2018 Acura MDX HYBRID fold seats

uuAdjusting the Seats uSecond Row Seats
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Controls
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second row seat to make room
for cargo.
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 44
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lo west position. Put the armrest back into
the seat-back.
4.Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment
lever.
To return the seat to th e original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.
■Folding Down the Second Row Seat1 Folding Down the Second Row Seat
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger se at, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly. 2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 60
The front seats must be fa r enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second row seats as they
fold down.
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latche d back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back.
Make sure the center shoulde r belt is re-positioned in
the holding slot.
Models with bench seat
Models with bench seat
Lever
All Models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uHead Restraints
Controls
A passenger in the third row seating position
should put the head restraint in the upright
position before the vehicle begins moving.
To fold down the head restraint:
Pull the handle.
To put the head restraint back in the
upright position:
Pull up the head restra int and push rearward
until it latches.
■Folding Down the Third Row Head Restraint
Handle
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uuAdjusting the Seats uThird Row Seats
Controls
Third Row Seats
Separately fold down the left and right halv es of the third row seat to make room
for cargo.
■To fold down the seat 1.Pull the handle on the seat-back fully.
u The head restraint tilts downward.
2. Push the seat-back forward while pulling
the handle.
■To return the seat to the original position
1. Pull the seat-back up with the handle pulled.
2. Push the head restraint up to its original position.
■Folding Down the Third Row Seat1Folding Down the Third Row Seat
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the third row seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Handle
1To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back and head restraints are
securely latched back in to place before driving.
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Continued
Controls
■Second row seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
Are located in the console between the
second row seats.
■Third row seat beverage holders
Models with bench seat
Models with captain seat
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Index
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Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 275, 300
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 523
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 217
Accessories and Modifications ................ 611
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 216
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 473
AcuraLink ................................................. 438
AcuraWatch
TM............................................ 26
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................................. 477
Indicator ................................................. 100
Additives Coolant .................................................. 577
Engine Oil ............................................... 572
Washer ................................................... 581
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 572
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 207
Front Seats.............................................. 195
Head Restraints ....................... 201, 203, 204
Headlights .............................................. 582
Mirrors.................................................... 192
Rear Seats ............................................... 206
Steering Wheel ....................................... 191
Temperature ........................................... 127
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 507
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 222
Changing the Mode................................ 225 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 228
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
Rear Climate Control System ................... 229
Sensors .................................................... 233
Synchronized Mode ................................. 226
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 222
Air Pressure ....................................... 592, 663
Airbags ........................................................ 47
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 53
After a Collision ......................................... 51
Airbag Care ............................................... 61
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 54
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 50
Indicator .............................................. 59, 93
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 60
Sensors ...................................................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 56
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 58
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 261
Android Auto ............................................ 310
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 523
Indicator .................................................... 93
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 306
Armrest ..................................................... 207
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 241
Audio System ............................................ 236
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 256
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 240
Error Messages ........................................ 315 General Information ................................ 323
HDD ........................................................ 278
Internet Radio ......................................... 298
iPhone............................................. 298, 325
iPod ........................................................ 291
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 275, 300
Reactivating ............................................ 240
Recommended CDs ................................. 324
Recommended Devices............................ 325
Remote Controls ..................................... 241
Security Code .......................................... 240
Theft Protection ...................................... 240
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 325
USB Port.................................................. 237
Authorized Manuals ................................ 670
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 157
Customize ....................................... 137, 378
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 180
Indicator.................................................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 521
Indicator.................................................. 521
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator.................................................. 521
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 194
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 184
Automatic Lighting .................................. 177
Auxiliary Console Panel ........................... 343
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 240
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 127
Average Speed ......................................... 128
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Index
F
Features..................................................... 235
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 604
Oil ........................................................... 575
Flat Tire ............................................. 615, 622
Floor Mats ................................................. 606
Fluids
Brake ....................................................... 581
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 580
Engine Coolant ........................................ 577
Windshield Washer .................................. 581
Fog Lights .................................................. 179
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 200
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 206
Foot Brake ................................................. 520
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 50
Front Seats ................................................ 195
Adjusting ................................................. 195
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 475
Fuel ...................................................... 25, 556
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions............. 559
Gauge ..................................................... 123
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 128
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Range ...................................................... 128
Recommendation .................................... 556
Refueling ................................................. 556
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 559
Fuel Fill Cap ................................................. 25 Fuel Fill Door
...................................... 25, 557
Unable to Unlock .................................... 657
Fuses .......................................................... 647
Inspecting and Changing......................... 655
Locations......................... 647, 650, 653, 654
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 559
Gauge ..................................................... 123
Information ............................................. 556
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Refueling................................................. 556
Gauges ...................................................... 123
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 467
Gear Shift Positions Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 465
Glass (care) ................................................ 608
Glove Box .................................................. 211
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 613
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 397
Auto Answer ........................................... 413
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 415
Automatic Transferring............................ 413
Displaying Messages................................ 433
HFL Buttons............................................. 397 HFL Menus.............................................. 400
HFL Status Display ................................... 398
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 399
Making a Call ......................................... 424
Options During a Call.............................. 430
Phone Setup ........................................... 405
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 419
Receiving a Call....................................... 429
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message ............. 431
Ring Tone ............................................... 414
Roadside Assistance ................................ 437
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 432
Speed Dial .............................................. 416
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 411
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option .................................................. 410
Use Contact Photo .................................. 414
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 278
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI
TM Port ............................................. 344
Head Restraints ........................ 201, 203, 204
Headlight Washers ................................... 186
Headlights ................................................ 176
Aiming.................................................... 582
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 180
Automatic Operation .............................. 177
Dimming......................................... 176, 179
Operating ............................................... 176
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 188
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 219
Heated Windshield .................................. 188
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Index
S
Safe Driving................................................. 33
Safety Checklist ........................................... 38
Safety Labels ............................................... 81
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 39
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 43
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 41
Checking ................................................... 46
Detachable Anchor .................................... 44
Fastening ................................................... 42
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 72
Pregnant Women ...................................... 45
Reminder ................................................... 41
Warning Indicator ................................ 41, 91
Seat Heaters ...................................... 220, 221
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 220
Seats .......................................................... 195
Adjusting ................................................. 195
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 195
Front Seats .............................................. 195
Rear Seats................................................ 206
Seat Heaters .................................... 220, 221
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 220
Second Row Seat ............................. 199, 200
Third Row Seat ........................................ 206
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 221
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 200
Security System ......................................... 166
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 96 Security System Alarm Indicator................. 97
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 66
Sequential Mode ...................................... 471
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 472
Setting the Clock ...................................... 142
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 129
Shift Button ........................................ 23, 465
Operation................................................ 467
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 23, 465
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ................................................ 56
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 58
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 264
Snow Tires ................................................. 599
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire .......................................... 615, 663
Spark Plugs ............................................... 662
Specifications ............................................ 662
Specified Fuel ................................... 556, 662
Speedometer ............................................ 123
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
SystemIndicator............................................ 95, 643
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®) ....... 508
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 50
Steering Wheel ......................................... 191
Adjusting ................................................ 191
Heater ..................................................... 219
Stopping ................................................... 534 Summer Tires
............................................ 599
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 219
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 50
Surround View Camera System ............... 546
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 172
Synchronized Mode ................................. 226
System Message Indicator ......................... 97
T
Tachometer.............................................. 123
Tailgate ..................................................... 158
Unable to Open ...................................... 658
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .................. 127
Temperature Sensor ........................ 127, 233
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 623
Text Message .................................... 431, 433
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 206
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 199
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 218
Time (Setting) ........................................... 142
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 512, 645
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 512
Indicator ........................................... 95, 645
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 622
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