2020 Acura MDX instrument panel

uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
456
Driving
■Trailer brakes
Recommended for any trailer with a total weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more:
There are two common types of trailer brake s: surge and electric. Surge brakes are
common for boat trailers, since the brakes will get wet.
If you choose electric brakes, be sure th ey are electronically actuated. Do not
attempt to attach trailer brakes to your ve hicle’s hydraulic system, as it will lower
braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard.
The 4-pin gray connector installed in your vehicle has all of the circuits required to
install most electric trailer brake controllers.
Have a qualified mechanic install your trailer
brake controller following the trailer brake
controller manufacturer’s instructions. Failure
to properly install the trailer brake controller
may increase the distance it takes for you to
stop your vehicle when towing a trailer.1 Trailer brakes
The 4-pin gray connector is located under the left
side instrument panel.
Electric Brake
(Light Green) (20A)
Ground
(Brown) Brake
(Green)
Stop
(Violet)
Trailer brake controller
connector’s terminals:
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uuWhen Driving uFront Sensor Camera
Continued
Driving
Front Sensor Camera
The camera, used in systems such as LKAS, RDM, ACC with Low Speed Follow,
CMBSTM, and auto high-beam, is designed to detect an object that triggers any of
the systems to operate its functions.
This camera is located behind the rearview
mirror.
To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady
area or face the front of the vehicle away from
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do
not allow it to cover the camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on
it.
■Camera Location and Handling Tips
1 Front Sensor Camera
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield, the hood, or th e front grille that could
obstruct the camera’s fiel d of vision and cause the
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and othe r damage to the windshield
within the camera’s fiel d of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormall y. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replac e the windshield with a
genuine Acura replacement windshield. Making even
minor repairs within the ca mera’s field of vision or
installing an aftermarke t replacement windshield
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the winds hield, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Pr oper calibration of the
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent
the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Front Sensor
Camera
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
490
Driving
■How to activate the system1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
When the MAIN button is pressed, both ACC with
Low Speed Follow and the Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) are either turned on or off.
ACC with Low Speed Follow may not work properly
under certain conditions.
2 ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions
and Limitations P. 496
When not using ACC with Low Speed Follow: Turn
off adaptive cruise by pressing the MAIN button. This
also will turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS).
Do not use ACC with Low Speed Follow under the
following conditions.
•On roads with heavy traf fic or while driving in
continuous stop and go traffic.
•On roads with sharp turns.
•On roads with steep downhill sections, as the set
vehicle speed can be exceeded by coasting. In such
cases, ACC with Low Speed Follow will not apply
the brakes to maintain the set speed.
•On roads with toll collection facilities or other
objects between lanes of traffic, or in parking
areas, or faci lities with driv e through access.
■Press the MAIN button on
the steering wheel. ACC
(green) is on in the
instrument panel.
ACC with Low Speed
Follow is ready to use.
How to use
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uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Driving
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the ve hicle is detected drifting out of its lane.1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Important Safety Reminders
The LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a
substitute for your vehicl e control. The system does
not work if you take y our hands off the steering
wheel or fail to steer the vehicle.
2 Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages P. 115
Do not place objects on the instrument panel.
Objects may reflect on th e windshield and prevent
correct detection of the traffic lanes.
The LKAS only alerts you when lane drift is detected
without a turn signal in use. The LKAS may not detect
all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will
vary based on weather, speed, and lane marker
condition. It is always your responsibility to safely
operate the vehicle an d avoid collisions.
The LKAS is convenient when it is used on freeways.
The LKAS may not work properly or may work
improperly under the certain conditions: 2 LKAS Conditions and Limitations P. 516
The LKAS may not function as designed while driving
in frequent stop and go traf fic, or on roads with
sharp curves.
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera P. 487
When you operate the turn signals to chan ge lanes, the system is suspended, and
resumes after the signals are off.
If you make a lane change without operat ing the turn signals, the LKAS alerts
activate, and torque is applied to the steering.
■Front Sensor
Camera
Monitors the lane
lines■Tactile and visual alerts
Rapid vibrations on the steering
wheel and a warning display alert
you that the vehicle is drifting out
of a detected lane.
■Steering input assist
The system applies torque to the steering to keep the vehicle between the left and
right lane lines. The applied torque becomes stronger as the vehicle gets closer to
either of the lane lines.
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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
540
Driving
Press and hold the button until the beeper
sounds to switch the system on or off.
When the CMBS
TM is off:
• The CMBSTM indicator in the instrument
panel comes on.
• A message on the MID reminds you that the
system is off.
The CMBS
TM is turned on every time you start
the engine, even if you turned it off the last
time you drove the vehicle.
■CMBSTM On and Off1 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
The CMBS
TM may automatically shut off, and the
CMBSTM indicator will come an d stay on under certain
conditions:
2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations P. 541
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Index
Shifting ................................................... 472
Auxiliary Console Panel ........................... 336
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 236
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 122
Average Speed ......................................... 123
AWD ......................................................... 521
B
Back-Up Light ........................................... 596
Battery ...................................................... 611
Charging System Indicator ................ 82, 656
Jump Starting ......................................... 652
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 611
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ..................................... 211
Blind spot information System ................ 526
Indicator ................................................... 99
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 296
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 393
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 73
Brake System ............................................ 529
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 535
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 533
Brake Assist System................................. 536
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 79
Brake System Indicator (Red) ..................... 78
Fluid ....................................................... 592
Foot Brake .............................................. 532
Indicator ..................................... 78, 79, 658
Parking Brake.......................................... 529 Brake System (Amber)
Indicator .................................................... 79
Brake System (Red) Indicator ............................................ 78, 658
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 183
Built-in Key ............................................... 140
Bulb Replacement .................................... 593
Back-Up Light .......................................... 596
Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Light ..... 594
Fog Lights ................................................ 593
Front Turn Signal/ Parking, Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 593
Headlights ............................................... 593
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 597
Puddle Lights ........................................... 597
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 597
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 593
Taillights .................................................. 596
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights .............. 595
Bulb Specifications ................................... 676
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 560
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 74
Carrying Cargo .................................. 447, 449
CD Player ................................................... 268
Center Pocket ........................................... 210
Certification Label .................................... 678
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 593 Charging System Indicator
................. 82, 656
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 153
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 73
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 66
Larger Children ......................................... 72
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 153
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 620
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 618
Client Service Information ....................... 686
Climate Control System ............................ 219
Changing the Mode ................................ 222
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 225
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 617
Rear Climate Control System ................... 226
Sensors ................................................... 230
Synchronized Mode................................. 223
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 219
Clock .......................................................... 138
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 537
Coat Hook ................................................. 215
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 537
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Index
I
Identification Numbers............................ 678
Engine and Transmission.......................... 678
Vehicle Identification ............................... 678
Illumination Control ................................. 183
Button ..................................................... 183
Immobilizer System .................................. 162
Indicator .................................................... 89
Indicators ..................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ............................ 95, 489
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 86
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 86
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System................................ 92
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 81, 533
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 81, 533
Blind spot information System ........... 99, 527
Brake System (Amber)................................ 79
Brake System (Red) ............................ 78, 658
Charging System ............................... 82, 656
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 97, 98
Electric Parking Brake................................. 80
Electric Parking Brake System ..................... 80
Fog Lights .................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................. 83
High Beam................................................. 88
Immobilizer System .................................... 89
Keyless Access System ............................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 93, 512 Lights On .................................................. 89
Low Fuel ................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 82, 656
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 88
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 82, 657
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 94
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 90
Speed-sensitive Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System ...................... 88, 658
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Transmission System.......................... 84, 661
Turn Signal ................................................ 88
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 87, 518
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 87, 519
Information .............................................. 675
Information Screen .................................. 244
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control................................... 183
Integrated Dynamics System ................... 486
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 486
Interface Dial ............................................ 239
Interior Lights ........................................... 206
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 188
iPhone ............................................... 291, 318
iPod ................................................... 284, 318
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 631
Jump Starting ........................................... 652
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 149
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention ................................. 149
Number Tag............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 153
Remote Transmitter ................................ 147
Types and Functions................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 471
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 510
Indicator ................................................... 93
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 61, 68
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 144
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto ......................................... 331
License information ................................. 334
Lights ................................................ 172, 593
Automatic............................................... 173
Bulb Replacement ................................... 593
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 175
High Beam Indicator ................................. 88
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