2018 Acura MDX HYBRID lock

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 39 Airbags P. 47
2Instrument Panel P. 83
Indicators P. 84 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 123
2Controls P. 141
Clock P. 142 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 143
Moonroof P. 171
Adjusting the Seats P. 195
2 Features P. 235
Audio System P. 236 Audio System Basic Operation P. 243
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* P. 342 Customized Features P. 362
2 Driving P. 447
Before Driving P. 448 Towing a Trailer P. 454Parking Your Vehicle P. 534Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 544
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 559
2 Maintenance P. 561
Before Performing Maintenance P. 562 Maintenance MinderTM P. 565
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 587
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 602
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 613
Tools P. 614 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 615
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 641 Fuses P. 647
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 658
2 Information P. 661
Specifications P. 662 Identification Numbers P. 664
Emissions Testing P. 667 Warranty Coverages P. 668
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Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 158 Security System P. 166 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 169
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 172 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 209 Climate Control System P. 222
Audio Error Messages P. 315General Information on the Audio System P. 323
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 394 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 397 AcuraLink ® P. 438
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 455 When Driving P. 457 Braking P. 517
Surround View Camera System* P. 546 Refueling P. 556
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 569 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 582
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 591 12-Volt Battery P. 600 Remote Transmitter Care P. 601
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 604 Clea ning P. 605 Accessories and Modifications P. 611
Power System Won’t Start P. 634 Jump Starting P. 637 Overheating P. 639
Emergency Towing P. 656 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 657
Refueling P. 659
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 665 Reporting Safety Defects P. 666
Authorized Manuals P. 670 Client Service Information P. 671
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 141
FeaturesP. 235
DrivingP. 447
MaintenanceP. 561
Handling the UnexpectedP. 613
InformationP. 661
IndexP. 675
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P169)
❙Hood Release Handle (P570)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P650)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag (P54)
❙Memory Buttons (P190)
❙SET Button (P190)
❙Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P465)
❙Rearview Mirror (P192)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P50)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P216)
❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P653)
❙Glove Box (P211)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P193)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P156)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P651)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P50)
❙Power Tailgate Button (P161)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P557)
❙Dynamic Mode Button (P474)
❙USB Ports (P237)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P240)
❙Accessory Power Socket* (P216)
❙AC Power Outlet* (P217)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙How to Refuel (P557)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P586)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P165)
❙Back-Up Lights (P585)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P544)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle (P165)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P584)
❙Taillights (P584)
❙Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P583)
❙Rear Wiper (P185, 589)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P569)
❙Windshield Wipers (P183, 587)
❙Tires (P591, 615)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P193)
❙Headlights (P176, 582)
❙Side Marker Lights (P176, 582)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P175, 582)
❙Fog Lights* (P179, 582)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P145)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P175, 582)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P83)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist® (VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Speed-sensitive Electric
Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P123)/Multi-Information Display (MID) (P125)/System Indicators (P84)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge Security System Alarm Indicator Fuel
Gauge
Tachometer
MID
Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator
M (sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection
Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Blind spot information
(BSI) Indicator
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) IndicatorRoad Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist System
( LKAS ) Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control (
ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Indicator
U.S.
Canada U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator*
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
Auto High-Beam
Indicator POWER SYSTEM

Indicator
High Temperature Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
SPORT+
Mode
Indicator
READY Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P141)
Clock (P142)
aEnter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2 Adjusting the Clock (P142)
bRotate to change hour, then move
.
cRotate to change minute, then
press .
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
POWER Button (P172)
Press the button to ch ange the vehicle’s
power mode.Turn Signals (P175)
Lights (P176)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P183)
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
● Cleaning the windshield
● Driving through a car wash
● No rain present
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO: Wiper speed varies
automatically
LO: Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity(+: High Sensitivity
Steering Wheel (P191)
● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P155)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P165, 160)
● Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you carry the
keyless access remote.
● Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
Tailgate Outer Handle
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Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors
(P193)
●With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Press the fold button to fold the door
mirrors.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Fold Button
Power Windows (P169)
● With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window SwitchIndicator
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