2017 Acura MDX roof

TABLE OF CONTENTS
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX
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1
Steering Wheel and Nearb

y Controls
...................
1
Dashboard

and Ceiling Controls
.............................
2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................................ 3
Important Safety Information ................................ 3
Seat Belts .................................................................... 5
Airbags ........................................................................\
9
Child Safety .............................................................. 15
Safety Label Locations .......................................... 24
Reporting Safety

Defects...................................... 25
INSTRUMENT PANEL........................................... 26 Malfunction Indicators
.......................................... 26
Condition Indicators .............................................. 28
On/Off Indicators .................................................. 29
Multi-Information Display ................................... 30
VEHICLE CONTROLS
........................................... 31
Using the

Remote Transmitter
.............................
31
Keyless A

ccess System
..........................................
32
Power T

ailgate Operation
.....................................
33
Door Operation

from Inside the Vehicle
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34
Power Window

Operation
....................................
35
Power

Moonroof Operation
................................
36
Interior and Exterior Lights ................................... 37
Auto High-Beam S

ystem
......................................
38
One-T

ouch Turn Signal
..........................................
40
Wiper Operation ..................................................... 41
Adjusting

the Seats
................................................
43
Adjusting the

Mirrors
............................................
46
Adjusting

the Steering Wheel
..............................
47
Driving Position Memory

System
.......................
47
Rear Seats ................................................................ 48
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ........................ 50
Climate Control System ........................................ 51
Seat Heaters and V
entilation*............................. 54
Customized Features
............................................. 55AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
............................
56
Basic Audio Operation .......................................... 56
On-Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™) .. 58
FM/AM Radio .......................................................... 59
SiriusXM® Radio ...................................................... 60
Compact Disc (CD) / USB Flash Driv e .................61
Hard Disc Driv
e (HDD) Audio*
............................ 62
iPod® ........................................................................\
. 63
Bluetooth® Audio .................................................... 64
Pandora®* ................................................................ 65
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ .................................... 66
Rear Entertainment
System (RES)*
.................... 67
BLUET

OOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® ...................... 71
Basic HFL Operation ............................................... 71
Pairing a Phone ....................................................... 73
Making a Call ............................................................ 74
SMS

Text Messaging and E-Mail
........................... 77
Siri™ Eyes F

ree
........................................................ 78
ACURALINK
®* ....................................................... 79
AcuraLink Messages ............................................... 79
Subscription Featur
es
............................................ 80
NAVIGA

TION*
...................................................... 81
Basic Navigation Operation .................................. 81
Entering a Destination .......................................... 84
Routing ..................................................................... 86

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ISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1 Color information display
2 On-Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
(ODMD) p. 58
3 Hazard warning button
4 Climate control buttons p. 51
5 Moonroof switch p. 36
Map lights p. 40
HomeLink® buttons p. 50
AcuraLink® buttons* p. 79
6 Power window switches p. 35
Door lock switches p. 34

Door mirror controls

p. 46
Power folding mirr

or button* p. 46
7 Power tailgate button p. 33
Fuel fill door r
elease button p. 119
8 Hood release handle p. 139
9 Driving Position Memory System

buttons p. 47
10 Integrated Dynamics System
(D
YNAMIC MODE) button p. 101
Electronic gear selector p. 98
Auto idle stop OFF button* p. 100
11 Audio/phone/navigation/
Surround View Camera*
buttons
p. 50, 65, 75, 105
12 Rear entertainment system* p. 67
13 (inside center console)
USB ports p. 57
Auxiliary input jack p. 57
Accessory power socket

p. 57
1
2834
5
67
9
101112
*if equipped
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AFETY

Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front
passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in the
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked
SIDE AIRBAG.
Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in
outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact or angeled-
frontal impact. The side curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed
to help reduce the likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants
through side windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling
above the side windows on both sides of the
vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy
in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact.
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is
about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt
tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side,
the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even
if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection from the side curtain
airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts
properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they can interfere
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the
front airbags.
Side curtain airbag storage
Deployed side curtain airbags

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AFETY
Important Facts About Your Airbags
Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the
steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front
passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.
Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp
object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front and driver’s knee airbag covers.
Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if
the airbags inflate.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with
the proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can
interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers. This can prevent your side
airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag
systems or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator
alerts you to a possible problem.
WARNING
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on and a
message appears on the multi-information display.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
If the indicator comes on at any other time besides
vehicle start-up, or does not come on at all, have
the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
If you don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when they are needed. An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even
if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
WARNING
Airbag System
(SRS) Problem

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EHICLE CONTROLS
Door Operation from Inside the Vehicle
Use these methods to lock or unlock and open or close the doors.
Using the
Lock Tab
To unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you
unlock either front door using the lock tab, the
specific door (driver’s or passenger’s) unlocks.
To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all
the other doors and tailgate lock at the same time.
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors and the tailgate.
Using the Front Door Inner Handle
Pull the front door inner handle. The door unlocks
and opens in one motion. Unlocking and opening
the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all
other doors.
Do not pull a front door inner handle while the
vehicle is moving.
Childproof Door Locks The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
Open the door using the outer door handle.
Unlock
Lock
Inner handle
To lock
To unlock
Lock tab
To lock
To unlock
Master door lock switch

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EHICLE CONTROLS
Power
Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed by using the switches on the doors
when the vehicle is on. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop
the window at any time, push or pull the switch
again briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach the
desired position.
Power Window LockPush in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated.
Remote OperationTo open the windows and moonroof: Press and
release the unlock button, then press and hold it
down.
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING
Close
On
Off
Power window
lock button
Open
Unlock

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EHICLE CONTROLS
Power Moonroof Operation
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch
on the ceiling.

Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch back firmly to the second
detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop
the moonroof at any time, push the switch briefly.
Manual Operation To open: Push and hold the switch back to the first detent until the desired
position is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the first detent until the desired
position is reached.
Moonroof TiltTo tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
Open
CloseTilt
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered
with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE

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DRIVING
Driving Guidelines for Your
Utility Vehicle
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 you would with a passenger vehicle.
•
Avoid sharp

turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
•
Do not modify your

vehicle in any way that raises its center of gravity.
•
Never carry more

than 165 lbs (75 kg) of cargo on the roof rack (Acura
accessory).
In addition:
•
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 har

d braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this
when the brake pads are replaced.
Improperly operating this vehicle on or off pavement can cause crash or
rollover in which you and your passengers can be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions and guidelines in this guide.
Keep your speed low, and don’t drive faster than conditions permit.
WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling,
stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual regarding accessories
and modifications.
WARNING