2019 Acura MDX hood open

653Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Pull up on the engine cover, remove it from
the pins.
u Start on the passenger side and lift the
outermost edge of the cover.
u Move towards the driver side while
applying uniform upward pressure.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Engine CoverPin
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the multi-information display (MID).
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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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. Stop the engine and let it sit for approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 587
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 within 10 seconds: Immediately stop
the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the 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 Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Index
Bulb Replacement ................................... 595
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 176
High Beam Indicator ................................. 88
Interior.................................................... 207
Light Switches......................................... 173
Lights On Indicator.................................... 89
Turn Signals ............................................ 172
Load Limits ............................................... 451
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 154
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 153
From Inside ............................................. 151
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 148
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 149
Low Battery Charge ................................. 657
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 657
Lower Anchors ..................................... 61, 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 677
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 451
Lumbar Support ....................................... 192
M
Maintenance............................................ 575
Battery .................................................... 613
Brake Fluid .............................................. 594
Cleaning ................................................. 620
Climate Control System .......................... 619 Coolant ................................................... 591
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 579
Oil ........................................................... 587
Precautions .............................................. 576
Radiator .................................................. 592
Remote Control ....................................... 617
Remote Transmitter ......................... 615, 616
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 595
Safety ...................................................... 577
Service Items ........................................... 581
Tires ........................................................ 604
Transmission Fluid ................................... 593
Under the Hood ...................................... 583
Wireless Headphone ................................ 618
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 82, 658
Map Lights ................................................ 208
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 451
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 120
Mirrors ....................................................... 189
Adjusting ................................................. 189
Door........................................................ 190
Exterior .................................................... 190
Interior Rearview ..................................... 189
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 625
Moonroof .................................................. 168
MP3 ................................................... 270, 295
Multi-function Steering-wheel
Controls ................................................... 120
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 120
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 559N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 678
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 465
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 588
Checking................................................. 587
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 579
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 657
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 242
Open Source Licenses ............................... 335
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 584
Moonroof ............................................... 168
Power Windows ...................................... 166
Tailgate ................................................... 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 169
Outside Temperature Display .................. 122
Overhead Screen ...................................... 340
Overheating .............................................. 655
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 482
Panic Mode ............................................... 165
Parking ...................................................... 548
Parking Brake ........................................... 531
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