2018 Acura MDX HYBRID clutch

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 448
Towing a Trailer ................................ 454
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 455
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 457
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 464
Shifting ............................................ 465
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 473
Integrated Dynamics System............. 474
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 475
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ............................. 477
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ... 492Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)... 497
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System ....................................... 505
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 507
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) .. 508
Blind spot information (BSI) System .. 509
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 512
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ........... 514
High Voltage Battery ........................ 516
Braking Brake System ................................... 517 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 523
Brake Assist System ......................... 524
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 525
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 534
Parking Sensor System
*................... 536
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 540
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 544
Surround View Camera System*..... 546
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 556
How to Refuel ................................. 557
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 559
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you press
the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater and transmission clutch
actuator heater will impr ove starting and warming of
the engine. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uDual Clutch Transmission
Driving
Dual Clutch Transmission
As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover. 2 Important Handling Information P. 36
2 Precautions While Driving P. 463
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the dual clutch transmission fluid yourself.
■Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Acura Automa tic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1
1Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Acura ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acur a ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicl e limited warranty.
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and check
to see if any applic able fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type A
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2−−
3ACG FR15 A
4Washer 15 A
5IG1 OP(7.5 A)
6 ECU FR 7.5 A
7VBSOL(10 A)
8FI Sub 15A
9DBW15 A
10 FI Main 15 A
11IG Coil15 A
12 DRL R 10 A
13DRL L10 A
14 Injector 20 A
15Radio20 A
16 Back Up 10 A
17MG Clutch(7.5 A)
18 FR Fog*(7.5 A)
19−−
20 H/L HI R 7.5 A
21−−
22 Small LT 10 A
23−−
24 H/L HI L 7.5 A
25SBW15 A
26 H/L LO R 10 A
27H/L LO L10 A
28 Oil LVL 7.5 A
29Main Fan30 A
30 Sub Fan 30 A
31Wiper Main30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
■ Twin Motor Unit Fluid
■ Engine Oil
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.56 US qt (2.42 L)
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Change including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
■
Engine Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity2.03 US gal (7.68 L)
(change including the remaining 0.22 US gal
(0.82 L) in the reserve tank)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity0.44 US gal (1.67 L)
(change including the remaining 0.108 US gal
(0.409 L) in the expansion tank)
■ Tire
RegularSize245/50R20 102HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spare
*
Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular20 x 8JCompact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Information
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number,
Motor Number, and Transmission Number
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identifi cation number (VIN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, engine number, motor number, and
transmission number are shown as follows.
1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, Motor
Number, and Transmission Number
The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is
located under the cover.
Cover
Vehicle Identification Number
Engine Number
Certification Label/Vehicle Identification Number
Dual Clutch Transmission
Number
Motor Number
Motor Number
Motor Number
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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 525
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 615, 663
Console Compartment ............................. 212
Controls .................................................... 141
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 639
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 464
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 540
Cup Holders .............................................. 214
Customized Features ....................... 131, 362
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 179
Dead Battery ............................................ 637
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 228
Detachable Anchor .................................... 44
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 665
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 176
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 192
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 573
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 175
Door Mirrors ............................................. 193
Doors ........................................................ 143
Auto Door Locking.................................. 157
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 157 Door Open Message .................................. 38
Keys ........................................................ 143
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside............................................... 18, 154
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 145
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 152
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 594
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 54
Driving ....................................................... 447
Braking .................................................... 517
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 464
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 455
Shifting Gear ........................................... 465
Turning on the Power .............................. 457
Driving Position Memory System ............. 189
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 464
Creeping ................................................. 464
Fluid ........................................................ 580
Kickdown ................................................ 464
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 467
Shifting ................................................... 465
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 474
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 128
Electric Parking Brake Indicator .................................................... 86
Switch ..................................................... 517 Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator.................................................... 86
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 505
Emergency ................................................ 656
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 667
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 664
Coolant ................................................... 577
Jump Starting .......................................... 637
Oil ........................................................... 572
Remote Engine Start................................ 459
Starting ................................................... 457
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 571
Engine Coolant ......................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 639
Engine Oil ................................................. 572
Adding .................................................... 574
Checking................................................. 573
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 565
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 88, 641
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 95, 643
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 80
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 607
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 193
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