2018 Acura MDX Dynamic

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 446
Towing a Trailer ................................ 452
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 463
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 465
Automatic Transmission ................... 471
Shifting ............................................ 472
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 480
Integrated Dynamics System............. 486
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 487
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ............................. 489
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 504
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 509Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 517
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 519
Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*.... 520
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 523
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 524
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 526
Braking Brake System ................................... 528
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 534 Brake Assist System ......................... 535
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 536
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 545
Parking Sensor System
*................... 547
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 551
Multi-View Rear Camera*................ 556
Surround View Camera System*..... 558
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 568
How to Refuel ................................. 569
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 571
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uIntegrated Dynamics System
Driving
Integrated Dynamics System
Modifies the dynamic character of the vehicl e. There are three modes to select from:
Comfort, Normal, and Sport .
Press the Dynamic Mode button to select a mode. The mode you have selected
appears on the MID.
You can customize the mode default setting using the MID.
2 Customized Features P. 126
Normal
Balanced driving
performance for most
driving situations.
Sport
Enhances vehicle response
feel through decreased
steering assist, heightened
throttle response, increased
SH-AWD
* torque bias, and
modified active sound
control. Comfort
Maximizes driver comfort
through increased steering
assist.
Dynamic Mode
Button
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera*
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into
(R.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bum per or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also re strict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings. 2 Customized Features P. 358
Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into
( R.
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move according to the steering wheel
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range Approx. 39 inches (1 m) Wide View Mode
Normal View Mode
Top Down View Mode
Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)
Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range
* Not available on all models
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Index
Synchronized Mode ................................ 223
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 219
Clock ......................................................... 138
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 536
Coat Hook ................................................ 215
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 536
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 627, 673
Compass .................................................... 443
Console Compartment ............................. 209
Controls .................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 589
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 590
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 589
Overheating ............................................ 651
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 471
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 551
Cup Holders .............................................. 211
Customized Features ....................... 126, 358
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 176
Dead Battery ............................................ 649
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 225
Detachable Anchor .................................... 38
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 675
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 173 Rearview Mirror ....................................... 189
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 585
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 172
Door Mirrors ............................................. 190
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 154
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 154
Door Open Message .................................. 32
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside............................................... 13, 151
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 149
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 605
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ....................................................... 445
Automatic Transmission ........................... 471
Braking .................................................... 528
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 463
Shifting Gear ........................................... 472
Starting the Engine .................................. 465
Driving Position Memory System ............. 186
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 617
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 486
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 123
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator .................................................... 80 Switch ..................................................... 528
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator.................................................... 80
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 517
Emergency ................................................ 666
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 678
Engine ....................................................... 674
Coolant ................................................... 589
Jump Starting .......................................... 649
Oil ........................................................... 584
Remote Engine Start................................ 467
Starting ................................................... 465
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 583
Engine Coolant ......................................... 589
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 590
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 589
Overheating ............................................ 651
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Engine Oil ................................................. 584
Adding .................................................... 586
Checking................................................. 585
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 653
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 584
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 169
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 88, 655
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 620
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 190
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Index
Heater (Steering Wheel).......................... 216
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 217, 218
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 393
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 469
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 390
Honda App License Agreement .............. 319
I
Identification Numbers............................ 674
Engine and Transmission ......................... 674
Vehicle Identification............................... 674
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 486
Illumination Control ................................ 184
Button .................................................... 184
Immobilizer System .................................. 163
Indicator ................................................... 89
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................... 95, 489
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 86
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System ............................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 81, 532
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 81, 532
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 99, 521
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 79
Brake System (Red) ........................... 78, 655
Charging System............................... 82, 653 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 97, 98
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 80
Electric Parking Brake System ..................... 80
Fog Lights .................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................. 83
High Beam ................................................ 88
Immobilizer System .................................... 89
Keyless Access System ............................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 93, 511
Lights On ................................................... 89
Low Fuel .................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 82, 653
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 88
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 82, 654
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 78, 655
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 94
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 90
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ....................... 88, 655
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Transmission System .......................... 84, 657
Turn Signal ................................................ 88
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 87, 517
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 87, 518
Information ............................................... 671
Information Screen ................................... 244 Instrument Panel
........................................ 77
Brightness Control................................... 184
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 486
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 486
Interface Dial ............................................ 239
Interior Lights ........................................... 206
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 189
Internet Radio .......................................... 291
iPhone ............................................... 291, 318
iPod ................................................... 284, 318
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 631
Jump Starting ........................................... 649
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 149
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention.................................. 149
Number Tag ............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 153
Remote Transmitter ................................. 147
Types and Functions ................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 471
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