Acura MDX 2014 Owners Manual

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with a
vehicle in front of you.
●Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply
the brakes, change lanes, etc.)
2Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBS
TM)*
P. 371
2Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
* P. 346
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
●Appears when your vehicle is too close to the traffic
lane lines. The beeper sounds.
●Take appropriate action to keep your vehicle within the
lane lines.
2Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
* P. 350
●Appears if there is a problem with the e-pretensioner
system
*.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models

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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when ACC with LSF has been automatically
canceled.
●You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC with LSF to cancel improves. Press the RES/
+/SET/– switch up.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
●Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover and
prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in front.●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor
cover.
●Appears when the vehicle speed slows down to 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the vehicle ahead of you goes out of the
ACC with LSF range while ACC with LSF is in operation.
●ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)
and the vehicle ahead of you goes out of the ACC with
LSF range.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
●Appears when the distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead of you is too close while ACC with LSF
is in operation.
●ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
Models with ACC with LSF* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you is too close.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the shift lever is in any position other than
(D.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
* Not available on all models

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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the vehicle is stopped on a very steep
slope while ACC with LSF is in operation.
●ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the parking brake is applied.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
2Parking Brake P. 367
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when your vehicle is stopped by ACC with LSF
for more than five minutes. The beeper sounds.
—
●Appears when your vehicle is stopped by ACC with LSF
for more than nine and a half minutes.
uThe display starts the countdown when ACC with
LSF is cancelled within 30 seconds. The beeper
sounds.
—
●Appears if ACC with LSF is canceled while your vehicle
is automatically stopped by ACC with LSF. The beeper
sounds.
●Immediately depress the brake pedal.
●Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is
depressed.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
* P. 337
* Not available on all models

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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door
while the engine is running by two-way keyless access
remote.
2Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
* P. 324
Models with two-way keyless access remote* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
line. The beeper sounds simultaneously if selected by
customization.
●Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.●The color of either line changes from white to amber as
the vehicle gets closer to that side of the lane line.
●Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper
sounds simultaneously if selected by customization.
●Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a system
related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels automatically.
The beeper sounds simultaneously if selected by
customization.
●If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2Indicators P. 70
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there the temperature inside the
LKAS camera is too high. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously if
selected by customization.
●Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.●Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the LKAS button can resume the system.
2LKAS camera P. 354
Models with LKAS

97Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)GaugesGauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.■Speedometer■Tachometer■Fuel Gauge■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel GaugeNOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
E
1Temperature GaugeNOTICEDriving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2Overheating P. 463

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)uMID
Instrument Panel
MIDThe MID shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other
gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful
information.
Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls or press the TRIP button to change
the display.■Switching the Display
Blank
Instant Fuel
Economy/
Average Fuel
EconomyRange Elapsed Time Average Speed
SH-AWD®
*/
IDS Vehicle
SettingsTire Pressure
for Each TireEngine Oil Life Turn-by-Turn
Directions
*
Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls* Not available on all models

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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.■Odometer
TRIP Button
Outside Temperature
Trip A
Trip B Odometer
TRIP
TRIP
TRIP