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Acura MDX 2020, Owner'S Manual For Quick Reference

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VISUAL INDEX

Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls

1. Lights/Turn Signals
2. Wipers/Washers
3. Fuel Fill Door Release Button

4. Horn
5. Brightness Control

VISUAL INDEX

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Summary of Contents for MDX 2020

Page 1: ...nuals at owners acura com U S acura ca Canada 31TZ5G60 OG10994 00X31 TZ5 G600 2020 Acura MDX Owner s Guide 2019 Honda Motor Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A Owner s Guide for Quick Referenc...

Page 2: ...designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various sy...

Page 3: ...quest a copy visit owners acura com and create or log in to your account In Canada please request a copy from your Acura dealer Acura Client Relations Your authorized Acura dealer should be able to an...

Page 4: ...This page intentionally left blank VISUAL INDEX Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls 1 Lights Turn Signals 2 Wipers Washers 3 Fuel Fill Door Release Button 4 Horn 5 Brightness Control VISUAL INDEX 1...

Page 5: ...ntrol your speed Keep your vehicle in safe condition Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention t...

Page 6: ...carbon monoxide An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas Do not run the engine with the garage door closed Even when the garage door is open drive out of the gar...

Page 7: ...ny collision Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem correc...

Page 8: ...es of airbags front airbags driver s knee airbag side airbags and side curtain airbags n Front Airbags SRS The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help protect the h...

Page 9: ...upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front passenger during a moderate to severe side impact They are housed in the outside edge of the driver s and front passenger s seat backs Both are marked S...

Page 10: ...ve the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible If you don t your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed SAFETY INFORMATION 12 Ignoring the SRS indicator can...

Page 11: ...been turned off 11 An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the airbag system or seat belt tensioners 12 Safing sensor 13 A rollover sensor that can detect if yo...

Page 12: ...ehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash Any child too small for a seat belt should be prope...

Page 13: ...ile others have a flexible type connector Both are equally easy to use Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be installed using the seat belt Whichever type you choose follow the chi...

Page 14: ...its uppermost position then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs and secure the tether strap hook to the anchor Make sure the strap is not twisted Seats in the outer position other t...

Page 15: ...at steps 3 4 5 Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt When doing this place your weight on the child seat and push it int...

Page 16: ...e the tether strap over the head restraint Make sure the strap is not twisted For the third row straight top tether type Pull up the head restraint and push rearwards until it latches then route the t...

Page 17: ...ooster seats Choose a booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat belt correctly Some U S states and Canadian provinces territories require children to use a booster seat until they reach a gi...

Page 18: ...n However Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Honda Canada Inc To contact Transport Canada s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division you may ca...

Page 19: ...ti lock brake system Your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti lock function Have your vehicle checked by a dealer Low Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Comes on and s...

Page 20: ...mes on while driving Have your vehicle checked by a dealer 1 If equipped INSTRUMENT PANEL 32 Auto Idle Stop Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto Idle Stop system Have your vehicle checked by a d...

Page 21: ...Comes on while driving Stop in a safe place check tire pressures and inflate tire s if necessary System Message Comes on along with a beep when a problem is detected A system message on the multi info...

Page 22: ...ntal movement of the vehicle Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended Keyless Access System When you carry the remote transmitter in a pocket or purse and it is outside the ve...

Page 23: ...ock function to ON only the remote transmitter that was used to unlock the driver s door prior to the setting change can activate auto lock To turn on this feature follow the steps below Using the Inf...

Page 24: ...close the door Open the door using the outer door handle Note To open the door from the inside when the childproof door lock is on put the lock tab in the unlock position lower the rear window put yo...

Page 25: ...y To close Pull the switch up firmly The window opens or closes completely To stop the window at any time push or pull the switch again briefly n Manual Operation To open Push the switch down lightly...

Page 26: ...covered with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor Opening or closing the moonroof on someone s hands or fingers can cause serious injury Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the...

Page 27: ...6 OFF All exterior lights are off Turn on exterior lights except headlights AUTO Turn on the automatic lighting feature Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient brightness when the vehicle is on...

Page 28: ...your vehicle checked by a dealer VEHICLE CONTROLS 48 n Automatically switching between high beam and low beam When auto high beam is active the headlights switch between high beam and low beam based...

Page 29: ...eadlight Integration with Wipers When the headlights are in the AUTO position they automatically turn on when the front wipers operate several times within a certain interval The headlights turn off s...

Page 30: ...Horizontal Position Adjustment 2 Height Adjustment 3 Lumbar Support Adjustment 4 Seat Back Angle Adjustment Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airba...

Page 31: ...the restraint The tops of the occupant s ears should be level with the center height of the restraint For a head restraint system to work properly Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from...

Page 32: ...put on their seat belts it is very important that they continue to sit upright well back in their seats with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off Sitting i...

Page 33: ...justment 2 Seat Back Angle Adjustment An unsecured seat or seat back can move out of position or collapse without warning if there is sudden acceleration or stop or in a crash A seat or seat back that...

Page 34: ...n Put the armrest back into the seat back All Models 5 Pull up on the seat back angle adjustment lever and fold down the seat back To return the seat to the original position pull up the seat back in...

Page 35: ...ng may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped VEHICLE CONTROLS 62 Adjusting the Mirrors Adjust the angl...

Page 36: ...to ON and slide the selector switch to the left or right side HomeLink Universal Transceiver Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote controlled devices around your home such as garage doors...

Page 37: ...oled air that raises or lowers the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible Note Climate control operation is affected during auto idle stop operation See Auto Idle Stop n Front...

Page 38: ...and Ventilation 1 1 Select the seat icon 2 Change the setting with one of the following The Low icon The LO setting one indicator on The Mid icon The MID setting two indicators on The High icon The HI...

Page 39: ...be reduced by one level at a time until the seat heater shuts off The elapsed time varies according to the interior environment Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters Persons with a d...

Page 40: ...tion Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system Note When the screen is viewed through polarized sunglasses a rainbow pattern may appear on the screen due to optical c...

Page 41: ...IF to be compliant with USB 2 0 Standard for Android Auto n Accessory Power Socket The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY or ON AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 74 Accessor...

Page 42: ...ting 1 If equipped AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 76 On Demand Multi Use Display Use the On Demand Multi Use Display to operate the audio system Select Source then select an item on the source list to switch...

Page 43: ...due to among other conditions changes in Apple CarPlay software Apple iOS service interruptions or incompatibility or obsolescence of vehicle integrated hardware or software See dealer for details Onl...

Page 44: ...o vehicle integration is provided as is and Acura cannot guarantee Android Auto operability or functionality now or in the future due to among other conditions changes in Android Auto software Android...

Page 45: ...2 Like Dislike Icons Select to evaluate a track 3 Play Pause Icons Select to play a song 13 US models only if equipped AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 82 Bluetooth Audio Play audio from your compatible phone...

Page 46: ...udio system on and off Turn to adjust the volume n Operating the System from the Front Operate the Rear Entertainment System RES from the On Demand Multi Use Display 1 If equipped AUDIO AND CONNECTIVI...

Page 47: ...make a selection AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 86 6 Setup Button Press to display the setup items 7 Category Bar Press to change the category SiriusXM 8 CH Folder Bar Press to change the channel Radio or fol...

Page 48: ...TIVITY 88 n Wireless Headphones Your vehicle comes with two sets of wireless headphones Press the Power button on the right earpiece to turn on the headphones Turn the dial on the right earpiece to ad...

Page 49: ...an Acura dealer or visit owners acura com U S or acura ca Canada n AcuraLink Connection If you need to talk to the AcuraLink Connection operator in an emergency situation you can manually connect to t...

Page 50: ...L Operation Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle s audio system without handling your phone Visit handsfreelink com to check phone compatibility Canada customers can phone 855 490 7351 for a...

Page 51: ...is stopped If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay see Apple CarPlay or Android Auto see Android Auto pairing of additional Bluetooth compatible devices is unavailable and Add Bluetooth Dev...

Page 52: ...ing code on the information screen Confirm if the pairing code on the screen and your phone match This may vary by phone 6 A notification appears on the screen if pairing is successful BLUETOOTH HANDS...

Page 53: ...quickly using stored speed dial entries or call history numbers Steering Switches 1 Press the Phone button 2 Move the left selector wheel left to select Speed Dial 3 Roll the left selector wheel to se...

Page 54: ...ne Audio Navigation 2 Phone Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens Dial by number Redial Back Call Your Contact Name Dial Your Contact Name Audio Commands The system accepts these...

Page 55: ...kground noise Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone in the ceiling Close the windows and moonroof Note If you press and hold the Talk button for two or more seconds while Apple CarPlay o...

Page 56: ...materials left under the hood causing a fire If you ve parked your vehicle for an extended period inspect and remove any debris that may have collected such as dried grass and leaves that have fallen...

Page 57: ...than conditions permit Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle s handling stability and performance and cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Follow all ins...

Page 58: ...or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Both are on a label on the driver s doorjamb Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or kille...

Page 59: ...To calculate the tongue load subtract 5 from 6 Refer to the trailer owner s manual for additional information Note If a public scale is not available add the estimated weight of your cargo load to the...

Page 60: ...your vehicle s engine using the smart entry remote before you enter the vehicle n Starting the Engine Press the Lock button then press and hold the Engine button within 5 seconds to remotely start the...

Page 61: ...ke indicator comes on for 15 seconds when you press the electric parking brake switch 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 Press the ENGINE START STOP button without depressing the accelerator pedal The engine...

Page 62: ...ng gears between 1st and 7th 7th gear is used only at high speed and driving in sequential mode In freezing or sub freezing conditions the electronic gear selector response may be slow Always apply th...

Page 63: ...engine automatically stops when the vehicle comes to a stop depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions n Activating Auto Idle Stop When the vehicle stops with the gear position in Dri...

Page 64: ...ING 120 n Brake Assist System During hard or emergency braking the system increases braking force The brake pedal may move slightly or make a noise this is normal Continue to hold the brake pedal firm...

Page 65: ...tem Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than what was intended It assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by regulating engine output and sel...

Page 66: ...s to reduce your vehicle speed to help minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable Some Driver Systems Cannot Operate Information Message AcuraWatch is deactivated and this mess...

Page 67: ...peed Follow has limited braking capability and may not stop your vehicle in time to avoid a collision with a vehicle that quickly stops in front of you Always be prepared to apply the brake pedal when...

Page 68: ...ot place objects on the top of the instrument panel They may reflect onto the windshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly The LKAS only alerts you when lane drift is detected...

Page 69: ...designed to alert you to a potential collision as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable The CMBS activates when n Alert Stage...

Page 70: ...detected vehicle in your left or right blind spot while driving between 20 mph 32 km h and 100 mph 160 km h When the system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes the appropriate i...

Page 71: ...tion system when changing lanes Always look in your mirrors to either side of your vehicle and behind you for other vehicles before changing lanes DRIVING 134 Parking Sensor System 1 The corner and ce...

Page 72: ...her than they actually are Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up Certain conditions such as weather lightning and high temperatures may also restrict the rear view Do not rely on...

Page 73: ...filler neck The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler nozzle 1 Stop your vehicle with the service station pump on the left side of the vehicle in the rear 2 Turn off the engine 3 Press...

Page 74: ...If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak a message appears in the Multi Information Display MID with information on how to start the engine 1 Touch the back of the remote transmitter to...

Page 75: ...ips so that they do not come off when the engine vibrates Also be careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable ends to touch each other while attaching or detaching the jumper cables Bat...

Page 76: ...r as an emergency temporary measure only Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze as soon as possible HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 144 Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at...

Page 77: ...ing System TPMS with Tire Fill Assist Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving If your vehicle s tire pressure becomes significantly low the Low Tire Pressure TPMS indicator comes on and a mes...

Page 78: ...the malfunction 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 o...

Page 79: ...DUIT ANTIFUITE AIR for Canadian models 7 Press the inflator switch to turn on the compressor The compressor starts injecting sealant and air into the tire When the sealant injection is complete contin...

Page 80: ...brake gradually to reduce speed Then stop in a safe place Replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire 1 Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full size tire repaired or replaced When dr...

Page 81: ...Place a wheel block or rock in the front and rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 154 12 Place the compact spare tire wheel side up under the vehicle body near the tire...

Page 82: ...changing a tire exactly and no person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported by a jack Attention The jack shall be placed on a flat and stable surface on the same lev...

Page 83: ...TED 158 n Storing the Flat Tire 1 Remove the center cap 2 Place the flat tire face up under the hoist 3 Insert the hoist bracket into the center hole of the flat tire 4 Slowly turn the wheel nut wrenc...

Page 84: ...DLING THE UNEXPECTED 160 Fuse Box C Located near the terminal on the battery Remove the cover on the terminal as shown Replacement of this fuse should be done by a dealer n Interior Fuse Box Driver s...

Page 85: ...Fuses 1 Turn off the vehicle including all lights and accessories 2 Remove the fuse box cover 3 Check the large fuse in the engine compartment If the fuse is blown use a Phillips head screwdriver to r...

Page 86: ...aintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations accor...

Page 87: ...n Maintenance Minder Service Codes These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle MAINTENANCE 166 MAINTENANCE 167...

Page 88: ...osing lower the hood to approximately 12 inches 30 cm then press down firmly with your hands Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised The hood will strike the wipers and may damage either t...

Page 89: ...install the engine oil fill cap and tighten it securely 4 Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark Overfilling the engine oil may resu...

Page 90: ...non silicate coolant as a temporary replacement Check that it is a high quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines Continued use of any non Acura coolant can result in corrosion causing the coo...

Page 91: ...arks on the side of the tank We recommend using Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Pour the fluid carefully If the fluid level is at or below the MIN mark have a dealer inspect for leaks or worn brake...

Page 92: ...n the holder should fit in the indent of the wiper blade 7 Slide the wiper holder onto the wiper arm then push down the lock tab 8 Lower the passenger side wiper arm first then the driver side Avoid d...

Page 93: ...eached If checked when hot tire pressure can be as much as 4 6 psi 30 40 kPa 0 3 0 4 kgf cm2 higher than checked when cold At least once a month or before long trips use a gauge to measure the pressur...

Page 94: ...e history speed and environmental conditions even when the tires are not in use In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance it is recommended that you have annual inspections...

Page 95: ...the following example The TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire n Glossary of Tire Terminology Cold Tire Pressure The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours o...

Page 96: ...st 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 excessive...

Page 97: ...s Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG on the sides or backs of the front seats on front or side pillars or near the side windows Accessories installed in these areas may interf...

Page 98: ...SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 188 SPECIFICATIONS 189...

Page 99: ...ions control system and accessories against defects in materials and workmanship Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty Covers your vehicle s emissions control s...

Page 100: ...mobilizer 34 Instrument Panel Indicators 29 Jump Starting 141 Keyless Access System 37 INDEX 192 Lane Keeping Assist System LKAS 128 Lights 45 Interior Lights 45 Maintenance 164 187 Battery 173 Brake...

Page 101: ...and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for more information End User License Agreement Your v...

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