2020 Acura MDX tailgate

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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.1.Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the back of the tailgate.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the le ver to the right.
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate1What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
Following up:
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever
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Index
Interior.................................................... 206
Light Switches......................................... 172
Lights On Indicator.................................... 89
Turn Signals ............................................ 171
Load Limits ............................................... 449
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 ................................. 656
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
Lower Anchors ..................................... 61, 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 677
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 449
Lumbar Support ....................................... 192
M
Maintenance............................................ 573
Battery .................................................... 611
Brake Fluid .............................................. 592
Cleaning ................................................. 618
Climate Control System .......................... 617
Coolant .................................................. 589
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 577
Oil .......................................................... 585 Precautions .............................................. 574
Radiator .................................................. 590
Remote Control ....................................... 615
Remote Transmitter ......................... 613, 614
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 593
Safety ...................................................... 575
Service Items ........................................... 579
Tires ........................................................ 602
Transmission Fluid ................................... 591
Under the Hood ...................................... 581
Wireless Headphone ................................ 616
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 82, 657
Map Lights ................................................ 207
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 449
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 120
Mirrors ....................................................... 188
Adjusting ................................................. 188
Door........................................................ 189
Exterior .................................................... 189
Interior Rearview ..................................... 188
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 623
Moonroof .................................................. 167
MP3 ................................................... 268, 293
Multi-function Steering-wheel
Controls ................................................... 120
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 120
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 557
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 678
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 462
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 586
Checking................................................. 585
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 240
Open Source Licenses ............................... 333
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 582
Moonroof ............................................... 167
Power Windows ...................................... 165
Tailgate ................................................... 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 168
Outside Temperature Display .................. 122
Overhead Screen ...................................... 338
Overheating .............................................. 654
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 479
Pandora ®................................................. 291
Panic Mode ............................................... 164
Parking ...................................................... 546
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Index
Parking Brake............................................ 529
Parking Sensor System .............................. 548
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 172
Power Tailgate .......................................... 156
Power Windows ........................................ 165
Precautions While Driving ........................ 470
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle................................................... 470
Rain ......................................................... 470
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 627, 635
R
Radiator..................................................... 590
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 254
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 257
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 255
Range ........................................................ 123
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 255
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 681
Rear Climate Control System ................... 226
From the Front Panel ............................... 226
From the Rear Panel................................. 229
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ...................................................... 184
Rear Entertainment System (RES) ............ 335
Auxiliary Console Panel ............................ 336
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 352
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 337 Operating the System .............................. 339
Overhead Screen ..................................... 338
Playable Discs .......................................... 357
Rear Control Panel Operation .................. 340
Wireless Headphones .............................. 335
Rear Seats Second Row Seat .................................... 194
Third Row Seat ........................................ 203
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 188
Refueling .................................................. 569
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 119
Gasoline .......................................... 569, 676
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Regulations ............................... 524, 605, 679
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 466
Checking Door Lock Status...................... 150
Remote Transmitter ................................. 147
Replacement
Battery ............................ 613, 614, 615, 616
Bulbs ....................................................... 593
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 598
Fuses ............................... 662, 665, 667, 668
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 600
Tires ........................................................ 608
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 680
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 122
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 189
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 120, 126
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 505
On and Off.............................................. 507
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Checklist .......................................... 32
Safety Labels .............................................. 75
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 35
Checking .................................................. 40
Detachable Anchor ................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 36
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 66
Pregnant Women...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 34
Warning Indicator ............................... 34, 85
Seat Heaters ..................................... 217, 218
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 217
Seats .......................................................... 191
Adjusting ................................................ 191
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 192
Front Seats.............................................. 191
Rear Seats ....................................... 194, 203
Seat Heaters ................................... 217, 218
Seat Ventilation ...................................... 217
Second Row Seat .................................... 194
Third Row Seat ....................................... 203
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 218
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 197
Security System ........................................ 162
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 89
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Index
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 90
Select Button ............................................ 472
Operation ............................................... 474
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 478
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 479
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 521
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution
Monitor ................................................... 124
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 472
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 18, 472
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ............................................... 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 298
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 257
Snow Tires ................................................ 610
Spare Tire ......................................... 627, 677
Spark Plugs ............................................... 676
Specifications ........................................... 676
Specified Fuel ................................... 569, 676
Speedometer ............................................ 119
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator ........................................... 88, 658
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 485
Starting the Engine .................................. 464
Does Not Start ........................................ 649 Jump Starting .......................................... 652
Remote Engine Start ................................ 466
Steering Wheel ......................................... 187
Adjusting ................................................. 187
Heater ..................................................... 216
Stopping .................................................... 546
Summer Tires ............................................ 610
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 216
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 521
Indicator .................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 44
Surround View Camera System ............... 559
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 168
Synchronized Mode .................................. 223
System Message Indicator .......................... 90
T
Tachometer............................................... 119
Tailgate ..................................................... 155
Unable to Open ....................................... 672
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Outside Temperature Display ................... 122
Temperature Gauge ................................. 119
Temperature Sensor ......................... 122, 230
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 636
Text Message .................................... 428, 430
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 203Third Row Seat Access
.............................. 196
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 215
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 522, 660
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 522
Indicator............................................ 88, 660
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 635
Tires ........................................................... 602
Air Pressure ..................................... 603, 677
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 602
Inspection ............................................... 602
Labeling .................................................. 603
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 627, 635
Regulations ............................................. 605
Rotation .................................................. 609
Spare Tire ........................................ 627, 677
Summer .................................................. 610
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 636
Tire Chains .............................................. 610
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 635
Wear Indicators ....................................... 607
Winter..................................................... 610
Tools .......................................................... 626
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 452
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 455
Load Limits .............................................. 452
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 461
Emergency .............................................. 670
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