Acura MDX 2012 Advanced Technology Guide

If there is no vehicle ahead of you within the
ACC range\b a dotted-line vehicle icon appears
on the MID.
RangeMID Screen
Long
Middle
Short
Press the Distance button to
shuffle through three ranges. The selected range and set
speed are shown on the MID.
Note: The ACC radar sensor in the front grille can detect and monitor the distance of a
vehicle up to approximately 1\f\f yards ahead.
Long range
Middle range
Short range
ACC automatically adjusts the following distance based on the range
selected and your vehicle speed.
C h a n g i n g V e h i c l e D i s t a n c e
Control the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
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T u r n i n g A C C O n
A D A P T I V E C R U I S E C O N T R O L ( A C C )( A d v a n c e )
Sets a time or space interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.
When the vehicle ahead changes speed\b ACC senses the change and adapts to
maintain a set range.
1. Press MAIN.2. ACC appears on
the MID and the
ACC indicator
comes on.
S w i t c h i n g B e t w e e n A C C a n d S t a n d a r d C r u i s e C o n t r o l
U s i n g A C C
2. The selected mode appears
on the MID.
1.
Press and hold
the Distance
button for about
one second.
1. Press MAIN to
activate.
2. \fccelerate to the
desired speed
(above 25 mph).
3. Press and release
SET/DECEL\b then
release the
accelerator
pedal.
4. To increase
speed: Press and
hold RES/ACCEL.
To decrease
speed: Press and
hold SET/DECEL.
C a n c e l i n g A C C
•Press MAIN.
• Press CANCEL.
• Tap the brake
pedal.
There are three ways to cancel:
* Do not use ACC in heavy or stop\band\bgo traffic conditions.
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S A F E T Y R E M I N D E R
Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace your seat
belts; they add to the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help
protect you in some types of collisions\b but they do not provide protection in
all collisions.
Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts\b and that young
children are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat.
Never place an infant seat in the front passenger’s seat as the force of a
deploying airbag can seriously injure an infant.
F U E L R E Q U I R E M E N T
• Only use unleaded gasoline of 91 octane or higher.
• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT\b a manganese-based fuel additive. Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing
MMT can deteriorate your vehicle’s performance\b fuel economy\b and
the emission control system. Always use MMT-free gasoline if available.
Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT may not be
covered under warranty.
• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs
of today’s advanced engines. In most cases\b qualifying gasoline
retailers will 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. This helps avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and
emission control system. Because the level of detergency and harmful
metallic additives (such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market\b Acura
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to
help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. For more
information\b visit www.toptiergas.com.
• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT\b contact your
dealer or visit My Acura at www.myacura.com.
R E G I S T E R A TW W W . M Y A C U R A . C O M
My Acura allows you to explore features and technologies specific to your vehicle\b
schedule service appointments\b obtain and update maintenance and service
records\b manage your financial services account\b and access other useful
information. Register at www.myacura.comto ensure that you continue to enjoy the
experience of owning an Acura.
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