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2018 SPORT HYBRID

OWNER’S GUIDE

Summary of Contents for MDX Sport Hybrid 2018

Page 1: ...OMMAND INDEX SAFETY INFORMATION CLIENT INFORMATION INSTRUMENT PANEL SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE CONTROLS MAINTENANCE AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK DRIVING ACURALINK...

Page 2: ...in this vehicle s Owner s Manual and which contains a binding arbitration clause Please refer to the End User License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your use of the installed softwar...

Page 3: ...nce Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours a day 7 days a week Under your 4 year 50 000 mile 80 000 km warranty the following benefits are available Towing serv...

Page 4: ...91 Maximum Load Limit 93 Towing a Trailer 94 Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions 94 SPORT HYBRID Super Handling All Wheel Drive SPORT HYBRID SH AWD 95 Remote Engine Start 96 Starting to...

Page 5: ...help to keep you and your passengers safe Important Safety Precautions Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road other vehicles and...

Page 6: ...losed Even when the garage door is open drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine Carbon monoxide gas is toxic Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you Avoid any en...

Page 7: ...r behind your back This could cause very serious injuries in a crash Two people should never use the same seat belt If they do they could be very seriously injured in a crash Do not put any accessorie...

Page 8: ...ps then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries 4 If necessary pul...

Page 9: ...put any object under the passenger s seat Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the floor Improperly positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors All occupants should s...

Page 10: ...des vehicle start up or does not come on at all have 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 Ig...

Page 11: ...e front passenger s seat The front passenger s front airbag will be turned off if the weight on the seat is approximately 65 lbs 29 kg or less the weight of an infant or small child 9 Impact sensors t...

Page 12: ...adjustments Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended especially in hot weather when the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them They could also activate vehicle controls causing...

Page 13: ...lled using the seat belt and a top tether for added security 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 b...

Page 14: ...king it forward and back and side to side little movement should be felt 7 Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled the lockable retractor is activated and the belt is fully re...

Page 15: ...over the top of the head restraint and secure the tether strap hook to the anchor Make sure the strap is not twisted 2 Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer Models with...

Page 16: ...ntial hazards that can cause serious injury or death Read these labels carefully Sun Visor U S models Canadian models U S models only Radiator Cap Dashboard Sun Visor U S models only Radiator Cap Repo...

Page 17: ...prevent further battery discharge Have your vehicle repaired immediately ABS Anti lock Brake System There is a problem with the anti lock brake system Your vehicle still has normal braking ability bu...

Page 18: ...and all passengers The indicator blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not fastened your seat belts when you begin driving If the indicator remains on after seat belts...

Page 19: ...key Slide the knob to release the built in key for valet use Power tailgate button Press and hold to unlock and open the power tailgate Press again to close it Lock button Press to lock the doors and...

Page 20: ...When Driver s Door Opens Shift from Park All Doors When Shifted to Park Off All Doors When Ignition Switched Off Off 1 Select Settings 2 Select Vehicle Settings 3 Select Door Setup To customize door...

Page 21: ...hicle is moving Childproof Door Locks The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab Slide the lever in the rear door to...

Page 22: ...onroof before closing it WARNING Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor NOTICE Interior and Exterior Lights O...

Page 23: ...ed for more than a few seconds or you enter a well lit location To disable the system When the vehicle is on and parked pull the headlight lever towards you and hold it for 40 seconds The auto high be...

Page 24: ...On position The light comes on when the tailgate is open and goes off when it is closed Off position The light stays off One Touch Turn Signal Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane ch...

Page 25: ...ing on the wipers NOTICE OFF INT Intermittent ON Continuous wipe Washer Washer Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before cleaning the windshield or entering a car wash to prevent dam...

Page 26: ...l up on the restraint to make sure it is locked in position Third row seats To fold down the head restraint Pull the handle To fold up the head restraint Pull up the head restraint and push it back un...

Page 27: ...g button Selector Switch Driving Position Memory System You can store two driver s seat positions except for power lumbar and outside mirror positions with the driving position memory system When you...

Page 28: ...1 Store the center seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle 2 Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling 3 Lower the center head restraint to it...

Page 29: ...ress the learn button on the remote controlled device e g garage door opener Press the programmed HomeLink button again the remote controlled device should operate Training complete Within 30 seconds...

Page 30: ...temperature reaches 43 F 6 C if equipped Canadian models Integrated Sunshades Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the way Use the hooks to hang it Use the sunshades only when the windows are fu...

Page 31: ...k Adjustment 4 Rotate the interface dial to change the hour value Press the interface dial to select minutes and rotate to change the value Press the interface dial to exit the screen 5 Press BACK to...

Page 32: ...inch 3 5 mm stereo miniplug 1 Slide back the center console cover Open the AUX cover 2 Connect the device to the input jack 3 Use the device to control the audio if equipped Applicable laws may prohib...

Page 33: ...previous strong station CD HDD iPod USB Bluetooth Audio Move right or left for the next or previous track Move and hold right or left for the next or previous folder CD HDD USB Pandora Aha Move right...

Page 34: ...lect Presets and select and hold the desired preset number Select a preset station once stored Stations Show the station list screen SiriusXM Radio Available on a subscription basis only For more info...

Page 35: ...peat Scan Random button set Repeat the current track play track samples or play tracks in random order Interface dial Rotate and press to select a track Skip Seek row Change tracks Press and hold for...

Page 36: ...earch screen Interface dial Rotate and press to select a track Skip Seek row Change tracks Press and hold for fast forward rewind Bluetooth Audio Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible ph...

Page 37: ...can Random button set Repeat the current track play track samples or play tracks in random order Album Playlist row Select an album or playlist Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld e...

Page 38: ...cle integration is provided as is and Acura cannot guarantee CarPlay operability or functionality now or in the future due to among other conditions changes in CarPlay software Apple iOS service inter...

Page 39: ...itch between music apps e Go Back to the Previous Screen Go back to the vehicle system HOME screen f Voice Use voice commands via Google Voice Search to operate Android Auto You can also press and hol...

Page 40: ...AM Press or to change tracks Press and hold to move rapidly within a track file Disc USB DVD Play Pause Button Press to play or pause the playback SWAP Button Press to swap left side screen and right...

Page 41: ...s may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving Voice commands are always available HFL Displays and Controls Use the controls to enter information and make selections Pick Up button Ans...

Page 42: ...re is an incoming call select the green Pick Up or red Hang Up icon When a number keypad is displayed select numbers to enter When an alphabet keyboard is displayed select letters to enter Pairing a P...

Page 43: ...the interface dial to select Dial 3 Use the touchscreen to enter the phone number 4 Select the green phone icon to call Using the Phonebook When your phone is paired its entire phonebook can be automa...

Page 44: ...t to call and select it to call For Call History move the interface dial to the right and scroll through the list All Dialed Received or Missed SMS Text Messaging and E Mail Certain phones can receive...

Page 45: ...ice receive benefits such as collision notification emergency assistance online security enhanced navigation searches and important messages about your vehicle Requires enrollment and privacy agreemen...

Page 46: ...o bypass the system prompts simply press the Talk button again to say your command Speak in a clear natural voice Reduce all background noise Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the micropho...

Page 47: ...pt Song By Voice Song By Voice Phonetic Modification Phonebook Phonetic Modification Guidance Volume Entering a Destination Use several methods to enter a destination Home Address Store your home addr...

Page 48: ...n to set the route You can also enter the place name manually when the vehicle is stopped While on the map screen press the MENU button and use the interface dial to select Place Name Enter the name a...

Page 49: ...ing Check the following items before you begin driving Exterior Checks Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows door mirrors exterior lights or other parts of the vehicle Remove any frost sn...

Page 50: ...argo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance and tires and make it unsafe See the Tire and Loading Information label on the driver s doorjamb Maximum lo...

Page 51: ...nomy and reducing CO2 emissions is dependent on several factors including driving conditions load weight idling time driving habits and vehicle condition Depending on these and other factors you may n...

Page 52: ...Stopping the Engine Press and hold ENGINE The power system will also stop if it has been running for more than 10 minutes or if any door is opened without using the remote or keyless access Engine exh...

Page 53: ...rk is engaged Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have confirmed that P is shown on the gear position indicator WARNING Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System Alerts pedestrians when a vehicl...

Page 54: ...you hear a beep to turn VSA on or off The VSA Off indicator appears when the system is off When VSA is off traction control allows the wheels to spin more freely at low speed This can be helpful when...

Page 55: ...th Never activate the automatic brake hold system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from moving when stopped on a steep hill or slippery roads WARNING Using the automatic brake hold system to park the v...

Page 56: ...icle detected ahead is within ACC with low speed follow range and slows to a stop your vehicle also stops The Stopped message appears on the multi information display When the vehicle ahead of you sta...

Page 57: ...Alert Stages The system has three alert stages for a possible collision Depending on the circumstances or CMBS settings CMBS may not go through all of the stages before initiating the last stage Stage...

Page 58: ...dshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly Do not use when towing Lane departure message Light steering assistance MAIN button LKAS button Road Departure Mitigation RDM Alerts a...

Page 59: ...interface dial to make and enter selections 1 Press SETTINGS 2 Select Vehicle Settings 3 Select Blind Spot Info 4 Select an alert type or Off 5 Press BACK to exit the menu Important Safety Reminder Li...

Page 60: ...our vehicle before reversing CAUTION Radar sensors Underneath the rear bumper corners Multi View Rear Camera When you change the gear to Reverse R a real time image of the area behind your vehicle is...

Page 61: ...ws Displaying the Rear View Change the gear to Reverse R to display the rear view Press CAMERA or the interface dial to switch rear views CAMERA Button Changing Camera Settings Use the interface dial...

Page 62: ...tem and keep heat sparks and flame away Handle fuel only outdoors Wipe up spills immediately WARNING We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engi...

Page 63: ...ace Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the power system to be switched off NOTICE Overheating If you see the multi information display MID message Stop Driving...

Page 64: ...as tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety...

Page 65: ...Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container or any funnel other than the one provided with your vehicle Doing so can damage the fuel system Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fu...

Page 66: ...nged 2 Turn the end bracket clockwise as shown in the image until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure that the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch 3 Assemble the jack j...

Page 67: ...o repair the tire Replacing the Flat Tire 1 Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire 2 Mount the compact spare tire Replace the wheel nuts and lightly tighten them 3 Lower the vehicle and remove the jack T...

Page 68: ...Fuse Boxes B and C Located under the dashboard Take off the cover to open There are two fuse panels under the cover Fuse label Cover Circuit Protected Amps 1 EPTR 30 A 2 RR AS P W 20 A 3 ACM 20 A 4 F...

Page 69: ...o remove the cover This contains only the 60 amp main fuse Have your dealer replace this fuse Fuse Positive Battery Terminal Cover Fuse Box B Located near the battery Push the tabs to open the box Cir...

Page 70: ...arn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself as well as information about how to best maintain the vehicle Safety Precautions Some of the most important safety precautions...

Page 71: ...ons replace the air cleaner element every 15 000 miles 24 000 km 3 If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and diesel powered vehicles repl...

Page 72: ...tain maintenance work Pull up on the engine cover and remove it from the pins Pull Hood Release Handle Lever Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised The hood will strike the wipers and may...

Page 73: ...If the coolant level is below the MIN mark have your dealer service your vehicle Engine Oil Fill Cap MAX MIN Filler Tank Adding Coolant 1 Make sure the engine and radiator are cool 2 Remove the engine...

Page 74: ...can damage the windshield washer pump NOTICE If your battery is labeled AGM consult your dealer before you connect a battery charger AGM batteries require compatible chargers Changing Wiper Blades If...

Page 75: ...harshly are more prone to road hazards and wear unevenly Every day before you drive look at each of the tires If one looks lower than the others check the pressure with a tire gauge Measure the air p...

Page 76: ...can be seriously hurt or killed Always use the size and type of tires recommended in the Owner s Manual WARNING Tire Service Life The life of your tires is dependent on many factors including driving...

Page 77: ...entage of its width R tire construction code radial 16 rim diameter in inches 100 load index code indicating maximum load tire can carry S speed symbol code indicating maximum speed rating Tire size T...

Page 78: ...ether your vehicle s emissions components are working properly The codes may not be read if you go through the emissions testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected To check if t...

Page 79: ...Lights LED 21 W Brake Lights Side Turn Signal Lights on Door Mirrors LED Taillights LED Rear Side Marker Lights 21 W Back Up Lights 21 W Rear Turn Signal Lights LED High Mount Brake Light LED Rear Lic...

Page 80: ...0 mile 80 000 km warranty the following benefits are available Towing services full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer Roadside assistance jump starting fuel delivery lockout and flat tire Tri...

Page 81: ...can say one of the options below Follow the system prompts Call dial contact name Dial by number Redial Call history These commands toggle the function on and off so the command may not match your int...

Page 82: ...g a Child Seat with a Lap Shoulder Seat Belt 21 LATCH Compatible Child Seat 19 Selecting a Child Seat 18 Client Information 151 Climate Control System 51 Heated Steering Wheel 53 Heated Windshield But...

Page 83: ...tart 96 Remote Transmitter 31 Reporting Safety Defects 25 Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors 46 Road Departure Mitigation RDM 27 109 Roadside Assistance 153 Routing 89 Safety Information 3 Child Safety 16 Impo...

Page 84: ...65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags seat belt tensioners and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials special...

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