2017 Acura MDX tire pressure

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NSTRUMENT PANEL
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.
Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the electric power steering system. Stop in a safe
place and restart the engine.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(Blinks and stays on) There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring
system, or a spare tire* is installed.
Keyless Access system
There is a problem with the keyless access system.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) system
There is a problem with the VSA system or the hill start assist system.
Brake system
There is a problem with one of the braking systems. Avoid high speeds and
sudden braking. Your vehicle still has normal braking ability.
Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)*
•
There is a problem

with the SH-AWD system.
•
(Blinks) Stop in a safe place, change the gear

to Park, and idle until the
indicator goes off.
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
There is a problem with the BSI system or the sensor is blocked.
Electric Parking Brake system
There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBSTM)
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the
camera is blocked.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the
camera is blocked.
Auto idle stop*
There is a problem with the auto idle stop system.
Immobilizer/security system
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the indicator
blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off, press and
hold the brake pedal, and restart the vehicle. If it continues to blink, there may
be a problem with the system. See your dealer. Canadian models: To reset the
immobilizer system, follow the steps above after the battery has been disconnected.
Ca nada
U.S.SYSTEM
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped

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NSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with
the fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary.
Blinks for a minute then remains lit: the spare tire is fitted. Otherwise, there
is a problem with the TPMS system. See your dealer.
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle
off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with
the system. See your dealer.
U.S.
Canada

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NSTRUMENT PANEL
Multi-Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Right selector wheel:
Scroll to change main
displays.Main display
Lower display
TRIP button: Press to
change lower displays.
Main display
Vehicle Settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure for each tire Range
Engine oil life
Main Displays
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Elapsed time
Compass/
directions*Average speed
SH-AWD*/
Dynamic mode
*if equipped

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving.
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator appears with a message in the multi-information display. Use the right
selector wheel on the steering wheel to scroll to the tire pressure monitor to see
pressure readings for each tire (see page 30).
The specific tire with low
pressure is displayed.
What to Do
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Adjust the tire pressure to the level specified on
a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Tire Fill AssistYour vehicle gives you visual and audible alerts to help you adjust the tire
pressure to its appropriate level when the vehicle is on.
While inflating: The system beeps and the exterior lights flash once every 5
seconds.
When the correct pressure is reached: The system beeps and the exterior lights
flash continuously for 5 seconds. Stop filling the tire.
If you overinflate: The system beeps and the exterior lights flash twice every 3
seconds.
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause it to overheat. An overheated
tire can fail. Always inflate your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICE

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped
with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Replacing the Flat Tire
1.
Remov
e the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2.
Mount the compact spar

e tire. Replace the wheel
nuts, and lightly tighten them.
3.
Lower the v

ehicle and remove the jack. Tighten
the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the
image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to
three times in this order. Do not over tighten the
wheel nuts.
If you drive with the spare tire installed, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
appears. The indicator stays on until a regular tire is installed.
Storing the Flat Tire
1.
Remov
e the center cap and place the flat tire
face up under the hoist.
2.
Insert the hoist bracket into

the center hole of
the flat tire.
3.
Turn the wheel nut

wrench clockwise (using the
jack handle bar) until the flat tire rests against
the underbody of the vehicle and you hear the
hoist click.
4.
Securely stor

e the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the cargo
area.

Wheel Nut Wrench
Ja ck Handle Bar
Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
WARNING
Center cap

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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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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
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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.
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Underinflated tires

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

es make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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Uneven or ex

cessive tread wear. Have a dealer check the wheel alignment.
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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