2020 Acura MDX transmission

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the transmission system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Select
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 464
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 670
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models
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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 676
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and Transmission
Number ......................................... 678
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 679
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 680Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 681
Warranty Coverages ........................ 683
Authorized Manuals ......................... 685
Client Service Information ............... 686
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Information
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number,
and Transmission Number
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (V IN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, en gine number, and transmission number are
shown as follows.
1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and
Transmission Number
The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is
located under the cover.
Cover
Vehicle Identification Number
Engine Number
Certification Label/Vehicle Identification Number
Automatic Transmission
Number
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Information
Client Service Information
Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals who should be able to deal
with any problems you may encounter with your vehicle. If, however, you are faced
with a problem that they cannot resolve to your satisfaction, contact Acura Client
Relations/Services.
U.S. Owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 100-5E-8F
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: 1 (800) 382-2238 Canadian Owners
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: 1 (787) 620-75461 Client Service Information
When you call or write, pl ease give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number, and Transmission
Number P. 678
•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle
•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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Index
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Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 268, 293
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 535
AC Power Outlet ....................................... 214
Accessories and Modifications ................. 623
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 213
AcuraLink .................................................. 435
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ........................................... 489
Indicator .................................................... 95
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 589
Washer .................................................... 592
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 204
Front Seats .............................................. 191
Head Restraints........................ 198, 200, 201
Headlights ............................................... 593
Mirrors .................................................... 188
Rear Seats................................................ 203
Steering Wheel ........................................ 187
Temperature ............................................ 122
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 520
Air Conditioning System (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
Air Pressure ....................................... 603, 677
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ........................................ 45
Airbag Care............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator.............................................. 53, 86
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 54
Sensors ..................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 254
Android Auto ........................................... 303
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 535
Indicator.................................................... 86
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 299
Armrest ..................................................... 204
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 237
Audio System ............................................ 232
Adjusting the Sound................................ 249
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 236
Error Messages ........................................ 308
General Information ................................ 316
HDD ........................................................ 271
iPhone............................................. 291, 318
iPod ........................................................ 284
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 268, 293 Pandora
®.............................................. 291
Reactivating ............................................ 236
Recommended CDs ................................ 317
Recommended Devices ........................... 318
Remote Controls ..................................... 237
Security Code ......................................... 236
Theft Protection ...................................... 236
USB Flash Drives...................................... 318
USB Port ................................................. 233
Authorized Manuals ................................ 685
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 154
Customize ...................................... 132, 374
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 176
Indicator ................................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 480
OFF Button ............................................. 481
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 92
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 533
Indicator ................................................. 533
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ................................................. 533
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 190
Aut omatic Intermittent W

ipers .............. 180
Automatic Lighting .................................. 173
Automatic Transmission .......................... 471
Creeping................................................. 471
Fluid ....................................................... 591
Kickdown ............................................... 471
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 474
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Index
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 627, 677
Compass .................................................... 443
Console Compartment ............................. 209
Controls ..................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 589
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 590
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 589
Overheating............................................. 654
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 471
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 552
Cup Holders ............................................... 211
Customized Features ........................ 126, 358
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 175
Dead Battery ............................................. 652
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 225
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 38
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 679
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 172
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 188
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 585
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 171
Door Mirrors ............................................. 189
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 154
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 154
Door Open Message .................................. 32 Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 13, 151
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 149
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 605
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ...................................................... 445
Automatic Transmission .......................... 471
Braking ................................................... 529
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 462
Shifting Gear ........................................... 472
Starting the Engine.................................. 464
Driving Position Memory System ............ 185
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 617
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 486
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 123
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 80
Switch ..................................................... 529
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator.................................................... 80
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 518
Emergency ................................................ 670
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 681
Engine ....................................................... 678
Coolant ................................................... 589 Jump Starting ......................................... 652
Remote Engine Start ............................... 466
Starting................................................... 464
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 583
Engine Coolant ........................................ 589
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 590
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 589
Overheating ............................................ 654
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Engine Oil Adding ................................................... 586
Checking ................................................ 585
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 168
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 88, 658
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 620
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 189
F
Features.................................................... 231
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 617
Oil .......................................................... 587
Flat Tire ............................................. 627, 635
Floor Mats ................................................ 619
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 591
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Index
Brake ...................................................... 592
Engine Coolant ....................................... 589
Windshield Washer ................................. 592
Fog Lights ................................................. 175
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 197
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 203
Foot Brake ................................................ 532
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 191
Adjusting ................................................ 191
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 487
Fuel ..................................................... 20, 569
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 572
Gauge .................................................... 119
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 123
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 85
Range ..................................................... 123
Recommendation.................................... 569
Refueling ................................................ 569
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 572
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 20, 570
Unable to Unlock .................................... 671
Fuses ......................................................... 662
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 669
Locations ........................ 662, 665, 667, 668
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 572
Gauge .................................................... 119 Information ............................................. 569
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Refueling ................................................. 569
Gauges ...................................................... 119
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 474
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 472
Glass (care) ................................................ 621
Glove Box .................................................. 208
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 625
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 393
Auto Answer ........................................... 410
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 412
Automatic Transferring ............................ 410
Displaying Messages ................................ 430
HFL Buttons ............................................. 393
HFL Menus .............................................. 396
HFL Status Display ................................... 394
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 395
Making a Call .......................................... 421
Options During a Call .............................. 427
Phone Setup ............................................ 401
Phonebook Phonetic M odification ........... 416
Receiving a Call ....................................... 426
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message .............. 428
Ring Tone ................................................ 411
Roadside Assistance ................................. 434 Selecting a Text/E-mail Message
Account ................................................ 429
Speed Dial ............................................... 413
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 408
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option................................................... 406
Use Contact Photo .................................. 411
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 271
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI
TM Port .............................................. 337
Head Restraints ........................ 198, 200, 201
Headlight Washers ................................... 182
Headlights ................................................. 172
Aiming .................................................... 593
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 176
Automatic Operation............................... 173
Dimming ......................................... 172, 175
Operating................................................ 172
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 184
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 216
Heated Windshield ................................... 184
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 216
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 217, 218
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 393
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 469
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 390
Honda App License Agreement .............. 319
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