2020 Acura MDX HYBRID manual transmission

uuBraking uBrake System
520
Driving
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.u The electric parking brake indicator goes
off.
You can release the parki ng brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The power system is on.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travel ing uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Electric parking brak e system indicator
•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal
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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 662
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, Motor Number, and
Transmission Number ..................... 664
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 665
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 666Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 667
Warranty Coverages ........................ 668
Authorized Manuals ......................... 670
Client Service Information ............... 671
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678
Index
FiltersDust and Pollen ....................................... 604
Oil ........................................................... 575
Flat Tire ............................................. 615, 623
Floor Mats ................................................. 606
Fluids Brake ....................................................... 581
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 580
Engine Coolant ........................................ 577
Windshield Washer .................................. 581
Fog Lights .................................................. 178
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 200
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 206
Foot Brake ................................................. 521
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 50
Front Seats ................................................ 194
Adjusting ................................................. 194
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 475
Fuel ...................................................... 25, 557
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions............. 560
Gauge ..................................................... 123
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 128
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Range ...................................................... 128
Recommendation .................................... 557
Refueling ................................................. 557
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 560
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 25, 558
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 658
Fuses .......................................................... 648
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 656 Locations......................... 648, 651, 654, 655
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 560
Gauge ..................................................... 123
Information ............................................. 557
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Refueling................................................. 557
Gauges ...................................................... 123
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 467
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 465
Glass (care) ................................................ 608
Glove Box .................................................. 211
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 613
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 397
Auto Answer ........................................... 413
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 415
Automatic Transferring............................ 413
Displaying Messages................................ 433
HFL Buttons............................................. 397
HFL Menus .............................................. 400
HFL Status Display ................................... 398
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 399
Making a Call .......................................... 424 Options During a Call.............................. 430
Phone Setup ........................................... 405
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 419
Receiving a Call....................................... 429
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message ............. 431
Ring Tone ............................................... 414
Roadside Assistance ................................ 437
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 432
Selecting a Text/E-mail Message Account ................................................ 432
Speed Dial .............................................. 416
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 411
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option .................................................. 410
Use Contact Photo .................................. 414
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 278
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI
TM Port ............................................. 344
Head Restraints ........................ 201, 203, 204
Headlight Washers ................................... 185
Headlights ................................................ 175
Aiming.................................................... 582
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 179
Automatic Operation .............................. 176
Dimming......................................... 175, 178
Operating ............................................... 175
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 187
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 219
Heated Windshield .................................. 187
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 219
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 220, 221
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683
Index
Rotation.................................................. 598
Spare Tire ....................................... 615, 663
Summer .................................................. 599
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 624
Tire Chains.............................................. 599
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 623
Wear Indicators....................................... 596
Winter .................................................... 599
Tools ......................................................... 614
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 454
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 454
Emergency .............................................. 657
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 513
Indicator ........................................... 95, 646
Transmission ............................................. 464
Dual Clutch............................... 23, 464, 465
Fluid ....................................................... 580
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 467
Number .................................................. 664
Sequential Mode..................................... 471
TRIP Button .............................................. 126
Trip Meter ................................................ 127
Troubleshooting ...................................... 613
Blown Fuse ..................... 648, 651, 654, 655
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 29
Emergency Towing ................................. 657
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 640
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 635 Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 615, 623
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 29, 156
Warning Indicators .................................... 84
Turn Signals .............................................. 174
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 95
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 129
Turning on the Power .............................. 457
Does Not Activate .................................... 635
Jump Starting .......................................... 638
Remote Engine Start ................................ 459
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 213
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 145
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 18, 154
USB Flash Drives ................................ 300, 325
USB Port .................................................... 237
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 664
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 506
Off Button ............................................... 507
Off Indicator .............................................. 94
System Indicator ................................ 94, 506
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 572, 663
Voice Control Operation .......................... 258
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 259 Voice Recognition ................................... 258
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 506
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 254
Warning and Information Messages ....... 105
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 642
Warning Labels ........................................... 81
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 668
Watts ......................................................... 662
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 596
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 619
Window Washers ..................................... 182
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 581
Switch ..................................................... 182
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 168
Windshield ................................................ 182
Cleaning ................................................. 608
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 228
Washer Fluid ........................................... 581
Wiper Blades ........................................... 587
Wipers and Washers................................ 182
Winter Tires .............................................. 599
Snow Tires .............................................. 599
Tire Chains .............................................. 599
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