2022 ACURA MDX brake light

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚How to Refuel (P582)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P609)
❚Back-Up Lights/Taillights (P609)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P595)
❚Windshield Wipers (P177, 610)
❚Tires (P615, 639)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P188)
❚Headlights (P170, 608)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P170, 608)
❚Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P169, 608)
❚Fog Lights* (P173, 608)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights (P169, 608)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P133)
❚Rear Wiper (P179)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P148)
❚Brake Lights/Taillights/Rear Turn Signal
Lights/Rear Side Marker Lights
(P609)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera* (P571)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P148)
❚Surround View Camera System* (P573)
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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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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P558)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator P. 89
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being perf ormed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, th ere may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
 P. 86*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
System Message Indicator Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (Amber)
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray)

P. 88
 P. 88
 P. 88
 P. 89
 P. 89*1 *1

P. 96
*1
Gear Position Indicator P. 89
Transmission System
Indicator P. 90
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)
 P. 91
 P. 93
 P. 93 
P. 94
 P. 94
 P. 97

P. 95
*1
*1
 P. 95
*1 P. 94
 P. 97 
P. 99
*1
 P. 97
 P. 97
 P. 97
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Security System Alarm
Indicator P. 98
 P. 99 
P. 101
 P. 103
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (White/
Green) P. 100
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green) P. 101
*1
*1
Safety Support Indicator
(Amber) P. 101
*1
Cruise Mode Indicator
(White/Green) P. 100
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator P. 91
Auto Idle Stop Suspend
Indicator P. 92
*1
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
(Green)
 P. 91
High Temperature
Indicator (Red) P. 93
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Interval Indicator P. 100
 P. 98
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uHead-Up Display*
Continued
Instrument Panel
The display also shows the following
warnings.
• Lane Departure Warning: When your
vehicle is too close to the traffic lane lines,
the lane departure warning appears.
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
P. 514
• Head-Up Warning Lights:
Flash when the BRAKE message appears
on the driver information interface.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) P. 479
2 Low Speed Braking Control
* P. 490
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow P. 496
Lane Departure Warning
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the
engine.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter, or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is op ened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the
vehicle on the first time after the battery has been
disconnected.
Canadian models
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Rotate the switch to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, rotate the switch
to OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if
you do not cancel the lights off mode, the
lights come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 97
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Controls
1. Put the transmission into (P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1, (2, or (3).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat, the steering wheel
*1 and the door
mirrors*1 will automatically move to the
memorized positions. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light stays on.
*1: Driver’s seat only
■Recalling the Stored Position1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat, the steering wheel
*1 and the door mirrors*1
will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button or memory button ( 1, (2, or
( 3.
•Adjust the seat position, door mirrors*1, or steering
wheel*1.
•Put the transmission into a position other than ( P.
•Press the mode selector up or down.
Models with mode selector
Memory Buttons
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