2022 ACURA MDX battery

Contents
Child Safety P. 63Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Tailgate P. 147 Security System P. 157
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 166 Mirrors P. 187
Interior Convenience Items P. 208 Climate Control System P. 229
Audio Error Messages P. 318General Information on the Audio System P. 322
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 376 AcuraLink ® P. 405
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 432 When Driving P. 434 AcuraWatchTM P. 474 Braking P. 551
Surround View Camera System* P. 573 Refueling P. 581
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 595 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 608
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 615 Battery P. 624 Remote Transmitter Care P. 626
Accessories and Modifications P. 634
Handling of the Jack P. 661 Engine Does Not Start P. 662 If the Battery Is Dead P. 666
Emergency Towing P. 685 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 686
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 693 Reporting Safety Defects P. 694
Authorized Manuals P. 700 Client Service Information P. 701
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 415
MaintenanceP. 585
Handling the UnexpectedP. 637
InformationP. 689
IndexP. 702
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P585)
Under the Hood (P595)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P608)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P610)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P615)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P637)
Flat Tire (P639)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit.
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P670)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Models with tire repair kit
Models with a compact spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P662)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P677)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P668)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P685)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•After you have set the power mode to ON,
the vehicle performs system checks.
However, if the readiness codes have not
been set by that time, this indicator will blink
five times and then go off.•Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 695
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On
or Blinks P. 671
Charging System
Indicator
•Comes on when there is a problem with the
charging system.• Stop in a safe place and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer immediately.
2 Checking the Battery P. 624
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 671
Gear Position
Indicator• Indicates the current gear selection.
2 Shifting P. 442
M (sequential
mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode
Gear Selection
Indicator• Comes on when the sequential mode is
applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 448
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Blinks when VSA ® or trailer stability assist is
active.—
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA ® system, brake assist system, hill start
assist, starting assist brake function or trailer
stability assist.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
P. 463
2 Trailer Stability Assist P. 429
2 Hill start assist system P. 439
2 Brake Assist System P. 559
2 Starting Assist Brake Function P. 462
●When Trailer Stability Assist Problem is
displayed on the driver information interface, the
VSA ® does not activate.
●Comes on if the VSA ® system is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA ®)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on when you partially disable VSA ®.
2VSA ® On and Off P. 464
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes low.●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place,
check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if
necessary.
●Blinks for about one minute, and then stays
on if there is a problem with the TPMS with
Tire Fill Assist, or when a compact spare tire
*
is temporarily installed.
●Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted with a
compact spare tire
*, get your regular tire repaired
or replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as
you can.
●Comes on if the TPMS is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then reconnected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
System Message
Indicator
•Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system message on
the driver information interface appears at
the same time.• While the indicator is on, roll the right selector
wheel to see the message again.
2 Switching the Display P. 109
•Refer to the Indicators in formation in this chapter
when a system message appears on the driver
information interface. Respond to the message
accordingly.
• The driver information interface will not return to
the normal screen unless the warning is canceled,
or the right selector wheel is rolled.
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on if there is a problem with ACC
with Low Speed Follow.●Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Indicator may come on temporarily when the
Maximum Load Limit is exceeded.
●ACC with Low Speed Follow has been
automatically canceled.
●Make sure the total load is within the Maximum
Load Limit.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 419●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Comes on if the ACC is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)●Comes on if there is a problem with the
LKAS.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green)●Lights up in white when you press the LKAS
button.
●Lights up in green wh en the LKAS is in
operation.2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 514
Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)
●Comes on if there is a problem with Road
Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low
Speed Braking Control*, or blind spot
information system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Indicator may come on temporarily when the
Maximum Load Limit is exceeded.●Make sure the total load is within the Maximum
Load Limit.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 419●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Comes on if the Road Departure Mitigation
system, Low Speed Braking Control* and
CMBSTM are deactivated temporarily after
the battery has been disconnected and then
re-connected.
●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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