2019 Acura MDX HYBRID climate control

561
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 562
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..563
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service...564Maintenance MinderTM..................... 565
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 569
Opening the Hood ........................... 570
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 571
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 572
Oil Check ......................................... 573
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 574
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...575 Cooling System ................................ 577
Inverter Coolant ............................... 579
Transmission Fluid ............................ 580
Brake Fluid ....................................... 581
Refilling Window Wa
sher Fluid......... 581
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 582
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 587Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 591
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 592
Tire Labeling .................................... 592
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 594Wear Indicators................................ 596 Tire Service Life ................................ 596
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 597
Tire Rotation .................................... 598
Winter Tires ..................................... 599
12-Volt Battery ................................. 600
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 601
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 602Climate Control System Maintenance.. 604Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 605
Exterior Care.................................... 607
Accessories and Modifications ........ 611
* Not available on all models
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Maintenance
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction,
and temperature performance a ccording to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder an d maximum section width.
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Uniform Tire Quality Grading
■Treadwear
1 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
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Maintenance
Climate Control System Maintenance
Dust and Pollen Filter
The climate control system is equipped with a dust and pollen filter that collects
pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The Maintenance MinderTM messages will let
you know when to replace the filter.
We recommend that you replace the dust a nd pollen filter sooner when using your
vehicle in areas with high concentrations of dust.
1 Dust and Pollen Filter
If the airflow from the climate control system
deteriorates noticeably, and the windows fog up
easily, the filter may need to be replaced. Please
contact a dealer for replacement.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Turn the power system off and let it sit for approximately three
minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 573
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off with in 10 seconds: Immediately turn
the power system off and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the 12-Volt Battery Cha rging System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the 12-Volt battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately co ntact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the 12-Volt Battery Chargi ng System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
power system. Restarting the power system may
rapidly discharge the battery.
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Index
675
Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 275, 300
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 523
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 218
Accessories and Modifications ................ 611
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 217
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 .................................................. 208
Front Seats.............................................. 195
Head Restraints ....................... 202, 204, 205
Headlights .............................................. 582
Mirrors.................................................... 192
Rear Seats ............................................... 207
Steering Wheel ....................................... 191
Temperature ........................................... 127
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 507
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 223
Changing the Mode................................ 226 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 229
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
Rear Climate Control System ................... 230
Sensors .................................................... 234
Synchronized Mode ................................. 227
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 223
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 ..................................................... 208
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 241
Audio System ............................................ 236
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 256
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 240
Error Messages ........................................ 315 General Information ................................ 323
HDD ........................................................ 278
iPhone............................................. 298, 325
iPod ........................................................ 291
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 275, 300
Pandora
®................................................. 298
Reactivating ............................................ 240
Recommended CDs ................................. 324
Recommended Devices............................ 325
Remote Controls ..................................... 241
Security Code .......................................... 240
Theft Protection ...................................... 240
USB Flash Drives .............................. 300, 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 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
B
Back-Up Light............................................ 585
Battery ....................................................... 600
12-Volt .................................................... 600
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator .......................................... 88, 641
High Voltage ........................................... 516
Jump Starting .......................................... 637
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) .................................................. 600
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 601
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 39
Beverage Holders ...................................... 215
Blind spot information System ................ 509
Indicator .................................................. 104
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 303
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 397
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 79
Brake System ............................................. 517
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 523
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 521
Brake Assist System ................................. 524
Brake System Indicator............................... 85
Fluid ........................................................ 581
Foot Brake ............................................... 520
Indicator ...................................... 84, 85, 643
Parking Brake .......................................... 517
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 85 Brake System (Red)
Indicator............................................ 84, 643
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 187
Bulb Replacement .................................... 582
Back-Up Light.......................................... 585
Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Light .... 583
Fog Lights ............................................... 582
Front Turn Signal/Parking, Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 582
Headlights ............................................... 582
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 586
Puddle Lights........................................... 586
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 586
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 582
Taillights.................................................. 585
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights.............. 584
Bulb Specifications ................................... 662
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 547
Car Wash Mode ........................................ 469
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 80
Carrying Cargo ................................. 449, 451
CD Player ................................................... 275
Center Pocket ........................................... 214
Certification Label .................................... 664
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 582
Charging System Indicator ................. 88, 641Child Safety
................................................ 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 156
Child Seat ................................................... 62
Booster Seats ............................................ 79
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 64
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 65
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 72
Larger Children ......................................... 78
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 64
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 66
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 156
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 607
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 605
Client Service Information ....................... 671
Climate Control System ........................... 223
Changing the Mode................................ 226
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 229
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 604
Rear Climate Control System................... 230
Sensors ................................................... 234
Synchronized Mode ................................ 227
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 223
Clock ......................................................... 142
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 525
Coat Hook ................................................ 219
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 525
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 615, 663
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Index
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission)..... 464
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 497
Indicator .................................................... 98
Language (HFL) ......................................... 398
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 67, 74
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 149
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto .......................................... 338
License information .................................. 341
Lights ................................................. 176, 582
Automatic ............................................... 177
Bulb Replacement .................................... 582
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 179
High Beam Indicator .................................. 95
Interior .................................................... 210
Light Switches ......................................... 176
Lights On Indicator .................................... 96
Turn Signals ............................................. 175
Load Limits ................................................ 451
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 143
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 157
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 156
From Inside .............................................. 154
From Outside ........................................... 145
Keys ........................................................ 143
Using a Key ............................................. 151
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 152
Low Battery Charge .................................. 641 Low Fuel Indicator
...................................... 91
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 88, 641
Lower Anchors ...................................... 67, 74
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 663
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 451
Lumbar Support ....................................... 195
M
Maintenance............................................. 561
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 600
Brake Fluid .............................................. 581
Cleaning ................................................. 605
Climate Control System ........................... 604
Coolant ................................................... 577
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 565
Oil ........................................................... 573
Precautions ............................................. 562
Radiator .................................................. 578
Remote Control....................................... 602
Remote Transmitter ................................. 601
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 582
Safety...................................................... 563
Service Items ........................................... 567
Tires ........................................................ 591
Transmission Fluid ................................... 580
Under the Hood ...................................... 569
Wireless Headphone................................ 603
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 88, 642
Map Lights ................................................ 211
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 451 Meters, Gauges
........................................ 123
MID (Multi-information Display) ............ 125
Mirrors ...................................................... 192
Adjusting ................................................ 192
Door ....................................................... 193
Exterior ................................................... 193
Interior Rearview ..................................... 192
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 611
Moonroof ................................................. 171
MP3 ................................................... 275, 300
Multi-function Steering-wheel
Controls .................................................. 125
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............ 125
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 544N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 664
O
Odometer................................................. 126
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 455
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 572
Adding ................................................... 574
Checking ................................................ 573
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 565
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 88, 641
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
Viscosity.................................................. 572
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 244
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Index
Open Source Licenses.............................. 340
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 570
Moonroof ............................................... 171
Power Windows...................................... 169
Tailgate................................................... 158
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 172
Outside Temperature Display ................. 127
Overhead Screen ...................................... 345
Overheating ............................................. 639
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 472
Pandora ®.................................................. 298
Panic Mode ............................................... 168
Parking ..................................................... 534
Parking Brake ........................................... 517
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 84, 643
Parking Sensor System ............................. 536
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 176
POWER Button ......................................... 172
Power Tailgate ......................................... 160
Power Windows ....................................... 169
Precautions While Driving ....................... 463
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 463
Rain ........................................................ 463 Pregnant Women
....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 615, 622
R
Radiator.................................................... 578
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 261
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 264
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 262
Range ........................................................ 128
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 262
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 667
Rear Climate Control System ................... 230
From the Front Panel ............................... 230
From the Rear Panel ................................ 233
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 188
Rear Entertainment System (RES) ............ 342
Auxiliary Console Panel ............................ 343
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 356
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 344
Operating the System .............................. 345
Overhead Screen ..................................... 345
Playable Discs .......................................... 361
Playing a DVD .......................................... 346
Rear Control Panel Operation .................. 346
Wireless Headphones .............................. 342
Rear Seats .................................................. 207
Second Row Seat ............................. 200, 201
Third Row Seat ........................................ 207
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 192 Refueling
.................................................. 556
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 123
Gasoline .......................................... 556, 662
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative
Braking ...................................................... 12
Regulations ............................... 514, 594, 665
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 459
Checking Door Lock Status...................... 153
Remote Transmitter ................................. 150
Replacement Battery .................................... 601, 602, 603
Bulbs ....................................................... 582
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 587
Fuses ............................... 647, 650, 653, 654
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 589
Tires ........................................................ 597
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 666
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 127
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 193
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 125, 131
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 492
On and Off.............................................. 494
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Checklist .......................................... 38
Safety Labels ............................................... 81
Safety Message ............................................. 1
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