9.33 cu-in (127 – 153 cm
3)
(20% RATIO )
Air Conditioning Fluids
Engine Oi
l
Engine Coolan t
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 5W-3 0
·API Premium-grade 5W-30 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
5.4 US qt (5.1 )
Change
including
lter 5.7 US qt (5.4 )
Speci e
dAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity2.34 US gal (8.85 )
(change including the remaining 0.39 US gal
(1.47 in the reserve tank )
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 4 US qt (3.8 )
Canada: 5.6 US qt (5.3 )
Brake FluidSpeci edAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Differential Fluid*
Transfer Case Fluid*
Speci edAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 3. 1
or higher
Capacity Change 3.5 US qt (3.3 )
Speci edAcura DPSF-II
Capacity Chang e1.92 US qt (1.82 )
Speci e d·Acura Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1
·Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or SAE 90
(API grade GL4 or GL5)
Capacity Chang e0.45 US qt (0.43 )
SPECIFICATIONS
Tires
*1:Model with 18 inch wheel*2: Model with 20 inch wheel
RegularSize245/60R18 105H*1245/55R20 102 H*2Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spar e
*Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegula
r18 x 8J*120 x 8J*2Compact Spar e*17 x 4T
Engine and Fuel
Engine
FuelDisplacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGKD ILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline,
research octane number of 95 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (73.8 )
Light Bulbs
Headlights (High/Low Beam )LED
Fog Lights*LE DFront Turn Signal/Side Marker /
Parking Lights
Daytime Running Lights LEDSide Turn Signal Lights (on Door
Mirrors )LED
Brake Lights 21 W
Rear Side Marker Light sLED
DEL
sthgilliaT
Back-Up Lights21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W
High-M ount Brake Ligh tLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Puddle Lights*LED
In teri or Lights
Front, Second Row and Third
Row Lights
Front and Rear Ambient Lights
Vanity Mirror Lights
Door Courtesy Lights
Door Inner Handle Lights
Front/Rear* Console Lights
Glove Box Ligh t
Foot Lights
Cargo Area Lights
LE D
1.4 W
3.4 W LE D
LE
D
LED 1.4 W
5 W
5 W
LE
D
*if equipped
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CLIENT INFORMATION
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you
may have about the vehicle.
Q: How do I set the vehicle clock?
A:
For vehicles without navigation, see page 55. For vehicles with navigation, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q:
Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q:
Why won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though the
keyless ac
cess remote is within range?
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
door is unlocked. W
ait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves,
the system may be slow to respond.
Q: After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for a
code. Wher
e do I find this?
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio
system, and press and hold the power button until
the system reactivates.
Q: Why can’t I operate Pandora* through the audio system?
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and the phone cable is properl
y connected to the USB adapter. Some
phones may prompt y
ou to “Allow” a connection.
Q: Is my phone compatible with Bluetooth features?
A: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility for Bluet
ooth® Audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®,
and SMS text messaging.
Q:
Every time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn
these off?*
A: Pr
ess SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to select System Settings then Voice Rec.
For the V
oice Prompt option, select Off.
CLIENT INFORMATION
*if equipped
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INDEX
Front Door Inner Handle ......................................
34
Fuel Information .......................................... 100, 119
Fuse Locations ....................................................... 131
Garage Opener ........................................................
50
Handling Information
.............................................. 3
Hang-Up/Back button ........................................... 71
Hard Disc Driv
e (HDD) Audio
.............................. 62
Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Commands
..................158
HDD ........................................................................\
.. 62
HDMI ........................................................................\
68
Headlight Washers ................................................. 37
Headlight-Wiper Integration ............................... 41
Headphones ........................................................... 68
Head Restraints ..................................................... 44
Heated Steering Wheel ......................................... 53
Heated Windshield Button ................................... 53
High beams .............................................................. 29
Home Addr
ess
........................................................ 84
HomeLink Garage Opener .................................... 50
Hood ....................................................................... 139
Immobilizer ........................................................ 27, 28
INFO button ............................................................ 82
Instrument Panel .................................................... 26
Condition Indicators ........................................... 28
Malfunction Indicators ....................................... 26
Multi-Information Display ................................ 30
On/Off Indicators ................................................ 29
Integrated Dynamics S
ystem
.............................101
Interface dial ............................................... 58, 71, 82
Interior Lights .................................................. 38, 40
Intermittent Wipers ............................................... 41
iPod
........................................................................\
....63
iPod® Commands
................................................. 158
Jump Starting ........................................................ 120
Keyless A
ccess System
.................................... 27, 32
Lane
Departure Warning
............................... 27, 110
Lane K
eeping Assist System
................................ 111
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .......................................... 5
LAT
CH-Compatible Child Seat
............................ 18
LDW .................................................................. 27, 110
Light Bulbs ............................................................. 153
Lights .................................................................. 29, 37
Exterior Lights ...................................................... 37
Interior Lights ............................................... 38, 40
LINK button ............................................................ 80
LKAS ........................................................................\
. 111
Lock Tab ................................................................... 34
Low fuel .................................................................... 28
Low oil pr
essure
...................................................... 26
Low tire
pressure
.................................................... 28Maintenance
..........................................................
136
Battery ................................................................. 143
Engine Coolant ................................................... 142
Engine Oil ........................................................... 140
Maintenance Minder™ ..................................... 137
Opening the Hood .............................................
139
Service Codes
..................................................... 138
Under the Hood ................................................. 139
Window Washer
Fluid
.......................................143
Wiper Blades ...................................................... 144
Making a Call ........................................................... 74
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.................................
26
Malfunction Indicators
.......................................... 26
Map Legend ............................................................ 86
Master Door Lock S
witch
.....................................34
Maximum Load Limit ............................................ 90
MENU button ............................................. 58, 71, 82
Mirrors ..................................................................... 46
Moonroof ................................................................. 36
Multi-Information Display ................................... 30
System message .................................................. 28
Multi-View
Rear Camera
.....................................115
NAV button ............................................................. 82
Navigation ............................................................... 81
Detour .................................................................... 87
Display and C
ontrols
...........................................82
Entering a Destination ....................................... 84
Find Nearest Place ............................................... 85
Home Addr
ess
.....................................................84
INFO button ......................................................... 82
Interface dial ......................................................... 82
Map Legend ......................................................... 86
MENU button ....................................................... 82
NAV button .......................................................... 82
Place Category ..................................................... 85
Routing ................................................................. 86
SETTINGS button ................................................ 82
Shortcuts ............................................................... 85
Steering Wheel C
ontrols
....................................81
Street Addr
ess
.....................................................84
System
Guidance Volume
.................................83
Talk button ............................................................ 81
Talk
Button Tips
...................................................81
Traffic R
erouting
..................................................87
Turn-by-
Turn Directions
....................................86
Voice Pr
ompt
.......................................................83
Navigation Commands ....................................... 157
ODMD ...................................................................... 58
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ......... 58
One-T
ouch Turn Signal
.........................................40
On/Off Indicators ................................................... 29
Opening the Hood ............................................... 139
Operator Assistance ............................................. 80
Overheating ........................................................... 122
Paddle shifters .........................................................99
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INDEX
Towing a Trailer .......................................................
92
Load Limits ............................................................ 92
Tongue load .......................................................... 93
trailer weight ........................................................ 92
TPMS ................................................................. 27, 123
T
raffic Rerouting
..................................................... 87
TRIP button ............................................................. 30
Tr
oubleshooting
.................................................... 154
Turn-by-
Turn Directions....................................... 86
Turn signals
....................................................... 29, 40
Ultrawide Dual Scr
een
........................................... 70
Under the Hood .................................................... 139
USB Commands .................................................... 158
USB Flash Drive ....................................................... 61
USB Port ................................................................... 56
Utility Vehicle ......................................................... 89
Vehicle C
ontrols...................................................... 31
Vehicle Specifications
.......................................... 153
Vehicle
Stability Assist
.................................. 27, 101
Voice C
ommand Index
........................................ 157
Voice Pr
ompt
.......................................................... 83
VSA® .......................................................... 27, 29, 101
W
arranty Coverages
............................................ 156
Window .................................................................... 35
Window Washer
Fluid
......................................... 143
Winter Tires .......................................................... 148
Wiper ........................................................................\
41
Wiper Blades ........................................................ 144
Wireless headphones ............................................ 68