2020 Acura MDX HYBRID warning lights

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine 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 power system on and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may da mage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the multi-information display may damage the
engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously 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 ha zard 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 Charging 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 the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediatelyM
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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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one mi nute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the compact spare tire
* causes the indicator to come on, change the
tire to a full-size tire.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to first b link, and then stays on, change
the tire to a full-size tire. The indi cator goes off after driving for a few
miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the in dicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehi cle inspected by a dealer.
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed levelM
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON, while y ou adjust tire pressure up
or down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and the exterior lights flash rapidly for five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash tw ice every two seconds.
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 657
* Not available on all models
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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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