2022 ACURA MDX tow

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.acura.com
(U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada). If you are the firs t registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 83
Indicators P. 84 Gauges and Displays P. 104
2Controls P. 127
Clock P. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 130
Windows P. 160 Panoramic Roof P. 163
Seats P. 190
2 Features P. 237
Audio System P. 238 Audio System Basic Operation P. 244
Customized Features P. 345 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 373
CabinTalk ®
* P. 414
2Driving P. 415
Before Driving P. 416 Towing a Trailer P. 422
Parking Your Vehicle P. 560Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 571
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 584
2 Maintenance P. 585
Before Performing Maintenance P. 586 Maintenance MinderTM P. 589
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 610
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 628 Cleaning P. 629
2Handling the Unexpected P. 637
Tools P. 638 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 639
Overheating P. 668 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 670 Fuses P. 677
If You Cannot Open the Ta ilgate P. 687 Refueling P. 688
2Information P. 689
Specifications P. 690 Identification Numbers P. 692
Emissions Testing P. 695 Warranty Coverages P. 697
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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
Wipers and Washers
(P177)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent
wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Steering Wheel (P186)
●To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Models with automatic intermittent wipersUnlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P144)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
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Quick Reference Guide
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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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uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt
Safe Driving
3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as
possible across your hips, then pull up on
the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part
fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic
bones take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to
remove any slack, then check that the belt
rests across the center of your chest and
over your shoulder. Th is spreads the forces
of a crash over the strongest bones in your
upper body.
The front seats have adjustab le shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter
occupants.
1.Move the anchor up and down while
holding the release button.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests
across the center of your chest and over
your shoulder.1 Fastening a Seat Belt
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button and
then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is properly
stowed so that it will not get caught in the closing
door.
3WARNING
Improperly positioning the seat belts can
cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned before driving.Lap belt
as low as
possible
■Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor1 Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four
levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height
one level at a time.
After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder
anchor position is secure.
Push
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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe Driving
■When front airbags should not deploy
Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and
help save lives, not to prevent minor scrape s, or even broken bones that might occur
during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.
Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration
causes a driver or front passenger to move toward the front of the vehicle. Side
airbags and side curtain airbag s have been specifically designed to help reduce the
severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which
can cause the driver or passenger to move toward the side of the vehicle.
Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear
impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed
to deploy in such collisions.
Rollovers: In a rollover, your best form of protection is a seat belt or, if your vehicle
is equipped with a rollover sensor, both a se at belt and a side curtain airbag. Front
airbags, however, are not designed to deploy in a rollover as they would provide
little if any protection.
■When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the
vehicle framework or suspension might caus e one or more of the airbags to deploy.
Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object
that causes a sudden deceleration in th e vehicle chassis. Since the impact is
underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.
■When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage
appears severe
Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of
visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some
collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags
would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they
had deployed.
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uuAirbags uSide Airbags
Safe Driving
■When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side
of the vehicle’s framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there
may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough
impact to deploy the airbag.
■When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears
severe
It is possible for a side airbag not to deploy during an impact that results in
apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was toward the
far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle’s crushable body parts absorbed
most of the crash energy. In either case , the side airbag would not have been
needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Transmission
System Indicator
•The current gear sele ction blinks if the
transmission system has a problem.• Blinks while driving - Performance may be
reduced. Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and
have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
•The indicated current gear selection blinks if
you cannot put the transmission into
(R due
to a transmission system failure.
• The indicated current gear selection blinks if
the transmission system has a problem and
the performance of the vehicle is reduced.
•Avoid sudden starts, sudd en acceleration and high
speed, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
• The indicated current gear selection blinks if
the transmission system has a problem and
the paddle shifters cannot be used.•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
•The current gear position or all the gear
positions blink if there is a problem with the
transmission and the vehicle is no longer
able to run.•Immediately park your vehicle in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 685
•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current gear position or all the gear
positions blink if there is a problem with the
transmission and it is not possible to select
(P.
•Depending on the circumstances, you can set the
power mode to ON as an emergency measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 676
•While the vehicle is stopped, apply the parking
brake.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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