2018 Acura MDX tailgate

667
Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1.Open the tailgate.
2. Lift the cargo floor lid by the handle in the
center.
3. Remove the cargo floor box and set it aside.
4. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it in to the cover slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
5. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
■What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever
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668
Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.1.Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it in to the cover as shown
in the image, and remove the cover.
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the le ver to the right.
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate1What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
Following up:
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever
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Index
Opening/ClosingHood ...................................................... 582
Moonroof ............................................... 168
Power Windows...................................... 166
Tailgate................................................... 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 169
Outside Temperature Display ................. 122
Overhead Screen ...................................... 338
Overheating ............................................. 651
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 479
Panic Mode ............................................... 165
Parking ..................................................... 545
Parking Brake ........................................... 528
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................................... 78, 655
Parking Sensor System ............................. 547
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 173
Power Tailgate ......................................... 157
Power Windows ....................................... 166
Precautions While Driving ....................... 470
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 470
Rain ........................................................ 470
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 627, 634
R
Radiator.................................................... 590
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 254
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 257
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 255
Range ........................................................ 123
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 255
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 678
Rear Climate Control System ................... 226
From the Front Panel ............................... 226
From the Rear Panel ................................ 229
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 185
Rear Entertainment System (RES) ............ 335
Auxiliary Console Panel ............................ 336
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 352
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 337
Operating the System .............................. 339
Overhead Screen ..................................... 338
Playable Discs .......................................... 357
Rear Control Panel Operation .................. 340
Wireless Headphones .............................. 335
Rear Seats .................................................. 203
Second Row Seat ............................. 196, 197
Third Row Seat ........................................ 203
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 189
Refueling ................................................... 568
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 119
Gasoline .......................................... 568, 672
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Regulations ............................... 526, 605, 675 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 467
Checking Door Lock Status...................... 150
Remote Transmitter ................................. 147
Replacement
Battery ............................ 613, 614, 615, 616
Bulbs ....................................................... 593
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 598
Fuses ............................... 658, 661, 663, 664
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 600
Tires ........................................................ 608
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 677
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 122
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 190
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 120, 126
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 504
On and Off.............................................. 506
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Checklist .......................................... 32
Safety Labels ............................................... 75
Safety Message ............................................. 1
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Index
Seat Belts..................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 35
Checking ................................................... 40
Detachable Anchor .................................... 38
Fastening ................................................... 36
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 66
Pregnant Women ...................................... 39
Reminder ................................................... 34
Warning Indicator ................................ 34, 85
Seat Heaters ...................................... 217, 218
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 217
Seats .......................................................... 192
Adjusting ................................................. 192
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 192
Front Seats .............................................. 192
Rear Seats................................................ 203
Seat Heaters .................................... 217, 218
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 217
Second Row Seat ............................. 196, 197
Third Row Seat ........................................ 203
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 218
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 197
Security System ......................................... 163
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 89
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 90
Select Button ............................................. 472
Operation ................................................ 474
Select Lever ................................................. 18
Operation .................................................. 18 Selecting a Child Seat
................................. 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 478
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 479
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) .................................................... 523
SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 124
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 472
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 18, 472
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ................................................ 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 257
Snow Tires ................................................. 610
Spare Tire .......................................... 627, 673
Spark Plugs ............................................... 672
Specifications ............................................ 672
Specified Fuel ................................... 568, 672
Speedometer ............................................ 119
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) SystemIndicator............................................ 88, 655
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 485
Starting the Engine .................................. 465
Does Not Start......................................... 646
Jump Starting .......................................... 649
Remote Engine Start................................ 467
Steering Wheel ......................................... 188
Adjusting ................................................ 188
Heater ..................................................... 216 Stopping
................................................... 545
Summer Tires ............................................ 610
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 216
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ).............................................. 523
Indicator ................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Surround View Camera System ............... 558
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 169
Synchronized Mode ................................. 223
System Message Indicator ......................... 90
T
Tachometer.............................................. 119
Tailgate ..................................................... 155
Unable to Open ...................................... 668
Temperature Gauge .................................................... 119
Outside Temperature Display .................. 122
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Temperature Sensor ........................ 122, 230
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 635
Text Message .................................... 428, 430
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 203
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 196
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 215
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 524, 657
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