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If you try to drive off with the tailgate
not closed completely, a beeper
sounds and a

‘‘

DOOR & TAILGATE

OPEN

’’

message is shown on the

multi-information display.

Keep the tailgate closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas
from getting into the interior. See

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

on page

61.

If there is a problem in the power
tailgate system, you will see a

‘‘

CHECK POWER TAILGATE

’’

message on the multi-information
display. Have the system checked by
your dealer.

With this message shown on the
multi-information display, you can
still open or close the tailgate
manually.

Unlocking the Tailgate

If the power door lock system cannot
unlock the tailgate, unlock it
manually.

Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to
remove the cover on the back of the
tailgate.

Push the release lever to the right as
shown.

If you need to unlock the tailgate
manually, it means there is a
problem with the tailgate. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.

Tailgate

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Summary of Contents for 2012 MDX

Page 1: ...d for printing instead of web use This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year P N 00X31 STX 2011 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved 6501 ...

Page 2: ...URE ___________________________________________ This owner s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold This Owner s Manual covers all models of the MDX You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model Images throughout this owner s manual including the front cover represent features and eq...

Page 3: ...s and responsibilities Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble free while it preserves your investment When your vehicle needs maintenance keep in mind that your dealer s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleas...

Page 4: ...nding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying...

Page 5: ...e used to verify emissions law requirements and or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes but it remains confidential California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags seat belt tensioners and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials special handling may apply See www d...

Page 6: ...a variety of forms including Safety Labels on the vehicle Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These signal words mean You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be HURT if you don t follow instructions Safety Headings such as ...

Page 7: ...oll over if you make abrupt turns Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt As a reminder make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover read Driving Guidelines on page 440 of this ...

Page 8: ...k in and cargo loading 421 Driving engine and transmission operation 439 Maintenance minder fluid checking minor services and vehicle storage 505 Taking Care of the Unexpected flat tire Jump starting overheating and fuses 549 Technical Information vehicle specifications tires and emissions controls 575 Warranty and Client Relations U S and Canada only warranty and contact information 593 Index I I...

Page 9: ...other cargo Driving The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus what you need to know if you re planning to tow a trailer Maintenance The Maintenance Minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers seve...

Page 10: ...KSᤳ P 339 HEADPHONE CONNECTORSᤳ P 340 INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS P 67 HOMELINK BUTTONS P 363 MOONROOF SWITCH P 163 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON P 165 PASSENGER S FRONT AIRBAG P 10 30 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM P 182 AUDIO SYSTEM P 192 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION P 443 REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM P 187 GAUGES P 78 AC POWER OUTLET P 178 USB ADAPTER CABLEᤳ P 280 AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS P 307 CONTINUED Your Vehic...

Page 11: ...34 HEADLIGHT TURN SIGNAL FRONT FOG LIGHTS P 128 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS P 305 WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS P 126 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS P 133 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR P 37 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON P 132 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER P 132 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS P 177 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES P 157 SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ2 P 158 ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ2 P 484 CRUISE CONTROL BU...

Page 12: ...ide Airbags Work 33 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 35 How the SRS Indicator Works 36 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 36 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works 37 Airbag Service 38 Additional Safety Precautions 39 Protecting Children General Guidelines 40 All Children Must Be Restrained 40 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat 41 The Passenger s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risk...

Page 13: ...estrained in a child seat Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat see pages 40 60 Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them or are not properly restrained Infants young children and short adults are at the greatest risk ...

Page 14: ...s and deaths Generally the higher the speed the greater the risk but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions regardless of the maximum speed posted Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous To reduce the possibility of such problems check your tire pressures and conditi...

Page 15: ...nd always wear your seat belts In fact some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly The following pages explain how you can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers 1 Safety Cage 2 Crush Zones 3 Seats and Seat Backs 4 Head Restraints 5 Collapsible Steering Column 6 Seat Belts 7 Front Airbags 8 Side Airbags 9 Side Curtain Airbags 10 Front seat ...

Page 16: ... passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly When properly worn seat belts Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle s built in safety features Help protect you in almost every type of crash including frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants Keep yo...

Page 17: ... 33 for more information on how your side airbags work In addition your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outboard seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact The side curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windo...

Page 18: ...itting properly What you should do Always wear your seat belt properly and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety Remember however that no safety system...

Page 19: ...ed Your vehicle has a door tailgate open indicator red on the instrument panel to indicate when any door or the tailgate is not tightly closed See page 140 for how to lock the doors and page 76 for how the door tailgate open indicator works Your vehicle has a door and tailgate open indicator on the multi information display to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate is not tightly closed You...

Page 20: ...n out of the vehicle during a crash and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop Your vehicle has the auto door locking unlocking feature For more information see page 140 Protecting Adults and Teens 13 Driver and Passenger Safety 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA ...

Page 21: ...w at least 10 inches 25 cm between the center of the steering wheel and the chest In addition to adjusting the seat you can adjust the steering wheel up and down and in and out see page 134 If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help Sitting too close to a front airbag can ...

Page 22: ...longer rests against the occupant s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk of injury See page 149 for how to adjust the seat backs 4 Adjust the Head Restraints Adjust the driver s head restraint so the center of the back of your head re...

Page 23: ... to make sure the belt is securely latched Check that the belt is not twisted because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash The second row center seat and both third row seats have a detachable shoulder belt that can be unlatched and retracted to allow the seats to be folded down See page 155 for how to unlatch and relatch the seat belts Position the lap part of the belt as low as p...

Page 24: ...he height of an anchor squeeze the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed it has four positions Never place the shoulder portion of a lap shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back This could cause very serious injuries in a crash If a seat belt does not seem to work properly it may not protect the occupant in a crash No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat bel...

Page 25: ...s down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased In addition an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag Sitting improperly or out of position can result in ser...

Page 26: ...he seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle When riding as a front passenger adjust the seat as far back as possible This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag Each time you have a checkup ask your doctor if it s okay for you to drive Protecting Adults and Teens 19 Driver and Pass...

Page 27: ...d or sharp objects on your lap or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers If your hands or arms are close to an airbag cover they could be injured if the airbag inflates Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could inte...

Page 28: ...tor will stop flashing but remain on If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt the indicator will come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals You will also see a FASTEN SEAT BELT or FAS...

Page 29: ...lt across your body so that it retracts completely After exiting the vehicle be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt During a collision or sudden stop the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain y...

Page 30: ...nd their neck can result in serious injury or death Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is buckled fully retracted and locked Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners For added protection the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners When activated the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver an...

Page 31: ...l assist function see page 460 If your vehicle gets too close to the vehicle ahead of it in your lane the driver s e pretensioner slightly retracts the seat belt to alert the driver of the approaching vehicle If a collision with the vehicle in front of you is likely the e pretensioners on both front seats retract the seat belts with enough force to properly restrain you and your front passenger Af...

Page 32: ...not retract easily cleaning the belt may correct the problem see page 534 Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts See your Acura Warranty Information booklet for details If a seat belt is worn during a crash you should have your dealer inspect the belt and ...

Page 33: ...y or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible Additional Information About Your Seat Belts 26 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 34: ... 1 11 8 6 2 3 5 10 9 7 4 5 4 1 Driver s Front Airbag 2 Passenger s Front Airbag 3 Control Unit 4 Front Seat Belt Tensioners Seat Belt e pretensionersᤳ 12 e pretensioner Control Unitᤳ 13 Front Impact Sensors 14 Side Curtain Airbags 15 Side Impact Sensors First 16 Side Impact Sensors Second 17 Safing Sensor 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 12 14 CONTINUED Additional Information About Your Airbags 27 Driver and ...

Page 35: ...age 35 On models with CMBS front seat belt e pretensioners see page 24 Automatic front seat belt tensioners see page 23 Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact side impact or if your vehicle is about to rollover Sensors that can detect whether a child is in the passenger s side airbag path and signal the control unit to turn the airbag off see page 34 Sensors that can detect whet...

Page 36: ...t belt tensioners and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON II position An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbag system components see page 36 and 67 An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the passenger s side airbag has been turned off see page 36 An indicator on the dashboard that alert...

Page 37: ... airbag to deploy This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin or threshold that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy In such cases the seat belt will provide sufficient protection and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal Only the driver s airbag will deploy if there is no passenger in the front seat or if the advanced airbag system has...

Page 38: ...d and or other factors Front airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag caused injuries to short drivers and children or small statured adults who ride in front For both advanced airbags to work p...

Page 39: ...e weight of an infant or small child up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg the system will automatically turn the passenger s front airbag off Be aware that objects placed on the passenger s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors a passenger airbag off indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on see page 37 If the weight sensors ...

Page 40: ...ond row seat passenger should not wedge objects or intentionally force their feet under the front passenger seat Also make sure the floor mat behind the front passenger s seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor see page 535 If it is not the mat may interfere with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the seat How Your Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to severe side impac...

Page 41: ...g may also shut off if a short adult leans sideways or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbag s deployment path Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to be shut off If the side airbag off indicator comes on see page 36 have the passenger sit upright Once the passenger is out of the airbag s deployment path the system will turn the airbag back...

Page 42: ...he vehicle In a Rollover If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over it signals the control unit which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt tensioners The airbag on the passenger s side will deploy even if there are no passengers on that side of the vehicle To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags occupants should we...

Page 43: ...tem components may not work properly when you need them Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works U S Canada This indicator alerts you that the passenger s side airbag ...

Page 44: ...ff threshold If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front move the seat as far to the rear as possible and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat or with an adult riding there something may be interfering with the weight sensors Look for and remove Any items under the front passenger s ...

Page 45: ... any airbag by yourself This must be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible If you ignore this indication your airbags may not operate properly If your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact Even if your airbags do not inflate your dealer should inspect the driver s seat posi...

Page 46: ...ck it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your dealer This could make the driver s seat position sensor or the front passenger s weight sensors ineffective If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities first contact Acura Client Relations In the US call 800 382 2238 a...

Page 47: ...the number of child deaths and injuries every state Canadian province and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle Infants and small children must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle see pages 45 56 Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash A...

Page 48: ...irbag off under certain circumstances see page 37 please follow these guidelines Infants Never put a rear facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger s front airbag If the airbag inflates it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant Small Children Placing a forward facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle ...

Page 49: ... your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard U S models and on the front visors Please read and follow the instructions on these labels U S Models SUN VISORS DASHBOARD Canadian Models SUN VISORS Protecting Children General Guidelines 42 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 50: ... Requires Close Attention Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child or because the child requires attention Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving placing both of you at risk If a c...

Page 51: ...ate and deactivate the lockable retractor Never let two children use the same seat belt If they do they could be very seriously injured in a crash Do not leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states Canadian provinces territories and can be very hazardous For example infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from hea...

Page 52: ... collision Rear facing Child Seat Placement A rear facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat but not in the front Never put a rear facing child seat in the front seat If the passenger s front airbag inflates it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant When properly installed in the second row a rear facing child seat ...

Page 53: ... a child one year of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear facing child seat to a forward facing seat Know the requirements where you are driving and follow the child seat instructions Many experts recommend use of a rear facing seat up to age two if the child s height and weight are appropriate for a rear facing seat Of the different seats ...

Page 54: ...ront airbag off see page 37 a back seat is the safest place for a small child If it is necessary to put a forward facing child seat in the front move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat Placing a forward facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the ...

Page 55: ...This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap shoulder belt In addition the child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight Please read the child seat owner s manual for proper installation instructions Important considerations whe...

Page 56: ...le However it does not need to be rock solid Some side to side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat s effectiveness If the child seat is not secure try installing it in a different seating position or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured 3 Secure the child in the child seat Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to th...

Page 57: ...w seating position use the lower anchors as shown in the illustration You can install up to three child seats at a time with LATCH Do not attach two child seat connectors to a single lower anchor at a time Using the Outer LATCH To install a LATCH compatible child seat in either outer second row seat 1 Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors 2 Make sure there are no objects ...

Page 58: ...r as shown above 4 Whatever type you have follow the child seat maker s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit 5 Lift the head restraint see page 150 then route the tether strap through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat back making sure the strap is not twisted RIGID TYPE FLEXIBLE TYPE TETHER STRAP CONTINUED Installing a Child Seat 51 Driver and Passenger Safety 11 08 29 1...

Page 59: ...he center lower anchors as shown above 1 Pull up the cover below the armrest and find one of the anchors The other anchor is located underneath the flap at the bottom of the outer seat s inner bolster 2 Follow step 1 through 4 as described previously to secure the child seat 3 Lower the head restraint first Route the tether strap over the head restraint and seat back then attach the tether strap h...

Page 60: ...eat in the desired seating position route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker s instructions then insert the latch plate into the buckle and remove any slack from the lap portion of the belt 2 To activate the lockable retractor slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops then let the belt feed back into the retractor 3 After the belt has retract...

Page 61: ...stay upright during normal driving maneuvers If the child seat is not secure unlatch the belt allow it to retract fully then repeat these steps To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat unlatch the buckle unroute the seat belt and let the belt fully retract Installing a Child Seat with a Tether A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the second or ...

Page 62: ...e the tether strap over the seat back and through the head restraint legs For the center seat lower the head restraint then route the tether strap over the head restraint and seat back TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT TETHER STRAP Outer Seating Position CONTINUED Installing a Child Seat 55 Driver and Passenger Safety 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 63: ... want to use Then open the anchor cover with a small flat tip screwdriver 2 Secure the child seat in the desired position see page 53 3 Remove the head restraint then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor making sure the strap is not twisted Make sure the removed head restraint is secured in a safe place 4 Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instructions If the tether strap is too...

Page 64: ...n injury or death if the passenger s front airbag inflates If a child must ride in front move the vehicle seat as far back as possible use a booster seat if needed have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly Checking Seat Belt Fit To determine if a lap shoulder belt properly fits a child have the child put on the seat belt then ask yourself 1 Does the child sit all the way back ...

Page 65: ...uld ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster Some states Canadian provinces and territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight e g 6 years or 60 lbs Be sure to check current laws in the states provinces or territories where you intend to drive Booster seats can be high back or low b...

Page 66: ...improperly restrained sitting too close to the airbag or out of position A side airbag also poses risks If any part of a larger child s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag the child could receive possibly serious injuries Of course children vary widely And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front there are other important factors you should consider Physic...

Page 67: ...t belt across the neck This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm This could cause very serious injuries during a crash It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured Two children should never use the same seat belt If they do they could be very s...

Page 68: ...pidly in enclosed areas such as a garage Do not run the engine with the garage door closed Even with the door open run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage With the tailgate open airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle s interior and create a hazardous condition If you must drive with the tailgate open open all the windows and set the climate control system as s...

Page 69: ... hazards that could cause serious injury or death Read these labels carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read except for the U S dashboard label which may be removed by the owner contact your dealer for a replacement Safety Labels 62 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 70: ...UN VISOR U S models U S models DOORJAMBS U S models Canadian models Canadian models Safety Labels 63 Driver and Passenger Safety 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 71: ...64 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 72: ...stments 134 Keys and Locks 136 Immobilizer System 138 Ignition Switch 139 Door Locks 140 Childproof Door Locks 141 Tailgate 141 Power Tailgate 142 Remote Transmitter 145 Seats 149 Detachable Anchor 155 Seat Heaters 157 Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation 158 Power Windows 160 Moonroof 163 Parking Brake 164 Mirrors 165 Driving Position Memory System 168 Interior Lights 170 Interior Convenience Items ...

Page 73: ...4 AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSᤳ P 339 HEADPHONE CONNECTORSᤳ P 340 REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM P 187 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION P 443 AUDIO SYSTEM P 192 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM P 182 MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON P 165 MOONROOF SWITCH P 163 HOMELINK BUTTONS P 363 INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS P 67 GAUGES P 78 AC POWER OUTLETᤳ P 178 AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSᤳ P 307 USB ADAPTER CABLEᤳ P 280 Control Locations 66 11 08 29 ...

Page 74: ...EM INDICATOR P 69 LOW FUEL INDICATOR P 77 SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR P 68 COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM CMBS INDICATORᤳ P 75 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR P 36 70 CRUISE MAIN INDICATORᤳ P 75 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC INDICATORᤳ P 75 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP P 69 VSA OFF INDICATOR P 71 A T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR P 72 BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATORᤳ P 76 CRUISE CONTROL ...

Page 75: ...s If you do not fasten your seat belts before the beeper stops the indicator stops flashing but remains on If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals an...

Page 76: ...dicator has two functions 1 It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position It is a reminder to check the parking brake Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the rear brakes axles and tires If you drive without releasing the parking brake a beeper will sound and you will also see a RELEASE PARKING BRAKE message on the multi information display see page 87...

Page 77: ...that the passenger s side airbag has automatically shut off You will also see a PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF message on the multi information display see page 87 For more information see page 36 Anti lock Brake System ABS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If this indicator comes on at any other time there is a problem ...

Page 78: ... function see page 498 VSA Off Indicator It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist VSA system This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position For more information see page 473 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn ...

Page 79: ...dicator begins to flash there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS You will also see a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message on the multi information display The indicator continues to flash for a while approximately 1 minute then stays on If this happens have your dealer check the system as soon as possible For more information see page 458 A T Temperature Indicator This indicator monit...

Page 80: ...her time there is a problem in the SH AWD system You will also see a CHECK SH AWD SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page 88 Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked For more information see page 452 If the indicator blinks while driving it indicates the differential temperature is too high You will also see a SH AWD DIFF TEMP HIGH message on the multi information display ...

Page 81: ...position This indicator will also come on when the light switch is in AUTO and the lights turn on automatically If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or the LOCK 0 position without turning off the light switch this indicator will remain on A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver s door Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn on the fog lights For mo...

Page 82: ...ruise Control Indicator On models without adaptive cruise control ACC This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control See page 345 for information on operating the cruise control Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS Indicator On models with collision mitigation braking system CMBS This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position...

Page 83: ... information system BSI This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position The BSI indicator also comes on if the rear bumper becomes dirty while driving You will see a BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE message on the multi information display When you clean the rear bumper the indicator should go off after you begin driving again When you turn the sy...

Page 84: ... dealer as soon as possible For more information see page 484 Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon When the indicator comes on there is about 2 9 U S gal 10 8 L of fuel remaining in the tank When the needle reaches E there is a very small amount of fuel in the tank Security System Indicator This indicator comes on when the security system is set See pa...

Page 85: ...road For instructions and precautions on checking the engine s cooling system see page 560 Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire damaging the catalytic converter U S model is shown TEMPERATURE GAUGE TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Ga...

Page 86: ...NFO button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the main menu appears see page 80 With the ignition switch in the ON II position the multi information display changes as shown on the next page each time you press the INFO button or SEL RESET button When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position your last selection is displayed In the multi information display the system message is also ...

Page 87: ...ustomize Menu See page 90 Go to HandsFreeLink Menu See page 367 INFO button SEL RESET button See page 81 Trip Computer See page 84 See page 81 See page 81 Multi Information Display 80 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 88: ...o disconnect reset or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles U S or kilometers Canada driven since you last reset it There are two trip meters Trip A and Trip B Each trip meter works independently so you can keep track of two different distances To reset a trip meter display it and then press and hold...

Page 89: ...e affected by heat reflection from the road surface engine heat and the exhaust from surrounding traffic This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph 30 km h When you start your trip the sensor is not fully acclimatized therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed In certain weather conditions temperature readings near f...

Page 90: ...rque is being delivered to each wheel For more information see page 452 Tire Pressure Monitor When the tire pressure monitor is shown on the multi information display press the SEL RESET button The display changes as shown You can see the pressure of each tire in this monitor If one or more tires are low inflate them to the correct pressure For more information see page 455 ENGINE OIL LIFE U S Can...

Page 91: ... display to AVERAGE FUEL A RANGE to AVERAGE FUEL B RANGE and to AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME AVERAGE FUEL A B This shows your vehicle s average fuel economy in mpg U S models or liter 100 km Canadian models since you last reset the Trip A or Trip B You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the multi information display see page 102 Multi Information Display 84 11 08 29 10 08...

Page 92: ...SPEED you have traveled press and hold the SEL RESET button until the number resets ELAPSED TIME This shows the time passed traveled since you last reset it When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position ELAPSED TIME is reset If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually go to the trip computer s ELAPSED TIME display and press and hold the SEL RESET button until the number resets You can...

Page 93: ...r the first time Most of the messages are displayed for about 5 seconds and then the normal display returns If there are several system messages to be shown the display switches these messages every 5 seconds To cancel the message s before 5 seconds have elapsed press the INFO button on the steering wheel Even if you press the INFO button some messages stay on or come on again at regular intervals...

Page 94: ... See page 564 See page 564 See page 562 See page 562 See page 563 See Page 443 See page 130 U S Canada U S Canada Canada U S U S Canada CONTINUED Multi Information Display 87 Instruments and Controls 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 95: ...See page 456 See page 72 See page 144 See page 452 See page 452 See page 443 See page 486 See page 522 See page 77 See page 360 See page 75 See page 467 U S Canada Multi Information Display 88 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 96: ...ee page 482 See page 482 See page 547 See page 507 See page 425 CONTINUED Multi Information Display 89 Instruments and Controls 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 97: ...stomize some vehicle control settings for DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 separately If DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 is not displayed customizing is not possible To have the driver s ID detected make sure your remote transmitter is linked to the system see Keyless Memory Settings on page 148 If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory select DEFAULT ALL as described on page 93 If you wan...

Page 98: ...l ON 102 OFFᤳ1 ADJUST ALARM VOLUME Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels HIGH 103 MIDᤳ1 LOW ELAPSED TIME RESET Resets the elapsed time of your current trip MANUAL ONLY 104 IGN OFFᤳ1 TRIP B TRIP A AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking MAX LOW 105 HIGH MIN MIDᤳ1 OFF POSITION SETUP P 107 MEMORY POSITION LINK Changes the driver s seat the stee...

Page 99: ... unlock the driver s all the doors SHIFT TO P ᤳ DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS 117 IGN OFF OFF KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter on a first push DRIVER DOORᤳ 119 ALL DOORS KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK button twice ONᤳ 120 OFF SECURITY RELOCK...

Page 100: ...T button The screen goes back to the previous display When DEFAULT ALL is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen returns to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY If the setting is not successfully completed FAILED is shown for several seconds and then the screen goes back to the normal message mode Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL CONTINUED Multi Information Display 93 Ins...

Page 101: ...When you want to change the vehicle control settings press the INFO button to select CHG SETTING then press the SEL RESET button Each time you press the INFO button the screen changes as shown on the next page Press the INFO button until you see the setup you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection Multi Information Display 94 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC No...

Page 102: ...P see page 110 Select EXIT Select CANCEL DOOR WINDOW SETUP see page 115 WIPER SETUP see page 123 Select DEFAULT ALL ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SETUP see page 96 CONTINUED Multi Information Display 95 Instruments and Controls 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 103: ... SEL RESET button while ACC SETUP is displayed Each time you press the INFO button the screen changes as shown in the illustration Press the INFO button until you see the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection SEL RESET BUTTON INFO BUTTON Multi Information Display 96 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 104: ...isplayed Press the SEL RESET button to display the selections Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then returns to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears return to PRE RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP and repeat the procedure again...

Page 105: ...ghted unit mph or km h is the current setting To change the setting press the INFO button until the unit you want is highlighted then press the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then returns to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears return to ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT and repeat the procedure again Multi ...

Page 106: ...own press the SEL RESET button to enter the customize mode Each time you press the INFO button the screen changes as shown in the illustration Press the INFO button until you see the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection INFO BUTTON SEL RESET BUTTON CONTINUED Multi Information Display 99 Instruments and Controls 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC Nor...

Page 107: ... to see the selections Select the desired language by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to LANGUAGE SELECTION and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display 100 ...

Page 108: ...ressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to set the desired value When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP DISPLAY and repeat the procedure again U S models Canadian models Canadian models U S models CONTINUED Multi In...

Page 109: ...selections Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to TRIP A AVG FUEL RESET with REFUEL and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display 102 11 08 29...

Page 110: ...g the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to ADJUST ALARM VOLUME and repeat the procedure again CONTINUED Multi Information Display 103 Instruments and Controls 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACUR...

Page 111: ... A The elapsed time is reset when the Trip A is reset TRIP B The elapsed time is reset when the Trip B is reset You can choose this customizable item from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Multi Information Display 104 1...

Page 112: ... level the lights start to dim There are MAX HIGH MID LOW and MIN levels and OFF for the auto interior illumination settings If you want the illuminations to start dimming as early as possible select MAX For illuminations to start dimming as late as possible select MIN Choose HIGH MID or LOW for levels in between To disable the auto interior illumination function select OFF You can choose this cus...

Page 113: ...ET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display 106 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 114: ... customize mode Each time you press the INFO button the screen changes as shown in the illustration Press the INFO button until you see the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection SEL RESET BUTTON INFO or BUTTON CONTINUED Multi Information Display 107 Instruments and Controls 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 115: ...utton repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to MEMORY POSITION LINK and repeat the procedure ag...

Page 116: ...EL RESET button to see the selections Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to AUTO TILT TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL and repeat the procedure again CONTINUED ...

Page 117: ...SEL RESET button to enter the customize mode Each time you press the INFO button the screen changes as shown in the illustration Press the INFO button until you see the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection SEL RESET BUTTON INFO or BUTTON Multi Information Display 110 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 118: ...e the selections Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME and repeat the procedure again CONTINUED Multi Information ...

Page 119: ...long the lights stay on before they go off follow these instructions You can choose this customizable item from LIGHTING SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Multi Information Display 112 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North ...

Page 120: ...geable level You can select the auto light sensitivity from the following five levels MAX The headlights come on when it is bright HIGH The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright MID The headlights come on when it is as bright as sunset or sunrise LOW The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark MIN The headlights come on when it is dark You can choose this customizable item from LIGHTIN...

Page 121: ...ESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display 114 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 122: ...he SEL RESET button to enter the customize mode Each time you press the INFO button the screen changes as shown in the illustration Press the INFO button until you see the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection SEL RESET BUTTON INFO or BUTTON CONTINUED Multi Information Display 115 Instruments and Controls 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North Amer...

Page 123: ...h OFF The auto door lock is deactivated all the time You can choose this customizable item from DOOR WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Multi Information Display 116 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner...

Page 124: ...see page 116 unlock when you move the shift lever to Park with the brake pedal depressed IGN OFF The driver s door or all the doors depending on the door lock mode setting see page 116 unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position OFF The auto door unlock is deactivated all the time This is the factory default setting You can choose this customizable item from DOOR WINDOW SETUP b...

Page 125: ...ch the door lock mode setting between the driver s door and all doors Then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to AUTO DOOR UNLOCK and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display 118 11 08 29 10 08...

Page 126: ...s Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE and repeat the procedure again CONTINUED Multi Information Display 119 Inst...

Page 127: ...em has set see page 341 You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound You can choose this customizable item from DOOR WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Multi Information Display 120 11 08 29 10 08...

Page 128: ... the tailgate with the remote transmitter but do not open any of the doors or the tailgate within 30 seconds the doors and the tailgate automatically relock and the security system sets You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds You can choose this customizale item from DOOR WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly CONTINUED Multi Information Display 121 Instrum...

Page 129: ...RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to SECURITY RELOCK TIMER and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display 122 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 130: ... SEL RESET button to enter your selection Wiper Action You can select from these two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT intermittent position INTERMITTENT The intermittent operation varies according to the selection you make on the wiper lever s intermittent control ring WITH VEH SPD The intermittent operation varies according to vehicle speed INFO BUTTON SEL RESET BUTTON CONTINUED Multi...

Page 131: ...tton then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to WIPER ACTION and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display 124 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 132: ...NTROLS P 305 WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS P 126 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS P 133 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR P 37 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON P 132 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER P 132 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS P 177 SEAT HEATER SWITCHES P 157 SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONSᤳ1 P 158 ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM BUTTONᤳ1 P 484 HORNᤳ2 BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ1 P 479 COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM CMBS OFF BUTTONᤳ1...

Page 133: ... the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph 20 km h To change the WIPER ACTION setting see page 123 LO The wipers run at low speed HI The wipers run at high speed Windshield Washer Pull the wiper control lever toward you and hold it The washers spray until you release the lever The wipers run at low speed then complete one more sweep after you release the lever When you activate the windshield washer with t...

Page 134: ...the first time you turn on the windshield washers with the ignition switch in the ON II position The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washers Rear Window Wiper and Washer 1 Rotate the switch clockwise to turn the rear window wiper ON 2 Hold past ON to turn the rear window wiper on and to spray the rear window washer CONTINUED Windshield Wipers and Washers 127 Instru...

Page 135: ...ts 4 AUTO 5 Headlights on 6 High beams 7 Flash high beams 8 Fog lights off 9 Fog lights on Turn Signal Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn To signal a lane change push lightly on the lever and hold it The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn Headlights On Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights taillights i...

Page 136: ...The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder The lights and indicator will turn off automatically when the system senses high ambient light The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch They will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver s door To turn them on again either turn the ignition switch to the ON II position or turn the light switch to the po...

Page 137: ...so use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically They will go off when the headlights turn off Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off the daytime running lights come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and release the parking brake They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off even if you set the parking brake When the headlights are on t...

Page 138: ...age 112 The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the or position or if the lights are turned on by setting the switch in the AUTO position and you remove the key then open and close the driver s door If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position with the headlight switch on but do not open the door the lights turn off after 10 minutes 3 minutes if ...

Page 139: ...indicator in the button lights to show the defogger is on If you do not turn it off the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition You have to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be acci...

Page 140: ...seconds after you finish adjusting To reduce glare at night the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to or To cancel the glare reduction function set the brightness to the highest level then press the button You will hear a beep when it is canceled You can customize when the glare reduction function starts To change AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION see page 105 for more info...

Page 141: ...topped Move the steering wheel in out up or down by pushing and holding the adjustment switch in that direction Release the switch when the steering wheel reaches the desired position Make sure the steering wheel points towards your chest not toward your face and that you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Steering Wheel Adjustments 134 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA ...

Page 142: ... memory system see page 168 If your vehicle s battery is disconnected or goes dead or the fuse for the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel is removed the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel system needs to be reset when you reconnect the battery or install the fuse Insert the key into the ignition switch and remove it The steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up to let you know...

Page 143: ...se keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged Protect the keys from direct sunlight high temperature and high humidity Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them Keep the keys away from liquids If they get wet dry them immediately with a soft cloth The valet key does not contain a battery D...

Page 144: ...ly latched Always use the fully extended key when you insert it to the ignition switch If the key does not fully extend the immobilizer system may not operate properly and may prevent the engine from starting The key may come in contact with your finger while being retracted or extended Make sure your fingers do not touch the pivot of the key when retracting or extending the key RELEASE BUTTON Pus...

Page 145: ... Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle inoperable If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine contact your dealer Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle alone As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference...

Page 146: ...ON II This is the normal key position when driving Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY I to the ON II position START III Use this position only to start the engine The switch returns to the ON II position when you let go of the key You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the ...

Page 147: ... in the driver s door lock To unlock only the driver s door insert the key turn the key and release it The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds To change the KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE setting see page 119 When the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph about 16 km h or more all the doors lock automatically To change the AUTO DOOR LOCK settin...

Page 148: ...r the edge With the lever in the LOCK position lever is down the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab To open the door push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle Tailgate To open the tailgate push up inside the handle then lift up To close the tailgate use the inner handle to pull it down then press down on the back edge Keep the tailgate ...

Page 149: ...t and rear lights will flash If you push the same button again while the tailgate is opening or closing you will hear three beeps and the tailgate will stop moving reverse direction and stop at the fully opened or closed position The tailgate can also be closed by pressing the button on the tailgate If you press the button again while the tailgate is closing you will hear three beeps and the tailg...

Page 150: ... tailgate is fully open the power tailgate needs to be reset After connecting the battery or installing the fuse close the tailgate fully by hand The power tailgate may not open or close under the these conditions The vehicle is parked on a steep hill When the vehicle is swayed in a strong wind When the tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice Do not install any accessories on the tailgate...

Page 151: ...sage on the multi information display Have the system checked by your dealer With this message shown on the multi information display you can still open or close the tailgate manually Unlocking the Tailgate If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate unlock it manually Use a small flat tip screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate Push the release lever to the right ...

Page 152: ...OCK MODE setting see page 119 To change the SECURITY RELOCK TIMER setting see page 121 The door activated spotlights come on when you press the UNLOCK button if the door activated position is selected by pressing the light control button DOOR If you do not open any door within 30 seconds or whatever setting of the interior light dimming time is set to the lights will fade out If you relock the doo...

Page 153: ... or throwing the transmitter Protect the transmitter from extreme temperatures Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid If you lose a transmitter the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate replace the battery as soon as possible Battery type CR1616 To replace the...

Page 154: ... rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Indust...

Page 155: ...e page 183 When you unlock and open the driver s door with the remote transmitter the driver s seat except the power lumbar feature and outside mirrors start to move to the positions stored in memory The indicator in the related memory button to the remote comes on The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you insert the key into the ignition switch You will also see the WELCOME DRI...

Page 156: ...riving The passenger seat has the same adjustments as the driver s seat but without any lumbar adjustment Moves the seat forward and backward Moves the front of the seat up or down Raises or lowers the seat Moves the whole seat up and forward or down and backward The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time Adjusts the seat back angle forward or backward Increases or decreases the ...

Page 157: ...ve when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant s head rests against the center of the restraint Adjusting the Head Restraint The head restraints adjust for height You need both hands to adjust the restraint Do not attempt to adjust it while driving To raise it pull upward To lower the restraint push the release button sideways and push the restraint down FRONT SEAT BACK LEGS REL...

Page 158: ... the appropriate height while pressing the release button Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it Failure to reinstall or correctly reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash Always replace the head restraints before driving SECOND CENTER AND THIRD ROW LEGS RELEASE BUTTON CUSHION CONTINUED Seats 151 Instruments and Controls 11 08 29 10 08 ...

Page 159: ...h and injuries to the neck and upper spine After a collision the activated restraint should return to its normal position If the restraints do not return to their normal position or in the event of a severe collision have the vehicle inspected by an Acura dealer For a head restraint system to work properly Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs Do not place any obj...

Page 160: ...155 and allow the seat belt to retract Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in the retractor housing 2 Lower the head restraints to their lowest positions 3 Pull up the handle on the outside of the seat back 4 Fold the seat back forward Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving Make sure that the folded ...

Page 161: ...w Seat 1 Use the latch plate to release the seat belt from the detachable anchor see page 155 2 Lower the head restraints to their lowest positions NOTE To fold the third row seat the second row seat back must be folded down or in the full up right position 3 Unlock the seat back by pulling the handle Push the seat back forward Make sure the outer shoulder belts are positioned on each hook on the ...

Page 162: ...hable anchors To unlatch the detachable anchor insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in the retractor housing When the seats are returned to the upright position these detachable anchors should be latched back properly Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injur...

Page 163: ...t is detached Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle when reattaching the belt and buckle Tug on the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is securely latched Make sure the seat belt is not twisted SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT LATCH PLATE SMALL LATCH PLATE THIRD ROW SEATS HOOK SMALL LATCH PLATE ANCHOR BUCKLE TRIANGLE MARKS Seats 156 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX ...

Page 164: ...t LO by pushing the back of the switch This will keep the seat warm U S Technology Package with Entertainment Advance Package with Entertainment and Canadian models The outer second row seat cushions and seat backs are equipped with seat heaters Turning the switch on the driver side warms the outer seat behind the driver s seat only The passenger side switch warms the outer seat behind the front p...

Page 165: ...eat heaters Do not use the seat heater in the HI setting for an extended period because it draws large amounts of current from the battery If the engine is left idling for an extended period do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting It can weaken the battery causing hard starting Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation If equipped Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters and an air venti...

Page 166: ... button will come on The air ventilation system has four settings HI Three indicators on MID Two indicators on LO One indicator on OFF All indicators off Pressing the button while the air ventilation is running will switch the system to the HI setting heater mode Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation If the engine is left idling for an extended period ...

Page 167: ...ease it The window automatically goes down all the way To stop the window from going all the way down pull back on the window switch briefly To close either front window fully pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent then release it The window automatically goes all the way up To stop the window from going all the way up push down on the window switch briefly When you push the MAIN ...

Page 168: ...switch to close the window completely then hold the switch for about 2 seconds If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting have your vehicle checked by your dealer Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter You can open all of the windows and the moonroof from outside with the remote transmitter 1 Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver s door 2 Press t...

Page 169: ...ain within 10 seconds of step 2 To close 1 Insert the key in the driver s door lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise then release it 3 Turn the key counterclockwise again and hold it All four windows and the moonroof start to close To stop the windows and the moonroof release the key 4 To close the windows and the moonroof further turn and hold the key again within 10 seconds of step 2 Auto reverse...

Page 170: ...moonroof switch lightly to the first detent and hold it The moonroof will stop when you release the switch Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically it will reverse direction and then stop To close the moonroof remove the obstacle then use the moonroof switch again Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed You should always check that...

Page 171: ...our foot To release it pull the release handle fully The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released see page 69 You will also see a RELEASE PARKING BRAKE message on the multi information display see page 87 Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven ...

Page 172: ...on as a reminder When it is on the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone Press the button again to turn off this feature There is also a sensor on the back of the mirror Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and affect its performance INDICATOR AUTO BUTTON SENSOR CONTINUED Mirrors 165 Instruments and...

Page 173: ... mirrors have a reverse tilt feature When in reverse the selected mirror will tilt down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park Shifting out of reverse will return the mirror to its original position To tilt the driver s mirror place the selector switch in the left position To tilt the passenger s mirror place the switch in the right position To turn the feature off place the switch in ...

Page 174: ...e on automatically for 10 minutes when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Folding Door Mirrors Canadian Elite Package model Door mirrors can be folded by the folding button next to the selector switch which enables you to park your vehicle in a limited parking space easily Make sure you fold out the mirrors before you start driving With the ignition switch in the ON II position pre...

Page 175: ...mation see page 148 Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON II position You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position 2 Adjust the seat to a comfortable position see page 149...

Page 176: ...s setting stored in that button s memory If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one use the other memory button Selecting a Memorized Position To select a memorized position do this 1 Make sure the vehicle is parked 2 Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 until you hear a beep then release the button The system will move the seat steering wheel and outside mirrors to the me...

Page 177: ...ion memory Light Control Buttons Your vehicle has the light control buttons on the front ceiling With these buttons you can select three positions OFF Door door activated position and ON To select a position press the appropriate button When you press the DOOR button the green indicator in the button comes on as a reminder To turn off the setting press the OFF button OFF position The front individ...

Page 178: ...on and stay on Individual Map Lights Turn on the front individual map lights by pushing each map light button Push the button again to turn it off When the door activated position is selected with the light control button the second and the third row map lights can be turned on by pushing each map light button Push the button again to turn it off If any map light is left on when the ignition switc...

Page 179: ... lights come on when the tailgate is opened The tailgate lights do not come on when any other doors are opened Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in all four doors come on when you open any door The light around the ignition switch comes on when any door is opened After you close the door the ignition switch light stays on for about 30 seconds regardless of the interior light dimming t...

Page 180: ... GROCERY HOOK GLOVE BOX CENTER POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER Interior Convenience Items 173 Instruments and Controls 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 181: ... and electrical components in the interior Open the front beverage holder by sliding the lid Beverage holders are also provided in the second row seat armrest Pivot down the seat back to use them To open the beverage holder press and release the front lid To close press the lid again until it latches When you put back the armrest in the center seat back make sure the lid is closed properly ARMREST...

Page 182: ...seat For the third row a storage compartment is located in the passenger side armrest To open the compartment push the button and lift the lid Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left Close it with a firm push Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt ...

Page 183: ...not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving Sun Visor To use the sun visor pull it down When using the sun visor for the side window remove the support rod from the clip and swing it out In this position the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider Do not use the extended sun visor over the inside mirror Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are gett...

Page 184: ... front accessory power socket under the audio system and rear socket behind the third row seat on the driver s side On models without rear entertainment system The accessory power socket is located at the back of the front console compartment To use an accessory power socket the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position CONTINUED Interior Convenience Items 177 Instruments and Co...

Page 185: ...en the lids and open the outlet cover Insert the plug into the receptacle slightly turn it 90 clockwise then push in the plug all the way Always run the engine when you use the AC power outlet The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100 watts or less If you use an appliance which requires more than 100 watts it automatically stops supplying the power If this happens turn the i...

Page 186: ...table for devices that process precise data such as medical equipment or measuring instruments Any appliances that require an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer controlled electric blankets touch sensor lamps etc should not be connected to this outlet Interior Convenience Items 179 Instruments and Controls 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 187: ...180 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 188: ...ith navigation system 235 Disc Player Error Messages Models with navigation system 246 Protecting Your Discs 247 Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigation system 250 Playing an iPod Models with navigation system 278 iPod Error Messages Models with navigation system 286 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Models with navigation system 287 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages Models w...

Page 189: ...O SYNC INDICATOR FAN CONTROL BUTTONS REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS AUTO BUTTON MODE BUTTON AUTO BUTTON ON OFF BUTTON DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE AUTO INDICATOR FRONT PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE FAN CONTROL BUTTONS FRONT PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON MODE BUTTON ON OFF BUTTON Climate Control System 182 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC...

Page 190: ... the front control panel 2 Set the desired temperature with the temperature control buttons You will see AUTO in the system s display 3 You can set the driver s side temperature the passenger s side temperature and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment separately The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and or heated air that will as quickly as possible raise or l...

Page 191: ...river front passenger and rear passengers according to each adjusted temperature The system also regulates each temperature based on the information of the sun light sensor and the sun s position which is updated automatically by the navigation s global positioning system GPS For example if the driver s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun the system will adjust to a lower temperature Dual ...

Page 192: ...ection To Turn Everything Off If you press the ON OFF button the climate control system shuts off completely Keep the system completely off for short periods only To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting you should have the fan running at all times Semi automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode All other fe...

Page 193: ... from the center and corner vents in the dashboard Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents Air flows from the floor vents Airflow is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield Windshield Defroster Button This button directs the main airflow to the windshield for faster defrosting It also overrides any mode sele...

Page 194: ...emperature control buttons A passenger can also adjust the fan speed and airflow You can use the rear control panel when the indicator in the REAR button on the front control panel is on Pressing any control button on the rear control panel turns on the rear button indicator on the front control panel REAR BUTTON FAN CONTROL BUTTONS REAR CONTROL PANEL REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE REAR PA...

Page 195: ...the mode display changes from to When is selected air flows from the upper vents on the back of the center console When is selected air flows from the lower vents Automatic Operation Pressing the AUTO button puts the system in automatic operation mode The rear system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the selected temperature of the rear passenger compartment You wi...

Page 196: ...or in the REAR button is on the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently To adjust each temperature press either of the temperature control buttons or on the climate control panel Driver s Side Passenger s Side Rear Passenger Compartment CONTINUED Climate Control System 189 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 197: ...e indicator in the REAR button is off the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the driver s side set temperature You will see AUTO SYNC on the system display of the rear control panel To set the temperature of the rear passenger compartment to a different value than the driver s side press the REAR button then press either temperature control buttons on the back of the ...

Page 198: ... sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature humidity sensor is next to the steering column Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY SENSOR Climate Control System 191 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 199: ...gh 302 Personalization Setting When you unlock the doors with your remote and turn the audio system on the driver s ID Driver 1 or Driver 2 is detected and the radio presets and sound level settings see page 196 are turned to the respective memorized mode automatically Without navigation system With rear entertainment system With navigation system Audio System 192 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MM...

Page 200: ...CAN BUTTON AM BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS TUNE KNOB PRESET BUTTONS VOL Ⴛ VOLUME POWER KNOB CONTINUED Playing the AM FM Radio Models without navigation system 193 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 201: ...he knob right to tune to a higher frequency or left to tune to a lower frequency SKIP SEEK The skip seek function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal To activate it press and hold the or side of the button then release it SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band To activate it press the SCAN button then ...

Page 202: ... and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds It stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons You will see a 0 displayed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for that preset button If you do not like the stations auto select has stored you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described To tu...

Page 203: ...he display The system will return to the audio display about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode Speed sensitive Volume Compensation SVC The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed The faster you go the louder the audio volume becomes As you slow down the audio volume decreases The SVC has four modes SVC OFF SVC LOW SVC MID and SVC HIGH Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to...

Page 204: ...CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE KNOB PRESET BUTTONS VOL Ⴛ VOLUME POWER KNOB TITLE BUTTON CONTINUED Playing the XM Radio Models without navigation system 197 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 205: ...DE To switch between channel mode and category mode press and hold the TITLE button until the mode changes In the channel mode you can select all of the available channels In the category mode such as Jazz Rock Classical etc you can select all of the channels within that category Each time you press and release the TITLE button the display changes in the following sequence channel name channel num...

Page 206: ...ategory can be selected In channel mode all channels can be selected 3 Pick the preset button you want for that channel Press and hold the button until you hear a beep 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the first six channels 5 Press the button again The other XM band will show Store the next six channels using steps 2 and 3 Once a channel is stored simply press and release the proper preset button t...

Page 207: ... therefore objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions To help compensate for this ground based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the signal Signal may be blocked by mountains or ...

Page 208: ...2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Receiving XM Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Radio With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I or the ON II position push the VOL knob to turn on the a...

Page 209: ... be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request If the service has not been activated after 36 hours contact XM Radio In Canada contact XM CANADA Playing the XM Radio Models without navigation system 202 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 210: ... BUTTONS TUNE FOLDER KNOB DISC EJECT BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS MP3 WMA INDICATOR TRACK FILE NUMBER FOLDER NUMBER VOL Ⴛ VOLUME POWER KNOB CONTINUED Playing Discs Models without navigation system 203 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 211: ...the disc to jam in the unit This audio system can also play CD Rs and CD RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats When playing a disc in MP3 you will see MP3 in the display In WMA format WMA will appear in the display The disc folder and track numbers are displayed You can select up to 255 folders or tracks Video CDs and DVD discs do not work in this unit NOTE If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is protec...

Page 212: ...e system begins playing the last disc loaded You can also load a disc into an empty position while a disc is playing by pressing the appropriate preset button The system stops playing the current disc and starts the loading sequence It then plays the disc just loaded Text Data Display Function Each time you press the TITLE button the display shows you the text data on a disc if the disc was record...

Page 213: ... With a disc in MP3 or WMA the display shows the folder and file name When you turn on the audio system next time the system keeps your selection with the TITLE button To Change or Select Tracks Files Use the SKIP buttons while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks files in MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA mode use the TUNE knob to select folders in the disc and use either SKIP butto...

Page 214: ...P button also turns off the repeat feature In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER REPEAT This feature when activated replays all the files on the selected folder in the order they are compressed in MP3 or WMA To activate folder repeat mode press and release the RPT button repeatedly until you see F RPT in the display The system continuously replays the current folder Press and hold the RPT button to turn it of...

Page 215: ... button repeatedly You will see F RDM in the display The system will then select and play files randomly This continues until you deactivate folder random play by pressing and holding the RDM button again or you select a different folder with the TUNE knob Each time you press and release the RDM button the mode changes from folder random play to within a disc random play then to normal play SCAN T...

Page 216: ... press and release the SCAN button repeatedly until D SCAN shows in the display The system will then play the first track file in the first main folder on the first disc for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system will then play the following first tracks files for 10 seconds each When it plays a track file that you want to continue listening to press and hold the SCAN button again When the ...

Page 217: ...remove the disc currently in play press the eject button When a disc is removed from a slot the system automatically begins the load sequence so you can load another disc in that position If you do not remove the disc from the changer within 10 seconds the disc will reload into the slot Then the system returns to the previous mode AM FM or XM To remove a different disc from the changer first selec...

Page 218: ... clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Error Message Cause Solution HEAT ERROR High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal FORMAT Track File format not supported Current track will be skipped The next supported track or file plays automatically BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER S MANUAL PUSH EJECT Mechanical Error Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc s Check the disc ...

Page 219: ...en you make a selection push the center of the selector ENTER to go to that selection Personalization Setting When you unlock the doors with your remote and turn the audio system on the driver s ID Driver 1 or Driver 2 is detected and the radio presets and sound level settings see page 222 are turned to the respective memorized mode automatically Voice Control System The audio system including the...

Page 220: ...TO SELECT BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY NAVIGATION SCREEN A SEL AUTO SELECT BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SKIP CATEGORY BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON TITLE BUTTON TUNE SOUND KNOB VOL Ⴛ VOLUME POWER KNOB CONTINUED Playing the AM FM Radio Models with navigation system 213 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 5...

Page 221: ... available To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band tune skip seek scan the preset buttons and auto select On the FM band you can also use the features provided by the radio data system RDS For more information on the RDS see page 217 TUNE Use the TUNE knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency Turn the knob right to tune to a higher freque...

Page 222: ...e dial push the selector down and turn the interface dial to select Scan then press ENTER on the interface selector When it finds a strong signal it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds When it plays a station that you want to listen to press the SCAN button again SCAN INDICATOR SCAN ...

Page 223: ...erface selector down to scroll down the navigation screen highlight A SEL then press ENTER on the interface selector You will see A SEL on the audio display if selected and the system goes into auto select mode for several seconds You can also press the A SEL button You will see A SEL on the audio display and the navigation screen and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds The system s...

Page 224: ...ith the system on you will see the RDS INFO ON message on the audio display If the station you are listening to is an RDS station the displayed frequency switches to the station name If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station the navigation screen and the audio display continue to show the frequency When you turn off this function by pressing the TITLE button the audio display shows...

Page 225: ... and soft music R B Rhythm and blues and soft rhythm and blues CLASSIC Classical music RELIGION Programs concerned with religion INFO News information sports talk foreign language personality public college and weather TRAFFIC Traffic information Turn the interface dial to select an RDS category You can use the search or scan function to find radio stations on the selected RDS category by pressing...

Page 226: ...s can help you to find a station in your favorite category To activate it push the AUDIO button to display the FM radio information on the navigation screen Push the interface selector down and turn the interface dial to select RDS search Press ENTER on the interface selector The screen shows you the RDS category list RDS CATEGORY SEEK SCAN ICON RDS Search mode RDS CATEGORY LIST SEEK is selected C...

Page 227: ... navigation screen and the system will go back to the last selected station RDS Category SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected RDS category one by one To activate it push the AUDIO button to display the FM radio information on the navigation screen Push the interface selector down and turn the interface dial to select RDS search on the audio menu Press ENT...

Page 228: ...o press the CANCEL button If the system does not find a station NOTHING blinks for about five seconds on the audio display then NOTHING blinks for about five seconds on the navigation screen and the system will go back to the last selected station Radio Text Display This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station If the selected RDS station has the radio text informat...

Page 229: ... sensitive volume compensation SVC These adjustments can be made with the TUNE SOUND knob or the interface dial To adjust the sound press the AUDIO button push the interface selector down and turn the interface dial to Sound Setup Then press ENTER on the interface selector Select the mode you want to adjust by turning the interface dial SOUND SETUP ICON Playing the AM FM Radio Models with navigati...

Page 230: ...ace dial or TUNE SOUND knob to the desired level and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector FADER BALANCE These modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker Fader adjusts the front to back strength while balance adjusts the side to side strength To adjust fader and balance select FADER or BALANCE then press ENTER on the interface selector The current se...

Page 231: ...the interface dial to the desired level and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector If you feel the sound is too loud choose low If you feel the sound is too quiet choose high Dolby PL ProLogic II Dolby PL ProLogic II signal processing creates multi channel surround sound from 2 channel stereo audio sources Dolby ProLogic II can only be activated when listening to DISC CD ...

Page 232: ...ossless and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories NOTE In some audio playing modes XM AUX when DPLII is on the music coming from the rear speakers may sound distorted This is due to compression of the music and it does not indicate a problem with the setting Playing the AM FM Radio Models with navigation system 225 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner ...

Page 233: ...NOB SCAN BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BUTTONS With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY NAVIGATION SCREEN AUDIO BUTTON SKIP CATEGORY BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON TUNE SOUND KNOB XM RADIO BUTTON VOL Ⴛ VOLUME POWER KNOB Playing the XM Radio Models with navigation system 226 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 234: ...el and category selections in the audio display Operating the XM Radio To listen to XM Radio turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or ON II position Push the VOL knob to turn on the audio system and press the button The last channel you listened to will show in the Audio display Adjust the volume by turning the VOL knob Each time you push the interface selector up the band will change to XM1...

Page 235: ...er CATEGORY NAME artist name and TITLE music title You may experience periods when XM Radio does not transmit the artist s name and song title information If this happens there is nothing wrong with your system TUNE Turn the tune knob left or right to select channels You can also change channels with the interface selector push down the interface selector to select AUDIO MENU then turn the interfa...

Page 236: ...ENU then turn the interface dial to select Channel Scan and press ENTER on the interface selector CATEGORY SCAN This function samples the stations in the selected category Push down the interface selector to select AUDIO MENU then turn the interface dial to select Category Scan and press ENTER on the interface selector Preset You can store up to 12 preset channels using the six preset buttons Each...

Page 237: ...ase the proper preset button to tune to it XM Radio Display Messages OFF AIR The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting LOADING XM is loading the audio or program information UPDATING The encryption code is being updated Wait until the encryption code is fully updated Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally NO SIGNAL The signal is currently too weak Move the vehicle to an area aw...

Page 238: ...olitan areas Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator Signal may be blocked by mountains or large obstacles to the south SATELLITE Signal weaker in these areas GROUND REPEATER CONTINUED Playing the XM Radio Models with navigation system 231 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31S...

Page 239: ...ies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 310 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Note Function If equipped This function stores the sound content played on the selected XM satellite radio station with the channel category name...

Page 240: ...ect a sound file then press ENTER The display shows the category name and title information of the selected file To delete a file push the interface selector to the right to select DELETE Select DELETE ALL or DELETE SELECTED ITEM then press ENTER on the interface selector NOTE ICON SOUND FILE RECORDED DATE CONTINUED Playing the XM Radio Models with navigation system 233 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 ...

Page 241: ...ob until 0 appears in the display Your I D will appear in the displays After you have registered with XM Radio keep your audio system in the XM Radio mode while you wait for activation This should take about 30 minutes While waiting for activation make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception Once your audio system is activated CAT category or CH channel will appear in the aud...

Page 242: ...OT TITLE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON VOL Ⴛ VOLUME POWER KNOB INTERFACE DIAL DISC BUTTON NAVIGATION SCREEN VOL Ⴛ VOLUME POWER KNOB INTERFACE DIAL EJECT BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS REPEAT BUTTON TITLE BUTTON DISC BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CONTINUED Playing a Disc Models with navigation system 235 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 243: ... or AAC format that saved on CD R RW or DVD R RW see page 241 NOTE If a file on an MP3 WMA or ACC disk is protected by digital rights management DRM the audio system skips to the next file DVD A discs not meeting DVD verification standards may not be playable Some CD DA and CD ROM mixed discs are not playable On models without Rear Entertainment System Video CDs and DVD V format discs will not wor...

Page 244: ... in MP3 WMA or AAC the numbers of the current folder and file are shown The system will continuously play a disc until you change modes For information on how to handle and protect compact discs see page 247 To Play a Disc Select the disc player by pressing the DISC button The system will begin playing the last selected track in the disc You will see the current track position highlighted Title in...

Page 245: ...skip button to skip backward to the beginning of the current track Press the side again to skip to the previous track To move rapidly within a track press and hold either side of the skip button When you insert a CD for the first time the system automatically starts recording to the hard disc For information on recording from music CDs see page 253 To Choose a Track You can also choose a track dir...

Page 246: ... Play This feature plays the tracks within a disc in random order When playing MP3 WMA or AAC format discs all the tracks within the disc are played in random order regardless of the configuration of the folder Push the interface selector down while playing a disc Turn the interface dial to select Random on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector TRACK REPEAT INDICATOR TRACK REPEA...

Page 247: ...l to select Scan on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector You will hear a 10 second sampling of each track on the disc When you return to disc mode the disc will begin playing from where it left off To turn this feature off press the SCAN button again or turn the interface dial to select th...

Page 248: ...WMA or AAC formats You can select up to 255 folders or tracks Disc Maximum foldersᤳ Maximum Files Maximum layersᤳ CD ROM CD R CD RW 255 999 8 DVD ROM DVD R DVD RW 255 3500 8 ᤳ Including Root folder NOTE Combining a low sampling frequency with a low bitrate may result in extremely degraded sound quality To play an MP3 WMA AAC disc use the disc controls previously described along with the following ...

Page 249: ...f all the folders within a disc While playing an MP3 WMA AAC disc push the interface selector up The folder list in the currently playing disc will appear on the screen If the root folder has some additional folders in the lower layer they will be listed on the screen Select a desired folder by turning the interface dial then press ENTER The display returns to normal play and the first track in th...

Page 250: ...con and press ENTER on the interface selector Folder Random This feature when activated plays all files in the current folder in random order To activate folder random play push the interface selector down while playing a disc Turn the interface dial to select Random on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the folder random icon and press ENTER...

Page 251: ... the selector down turn the dial to select Scan on the AUDIO MENU then press ENTER Turn the dial to select the scan icon then press ENTER The system begins to play a file for about 10 seconds and continues to sample the remaining files To turn this feature off press the SCAN button again or select the OFF icon by turning the dial then press ENTER FOLDER SCAN ICON SCAN OFF ICON FILE SCAN ICON Playi...

Page 252: ...ile of the last folder the system plays normally To turn this feature off turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon and press ENTER on the interface selector The last track sampled begins to play NOTE When playing MP3 WMA or AAC format disc each time you press the SCAN button the system changes in the following sequence Scan ᤫ Scan first track in folder ᤫ OFF ᤫ Scan Removing Discs from the Di...

Page 253: ...epeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Error Message Cause Solution BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNER S MANUAL Servo Error Press the eject button and pull out the disc Check the disc for serious damage signs of deformation excessive scratches and or dirt see page 248 Insert the disc again If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be removed consult your dealer Do not try to...

Page 254: ...tion To prevent warpage keep discs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat To clean a disc use a clean soft cloth Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the recording surface of the disc causing skipping or other problems Remove these pieces by rubbing th...

Page 255: ...k inside and damage the audio unit Examples of these discs are shown to the right 1 Bubbled wrinkled labeled and excessively thick discs 2 Damaged discs 3 Poor quality discs Bubbled Wrinkled With Label Sticker Using Printer Label Kit Sealed With Plastic Ring Chipped Cracked Warped Burrs Protecting Your Discs 248 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 256: ...cause the sound to skip Recommended discs are printed with the following logo Audio unit may not play the following formats This audio unit cannot play a Dual discᤎ 3 inch 8 cm CD Only on models with CD changer Triangle Shape Can Shape Arrow Shape Fingerprints scratches etc Protecting Your Discs 249 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 257: ...VOL Ⴛ VOLUME POWER KNOB NAVIGATION SCREEN INTERFACE DIAL HDD BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS REPEAT BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON HDD BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS RANDOM BUTTON INFO BUTTON INFO BUTTON Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigation system 250 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 258: ...ces Music data recorded on HDD can only be used for personal enjoyment Data is recorded using ultra efficient compression technology therefore sound quality may vary slightly from the original Title information will be displayed when the information is found in the Gracenote Album Info Gracenote Media Database on the built in hard disk drive See page 275 Recording function from following media is ...

Page 259: ...t the user playlist see page 263 Track Search Methods Songs that have been recorded on the HDD are categorized in groups for easy searching There are six categories Ripped date Album titles are arranged by date of recording Album Album names are arranged in alphabetical order Artist Artist names are arranged in alphabetical order Genre Songs are arranged by genre Playlist Any of six playlists that...

Page 260: ...ata or the loss of audio data due to any cause whatsoever During recording operation of this product may be slower If you stop the engine or the ignition switch is turned off while recording a CD there may be pauses between songs when you play back from the HDD Tracks from music CDs are recorded at 6 times the playback speed You can listen to tracks as they are being recorded Skip up down forward ...

Page 261: ...CD to HDD In order to suspend recording push the interface selector down select Cancel Rec to HDD and press ENTER on the interface selector Changing the Recording Settings Recording a Track on a Music CD Manually To change the setting to manual mode push the interface selector down on the HDD screen Turn the interface dial to select HDD Setup and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the inte...

Page 262: ...utomatically record all of the tracks on a music CD move the interface selector down on the HDD Audio screen Turn the interface dial to select HDD Setup and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface selector to select Ripping and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select AUTO and press ENTER on the interface selector RIPPING ICON REC TO HDD ICON CONTINU...

Page 263: ...selected The next song is selected If you press this button during the last song the first song is selected Repeat Playback To replay the current track continuously press the RPT button or push the interface selector down during track playback Turn the interface dial to select Repeat on the HDD AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the repeat icon t...

Page 264: ...rn the interface dial to select Random on the HDD AUDIO MENU Press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the track random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector To turn this feature off turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon then press ENTER on the interface selector RANDOM OFF ICON RANDOM ICON CONTINUED Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navi...

Page 265: ...ack in the current search mode To turn this feature off turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon then press ENTER Searching the Music While playing music in the HDD playback screen push the interface selector up to select MUSIC SEARCH You can search a track by album artist track playlist genre or ripped date or you can shuffle all tracks The voice command music search feature Song By VoiceTM...

Page 266: ...the interface dial to select Albums Press ENTER on the selector and the album list will be displayed in alphabetical order If you push the interface selector right or left you can change the alphabet tab Turn the interface dial to select the album you want to listen to then press ENTER on the selector The first track on the selected album begins to play Push the selector down ALPHABET TAB CONTINUE...

Page 267: ...ant to listen to and press ENTER on the interface selector The first track on the selected artist begins to play Searching Music by Track Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen and turn the interface dial to select Tracks Press ENTER on the interface selector and the track list will be displayed in alphabetical order If you push the interface selector right or left yo...

Page 268: ...urn the interface dial to select Playlists Press ENTER on the interface selector then the playlist will be displayed Turn the interface dial to select the playlist you want to listen to then press ENTER on the interface selector The first track on the selected playlist begins to play CONTINUED Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigation system 261 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA M...

Page 269: ...cted genre begins to play Searching Music by Ripped Date Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen and turn the interface dial to select Ripped Date Press ENTER on the interface selector The album list will be displayed Turn the interface dial to select the album you want to listen to then press ENTER on the selector The first track on the selected album begins to play R...

Page 270: ...ck title artist name and music genre You can also add a track to the playlist and delete the track or the album from the playlist Changing the Order of Tracks Within the User Playlist 1 On the HDD audio screen push up the interface selector to select MUSIC SEARCH Select Playlists by turning the interface dial then press ENTER on the interface selector 2 Turn the interface dial to select the playli...

Page 271: ...be moved then press ENTER on the interface selector 8 Push the interface selector down to return to the Playback screen of the User Playlist Changing the Name of the Original Playlist 1 Select a desired playlist to change the original playlist name album name Refer to the Music Search function on page 258 for how to select an album Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU for a selec...

Page 272: ...he Enter an album name screen input the new Original Playlist name Select a letter by turning the interface dial then press ENTER on the interface selector 6 After inputting the name push the interface selector down to select OK The screen returns to the Edit Music Info screen 7 The display returns to the Playlist screen where you can confirm the changes CONTINUED Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio...

Page 273: ...wn to display AUDIO MENU for a selected Album 2 Turn the interface dial and select Edit Music Info then press ENTER on the interface selector 3 Turn the interface dial to select Edit Track Name then press ENTER on the interface selector 4 On the Edit Track screen turn the interface dial and select Edit Track Name then press ENTER on the interface selector Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models w...

Page 274: ...or down to display the AUDIO MENU and then select Edit Track The subsequent procedure is the same as step 4 Changing the Artist Name of the Original Playlist and User Playlist You can change the artist name displayed in the original playlist and User Playlist using the four icons in the Edit option screen Album and All Tracks Artist Enables you to change the artist name of the selected album and a...

Page 275: ...rtist name Refer to the Music Search function on page 258 for how to select an album Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU for a selected album 2 Turn the interface dial and select Edit Music Info then press ENTER on the interface selector 3 Turn the interface dial to select Edit Artist Name then press ENTER on the interface selector 4 On the Enter an artist name screen input the ...

Page 276: ...aylist music genre Refer to the Music Search function on page 258 for how to select a playlist or an album Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU for a selected playlist or album 2 Turn the interface dial and select Edit Music Info then press ENTER on the interface selector 3 Turn the interface dial to select Edit Genre then press ENTER on the interface selector CONTINUED Playing H...

Page 277: ...Turn the interface dial and select Edit Music Info then press ENTER on the interface selector 3 Turn the interface dial to select Delete Track then press ENTER on the interface selector 4 On the Track list screen turn the interface dial and select the track Then press ENTER on the interface selector 5 Select OK to confirm you want to delete the track Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with n...

Page 278: ...ss ENTER on the interface selector 3 Turn the interface dial to select Delete Album then press ENTER on the interface selector 4 On the Album list screen turn the interface dial and select the Album Then press ENTER on the interface selector Select OK to confirm you want to delete the Album NOTE When you delete the Original Playlist any tracks stored in a User Playlist are also deleted Even if all...

Page 279: ...be added then press ENTER on the interface selector NOTE When adding from and to the same User Playlist the same tracks will be stored twice Acquiring Title Information 1 Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU 2 Turn the interface dial and select Get Music Info then press ENTER on the interface selector 3 On the Select an Album screen turn the interface dial and select the title in...

Page 280: ...ealer or visit www acura com in U S or www acura ca in Canada to acquire updated files 1 Insert the update disc into the disc slot or connect the USB flash memory device that includes the update 2 Push the interface selector down to select AUDIO MENU in the HDD playback screen or CD playback screen 3 Turn the interface dial to select HDD Setup then press ENTER on the interface selector MAXIMUM CAP...

Page 281: ...g the HDD Any music data calendar entries etc that have been stored on the HDD can be deleted 1 Press the INFO button rotate the interface dial to select Set up and press ENTER on the interface selector 2 Move the interface selector to the right to navigate to the Set up Other tab 3 On the Set up Other search rotate the interface dial to select Clear Personal Data and press ENTER on the interface ...

Page 282: ...ree updates a year More information about Gracenote its features and downloads are available at www acura com in U S or www acura ca in Canada CD and music related data from Gracenote Inc copyright 2000 2010 Gracenote Gracenote Software copyright 2000 2010 Gracenote This product and service may practice one or more of the following U S Patents 5 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 23...

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Page 285: ...ON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL SKIP BUTTONS USB AUX BUTTON VOL Ⴛ VOLUME POWER KNOB MAP GUIDE BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON MAP GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON NAVIGATION SCREEN Playing an iPod Models with navigation system 278 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 286: ... on the iPod with iTunes iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc Voice Control System You can select the AUX mode by using the navigation system voice control buttons but cannot operate the play mode functions The voice command music search feature Song By Voice is also available Refer to the navigation system manual for complete details iPod models confirmed to be compatible ...

Page 287: ...data before playing it Some devices cannot be powered or charged via the USB adapter if this is the case use the accessory adapter to supply power to your device Connecting an iPod 1 Unclip the USB connector by pulling it up and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment 2 Connect your dock connector to the iPod correctly and securely 3 Install the dock connector to the USB adapter ...

Page 288: ...elect passages and change files SKIP Each time you press and release the side of the SKIP button the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track Press and release the side of the button to skip backward to the beginning of the current track Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track To move rapidly within playing track press and hold either side or of the SKIP button...

Page 289: ...e tracks become available for selection The track order that appears at this time varies depending on the iPod model and software Press the AUDIO button to go back to the normal audio playing display Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP GUIDE button cancels the audio control display on the screen Playing an iPod Models with navigation system 282 11 08 29...

Page 290: ...ed will be repeated To cancel this function turn the interface dial and select the Repeat OFF icon and then press ENTER on the interface selector You can also select the function by using the RPT button SHUFFLE This feature shuffles playback of tracks contained within the iPod This function can be established at the same time that Repeat Playback is set up 1 On the iPod screen push the interface s...

Page 291: ...d at the same time that Repeat Playback is setup 1 On the iPod screen push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU 2 Turn the interface dial select Shuffle and press ENTER on the interface selector 3 Turn the interface dial select the Album Shuffle icon and press ENTER on the interface selector Shuffle playback of the album will begin To cancel this function turn the interface dial and s...

Page 292: ...ector from the USB adapter cable ᤳ The displayed message may vary on models or versions On some models there is no message to disconnect When you disconnect the iPod while it is playing the audio display and the navigation screen if selected show USB NO DATA If you reconnect the same iPod the system may begin playing where it left off depending on what mode the iPod is in when it is reconnected Wh...

Page 293: ...take your vehicle to your dealer Error Message Solution UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected CONNECT RETRY Appears when the iPod cannot be authenticated NO SONG Appears when there are no files in the iPod iPod Error Messages Models with navigation system 286 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 294: ...IO BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON MAP GUIDE BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL USB AUX BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL AUDIO BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON MAP GUIDE BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON USB AUX BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS CONTINUED Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Models with navigation system 287 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 295: ...mpatible as well Some USB flash memory devices such as devices with security lockout features etc will not work in this audio unit NOTE Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard drive as it or your files may be damaged Do not connect your USB flash memory device using a hub Do not use an extension cable to the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle Do not keep a USB flash memory devi...

Page 296: ... the voice control buttons but cannot operate the play mode functions Even if recorded in MP3 WMA or AAC format a file with unsupported version cannot be played If the system finds it the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED and then skips to the next file Combining a low sampling frequency with a low bitrate may result in extremely degraded sound quality Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device 1 Unclip t...

Page 297: ...e system skips forward to the beginning of the next file Press and release the side of the button to skip backward to the beginning of the current file Press it twice to skip to the beginning of the previous file To move rapidly within a file press and hold either side or of the SKIP button Folder Selection To select a different folder turn the TUNE knob to move to the beginning of the next folder...

Page 298: ...n also see each folder on the screen To go back to the normal playing display press the AUDIO button Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP GUIDE button cancels the audio mode display To Select Repeat Random or Scan Mode Push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU You can select any type of repeat random or scan mode on the audio menu screen...

Page 299: ... cancel this function turn the interface dial and select the Repeat OFF icon and then press ENTER on the interface selector Pressing either side of the SKIP button also cancels this function FOLDER REPEAT This function replays all the tracks in a folder in the order that they were stored 1 On the USB main screen push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU 2 Turn the interface dial to se...

Page 300: ...n screen push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU 2 Turn the interface dial select Random and press ENTER on the interface selector 3 Turn the interface dial select the Track Random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector The tracks are played in random order You can also select the function by using the RDM button To cancel this function turn the interface dial and select the...

Page 301: ...y using the RDM button To cancel this function turn the interface dial and select the Random OFF icon and then press ENTER on the interface selector TRACK SCAN This function samples all the tracks in the current folder in the order that they were recorded 1 On the USB main screen push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU 2 Turn the interface dial select the Scan icon and press ENTER o...

Page 302: ...e selector down to display AUDIO MENU 2 Turn the interface dial select the Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector 3 Turn the interface dial select the Folder Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector The first file of the first folder is sampled for 10 seconds If no other operations are carried out the first files of the remaining folders are played for 10 seconds After the ...

Page 303: ... a USB Flash Memory Device You can disconnect the USB flash memory device at any time even if the USB mode is selected on the audio system Always follow the USB flash memory device s instructions when you remove it When you disconnect the USB flash memory device while it is playing the audio display and the navigation screen if selected show NO DATA Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Models with na...

Page 304: ...o your dealer Error Message Solution BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNER S MANUAL USB flash memory device is drawing too much current Check owner s manual for compatible USB devices ERROR Internal USB ROM Error Try a different USB device USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages Models with navigation system 297 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 305: ...AL INTERFACE DIAL USB AUX BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS AUDIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY SKIP BUTTONS USB AUX BUTTON AM FM BUTTON XM BUTTON HDD BUTTON DISC BUTTON HDD BUTTON AM FM BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON Bluetooth Audio System Models with navigation system 298 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 306: ...es Make sure that your phone is paired and linked to the HFL To begin to play the audio files you may need to operate your phone If so follow the phone maker s operating instructions Press the USB AUX buttonᤳ with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I or the ON II position When the phone is recognized you will see the Bluetooth Audio message and icon on the audio display and the audio control dis...

Page 307: ...ready connected If your Bluetooth Audio compatible phone does not operate as described make sure it is an Acura approved phone To find out if your phone is approved go to www acura com handsfreelink in Canada www acura ca or call the HandsFreeLink consumer support at 1 888 528 7876 Voice Control System You can select the AUX mode by using the voice control buttons but cannot operate the play mode ...

Page 308: ... between the resume mode and pause mode NOTE The pause function may not be available on some phone devices To change sound settings Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control display Turn the dial to switch the setting between the resume pause mode and the sound setup mode Select Sound Setup then press ENTER to set your selection CONTINUED Bluetooth Audio System Models with navigation sys...

Page 309: ...es the music playing from your phone As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible ...

Page 310: ...he station s transmitter nearby large objects and atmospheric conditions A radio station s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter If you are listening to an AM station you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker and the station drifting in and out If you are listening to an FM station you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens Eventu...

Page 311: ...tions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems As required by the FCC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for complia...

Page 312: ... of the button the system goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to Press the bottom to go back to the previous preset station If you press and hold the CH button or the system goes into the skip seek mode It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal To activate the seek function press and hold the top or bottom of the CH button until you hear a beep The system sear...

Page 313: ...ard to the beginning of the next file Press the bottom to skip backward to the beginning to the current file Press it twice to return to the previous file When playing a USB flash memory device you can also use the seek function to skip the folder To activate this press and hold either side of the CH button until you hear a beep On models without navigation system If you are playing a conventional...

Page 314: ...onnected to the jack press the USB AUX button DISC AUX button on models without navigation system to select it On models with Rear Entertainment System Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on the back of the center console compartment For more information see page 339 Auxiliary Input Jack 307 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America ...

Page 315: ...ain your AM and FM presets even if power is disconnected NOTE If you have a My Acura account it is easy to retrieve the anti theft code online without having to access the serial number U S owners We recommend that you register the security code at My Acura myacura com If you lose the Anti theft Identification Card before registering the code at My Acura you must obtain the code from your dealer o...

Page 316: ...ing 4 After you set the day information pressing the SET button again will cancel this setting mode and the system shows the adjusted display The system will also automatically return to the normal display about 10 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode On models with navigation system The navigation system receives signals from the global positioning system GPS and the displayed time is updated ...

Page 317: ...he rear entertainment system This vehicle s overhead mounted video display if so equipped includes mercury containing components Upon removal please reuse recycle or dispose of as hazardous waste To Turn On the System Press the REAR PWR button The overhead screen will open to the position it was last set The indicator on the REAR PWR button will come on as well as the indicator on the FRONT SOURCE...

Page 318: ...ource or insert a DVD Rear Speakers When you turn on the system the rear speakers are automatically turned off if the rear system selects a different entertainment source than the front system You will see the Rear Speakers Off icon both in the audio display and the overhead screen The sound for the rear system is sent to the wireless headphones If you want to turn the rear speakers on again press...

Page 319: ...REAR PWR BUTTON REAR CTRL OFF BUTTON FRONT SOURCE BUTTON REAR SOURCE BUTTON OVERHEAD SCREEN UNIT Rear Entertainment System 312 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 320: ...erating the DVD Player from the Front Control Panel The DVD player in your rear entertainment system can play DVD video discs audio CDs MP3 WMA discs and DTS CDs Press the REAR PWR button in the front panel or press the button in the rear control panel when REAR PWR is on The overhead screen will open to the position it was last set You can tilt the screen at nine different angles from 90 to 130 d...

Page 321: ... the DVD button if the DVD does not start playing automatically PAUSE Press the DVD button to pause the DVD Press the button again or press PLAY to resume Pause works only with the DVD player SKIP BUTTONS PLAY PAUSE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON Rear Entertainment System 314 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 322: ...trols To return front panel control to the front audio system press the FRONT SOURCE button You will hear a beep and the indicator in the button comes on The indicator also comes on automatically when you do not operate the rear entertainment system within 10 seconds Using the Rear Control Panel To turn on the rear entertainment system from the rear control panel press the PWR button Use the DVD A...

Page 323: ...ress the XM button to listen to the XM radio You can press either side or of the TUNE SKIP bar to scroll up down and select channels within a category in CATEGORY mode or to scroll up down and select from among all available channels in CH mode Press the MENU button to display the Audio Menu on the overhead screen You can enter the highlighted function by pressing the ENTER button These functions ...

Page 324: ...t was last set You can tilt the screen at nine different angles from 90 to 130 degrees using the tilt button in the rear control panel The default setting is 100 degrees Press the button when you want to pause the DVD Press this button again to go back to PLAY Press the button to skip to the beginning of the next chapter Press the button to return to the beginning of the current chapter Press the ...

Page 325: ... you press the MENU button while a DVD is playing the DVD Menu appears The menu options are TOP MENU MENU PLAY MODE SEARCH NUMINPUT REPEAT PAUSE PLAY and STOP To go to your selected menu use the interface dial to highlight the icon and press the ENTER button To return to the DVD video screen select RETURN Top Menu When you select TOP MENU the screen changes to the DVD s title menu This menu also a...

Page 326: ...udio setting highlight Audio from the play mode menu with the or button A submenu of the dubbed language appears You can select another language by turning the interface dial The sound characteristics Dolby Digital LPCM MPEG Audio dts recorded with the selected language is also displayed next to the language CONTINUED Rear Entertainment System 319 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North ...

Page 327: ...ubtitles with the interface dial To go back to play press the MENU or CANCEL button Angle To change the view angle highlight Angle from the play mode menu with the or button You can see the available angle options with the interface dial If there are no multiple angles available on the DVD you cannot change from Angle 1 To go back to play press the MENU or CANCEL button Rear Entertainment System 3...

Page 328: ...pter is highlighted follow the same procedure for the chapter search NumInput A numerical command can be issued to a DVD by inputting a three digit number and a button number can be selected on the screen Highlight NumInput with the interface dial Press the ENTER button to go to the NumInput selection screen CONTINUED Rear Entertainment System 321 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North ...

Page 329: ...epeat When you select REPEAT with the interface dial the screen changes to the repeat mode menu SETUP Button When you press the SETUP button while a DVD is playing the setup menu appears The menu options are Disp Adjust Aspect Ratio Personal Surround and Language To change a setup use the interface dial to highlight your selection and press the ENTER button To return to the DVD video screen press ...

Page 330: ...ty you want to adjust by turning the interface dial Adjust the setting by turning the interface dial To go back to the Disp Adjust screen press the ENTER or CANCEL button If you want to set the display to the default setting select Reset by turning the interface dial and then pressing the ENTER button CONTINUED Rear Entertainment System 323 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America...

Page 331: ...o by turning the interface dial then press the ENTER button The selectable setting menu is displayed and the current setting is highlighted in blue Select the desired setting by turning the interface dial then press the ENTER button The selected setting will be highlighted in blue for one second and the screen returns to the play mode in the selected setting Rear Entertainment System 324 11 08 29 ...

Page 332: ...ion by pressing the ENTER button The PERSONAL SURROUND logo is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen If you select Off the logo disappears and there will be no special sound effect Language You can change the display language to English French or Spanish Rotate the interface dial to the setting you want then press the ENTER button CONTINUED Rear Entertainment System 325 Features 11 08 ...

Page 333: ... or red You can also synchronize with the front navigation system Rotate the interface dial to the setting you want then press the ENTER button INITIAL SETTINGS Menu When you press the MENU button on the rear control panel when a DVD is not playing the INITIAL SETTINGS menu is displayed There are five selectable menus Language Dynamic Range Angle Mark Parental Level and Password Rear Entertainment...

Page 334: ...Language by pressing the or button Select the desired language by turning the interface dial and then pressing the ENTER button The selectable languages are English French Spanish German Italian Dutch Chinese Korean Thai Japanese or others If you want another language than those listed you need to enter the code number of the desired language Select other and press the ENTER button The display cha...

Page 335: ...e ENTER button to enter it Repeat this until all four digits are filled Press the button on the control panel to enter the new language code If you made a mistake entering a number digit press the button on the control panel Then select and enter the correct digit as described The display returns to the initial Language menu screen Rear Entertainment System 328 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC N...

Page 336: ...e playing DVDs Select Subtitle Language by pressing the or button Follow the same instructions you used to set the menu language Dynamic Range Dynamic Range reduces the differences between the loud and quiet sound levels throughout the disc When this is on the louder sounds are lowered and quieter sounds are increased CONTINUED Rear Entertainment System 329 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX ...

Page 337: ...g a DVD the angle mark is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen You can set the system to display or not display this angle mark Select the Angle Mark by turning the interface dial If you want the angle mark to be displayed select ON by turning the interface dial and then press the ENTER button ANGLE MARK Rear Entertainment System 330 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Ow...

Page 338: ...en goes back to the Others menu When you select and enter Yes the display changes as shown above To change the level you need to enter your four digit password Select the number for the first digit by turning the interface dial and enter it by pressing the ENTER button Repeat this until all four digits are filled Press the button on the control panel CONTINUED Rear Entertainment System 331 Feature...

Page 339: ...ectly you can then change the parental control level Once you correctly enter the password turn the interface dial to change the level and then press the ENTER button Press the button to enter your selection Changing the Password The password was set to 1111 when the vehicle left the factory Rear Entertainment System 332 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 340: ... digit by turning the interface dial and enter it by pressing the ENTER button Repeat this until all four digits are entered Press the button on the control panel If the system does not recognize the password you entered you will see the above display Repeat the password setting steps until you enter the correct password CONTINUED Rear Entertainment System 333 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA M...

Page 341: ... for 5 seconds Remote Control The rear control panel can be detached from the ceiling unit and used as a remote control To remove it from the ceiling unit press the release button The control panel will swing down partway Pivot it down further past the detent until it detaches from the hinge To reinstall it reverse the procedure RELEASE BUTTON Rear Entertainment System 334 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACU...

Page 342: ...cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 ...

Page 343: ...This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Protecting DVDs The tips on how to hand...

Page 344: ...on DISC ERROR FOCUS Error Press the disc eject button and remove the disc Check for an error indication Insert the disc again If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be removed consult your dealer MECH ERROR Mechanical Error Press the disc eject button and remove the disc Check for an error indication Insert the disc again If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be removed cons...

Page 345: ...marked on the sides of the frame Wearing the headphones backwards may affect audio reception limiting the sound quality and range To use the headphones pivot the earpieces outward This turns them on To adjust the volume turn the dial on the bottom of the right earpiece When you remove the headphones the earpieces automatically pivot inward and the headphones turn off When not in use store the head...

Page 346: ...y Install the new battery in the earpiece as shown in the diagram next to the battery slot Slide the cover back into place on the earpiece then press down on the back edge to lock it in place Auxiliary Input Jacks Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on the back of the center console compartment TAB COVER BATTERY CONTINUED Rear Entertainment System 3...

Page 347: ...icture quality V Video jack L Left audio jack R Right audio jack There are three headphone connectors for the third seat passengers Each connector has its own volume control AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS VOLUME DIALS HEADPHONE CONNECTORS Rear Entertainment System 340 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 348: ...or on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself Once the security system sets opening any door tailgate or hood without using the key or the remote transmitter will cause the alarm to activate It also activates if the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position the audio unit is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut The security system ...

Page 349: ...librated after exposure to a strong magnetic field If the compass seems to be continually showing the wrong direction and is not self calibrating do the following 1 Press and hold the SET button for five seconds until the clock display changes to ZON N Clock adjustment mode will be started after the first two seconds 2 Press the SET button CAL N will be displayed At this point pressing the SET but...

Page 350: ...display changes to ZON N Clock adjustment mode will be started after the first two seconds 2 Press the button ZON Y will be displayed 3 Press the SET button The zone the compass is currently in will be displayed 4 Find the zone for your area on the map 5 If the zone is incorrect press the button to cycle the count down or the button to cycle the count up Once the correct zone is displayed continue...

Page 351: ...Zone Map Compass 344 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 352: ...trol on the steering wheel The CRUISE MAIN indicator or green ACC indicator models with ACC on the instrument panel comes on On models with adaptive cruise control To switch from ACC to cruise control press the distance button on the steering wheel and hold it for 1 second see page 362 2 Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph 40 km h 3 Press and release the SET DECEL button on the s...

Page 353: ...cruising speed release the button Push on the accelerator pedal Accelerate to the desired cruising speed then press the SET DECEL button To increase the speed in very small amounts tap the RES ACCEL button Each time you do this your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph 1 6 km h You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways Press and hold the SET DECEL button Release the button when you...

Page 354: ...the CRUISE MAIN button on the steering wheel Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal the system remembers the previously set speed To return to that speed accelerate to above 25 mph 40 km h then press and release the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL ACC green indicator comes on The vehicle accelerates to the same speed as before Pressing the CRUISE MAIN but...

Page 355: ... radar sensor for ACC is shared with the collision mitigation braking system CMBS For more information on the radar sensor see page 464 For more information on CMBS see page 463 MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY ACC INDICATOR RES ACCEL BUTTON MAIN BUTTON SET DECEL BUTTON DISTANCE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 348 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu...

Page 356: ...le can detect and monitor the distance of a vehicle up to 328 feet 100 meters ahead of your vehicle For more information on the radar sensor see page 464 Important Safety Precautions As with any system there are limits to ACC Inappropriate use of ACC can result in a serious accident Use the brake pedal whenever necessary and always keep a safe distance between your vehicle and other vehicles Do no...

Page 357: ...sing speed When a vehicle ahead is within ACC range and going slower than your set speed If the vehicle ahead of you is going slower than your set speed your vehicle will slow down to the speed of that vehicle Your vehicle will then follow at a constant distance until the vehicle ahead changes speed again Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 350 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50...

Page 358: ...hicle ahead is within ACC range and going at a steady speed Your vehicle follows the vehicle ahead of it keeping a constant distance ACC will not keep your vehicle at a constant distance if the vehicle ahead of you goes out of range of your set speed If the vehicle ahead of you slows down and changes lanes ACC no longer tracks it Your vehicle will then return to your set speed CONTINUED Adaptive C...

Page 359: ...a safe distance by using the brake pedal ACC may not recognize motorcycles or other small vehicles ahead of your vehicle ACC may react to vehicles beside you or even a building beside you by momentarily applying the brakes or sounding a beeper under conditions such as a sudden curve or narrowing of the road an abrupt movement of the steering wheel or if you are in an unusual position within your l...

Page 360: ...n release the accelerator pedal If you press the SET DECEL button when the vehicle speed is below 25 mph 40 km h you will hear a beep for about 1 second This means ACC is not activated and you cannot set your speed When your speed reaches 25 mph 40 km h ACC goes into wait mode and ACC is shown on the multi information display MAIN BUTTON SET DECEL BUTTON CONTINUED Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 353 F...

Page 361: ...ng the initial speed unit measurement is shown under the current unit Increasing the Set Speed The set speed can be increased by using the RES ACCEL button or the accelerator pedal To increase the set speed with the RES ACCEL button do this Press and hold the RES ACCEL button The vehicle will accelerate When you reach the speed you want release the button U S SET VEHICLE DISTANCE CANADA SET VEHICL...

Page 362: ...the speed you want then press the SET DECEL button The set speed will be shown on the multi information display If you do not press the SET DECEL button your vehicle will return to the previously set speed The ACC beeper will not sound while you press the accelerator pedal no matter how close you get to the vehicle ahead of you Decreasing the Set Speed The set speed can be decreased using the SET ...

Page 363: ...play If you use the brake pedal to decrease speed and then press the RES ACCEL button your vehicle will return to the previously set speed Detecting a Vehicle Ahead of You When the system detects a vehicle ahead of you a beeper sounds once and a solid line vehicle icon appears on the multi information display When that vehicle changes lanes or goes out of ACC range a beeper sounds once If there is...

Page 364: ...le speed is the longer the distance between the vehicle in front will be set as shown below Speed 50 mph 80 Km h 65 mph 104 Km h Vehicle Distance Long 154 feet 47 meters 200 feet 61 meters Middle 111 feet 34 meters 173 feet 42 meters Short 85 feet 26 meters 101 feet 31 meters The distance you select is also shown on the multi information display DISTANCE BUTTON U S LONG RANGE U S CANADA CANADA U S...

Page 365: ...f you cancel ACC by pressing the MAIN button the previously set cruising speed is erased from memory Automatic ACC Cancelation When ACC is automatically canceled the beeper sounds for about 1 second and the ACC OFF message appears on the multi information display for 3 seconds Any of these conditions may cause ACC to cancel The vehicle speed decreases below 22 mph 35 km h Poor weather rain fog sno...

Page 366: ...ESSORY I or LOCK 0 position after ACC was automatically canceled the set speed is erased and you must enter it again see page 353 ACC Indicator The ACC amber indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If it comes on at any other time there is a problem in the ACC system If this happens take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked The...

Page 367: ...e following page Message Description ACC is on ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you You will hear a beep when the vehicle moves out of the ACC radar sensor s range ACC does not detect a vehicle ahead of you You will hear a beep when ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you CANADA U S CANADA U S Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 360 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 368: ...tely Your vehicle is too close to the vehicle ahead of it You will hear a continuous beep ACC has automatically canceled because of bad weather or other conditions You will hear three beeps ACC needs to be checked Have your vehicle checked by a dealer CONTINUED Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 361 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 369: ... To switch back to ACC press and hold the distance button again for 1 second When the cruise control is selected ACC does not sound a beeper or display a message on the multi information display Make sure to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you Always be aware which mode is selected DISTANCE BUTTON Press the distance button Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 362 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA M...

Page 370: ...er the closing door The door should stop and reverse upon contacting the piece of wood As an additional safety feature garage door openers manufactured after January 1 1993 are required to have external entrapment protection systems such as an electronic eye which detect an object obstructing the door Important Safety Precautions Refer to the safety information that came with your garage door open...

Page 371: ...olled device should operate Training complete Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 3 inches 3 8cm from the HomeLink button you want to program Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on the remote transmitter you wish to link Press and hold the button on the remote and the HomeLink button at the same time Then while continuing to hold the HomeLink button press and r...

Page 372: ...wing two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system Bluetooth HandsFreeLink HFL allows you to place and receive phone calls using voice commands without handling your cell phone To use HFL you need a Bluetooth compatible cell phone For a ...

Page 373: ...se them as necessary Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you want to make a command After the beep speak in a clear natural tone Try to reduce all background noise If the microphone picks up voices other than yours commands may be misinterpreted Many commands can be spoken together For example you can say Call 123 456 7890 or Dial Peter HFL TALK BUTTON HFL BACK BUTTON MICROPHONE Blueto...

Page 374: ...em say Tutorial For help at any time including a list of available commands say Hands free help Information Display As an incoming call notification you will see the following display SIGNAL STRENGTH HFL MODE BATTERY LEVEL STATUS PHONE DIALING ROAM STATUS CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system 367 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31...

Page 375: ...ming status information to HFL You will see HANDSFREELINK and the indicator on the audio display when you operate HFL Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system 368 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 376: ... page 374 Search for another previously paired phone to link to See page 374 Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system See page 373 Hear a list of all phones paired to the system See page 373 Delete a paired phone from the system See page 373 Edit the name of a paired phone See page 372 Pair a phone to the system See page 372 Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give...

Page 377: ...o transfer contacts from your phone to HFL See page 378 Delete a phonebook entry See page 377 Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry See page 377 Store a phonebook entry See page 376 Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call See page 376 Transfer a call from HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL See page 375 Redial the last number called See page 375 Bluetooth HandsF...

Page 378: ...ules on using the system See page 367 Clear the system of all paired phones phonebook entries and security passcode See page 380 Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle See page 380 Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call See page 380 Change your security passcode See page 379 Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input...

Page 379: ...ormation about the pairing process If it is not the first phone you are pairing say Phone setup and say Pair 2 Follow the HFL prompts and put your phone in discovery or search mode HFL will give you a 4 digit pairing code and begin searching for your phone 3 When your phone finds a Bluetooth device select HFL from the options and enter the 4 digit code from the previous step 4 Follow the HFL promp...

Page 380: ...e HFL Talk button before a command 1 Say Phone setup 2 Say List after the prompts 3 HFL will read out all the paired phone s names To hear which paired phone is currently linked Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command 1 Say Phone setup 2 Say Status after the prompts 3 HFL will tell you which phone is linked to the system CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation sy...

Page 381: ...etup 2 Say Set pairing code after the prompts 3 If you want HFL to create a random code each time you pair a phone say Random If you want to choose your own 4 digit code to be used each time say Fixed and follow the HFL prompts Making a Call You can make calls using a name in the HFL phonebook or any phone number You can also redial the last number called HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth which means t...

Page 382: ...the HFL prompts and say the phone number you want to dial 3 Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number and say Call or Dial Once connected you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers To redial the last number called by HFL Press and release the HFL Talk button and say Redial Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL Press and ...

Page 383: ...ollow the HFL prompts to send the tones and continue the call NOTE To send a pound say pound To send a star ᤳ say star Phonebook You can store up to 50 names with their associated numbers in HFL The numbers you store cannot only be phone numbers but other types such as account numbers or passwords which can be sent during a menu driven call To store a phonebook entry Press and release the HFL Talk...

Page 384: ...r the prompts 3 Follow the HFL prompts and say the name entry you want to edit 4 When asked say the new number for that name 5 Follow the HFL prompts to complete the edit To delete a name Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command 1 Say Phonebook 2 Say Delete after the prompts 3 Say the name you want to delete and follow the HFL prompts to complete the deletion CONTINUED Bluetooth Hand...

Page 385: ...me phones Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command 1 Say Phonebook 2 Say Receive contact after the prompts 3 Follow the HFL prompts select a number from your cell phone and send it to HFL 4 Follow the HFL prompts and name the number or say Discard if it is not the number you want to store 5 Follow the HFL prompts if you want to store another number System Setup This command group all...

Page 386: ...each time you start the vehicle If you forget the code your dealer will have to reset it for you or you will have to clear the entire system see page 380 To change your security pass code Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command 1 Say System setup 2 Say Change passcode after the prompts 3 Follow the HFL prompts and say the new 4 digit passcode 4 Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the ...

Page 387: ...nd 1 Say System setup 2 Say Auto transfer after the prompts 3 HFL will let you know if auto transfer is on or off depending on the previous setting Follow the HFL prompts to change the setting To clear the system This operation clears the passcodes paired phones and all names in the HFL phonebook data Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command 1 Say System setup 2 Say Clear after the p...

Page 388: ... to English or French If you have not named your paired phone in the language you just selected HFL will ask you to name it in the current language When French is your currently selected language you can give voice commands in French Bluetooth Wireless Technology The Bluetooth name and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co Ltd is und...

Page 389: ...tions not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Bluetooth HandsFreeLink M...

Page 390: ...ndsfreelink ca or call 888 528 7876 Using HFL Interface Dial Use the Interface Dial to make menu or list selections To select an item on the screen turn the selector knob left or right to highlight it and then press ENTER To select an item that comes with or icons push the knob up down left or right Press the INFO PHONE button to go to the main information screen Press the CANCEL button to go back...

Page 391: ...h time you want to make a command After the beep speak in a clear natural tone Try to reduce all background noise If the microphone picks up voices other than yours commands may be misinterpreted To change the volume level of HFL use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls Help Feature For help at any time including a list of available options say Help Language Refer to ...

Page 392: ...LINK on the audio display while HFL is in use On the navigation screen On the Cellular Phone screen Some phones may send battery signal strength and roaming status information to the screen CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 385 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 393: ...e page 390 Pair Phone Create a PIN number for a paired phone See page 393 Search for Next Phone Edit User PIN PIN Pass Key Voice commands can be used for all above options Voice commands for the HFL system can only be used from the Cellular Phone screen To quickly access the Cellular Phone screen press the Pick Up button on the steering wheel Press and release the Talk button each time you give a ...

Page 394: ...e Setup Delete a previously imported phonebook See page 397 Register Voice Tag Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number See page 396 Create a voice tag for a speed dial number See page 396 Register Speed Dial Delete Speed Dial Import Cellular Phonebook Delete a previously stored speed dial number See page 397 Import your entire cell phone s phonebook data to the system See page 394 Edit Speed Di...

Page 395: ...l See page 400 Eric Mike Dial The first 4 speed dial numbers are shown on the Cellular Phone screen See page 399 Enter a phone number to dial Direct Dial Dial Call History More Speed Dial John Mute Display a list of all 20 speed dial entries See page 399 Transfer a call from HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL See page 400 Display the paired phone s previously imported phonebook or import ...

Page 396: ...s Cellular Phone Press the PICK UP button to go directly to the Cellular Phone screen Phone Setup This menu group is for phone pairing and user phonebook and speed dial editing Select PHONE SETUP from the Cellular Phone screen PHONE SETUP CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 389 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 397: ... a Bluetooth device 5 When your phone prompts you input the 4 digit pass key 6 You will receive a notification on the screen and your phone if pairing is successful Phone pairing tips You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is moving Up to six phones can be paired Your phone s battery may drain faster when it is paired to HFL Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 390 11 08 29 ...

Page 398: ... current pass key 4 Enter a new pass key and select OK To delete a paired phone 1 Select Setup Bluetooth Phone from the Phone Setup screen 2 Select Delete a phone 3 Select the phone you want to delete The Bluetooth icon shows you the currently linked phone 4 A trash icon appears next to the selected phone Select OK to continue Delete the number first TRASH ICON BLUETOOTH ICON CONTINUED Bluetooth H...

Page 399: ...p to six HFL users Each can be PIN protected and have its own phonebook speed dial and call history Select the user you want to edit on the Cellular Phone screen If the user you selected is PIN protected the speed dial list becomes ᤳᤳᤳᤳ To name a user 1 Select Edit User PIN from the Phone Setup screen 2 Select Name 3 Enter a user name and select OK when complete SPEED DIAL LIST WHEN PIN PROTECTED ...

Page 400: ... entering any number the user will not have a PIN If the user is already PIN protected you need to enter the current PIN before creating a new one To delete a user Deleting a user will delete all settings such as call history and phonebook 1 Select Edit User PIN from the Phone Setup screen 2 Select Delete 3 Follow the prompts to complete the deletion CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with n...

Page 401: ...egins importing the phonebook Select OK after the import is completed Up to three category icons appear next to the phonebook entriesᤳ These indicate how many numbers are stored for the name If a name has more than three category icons is displayed ᤳ Available on some phones Preference Home Mobile Work Pager Fax Car Voice Other Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 394 11 08 29 10 ...

Page 402: ...ed Dial 3 Select a number on the speed dial list where you want to store the number 4 Choose a number from Phonebook the linked cell phone s imported phonebook Call History the last 30 numbers Dial manual number input 5 When the speed dial number is successfully stored you are asked to store a voice tag for the number Follow the prompts The first four speed dial entries CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFr...

Page 403: ... prompts to complete the voice tag NOTE Avoid using duplicate voice tags Avoid using home as a voice tag It is easier for HFL to recognize a longer name For example use John Smith instead of John To delete a voice tag 1 Select Edit Speed Dial from the Phone Setup screen 2 Select Delete Voice Tag 3 Select the number you want to delete the voice tag for and select OK Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models w...

Page 404: ...nfirmation and notification screens Making a Call You can make calls by inputting any phone number using the imported phonebook using the call history or with speed dial entries During a call HFL allows you to talk up to 30 minutes after you remove the key from the ignition switch However this may weaken the vehicle s battery CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 397 Feat...

Page 405: ...elect Search Phonebook and enter the first few letters of the name 3 Push ENTER to begin automatic dialing To make a call using a phone number 1 Select Dial from the Cellular Phone screen 2 Enter the phone number and select Dial To enter the phone number by voice say it in a continuous string Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 398 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America...

Page 406: ...R to begin automatic dialing To make a call using More Speed Dial 1 Select More Speed Dial on the Cellular Phone screen 2 A list of up to 20 stored speed dial entries is shown Select the entry you want to call and push ENTER to begin automatic dialing NOTE Any voice tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by voice from the Cellular Phone screen CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigatio...

Page 407: ... options are available during a call Direct Dialᤳ Allows you to send numbers or names during a call This is useful when you call a menu driven phone system Transfer Allows you to transfer a call from HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL Mute Allows you to mute your voice ᤳ Available on some phones Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 400 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC N...

Page 408: ...owners As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the ...

Page 409: ...information to keep your vehicle in top condition Diagnostic information to provide information about any problems with your vehicle Interface Dial Most AcuraLink functions are controlled by the interface dial The interface dial has two parts a knob and a selector The knob turns left and right Use it to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen The selector can be pushed left ...

Page 410: ...t New Message from the navigation system map menu A list of all messages will be shown New Messages will be at the top Select the message you want to read by pressing ENTER To view previously read messages Press the INFO button The information screen will be shown CONTINUED AcuraLink U S models only 403 Features 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 411: ... problem that may need immediate attention see page 413 After purchasing your vehicle messages may not appear immediately Your dealer has to register the vehicle identification before you can receive messages This can take several days to process Message Options When you open a message you can read a summary of it and then choose one of several options If an option is not available for a message t...

Page 412: ...to this dealer so you can schedule a maintenance appointment or receive information about a message If your assigned servicing dealer changes AcuraLink will reset to call that dealer Diagnostic Info Select this option to get more information about the current diagnostic message To use this option your cellphone must be paired with the HFL In addition the paired phone must have a compatible data se...

Page 413: ...essing ENTER on the interface selector To delete all messages NOTE The Delete All Messages command does not apply to Diagnostic Info and Recall messages They can only be deleted by your dealer Press the SETUP button to view the setup screen Select Other by pushing the interface selector to the right Use the interface knob to scroll to the AcuraLink Messages option and select it by pressing ENTER o...

Page 414: ...ted vehicle information and comments from other MDX owners supplement your Owner s Manual They provide you with relevant information for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience For additional information call Acura Client Relations directly through the HFL Feature Guide During the first 90 days of ownership a number of messages appears each day These messages help you to use and understand the f...

Page 415: ...er Reschedule the appointment with the dealer Call your dealer for an appointment Find the nearest dealer Automated Appointment You can make an appointment with your dealer through AcuraLink when you receive a Maintenance Minder message To use the automated appointment function you should visit the My Acura website at www owners acura com register some required settings and complete the Phone Data...

Page 416: ...p Select the received message then press ENTER You will see the message as shown To make an appointment select Schedule Dealer Appt then press ENTER The system will automatically connect to the Acura server then show you an appropriate appointment date and time on the navigation screen If you accept this appointment select Confirm Appointment then press ENTER CONTINUED AcuraLink U S models only 40...

Page 417: ...n screen Select Messages then select Scheduled Dealer Appointment from the message category list Then press ENTER You will see the screen to reschedule as shown To make an appointment select Reschedule Appointment then press ENTER The system will automatically connect to the Acura server then show you a new appointment date and time on the navigation screen If you accept this appointment select Co...

Page 418: ...o cancel the appointment select YES then press ENTER If you select NO the screen goes back to the previous message display The system will automatically connect to the Acura server then show you the confirmation on the navigation screen If you accept the cancellation press ENTER If you select the cancellation appointment you cannot try to reschedule the appointment If you want to change or resched...

Page 419: ...cted by a recall or other important safety information a letter will be mailed to you about the issue and how to fix it If you don t get your vehicle fixed you will also receive a reminder message through AcuraLink You can then use the message options to call your dealer for an appointment or to find the nearest dealer For this reason it is important that we retain your current phone number Please...

Page 420: ...layed on the MID AcuraLink immediately notifies you with the message An indicator is on AcuraLink can help you decide what to do If you do not want the information right away select the Check Later option If you want the information now select the Check Now option If the navigation screen is not active you must select OK from the navigation disclaimer screen before you can check the information De...

Page 421: ...ou can be reminded in advance about that appointment through AcuraLink If you need to reschedule or cancel the appointment see page 410 Turning the Automated Appointment preference off will disable appointment notifications in the vehicle based on appointments created or changed at My Acura s online scheduling website Appointments can still be created rescheduled and canceled from the vehicle howe...

Page 422: ...ge from Acura New Message Notification Select ON if you want to be notified of new messages envelope icon appears on the navigation screen Select OFF if you do not want to be notified of new messages envelope icon does not appear on the screen Messages can still be accessed using the INFO menu If you would like to stop receiving messages visit the My Acura website at www owners acura com to change...

Page 423: ...etooth compatible and enabled cell phone paired to the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink HFL To complete the data connection setup the paired phone must have a compatible data service To find more information on Bluetooth compatible and enabled cell phones visit www acura com handsfreelink or call the HandsFreeLink consumer support at 1 888 528 7876 AcuraLink U S models only 416 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA M...

Page 424: ... Data Connection setup As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance...

Page 425: ...Since the rearview camera display area is limited you should always back up slowly and carefully and look behind you for obstacles If the engine has just been started it may take a short time for the system to display the rearview The camera display brightness is adjusted automatically by sensors If you use the camera display continuously at high temperatures the image will gradually dim The rearv...

Page 426: ...d coverage and the size and position of objects may appear different than they actually are Make sure to check the surrounding area carefully To turn off the guide lines press and hold the power button for more than 3 seconds The guide lines appear every time you shift to reverse even if you turned them off the last time SCREEN DISPLAY ACTUAL DISTANCE 1st line 2nd line 4th line 3rd line Rearview M...

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Page 428: ...d any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 422 Fuel Recommendation 422 Service Station Procedures 424 Refueling 424 Tighten Fuel Cap Message 425 Opening and Closing the Hood 426 Oil Check 427 Engine Coolant Check 427 Fuel Economy 428 Accessories and Modifications 431 Carrying Cargo 433 Before Driving 421 Before Driving 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 A...

Page 429: ... of 87 or higher may be used temporarily The use of regular unleaded gasoline can cause metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance The long term use of regular grade gasoline can lead to engine damage To help prevent harmful fuel system and engine deposits use high quality fuel containing detergent and additives In addition in order to maintain good perf...

Page 430: ... by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of today s advanced engines Qualifying gasoline retailers will in most cases identify their gasoline as having met TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standards at the retail location This fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic additives The proper level of detergent additives and absence of harmf...

Page 431: ...e fuel to expand with temperature changes If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off even though the tank is not full there may be a problem with your vehicle s fuel vapor recovery system The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere Try filling at another pump If this does not fix the problem consult your dealer Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriousl...

Page 432: ...clicks at least once The message should go off after several days of normal driving once you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap To scroll to another message press the INFO button The TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off If the system still detects a leak in the vehicle s evaporative emissions system the malfunction indicator...

Page 433: ...ses the hood Lift up the hood If the hood latch handle moves stiffly or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated 3 Lift the hood up most of the way The hydraulic supports will lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up To close the hood lower the hood to about a foot 30 cm above the fender then press down firmly with your hands Make sure...

Page 434: ...rk see Adding Engine Oil on page 517 Engine Coolant Check Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see Adding Engine Coolant on page 520 for information on adding the proper coolant Refer to Owner s Maintenance Checks on page 513 for information about checking other items on your vehicle DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOW...

Page 435: ... vehicle typical of longer trips in free flowing traffic A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided Combined Fuel Economy Represents a combination of city and highway driving The scale represents the range of combined fuel economy for other vehicles in the class Estimated Annual Fuel Cost Provides an estimated annual fuel cost based on 15 000 miles in the U S or 20 000 km in Canada per ...

Page 436: ...g resistance which reduces fuel economy Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on the engine increasing fuel consumption Keep your vehicle clean In particular a build up of snow or mud on your vehicle s underside adds weight and rolling resistance Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration abrupt cornering and hard b...

Page 437: ...out your actual fuel economy Using frequency of fill ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy Fuel economy may improve over the first several thousand miles kilometers Checking Your Fuel Economy 1 Fill the fuel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks off 2 Reset trip counter to zero 3 Record the total gallons liters needed to refill 4 Follow one of the simple ...

Page 438: ...tions When properly installed cellular phones alarms two way radios and low powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle s computer controlled systems such as your airbags anti lock brakes and tire pressure monitoring system Before installing any accessory Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights or interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance Be sure electroni...

Page 439: ...n Acura suspension kit can affect the handling and stability Non Acura wheels because they are a universal design can cause excessive stress on suspension components and will not be compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle s anti lock brakes and other systems Modifying your steering wheel or any oth...

Page 440: ...wever carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance and tires and make it unsafe Before carrying any type of cargo be sure to read the following pages STORAGE COMPARTMENT SEAT BACK POCKETS CARGO AREA REAR COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS CONSOLE COMPARTMENT GLOVE BOX CONTINUED Carrying Cargo 433 Before Driving 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX...

Page 441: ...ers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1 400 750 5 150 650 ...

Page 442: ... s doorjamb Max Load 1 150 lbs 525 kg Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 2 300 lbs 68 kg x 2 136 kg Cargo Weight 850 lbs 389 kg Cargo Weight 550 lbs 253 kg Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 4 600 lbs 68 kg x 4 272 kg Max Load 1 150 lbs 525 kg Max Load 1 150 lbs 525 kg Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 5 750 lbs 68 kg x 5 340 kg Cargo Weight 400 lbs 185 kg CONTINUED Carrying Cargo 435 Before Driving 11 08 29 10 08 20 12...

Page 443: ...arrying Cargo in the Cargo Area or on a Roof Rack Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the cargo area placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible Tie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop If you fold down the second or third row seats tie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop If you c...

Page 444: ...nded over the larger area Do not install the cover over the larger area if the third row seats are not folded down Cargo Hooks The four hooks on the side panels can be used to install a net for securing items Each hook is designed to hold up to 50 lbs 23 kg of weight Your vehicle also has a grocery hook on each side panel in the cargo area They are designed to hold light items Heavy objects may da...

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Page 446: ...41 Starting the Engine 442 Check Starting System Message 443 Automatic Transmission 443 Driving with the Paddle Shifters 447 Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position D Paddle Shift Mode 447 Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position Sequential Shift Mode 449 Super Handling All Wheel Drive SH AWD System 452 Parking 454 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 455 Braking System 460 Anti lock Brakes...

Page 447: ...passenger vehicle Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible Do not modify your vehicle in any way that would raise the center of gravity Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof Your vehicle is equipped with a super handling all wheel drive SH AWD system When the system senses a loss of one or more wheel traction it automatically transfers some power to the other wheels This gives you b...

Page 448: ...ely 5 Check the seat adjustment see page 149 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see page 165 7 Check the steering wheel adjustment see page 134 8 Make sure the doors and tailgate are securely closed and locked 9 Fasten your seat belt Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts see page 16 10 When you start the engine check the gauges and indicators in the instru...

Page 449: ...on to start the engine Depending on the outside temperature the starter motor runs for about 6 to 9 seconds until the engine starts If you hold the ignition switch in the START III position for more than 7 seconds the starter motor depending on the outside temperature runs for about 10 to 25 seconds until the engine starts If the engine does not start wait at least 10 seconds before trying again T...

Page 450: ...n be held in that position up to 15 seconds Even though you may be able to start the engine manually without the auto control mode of the starting system have your dealer inspect your vehicle Shift Lever Position Indicators These indicators on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever is in The D indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II pos...

Page 451: ... out of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK 0 or ACCESSORY I position To shift from Do this P to R Press the brake pedal and press the shift lever release button R to P N to R D to S Press the shift lever release button S to D D to N N to D R to N Move the shift lever Park P This position mechanically locks the transmission Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine To s...

Page 452: ...mission automatically selects a suitable gear 1 through 6 for your speed and acceleration You may notice the transmission shifting up at higher engine speeds when the engine is cold This helps the engine warm up faster S Position S To shift into the S position press the release button on the front of the shift lever and move the lever to S This position is similar to D except only gears from first...

Page 453: ...d condition even when the engine speed is lower than the tachometer s red zone This is the engine s computer working to protect the transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work 1 Set the parking brake 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Put a cloth on the ...

Page 454: ...veloping a problem Have the vehicle checked by a dealer Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position D Paddle Shift Mode When you are driving in the D position pulling either paddle shifter switches from D normal drive mode to D paddle shift mode You can shift the transmission up or down manually with the paddle shifters Downshifting gives you more power when climbing and provides engine braking wh...

Page 455: ... for 2 seconds to return to drive mode D When the transmission returns to drive mode D the displayed gear number goes out The transmission remains in the selected gear if you do not accelerate Each time you pull either paddle shifter the transmission shifts one gear up or down If you want to shift up or down more than two gears pull the paddle shifter twice pause and then pull it again The automat...

Page 456: ...n using the paddle shifters but without a clutch pedal To enter the sequential shift mode press the release button on the front of the shift lever move the lever to the S position then pull either paddle shifter To cancel the sequential shift mode and return to the ordinary automatic transmission move the shift lever from S position When moving the shift lever be careful not to operate incorrectly...

Page 457: ...ou can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm The transmission also shifts automatically as the vehicle comes to a complete stop It downshifts to first gear when the vehicle speed reaches 6 mph 9 km h or less The automatic transmission will not allow you to shift up or down if You downshift before the engine speed reaches the highest threshold of the lower gear If you try to do this t...

Page 458: ...ift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly This will give you good fuel economy and effective emissions control The following shift points are recommended Shift Up Normal acceleration 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th 15 mph 24 km h 25 mph 40 km h 40 mph 64 km h 45 mph 72 km h 50 mph 80 km h Driving with the Paddle Shifters 451 Drivin...

Page 459: ...t of torque being sent to the wheels Each wheel right front RF left front LF right rear RR and left rear LR has its own torque indicator Each torque indicator is displayed as a bar graph divided into 5 segments The number of segments represents the amount of torque distributed to each wheel When there is only a slight change in torque distribution while driving such as cruising on level roads at t...

Page 460: ...t take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked If the SH AWD indicator on the instrument panel stays on and the CHECK SH AWD SYSTEM message also appears on the multi information display there is problem with the SH AWD system Your vehicle still has normal front wheel drive with vehicle stability assist VSA but does not have the advantages of SH AWD Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon...

Page 461: ...em with you Lock the doors and the tailgate Never park over dry leaves tall grass or other flammable materials The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to catch on fire If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb If the vehicle is facing downhill turn the front wheels toward the curb Check the indicator on the instrument panel to verify that th...

Page 462: ...display and the pressures you manually measure are slightly different If the difference is significant or you cannot make the low tire pressure TPMS indicator and message on the multi information display go out after inflating the tires to the specified values have your dealer check the system as soon as possible If you think you can safely drive a short distance to a service station proceed slowl...

Page 463: ...shing after approximately 1 minute then stays on You will also see a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page 88 Although your tire pressure is monitored you must manually check the tire pressures monthly Each tire including the spare should be checked monthly when the vehicle is cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified on the vehicle placard and i...

Page 464: ... the sensor in that tire immediately sends a signal that causes the low tire pressure TPMS indicator in the instrument panel to come on If this happens you will see which tire is losing pressure on the multi information display along with a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message U S model Canadian model This shows that front left tire is losing pressure CONTINUED Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 457 Driv...

Page 465: ...r shows a SYSTEM FUNCTION ERROR message and the tire pressure readings are not displayed If this happens you will first see a system warning message CHECK TPMS SYSTEM on the multi information display TPMS System Failure If there is a problem with the TPMS you will see the above message on the multi information display If you see this message the system is off and is not monitoring the tire pressur...

Page 466: ...eral miles kilometers driving this indicator begins to flash then stays on again You will also see a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message on the multi information display This is normal the system cannot monitor the spare tire pressure Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure it is correct This indicator and the warning message on the multi information display will go off after several miles kilomet...

Page 467: ... pedal The emergency brake assist system increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an emergency situation The anti lock brake system ABS helps you retain steering control when braking very hard Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life In addition fuel economy can be reduced ...

Page 468: ...els from locking up and helps you retain steering control by pumping the brakes rapidly much faster than a person can do it The electronic brake distribution EBD system which is part of the ABS also balances the front to rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading You should never pump the brake pedal Let the ABS work for you by always keeping firm steady pressure on the brake pedal Thi...

Page 469: ...id sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to a loss of control Important Safety Reminders ABS does not reduce the time or distance it takes to stop the vehicle It only helps with steering control during braking ABS will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abruptly such as trying to take a corner too fast or making a sudden lane change...

Page 470: ...r When your vehicle is approaching the vehicle ahead of yours too quickly the system may activate one or more of the following a visual alert an audible alert apply the brakes and e pretensioners to tighten the front seat belts first as a warning then to prepare for an impending crash see page 24 The CMBS consists of a radar sensor in the front grille a brake actuator in the engine compartment an ...

Page 471: ...tem to malfunction Do not allow anything to impact the radar sensor or the radar sensor cover If either of these parts receives a strong impact switch the system off by pressing the CMBS off button and have your vehicle checked by a dealer If the front grille ever needs to be repaired consult a dealer first If the radar sensor cover or the radar sensor ever needs to be removed take your vehicle to...

Page 472: ...40 and that the tires are the correct size and in good condition see Tires on page 540 Collision Alert If the system senses a likely collision with a vehicle or object ahead of you it alerts you with a visual alert or a combination of a visual alert and an audible alert The visual alert is an amber colored BRAKE message that flashes on the multi information display the audible alert is a constant ...

Page 473: ... reduced Retracts the driver s seat belt gently a few times providing a physical warning Lightly applied Stage threeᤳ The CMBS determines that a collision is unavoidable Forcefully tightens driver and front passenger seat belts Forcefully applied ᤳ Depending on the circumstances CMBS may not go through all of the alert stages before initiating the last stage YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE AHEAD YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 474: ...t Off Any of the conditions below can cause the CMBS to shut off When the system shuts off the CMBS indicator in the instrument panel comes on and a CHECK CMBS SYSTEM message appears on the multi information display for about 5 seconds An abnormal tire condition is detected wrong tire size flat tire etc Extended off road or mountainous driving Driving your vehicle with the parking brake applied Dr...

Page 475: ... on make sure the vehicle is stopped and the ignition switch is in the ON II position then press the CMBS OFF button for about 1 second The CMBS indicator normally comes on under these conditions When you manually switch off the system When the system shuts off automatically When you drive in bad weather rain snow fog etc If anything covers the radar sensor cover dirt mud dry leaves wet snow etc C...

Page 476: ... CMBS will not be operating Have your vehicle checked by a dealer Limitations The CMBS may not activate under some conditions Here are a few examples The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed or it brakes suddenly When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle ahead of you at high speed Immediately after you beg...

Page 477: ...ect and provide sufficient advanced warning of a collision As a result you may experience occasional false activations Even with little or no chance of a collision the CMBS may activate under these conditions When you change lanes quickly and go around the vehicle ahead of you YOUR VEHICLE YOUR VEHICLE Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS 470 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Ow...

Page 478: ...at high speed When you go over a sharp edged speed bump at high speed When you go over areas of construction on the road surface When you approach train tracks YOUR VEHICLE LOW BRIDGE RAILS CONTINUED Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS 471 Driving 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 479: ...iving conditions As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could...

Page 480: ...cient margin of safety VSA Off Indicator When VSA is off the VSA off indicator comes on as reminder Vehicle Stability Assist VSA System Indicator When VSA activates you will see the VSA system indicator blink If this indicator comes on while driving pull to the side of the road when it is safe and turn off the engine Reset the system by restarting the engine If the VSA system indicator stays on or...

Page 481: ... VSA off indicator comes on as a reminder Press and hold the switch again It turns the system back on With the VSA off the trailer stability assist function is also turned off see page 498 VSA is turned on every time you start the engine even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow it may be ea...

Page 482: ... to help prevent the vehicle from rolling on steep inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator This feature starts operating a few seconds after you are in any drive gear position when faced uphill or in reverse when faced downhill This feature requires that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before it can work Hill start assist may not hold a heavily loaded vehicle...

Page 483: ... visual confirmation that it is safe to change lanes Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may result in a crash and serious injury or death Do not rely only on the blind spot information system when changing lanes Always look in your mirrors to either side of your vehicle and behind you for other vehicles before changing lanes Blind Spot Information System BS...

Page 484: ... you entering the alert zone from behind at a speed that differs from your vehicle s speed by no more than 31 mph 50 km h You pass a vehicle at a speed that differs from that vehicle s speed by no more than 12 mph 20 km h The indicator comes on approximately 2 seconds after the vehicle enters the alert zone The system will not alert you to all vehicles in blind spot zones such as vehicles you have...

Page 485: ... MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY BSI ALERT INDICATOR LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE BSI OFF BUTTON U S model is shown Blind Spot Information System BSI 478 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 486: ...area with labels or stickers of any kind Always keep this area free of any kind of dirt every time you get in the vehicle Impacts to the radar sensors or the area around them can affect system performance If an impact occurs have the system checked by your dealer LEVER INDICATOR ILLUMINATE BLINK CONTINUED Blind Spot Information System BSI 479 Driving 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North Americ...

Page 487: ...iler itself by the radar sensors may cause the BSI alert indicators to illuminate Limitations The BSI alert indicators may not illuminate under the following circumstances The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle approaching from behind is greater than 31 mph 50 km h A vehicle is parked in a side lane The speed difference between your vehicle and the vehicle you are passing is great...

Page 488: ... rear bumper has been deformed or improperly repaired The orientation of the sensors has been changed Bad weather conditions such as heavy rain snow and fog The system is for your convenience Even if an object is within the alert zone the system may not detect it depending on its shape Always look in your mirrors to either side of your vehicle and behind you for other vehicles before changing lane...

Page 489: ...play indicates that the system is off To turn the system on again press the same button The BSI indicator on the instrument panel turns off The multi information display indicates that the system is on When the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position the system will be in the previously selected ON or OFF setting Blind Spot Information System BSI 482 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC Nort...

Page 490: ...f and the system will return to normal once the obstacle is removed and you begin to drive Always keep the area around the radar sensors clean BSI may not operate properly if the sensors are obstructed The BSI alert indicator May come on when a vehicle enters one of the alert zones even if this message is displayed May not come on due to obstruction splashes etc even if this message is not display...

Page 491: ...ause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Active Damper System If equipped The active damper system is always on constantly adjusting your vehicle s dampers to the best settings for current road conditions along with vehicle speed and handling inputs The system uses electrically controlled dampers to enhance handling precision...

Page 492: ...erating conditions but the mode may change temporarily to suit a change in road surface To switch between comfort and sport mode press and release the active damper system button located on the center console to choose the desired mode When comfort mode is selected the green indicator in the button comes on and the message COMFORT will appear on the multi information display for five seconds CONTI...

Page 493: ...and the active damper system indicator on the instrument panel comes on You will also see the CHECK ADS SYSTEM message appear on the multi information display If you see this warning indicator and message have your vehicle checked at your dealer as soon as possible In this case your vehicle still has the normal damper function but it will not have the active damper function Active Damper System 48...

Page 494: ...ler stability assist to help stabilize the vehicle trailer combination by reducing the vehicle speed For more information see page 498 Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to drive Load Limit Total Trailer Weight The maximum allow...

Page 495: ...s 1 440 kg on the rear axle Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR The maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is 10 053 lbs 4 560 kg with the proper hitch The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1 000 feet 305 meters of elevation Estimating Loads The best way to confirm that all loads are within limits is to check them at a public scale For public scales in your area chec...

Page 496: ...n models without Active Damper System If the difference is Estimated tongue load is 13 32 11 16 31 32 1 1 4 150 lbs 68 kg 250 lbs 114 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 450 lbs 205 kg On models with Active Damper System If the difference is Estimated tongue load is 1 2 27 32 1 5 32 1 1 2 150 lbs 68 kg 250 lbs 114 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 450 lbs 205 kg If the difference is more than 1 ᨨ inch you have too much load on the...

Page 497: ...e occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back each occupant weighs 150 lbs 68 kg and each has 15 lbs 7 kg of cargo in the cargo area Any additional weight including cargo or accessories reduces the maximum trailer weight and maximum tongue load Never exceed the gross axle weight ratings see page 487 ᤳᤳ Recommended tongue load should be 5 15 of the total trailer weight for boat t...

Page 498: ...3 Check the rear gross axle weight Limit 3 175 lbs 1 440 kg 4 If you cannot weigh the rear axle directly you can calculate the rear gross axle weight by subtracting the weight in step 1 from the weight in step 2 Limit 3 064 lbs 1 390 kg 5 Check the gross combined weight Limit 10 053 lbs 4 560 kg Remember maximum gross combined weight should be decreased 2 for every 1 000 feet 305 meters of elevati...

Page 499: ...ries Towing generally requires a variety of supplemental equipment To ensure the best quality we recommend that you purchase Acura equipment whenever possible Your dealer offers a trailer package that includes a hitch a ball mount and a wiring harness Discuss any additional needs with your trailer sales or rental agency and make sure all equipment is properly installed maintained and also meets st...

Page 500: ...r vehicle s hydraulic system No matter how successful it may seem any attempt to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic system will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard See your trailer dealer or rental agency for more information on installing electric brakes A 4 pin gray connector is available as an option at your dealer This connector has all of the circuits requ...

Page 501: ... Many states and provinces require special exterior mirrors when towing a trailer Even if they don t you should install special mirrors if you cannot clearly see behind you or if the trailer creates a blind spot Spare Tires When towing a trailer we recommend that you carry a full size spare wheel and tire for your vehicle and trailer See page 545 for proper tire size page 551 for how to store a fu...

Page 502: ...a wiring harness and converter This harness has been designed for your vehicle If you use a non Acura trailer lighting harness and converter you can get the mating connector and pins that mate with the connector in your vehicle from your dealer Since lighting and wiring vary with trailer type and brand you should also have a qualified mechanic install a suitable connector between the vehicle and t...

Page 503: ...n your vehicle and the trailer are working properly Your vehicle tires and spare are in good condition and properly inflated The trailer tires and spare are in good condition and inflated as recommended by the trailer maker Driving Safely With a Trailer The added weight length and height of a trailer will affect your vehicle s handling and performance so driving with a trailer requires some specia...

Page 504: ...r something the vehicle misses Allow more time and distance for braking Do not brake or turn suddenly as this could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn over Driving on Hills When climbing hills closely watch your temperature gauge If it nears the red Hot mark turn the air conditioning off reduce speed and if necessary pull to the side of the road to let the engine cool If you must stop when fac...

Page 505: ... the D position and do not use the sequential sport shift mode This prevents the transmission damage Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency see page 572 Trailer Stability Assist Your vehicle is equipped with trailer stability assist function This function works on the same sensors as the vehicle stability a...

Page 506: ...jackknife or turn over and the system becomes ineffective Trailer stability assist cannot prevent swaying that can occur in crosswinds and in normal and emergency driving maneuvers It helps only to stabilize the vehicle trailer combination in these conditions after the oscillation becomes severe Trailer stability assist will also be ineffective while driving at high speed or towing a trailer with ...

Page 507: ...y time you start the engine along with the VSA even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle Off Highway Driving Guidelines General Information Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement But its higher ground clearance and super handling all wheel drive SH AWD system allow you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads to campgrounds picnic sites and similar location...

Page 508: ...inually assess the situation and drive within the limits Check Out Your Vehicle Before you leave the pavement be sure to do all scheduled maintenance and service and inspect your vehicle for any problems Pay special attention to the condition of the tires and check the tire pressures After you return to the pavement carefully inspect your vehicle to make sure there is no damage that could make dri...

Page 509: ...If you are driving up a hill and find that you cannot continue do not try to turn around Your vehicle could roll over Slowly back down the hill following the same route you took up the hill Crossing a Stream Before driving through water stop get out if necessary and make sure that The water is not deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe You could stall and not be able to restart...

Page 510: ...n the strap Once the strap is tight the recovery vehicle should apply force Remember that the recovery vehicle needs good traction to avoid becoming stuck too You should never use a jack to try to get unstuck Your vehicle could easily slip off the jack and hurt you or someone else Towing a Trailer Off Road You may be able to safely tow a lightweight trailer such as a motorcycle or small tent trail...

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Page 512: ...U S Vehicles Maintenance replacement or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are certified to EPA standards Maintenance Safety 506 Maintenance MinderTM 507 Fluid Locations 515 Engine Compartment Cover 516 Adding Engine Oil 517 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 518 Engine Coolant 520 Windshield Washers 522...

Page 513: ...cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner s manual Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxide poison from engine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Burns from hot parts Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before touching any parts Injury from m...

Page 514: ...formation display as a percentage turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Make sure the display shows blank SH AWD and tire pressure and then press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil life appears see page 79 The remaining engine oil life is displayed according to the table shown below Calculated Engine Oil Life Displayed Engine Oil Life 100 91 100 90 ...

Page 515: ...VICE DUE NOW message with the same maintenance items SERVICE DUE SOON was displayed with When you see this message have the indicated maintenance performed as soon as possible Press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life The message SERVICE along with 5 and the maintenance item code are displayed on the lower part of the multi information display when t...

Page 516: ...he ON II position Immediately have the service performed and make sure to reset the oil life minder as previously described The message will be canceled if the INFO button on the steering wheel is pressed Press the INFO button to see the message again Press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life The message SERVICE along with 0 and the maintenance item ...

Page 517: ...ake sure to reset the display as previously described The message will be canceled if the INFO button on the steering wheel is pressed Press the INFO button to see the message again When you press the SEL RESET button to select the engine oil life the message SERVICE along with the maintenance item code and the total negative mileage after the oil life became 0 will be displayed on the lower part ...

Page 518: ... not displayed press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the multi information display shows blank SH AWD and tire pressure 3 Press and hold the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 10 seconds The remaining engine oil life reset mode will be shown on the multi information display 4 Select RESET by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to r...

Page 519: ...ory to keep your warranties in effect Maintenance may be done by any qualified service facility or person who is skilled in this type of automotive service Keep all receipts as proof of completion and have the person who does the work fill out your Maintenance Journal or Canadian Maintenance Log Check your warranty booklet for more information We recommend using Acura parts and fluids whenever you...

Page 520: ... perform any check turn to the appropriate page listed Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank See page 427 Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank See page 427 Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly See page 523 Brakes Check the fluid level monthly See page 525 Tires Check the tire pressure monthly Examine the tread for...

Page 521: ...y 15 000 miles 24 000 km Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel powered vehicles replace every 15 000 miles 24 000 km Inspect drive belt 3 Replace transmission and transfer fluid 4 Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperature...

Page 522: ...R FLUID Black cap ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop RADIATOR CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID Black cap Fluid Locations 515 Maintenance 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 523: ... when you perform some simple maintenance work Cover is secured by holding clips To remove the front bulkhead cover remove the holding clips with a flat tip screwdriver FRONT BULKHEAD COVER HOLDING CLIP Engine Compartment Cover 516 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 524: ...y Always use a premium grade 5W 20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute s latest requirements It is highly recommended that you use Acura motor oil in your vehicle Make sure the API Certification Seal says For Gasoline Engines The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container s...

Page 525: ... oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the vehicle The vehicle should be raised on a service station type hydraulic lift for this service Unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic 1 Run the eng...

Page 526: ... filter 4 5 US qt 4 3 L 7 Reinstall the engine oil fill cap Start the engine The oil pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds If it does not turn off the engine and check your work 8 Let the engine run for several minutes then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks 9 Turn off the engine and let it sit for several minutes then check the oil level on the dipstick If necessary add mor...

Page 527: ...ent Make sure it is a high quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines Continued use of any non Honda coolant can result in corrosion causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze coolant as soon as possible If the reserve tank is completely empty you should also check the coolant level in the radiator Removing the radiato...

Page 528: ...terclockwise 4 The coolant level should be up to the base of the filler neck Add coolant if it is low Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spill immediately it could damage components in the engine compartment 5 Put the radiator cap back on and tighten it fully RADIATOR CAP COVER RADIATOR CAP CONTINUED Engine Coolant 521 Maintenance 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA ...

Page 529: ...servoir with a good quality windshield washer fluid This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather When you refill the reservoir clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth This will help to condition the blade edges Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar water solution in the windshield washer reservoir Antifreeze c...

Page 530: ...before doing step 2 2 Remove the dipstick yellow loop from the transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth 3 Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration 4 Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level It should be between the upper and lower marks DIPSTICK DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK CONTINUED Automatic Transmission Fluid 523 Maintenance 11 08 29 ...

Page 531: ...dipstick in all the way The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid when this service is shown on a maintenance message on the multi information display If you are not sure how to add fluid contact your dealer Use only Acura ATF DW 1 automatic transmission fluid Do not mix with other transmission fluids Using transmission fluid other than Acura ATF DW 1 may cause deterioration i...

Page 532: ...ase the life of the system Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle s braking system and can cause extensive damage The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir If the level is at or below the MIN mark your brake system needs attention H...

Page 533: ...el can indicate a leak in the system Check the fluid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible If you are not sure how to add fluid contact your dealer Turning the steering wheel to full left or right lock and holding it there can damage the power steering pump Timing Belt The timing belt should be replaced at the intervals shown in the Maintenance Minder schedule Replace ...

Page 534: ...beam headlight bulb fails take the vehicle to your dealer to have it replaced Replacing a High Beam Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs When replacing a bulb handle it by its base and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects If you touch the glass clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit Oil perspiratio...

Page 535: ...b by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector down 4 Remove the bulb by turning it about one quarter turn counterclockwise 5 Insert the new bulb into the hole and turn it one quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place 6 Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb 7 Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb 8 Passenger s side Install the engine coolant reserve tank and power steering rese...

Page 536: ... of its socket 5 Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms 6 Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly Turn it clockwise to lock it in place 7 Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB SOCKET BULB PARKING LIGHT SOCKET SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB SOCKET CONTINUED Lights 529 Maintenance 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America ...

Page 537: ...b on the driver s side start the engine turn the steering wheel all the way to the right then turn off the engine To change the bulb on the passenger s side turn the steering wheel to the left 2 Remove the bolt and use the flat tip screwdriver to remove the holding clips located under the front bumper 3 Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the holding clip from the inner fender and remove the scre...

Page 538: ...en the tailgate Put a cloth on the edge of the cover to prevent scratches Remove the covers by prying the edge with a flat tip screwdriver 2 Remove the two bolts and remove the rear light assembly from the rear pillar 3 Determine which of the two bulbs is burned out turn signal hazard lights or side marker light COVER BOLT BOLT CONTINUED Lights 531 Maintenance 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC No...

Page 539: ...and turn it clockwise to lock it in place 9 Install the rear light assembly in the rear pillar Tighten the two bolts Snap the bolt covers into position Replacing a Back up Light Bulb 1 Open the tailgate Place a cloth on the edge of the light assembly cover to prevent scratches Remove the cover by carefully prying in the notch on its middle edge with a flat tip screwdriver BULB SOCKET COVER Lights ...

Page 540: ... in place 7 Place the cover back into the light assembly Push it up until it locks in place Side Turn Signal Light Each outside mirror has side turn signal lights The lights should be replaced by your dealer High mount Brake Light The high mount brake light should be replaced by your dealer Rear License Plate Bulb The license plate has two lights above it The bulbs should be replaced by your deale...

Page 541: ...e flow from the climate control system becomes less than usual Cleaning the Seat Belts If your seat belts get dirty use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean them Do not use bleach dye or cleaning solvents Let the belts air dry before you use the vehicle Dirt build up around the openings of the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly Wipe the openings wit...

Page 542: ... weight sensors ineffective If you remove a floor mat make sure to re anchor it when you put it back in your vehicle If you use a non Acura floor mat make sure it fits properly and that it can be used with the floor mat anchors Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats Front Rear Floor Mats 535 Maintenance 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 en...

Page 543: ...e first then the passenger s side Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised or you will damage the hood and the wiper arms 2 Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm Press and hold the lock tab Slide the blade assembly toward the lock tab until it releases from the wiper arm When replacing a wiper blade make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down on the windshield WIP...

Page 544: ... old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade 5 Slide the new wiper blade into the holder until the tabs lock 6 Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm Make sure it locks in place 7 Lower the wiper arm against the window Windshield Lower the passenger s side first then the driver s side BLADE BLADE REINFORCEMENT CONTINUED Wiper Blades 537 Maintenance 11 0...

Page 545: ...ew wiper blades If they have no plastic or metal reinforcement along the back edge remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade WIPER ARM BLADE REINFORCEMENT Wiper Blades 538 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 546: ... new blade into the wiper arm Make sure it is engaged in the slot along its full length 5 Lower the wiper arm Wiper Blades 539 Maintenance 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 547: ... wear unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Overinflated tires can make your vehicle ride more harshly are more prone to damage from road hazards and wear unevenly The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS warns you when a tire pressure is low See page 455 for more information Even though your vehicle is equipped with TPMS we recommend...

Page 548: ...s will make it easier for you to tell if a pressure loss is due to a tire problem and not due to a variation between gauges Recommended Tire Pressures The following chart shows the recommended cold tire pressures for most normal driving conditions MDX Technology Package and U S Technology Package with Entertainment models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for Normal Driving 255 55R18 105H Front Rear 32...

Page 549: ... kPa 2 2 kgf cm2 Rear 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 U S Advance Package Advance Package with Entertainment and Canadian Elite Package models Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for High Speed Driving P255 50R19 103H Front 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 Rear 36 psi 260 kPa 2 6 kgf cm2 Tire Inspection Every time you check inflation you should also examine the tires for damage foreign objects and wear You should l...

Page 550: ...tory speed and environmental conditions even when the tires are not in use In addition to your regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five years old It is also recommended that all tires including the spare be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture regardless of their conditi...

Page 551: ... information display Move the tires to the positions shown in the illustration each time they are rotated If you purchase directional tires rotate only front to back Replacing Tires and Wheels Replace your tires with radial tires of the same size load range speed rating and maximum cold tire pressure rating as shown on the tire s sidewall Mixing radial and bias ply tires on your vehicle can reduce...

Page 552: ...tions Wheel MDX Technology Package and U S Technology Package with Entertainment models 18 x 8 J TPMS U S Advance Package Advance Package with Entertainment and Canadian Elite Package models 19 ᤲ 8 ᨨ J TPMS Tires MDX Technology Package and U S Technology Package with Entertainment models 255 55R18 105H U S Advance Package Advance Package with Entertainment and Canadian Elite Package models P255 50...

Page 553: ...not contacting the brake lines or suspension Remove the chains as soon as you start driving on cleared roads Using the wrong chains or not properly installing chains can damage the brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or killed Follow all instructions in this owner s manual regarding the selection and use of tire chains Traction devices that are the wrong size or imp...

Page 554: ...minals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash your hands after handling If you need to connect the battery to a charger disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle s electrical system Always disconnect the negative cable first and reconnect it last The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation A spark or flame can cause the battery to explod...

Page 555: ...und Leave one window open slightly if the vehicle is being stored indoors Disconnect the battery Support the front and rear wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield To minimize sticking apply a silicone spray lubricant to all door and tailgate seals Also apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that mate with the door and tailgate seals Cover the vehi...

Page 556: ...ing your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 550 Changing a Flat Tire 551 If the Engine Won t Start 557 Jump Starting 558 If the Engine Overheats 560 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 562 Charging System Indicator 562 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 563 Brake System Indicator 564 Fuses 565 Fuse Locations 569 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually 572 Emergency Towing 572 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 573 Taking Care o...

Page 557: ... unless it is the same make and model After the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire the low tire pressure TPMS indicator stays on After several miles kilometers driving with the spare this indicator begins to flash then stays on again You will also see a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page 458 Replace the tire when you can see the tread wear indicator bars The...

Page 558: ... jack 1 Park the vehicle on firm level and non slippery ground Put the transmission in Park Apply the parking brake 2 Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Have all passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire 3 Open the tailgate 4 Push the rear edge of the handle to raise the handle loop and pull up the loop to raise the cargo area fl...

Page 559: ...ver 6 Turn the jack s end bracket counterclockwise to loosen it then remove the jack 7 The spare tire is stored underneath the rear cargo area Remove the plastic cover on the cargo area lining to access the shaft for the spare tire hoist KNOB COVER PLASTIC COVER Changing a Flat Tire 552 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 560: ...kwise to lower the spare tire to the ground 9 Keep turning the wheel nut wrench to create slack in the cable 10 Remove the bracket from the spare tire 11 Loosen each wheel nut 1 2 turn with the wheel nut wrench WHEEL NUT WRENCH BRACKET WHEEL NUT WRENCH CONTINUED Changing a Flat Tire 553 Taking Care of the Unexpected 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 561: ...e wheel nut wrench as shown to raise the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground 14 Remove the wheel nuts then remove the flat tire 15 Before mounting the spare tire wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth Wipe the hub carefully it may be hot from driving JACKING POINT EXTENSION WHEEL NUT WRENCH BRAKE HUB Changing a Flat Tire 554 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 AC...

Page 562: ...n the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to 94 lbf ft 127 N m 13 kgf m 19 Remove the center cap from the flat tire 20 Place the flat tire face up under the hoist 21 Insert the hoist bracket into the center hole of the flat tire CONTINUED Changing a Flat Tire 555 Taking Care of the Un...

Page 563: ... not stowing a tire If the hoist is left down it will be damaged during driving and need to be replaced 24 Store the jack in its holder Turn the jack s end bracket to lock it in place Store the tools and install the cover 25 Refer to Changing a Tire with TPMS see page 459 Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants Store the wheel jack and tools secu...

Page 564: ...scharged See Jump Starting on page 558 Turn the ignition switch to the START III position If the headlights do not dim check the condition of the fuses If the fuses are OK there is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor You will need a qualified technician to determine the problem See Emergency Towing on page 572 If the headlights dim noticeab...

Page 565: ...nearby Keep all sparks open flames and smoking materials away from the battery You cannot start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it To Jump Start Your Vehicle 1 Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery In very cold weather check the condition of the electrolyte If it seems slushy or frozen do not try jump starting until it thaws If a battery sits in extreme cold the electrol...

Page 566: ...ave an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle 6 Start your vehicle If the starter motor still operates slowly check that the jumper cables have good metal to metal contact 7 Once the vehicle is running disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle then from the booster battery Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle and then from the booster battery Keep the ends of the j...

Page 567: ...y scald you Do not open the hood if steam is coming out 1 Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in Park and set the parking brake Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning indicators 2 If you see steam and or spray coming from under the hood turn off the engine Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray then open the hood 3 If you do not see steam or spray ...

Page 568: ... removing the radiator cap 8 Using gloves or a large heavy cloth turn the radiator cap counterclockwise without pushing down to the first stop After the pressure releases push down on the cap and turn it until it comes off 9 Start the engine and set the climate control to AUTO at Hi Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck If you do not have the proper coolant mixture availabl...

Page 569: ...g maneuvers 3 If necessary add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick see page 517 4 Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator If it does not go out within 10 seconds turn off the engine There is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired before you can continue driving see Emergency Towing on page 572 Charging System Indicator If the charging system indicator...

Page 570: ...ranties You will also see a CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page 87 Readiness Code Your vehicle has certain readiness codes that are part of the on board diagnostics for the emissions systems In some states part of the emissions testing is to make sure these codes are set If they are not set the test cannot be completed If the battery in your vehicle has been dis...

Page 571: ...mmediate action A problem in one part of the system s dual circuit design will still give you braking at two wheels You will feel the brake pedal go down much farther before the vehicle begins to slow down and you will have to press harder on the pedal You will also see a CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page 87 Slow down by shifting to a lower gear and pull to the s...

Page 572: ...e lid pull it toward you and take it out of its hinges The rear fuse box is located at the left side of the cargo area The primary under hood fuse box is located next to the battery To open it push the tabs as shown INTERIOR LID REAR LID UNDER HOOD PRIMARY TAB CONTINUED Fuses 565 Taking Care of the Unexpected 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 573: ... chart on pages 569 570 and 571 or the diagram on the fuse box lid which fuse or fuses control that device Check those fuses first but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is the cause Replace any blown fuses and check if the device works 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off 2 Remove the cover from the fuse bo...

Page 574: ... Check the smaller fuses in the under hood fuse boxes and rear fuse box and all the fuses in the interior and rear fuse boxes by pulling out each one with the fuse puller provided in the primary under hood fuse box FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER CONTINUED Fuses 567 Taking Care of the Unexpected 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 575: ... might blow out again This does not indicate that anything is wrong Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system If you do not have a replacement fuse with the proper rating for the circuit install one with a lower rating 6 If the replacement fuse of the same rat...

Page 576: ...ser Fan MG Clutch Headlight Washerᤳ1 3 4 50 A Ignition Switch Main ᤳ1 Canadian model ᤳ2 If equipped No Amps Circuits Protected 3 5 50 A Power Window 3 6 60 A Power Tailgate Opener Closer Rear ACC Socket Interior Light Rear Defroster 3 7 30 A ECU PCM 3 8 30 A TECH 4 40 A Audio Door Lock Interior Lights Front ACC Socket 5 30 A EPT Lᤳ2 6 30 A EPT Rᤳ2 7 30 A FI ECU 8 30 A Audio Amplifier 9 7 5 A Batte...

Page 577: ...14 30 A Headlight Washerᤳ 15 30 A Condenser Fan 16 30 A Cooling Fan 17 7 5 A A C Clutch 18 15 A Left Headlight Low 19 15 A Right Headlight Low 22 7 5 A Small Lights Interior ᤳ Canadian model SUB FUSE BOX If equipped No Amps Circuits Protected 1 10 A ACC CMBS BSI ADS EPT AVS REAR FUSE BOX No Amps Circuits Protected 1 Not Used 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Not Used 5 10 A Rear ACC Socket 6 20 A Power Tail...

Page 578: ...ssenger s Power Slide 18 10 A Alternator 19 20 A Fuel Pump 20 10 A SH AWD ODS 21 7 5 A Gauges 22 10 A SRS 23 Not Used 24 20 A Left Rear Power Window 25 20 A Right Rear Power Window 26 30 A Passenger s Power Window 27 30 A Driver s Power Window 28 20 A Tilt Steering Wheel 29 10 A ABS VSA 30 10 A A C 31 15 A Washer 32 10 A ACC 33 Not Used Auxiliary Holder1 No Amps Circuits Protected 1 7 5 A Starter ...

Page 579: ...ery dangerous The only way you can safely tow your vehicle is with flat bed equipment The operator will load your vehicle on the back of a truck Any other method of towing will damage the drive system When you contact the towing agency inform them a flat bed is required Towing with only two tires on the ground will damage parts of the all wheel drive system Your vehicle should be transported on a ...

Page 580: ...the anchors in the front and rear bumpers 1 Remove the cover put cloth on the edge of the cover to prevent scratches and carefully pry with a small flat tip screwdriver or a metal fingernail file The cover is attached to the bumper with a tether Front COVER Rear COVER CONTINUED If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 573 Taking Care of the Unexpected 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 5...

Page 581: ...h To avoid damage to your vehicle use the towing hook for straight flat ground towing only Do not tow at an angle The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a flat bed Do not use it as a tie down TOWING HOOK and WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH TOWING HOOK Front If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 574 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 582: ...nd emissions control systems Identification Numbers 576 Specifications 578 DOT Tire Quality Grading U S Vehicles 581 Tire Labeling 583 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 585 Emissions Controls 587 Three Way Catalytic Converter 589 Emissions Testing 590 Technical Information 575 Technical Information 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX6...

Page 583: ... to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the certification label attached to the driver s doorjamb and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL Identification Numbers 576...

Page 584: ... It is on the front The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER Identification Numbers 577 Technical Information 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 585: ...ities Fuel tank Approx 21 00 US gal 79 5 L Engine coolant Changeᤳ1 1 93 US gal 7 3 L Total 2 43 US gal 9 2 L Engine oil Changeᤳ2 4 5 US qt 4 3 L Including filter Without filter 4 2 US qt 4 0 L Total 5 3 US qt 5 0 L Automatic transmission fluid Change 3 3 US qt 3 1 L Total 8 5 US qt 8 0 L Rear differential fluid Change 2 6 US qt 2 5 L Total 3 0 US qt 2 8 L Transfer assembly fluid Change 0 4 US qt 0...

Page 586: ...erformed by your dealer ᤳ2 Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer Battery Capacity 12 V 65AH 5 HR 12 V 76AH 20 HR Fuses Interior See page 571 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid Rear See page 570 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid Under hood See page 569 and 570 or the fuse box cover Engine Type Water cooled 4 stroke SOHC VTEC V...

Page 587: ...Pa 2 2 kgf cm2 Spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 ᤳ1 MDX Technology Package and U S Technology Package with Entertainment models ᤳ2 U S Advance Package Advance Package with Entertainment and Canadian Elite Package models Specifications 580 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 588: ...and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades ...

Page 589: ...esponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excess...

Page 590: ... index a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry H Speed symbol an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating Tire Identification Number TIN The tire identification number TIN is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire DOT B97R FW6X 2202 DOT This indicates that the tire meets all requiremen...

Page 591: ... air pressure that the tire can hold Maximum Load Rating Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Recommended Inflation Pressure The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by the manufacturer Treadwear Indicators TWI Means the projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread 2202 ...

Page 592: ...d Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note t...

Page 593: ...ion indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to e...

Page 594: ...intenance is on page 514 ᤳ In Canada Acura vehicles comply with the Canadian emission requirements as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada at the time they are manufactured Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system This keeps gasses that build up in the engine s crankcase from going into the atmosphere The positive crankcase ventilatio...

Page 595: ...itions Ignition Timing Control System This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing reducing the amount of HC CO and NOx produced Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System The exhaust gas recirculation EGR system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold Adding exhaust gas to the air fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned Three Way C...

Page 596: ...high grass dry leaves or other flammables A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can impair your engine s performance Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle s three way catalytic converter Always use unleaded gasoline Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals making the three way catalytic converter ineffective Keep the ...

Page 597: ... the vehicle retested within the next two or three days you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following 1 Make sure the gas tank is nearly but not completely full around 3 4 2 Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 6 hours or more 3 Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40 and 95 F 4 and 35 C 4 Without touching the accelerator pedal start the engine...

Page 598: ...traffic conditions drive for at least 30 seconds then repeat it two more times for a total of 90 seconds 8 Then drive in city suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes When traffic conditions allow let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal 9 Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 30 minutes If the testing facility determi...

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Page 600: ...ation 594 Warranty Coverages 595 Reporting Safety Defects 596 Authorized Manuals 597 Warranty and Client Relations 593 Warranty and Client Relations 11 08 29 10 08 20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner s M 50 31STX650 enu ...

Page 601: ...1 2746 Tel 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 acura_cr ch honda com In Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands Vortex Motor Corp Bella International P O Box 190816 San Juan PR 00919 0816 Tel 787 620 7546 When you call or write please give us this information Vehicle Identification N...

Page 602: ...vered under this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please read your warranty manual for details Replacement Parts Limited Warranty covers all Acura replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship Replacement Battery Limited Warranty provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer Replacement Muffler Lif...

Page 603: ...tor Co Inc If Transport Canada receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign However Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Honda Canada Inc To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 T...

Page 604: ...31STX850 2012 Acura MDX Navigation System Owner s Manual 31STXM50 2012 Acura MDX Maintenance Journal 31STXQ50 2012 Acura MDX Advance Technology Guide ACU R Order Form for Previous Years Indicate Year and Model Desired Service Manual Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components It is written for the journeyman mechanic but it is simple enough for most me...

Page 605: ... Automatic Climate Control 183 Automatic Lighting Off Feature 131 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 23 Automatic Speed Control 345 Automatic Transmission 443 Capacity Fluid 578 Checking Fluid Level 523 Driving with the Paddle Shifters 447 Shifting 444 Shift Lever Position Indicators 443 Shift Lever Positions 444 Shift Lock Release 446 Auxiliary Input Jack 307 B Battery Charging System Indicator 69 56...

Page 606: ...s Tires 546 Changing a Flat Tire 551 Changing Oil How to 518 When to 507 Charging System Indicator 69 562 Checklist Before Driving 441 Childproof Door Locks 141 Child Safety 40 Booster Seats 58 Child Seats 45 46 48 Important Safety Reminders 44 Infants 45 Larger Children 57 LATCH 50 Risks with Airbags 41 Small Children 46 Tethers 54 Warning Labels 42 Where Should a Child Sit 41 Child Seats 40 48 L...

Page 607: ...ildproof Door Locks 141 Indicator 12 Locking and Unlocking 140 Lockout Prevention 141 DOT Tire Quality Grading U S Vehicles 581 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 Driving 439 Economy 428 Driving Guidelines 440 Driving Position Memory System 168 Driving with the Paddle Shifters 447 Dust and Pollen Filter 534 DVD Player 313 DVD Player Error Messages 337 E Economy Fuel 428 Emergencies on the Road 549 Batt...

Page 608: ...Dust and Pollen 534 Oil 518 Flashers Hazard Warning 132 Flat Tire Changing a 551 Floor Mats 535 Fluids Automatic Transmission 523 Brake 525 Location 515 Power Steering 526 Windshield Washer 522 FM Stereo Radio Reception 303 Fog Lights 130 Folding the Second Seat 153 Folding the Third Seat 154 Four way Flashers 132 Front Airbags 10 30 Front Seat 149 Adjusting 149 Air Ventilation 158 Heaters 157 Fue...

Page 609: ...f 131 Daytime Running Lights 130 High Beam Indicator 74 High Beams Turning on 128 Lights On Indicator 74 Low Beams Turning on 128 Reminder Chime 129 Replacing Halogen Bulbs 527 Turning on 128 Washers 127 Headphones 338 Head Restraints 150 Heated Mirror 167 Heaters Seats 157 Heating and Cooling 182 High Altitude Starting at 442 High Beam Lever 128 129 High Low Beam Switch 128 HomeLink Universal Tra...

Page 610: ...bag Off 36 70 SRS 36 70 System Message 73 86 Tire Pressure Monitor 72 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning 71 VSA OFF 71 VSA System 71 Individual Map Lights 171 Infant Restraint 45 Infant Seats 45 Tether Anchorage Points 54 Inflation Proper Tire 540 Inside Mirror 165 Inspection Tire 542 Installing a Child Seat 49 Instrument Panel 67 Instrument Panel Brightness 133 Instruments and Controls 65 Interface D...

Page 611: ...e 422 Mirrors Adjusting 166 Modifications 432 Modifying Your Vehicle 432 Moonroof 163 Multi Information Display 79 N Neutral Gear Position 445 New Vehicle Break in 422 NOTICE Explanation of i Numbers Identification 576 O Octane Requirement Gasoline 422 Odometer 81 Odometer Trip 81 Off Highway Driving Guidelines 500 Oil Change How to 518 Change When to 507 Checking Engine 427 Life Engine 507 Pressu...

Page 612: ...Children 57 Protecting Small Children 46 Using Child Seats with Tethers 54 Using LATCH 50 R Radiator Overheating 560 Radio CD Sound System 192 Radio Disc Sound System 193 213 Radio Theft Protection 308 Readiness Codes 590 Rear A C Unit 187 Rear Audio Control Panel 315 Rear Entertainment System 310 Rear Lights Bulb Replacement 531 Rearview Mirror 165 Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display 417...

Page 613: ...s 149 Adjusting the Second Seat 153 Air Ventilation 158 Folding the Second Seat 153 Folding the Third Seat 154 Head Restraints 150 Heaters 157 Position Memory 168 Third Row Access 154 Seats Adjusting the 149 Security System 341 Security System Indicator 77 Sensors Driver s Seat Position Sensor 31 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors 31 Impact Sensors 27 Serial Number 576 Service Intervals 507 Service ...

Page 614: ...mn Lock 139 Buttons 305 345 Position Memory 168 Stereo Sound System 192 212 Storage Compartment 175 Storing Your Vehicle 548 Sunglasses Holder 176 Sun Visor 176 Super Handling All Wheel Drive SH AWD System 452 Supplemental Restraint System 10 27 Servicing 38 SRS Indicator 36 70 System Components 27 Synthetic Oil 518 T Tachometer 78 Tailgate 141 Open Indicator 76 Opening the 141 Power 142 Taillight...

Page 615: ...ent and Accessories 492 Trailer Loading 488 Trailer Towing Tips 496 Weight Limit 487 TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System 455 Required Federal Explanation 585 Trailer Stability Assist 498 Transmission Checking Fluid Level 523 Identification Number 576 Shifting the Automatic 444 Treadwear 542 Trip Computer 84 Trip Meter 81 Turn Signals 71 U Unexpected Taking Care of the 549 Uniform Tire Quality Gra...

Page 616: ... Operation 126 Wheels Adjusting the Steering 134 Alignment and Balance 544 Aluminum Alloy Wheels 546 Cleaning 546 Compact Spare 550 Wrench Nut 551 Windows Auto Reverse 160 Operating the Power 160 Rear Defogger 132 Windshield Cleaning 126 Defroster 186 Washers 126 522 Wipers Windshield Changing Blades 536 Operation 126 Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer 127 Worn Tires 542 Wrecker Emergency Towing 572...

Page 617: ...2 6 US qt 2 5 L Transfer Assembly Fluid SAE 90 or SAE 80W 90 viscosity hypoid gear oil API service classified GL4 or GL5 only Power Steering Fluid Acura Power Steering Fluid preferred or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement Do not use ATF see page 526 Brake Fluid Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement see ...

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