2018 Acura MDX HYBRID TPMS

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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (i f 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 infl ation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflat ion 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 tire s is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pr essure 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-in flated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflat ion also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread li fe, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Driving
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 un der-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of th e TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equi pped 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 syst em detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash fo r approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illumina ted. 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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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire and Wheel Replacement
Maintenance
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating, and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires of a
different size or construction can cause ce rtain vehicle systems such as the ABS and
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) system to work incorrectly.
It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that isn’t possible, replace the
front or rear tires in pairs.
If you replace a wheel, only use TPMS spec ified wheels approved for your vehicle.
Make sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the original wheels.1 Tire and Wheel Replacement
3WARNING
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can
affect handling and stability. This can cause
a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always use the size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 614
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 615
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 622
Power System Won’t Start ............... 634
Checking the Procedure ................... 634
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 635
Emergency Power System Off........... 636
Jump Starting .................................... 637
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 639 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ... 641If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 641
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 642
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................... 643
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes
On.................................................. 643
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 645 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ...... 645
If the Power System Indicator Comes On .. 646Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 647
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 655
Emergency Towing ........................... 656
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 657
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 658Refueling ........................................... 659Refueling From a Portable Fuel
Container ................................... 659
* Not available on all models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire*
Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face up under the hoist.
3. Insert the hoist bracket into the center hole
of the flat tire.
4. Slowly turn the wheel nut wrench clockwise
to take up the hoist cable slack. Make sure
the bracket is seated in the center hole of
the flat tire.
5. Turn the wheel nut wrench with the jack
handle bar (clockwise) until the flat tire rests
against the underbody of the vehicle, and
you hear the hoist click.
6. Securely store the jack, wheel nut wrench,
and jack handle bar back in the tool case.
Store the case in the cargo area.
If you replace a flat tire wi th the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes
on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the indicator will
start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressure Monitor Problem
appears on the multi-information display (MID), but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the MID
and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after a few miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the jack and tools securely before
driving.
Center Cap
Wheel Nut Wrench Jack Handle Bar
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1
TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one minu te, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, ch ange the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission Syst em Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS Fill Assist provides visual and audible assistance
during tire pressure adjustment. With the power
mode in ON, while you adjust tire pressure up or
down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and the exterior lights flash rapidly for five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1 If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 656
* Not available on all models
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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commissio n)
and Industry Canada Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expres sly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Indus try Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operat ion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired
operation of the device.
AcuraLink
Audio System
Blind Spot Information System
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
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Index
Heater (Steering Wheel).......................... 219
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 220, 221
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 397
High Beam Indicator .................................. 95
High Voltage Battery ............................... 516
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 462
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 394
Honda App License Agreement .............. 326
Hybrid Vehicle SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)............ 9
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 664
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............ 664
Vehicle Identification............................... 664
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 474
Illumination Control ................................ 187
Button .................................................... 187
Immobilizer System .................................. 166
Indicator ................................................... 96
Indicators .................................................... 84
12-Volt Battery Charging System ...... 88, 641
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................. 100, 477
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 93
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 87, 521
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 87, 521
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .................... 104 Brake System (Amber) ............................... 85
Brake System (Red) ............................ 84, 643
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 102, 103
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 86
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 86, 644
Fog Lights .................................................. 96
Gear Position ............................................. 89
High Beam ................................................ 95
High Temperature ..................................... 92
Immobilizer System .................................... 96
Keyless Access System ............................... 97
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 98, 499
Lights On ................................................... 96
Low Fuel .................................................... 91
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 88, 641
Low Temperature ...................................... 92
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 95, 645
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 89
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 88, 642
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .................. 91, 646
READY ...................................................... 92
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 99
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 41, 91
Security System Alarm ............................... 97
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ....................... 95, 643
SPORT+ mode ........................................... 92
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 59, 93
System Message ........................................ 97 Transmission System.......................... 90, 645
Turn Signal ................................................ 95
Vehicle Stability Assist
® (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 94, 505
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 94, 506
Information .............................................. 661
Information Screen .................................. 248
Instrument Panel ........................................ 83
Brightness Control................................... 187
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 474
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 474
Interface Dial ............................................ 243
Interior Lights ........................................... 209
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 192
Internet Radio .......................................... 298
iPhone ............................................... 298, 325
iPod ................................................... 291, 325
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 619
Jump Starting ........................................... 637
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 144
Keyless Access System .............................. 145
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 152
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