emergency towing Acura MDX 2015 Owner's Guide

This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2015 Acura
MDX. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and convenience
features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all MDX models, so
you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your vehicle. Images
throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and equipment that are
available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual, Navigation
Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This information can be viewed
on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed for your reference. You can
also visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) to view the complete and most
current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty up to six
months after vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.
ca (Canada) and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from
your Acura dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our environment and
natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable portion of the information
typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further reducing our impact on the
environment.
Acura Total Luxury Care r oadside Assistance
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 services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer
- Roadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
- Trip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
Call (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada)
Acura Client relations
Your authorized Acura dealer should be able to answer any questions you have about your
vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, you can call Acura
Client Relations (see page 140).
Call (800) 382-2238 (U.S.) or (888) 922-8729 (Canada)
INTroDUCTIoN TABLe oF CoNTeNTS
*if equipped
vISUAL INDex ...................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ..... 2
SAFeTy INFormATIoN .................. 3
Important Safety Information ....... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ............................................... 9
Child Safety ..................................... 15
Safety Label Locations ................... 21
r eporting Safety Defects .............. 22
INSTrUmeNT P ANeL .................... 23
malfunction Indicators .................. 23
Condition Indicators ...................... 25
on/off Indicators .......................... 26
multi-Information Display ........... 27
veHICLe CoNTroLS ..................... 28
Using the remote Transmitter ..... 28
Keyless Access System .................. 29
Power Tailgate operation ............. 30
Door operation from Inside the v ehicle
31
Power Window operation ............ 32
Power moonroof operation ........33
Interior and exterior Lights ...........34
one-Touch Turn Signal .................. 36
Wiper operation ............................ 36
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 38
Adjusting the mirrors..................... 41
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 42
Driving Position memory System ... 42
r ear Seats ........................................ 43
HomeLink® Garage opener .......... 45Climate Control System
................46
Seat Heaters and ventilation* ..... 49
Customized Features ..................... 50
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy ....... 51
Basic Audio operation .................... 51
Fm/Am radio .................................. 54
Siriusxm® radio ............................. 55
Compact Disc .................................. 56
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio* .... 57
iPod® or USB Flash Drive .............. 58
Bluetooth® Audio ........................... 59
Pandora® ......................................... 60
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ............. 61
r ear entertainment System* ....... 62
Bluetooth® HANDSFreeLINK ®.... 66
Basic HFL operation ...................... 66
Pairing a Phone ............................... 68
making a Call .................................. 69
SmS Text messaging and e-mail .... 72
A CUrALINK
®* ................................. 73
AcuraLink messages ....................... 73
Subscription Features .................... 74
NA vIGATIoN* ............................... 76
Basic Navigation operation ......... 76
entering a Destination .................. 79
r outing ............................................ 81
DrIvING .......................................... 83
Before Driving ................................. 83
maximum Load Limit ..................... 85
Towing a Trailer .............................. 87
r emote engine Start* ..................... 91
Starting to Drive ............................. 92
Integrated Dynamics System ....... 94

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vISUAL INDex
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals p. 34, 36
2 Wipers/washers p. 36
3 Cruise control/Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow*
buttons p. 96, 96
4 Voice recognition/Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® buttons p. 66
5 Horn
6 Audio controls p. 52
7 Instrument panel p. 23
Multi-information display p. 27
8 Right selector wheel p. 27
TRIP button p. 27
9 Paddle shifters p. 93
10 Distance (ACC) button* p. 97
11 Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) button* p. 101
12 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 92
13 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
button p. 94
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
button* p. 100
Parking sensor button* p. 104
Collision Mitgation Braking
System
TM (CMBSTM) button* p. 103
Heated windshield button* p. 48
Headlight washer button* p. 34
14 Heated steering wheel button* p. 48
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v ehicle Stability Assist (vSA®), aka
electronic Stability Control (eSC)
System ............................................. 94
Braking ............................................. 95
Cruise Control ................................ 96
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow* ............... 97
Forward Collision Warning
(FCW)* ............................................. 99
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)* .......................................... 100
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)* ........................................... 101
Blind Spot Information (BSI)
System* ......................................... 102
Collision mitigation Braking
System™ (CmBS™)* ................... 103
Parking Sensor System* .............. 104
multi- view rear Camera ............. 105
Surround view Camera* ............. 106
r efueling ....................................... 107
HANDLING THe UNexPeCTeD ...108
Keyless Access r emote Battery
Strength ......................................... 108
Jump Starting ................................ 108
Shift Lever Does Not move ........ 109
overheating ................................... 110
emergency engine Stop ................ 111
Tire Pressure monitoring System
(TPmS) ............................................ 111
Changing a Flat Tire ...................... 112Tire r
epair Kit* .............................. 116
Fuse Locations ............................... 117
emergency Towing ....................... 120
mAINTeNANCe ............................. 121
Safety Precautions ........................ 121
maintenance minder™ ................ 122
Under the Hood ............................ 124
engine oil ...................................... 125
engine Coolant .............................. 127
Window Washer Fluid ................. 128
Checking the Battery ................... 128
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 129
Tire Information ........................... 130
Tire Labeling .................................. 133
Do T Tire Quality Grading ........... 134
Tire Pressure monitoring System
(TPmS) - r equired Federal
explanation ................................... 136
Testing of readiness Codes ........ 137
SPeCIFICATIoNS ......................... 138
CLIeNT INFormATIoN .............. 139
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ........................... 139
Contact Us .................................... 140
Acura Total Luxury Care r oadside
Assistance ...................................... 141
Warranty Coverages ..................... 141
v oICe CommAND INDex ......... 142
INDex ............................................ 148

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mAINTeNANCe
HANDLING THe UNexPeCTeD
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn off the vehicle, including headlights and all
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 remove
the screws and replace the fuse with a new one. Reinstall
the screws.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine compartment and
the vehicle interior. If there is a burned out fuse, remove
it with the fuse puller and replace it with a new one.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances
of damaging the electrical system.
Blown fuse
Combined
fuse Fuse puller
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers
are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage
the transmission.
emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
All models
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the best
way to transport your vehicle.
2WD models
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires
and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way
to tow your vehicle.
No TICe
NoTICe Learn 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 are listed below; however, we cannot warn
you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can
decide whether or not you should perform a given task.

maintenance Safety
•  To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
•  Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
•  To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline.
•  Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
•  Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
vehicle Safety
•  The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking brake set
and the engine off.
•  Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
•  Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
mAINTeNANCe
Improperly maintaining 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 according
to the schedules in this guide.
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can
cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WArNING
WArNING

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CLIeNT INFormATIoN
CLIeNT INFormATIoN
Q:  Why can’t I select  an item using the interface dial?* 
A: To prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited are inoperable while the
vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q:  Where can I find  the vehicle identification number (VIN)? 
A: Check the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
*if equipped
Contact Us
Acura dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all
your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your
satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or general manager. If
you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Acura
Client Relations/Services.
U.S. owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
In Puerto rico and
the U.S. virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546 Canadian owners:
Honda Canada, Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888)-922-8729
Fax: (877)-939-0909
E-Mail: [email protected]
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
•  Vehicle Identification Number
•  Date of purchase
•  Odometer reading of your vehicle
•  Your name, address, and telephone number
•  A detailed description of the problem
•  Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
Acura Total Luxury Care roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours a day, 7
days a week by calling (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada). Under your
4-year/50,000-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
•  Trip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New v ehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions 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 systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are
conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust through from
the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Acura accessories.
r eplacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Acura replacement parts against defects
in materials and workmanship.
r eplacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a replacement
battery purchased from an Acura dealer.
r eplacement muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffler for the
duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Owner Information CD
or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) for complete descriptions of each
warranty, including time, mileage, and other conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information
can be found on the Owner Information CD or at  owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca 
(Canada).

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ABS ..................................................... 24, 95
ACC ..................................................... 24, 97
Accessory Power Socket ................................ 51
AcuraLink® ....................................................... 73
AcuraLink Messages ................................... 73
Emergency Assistance ................................ 74
Operator Assistance ................................... 75
Subscription Features .................................74
AcuraLink featuring Aha ................................ 61
AcuraLink Messages ....................................... 73
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic ......................... 82
Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow ............................. 24, 97
Address ............................................................ 79
Advanced Airbags ............................................. 9
Aha Radio ......................................................... 61
Airbags .............................................................. 9
Advanced Airbags ......................................... 9
Airbag Care ................................................... 14
Airbag System Components ..................... 13
Airbag System Indicators ........................... 11
Driver’s Knee Airbag ..................................... 9
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................... 9
Side Airbags .................................................. 10
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 10
Anti-lock Brake System .......................... 24, 95
AUDIO button ................................................. 53
Audio Commands ........................................ 144
Audio Operation ............................................. 51
Accessory Power Socket ............................ 51
AcuraLink featuring Aha ............................ 61
AUDIO button ............................................. 53
Auxiliary Input Jack ..................................... 51
Bluetooth® Audio ........................................59
Compact Disc .............................................. 56
FM/AM Radio .............................................. 54
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ................... 57
HDMI ........................................................... 63
Interface dial ................................................ 53
iPod® ........................................................... 58
MENU button .............................................. 53
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) .... 53
Pandora® ..................................................... 60
Rear Entertainment System ...................... 62
SiriusXM® Radio.......................................... 55
Sound ............................................................ 52
SOURCE button .......................................... 52
Steering Wheel Controls ........................... 52
USB Flash Drive .......................................... 58
USB Port ....................................................... 51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .........41
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers ................. 36
Auxiliary Input Jack ......................................... 51Battery
.......................................................... 128
Blind Spot Information ......................... 24, 102
Bluetooth® Audio ...........................................59
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ........................ 66
Call History .................................................. 71
E-Mail ............................................................ 72
Hang-Up/Back button .............................. 66
Interface dial ............................................... 66
Making a Call .............................................. 69
MENU button ............................................. 66
Pairing a Phone ........................................... 68
Phonebook ................................................... 70
PHONE button ........................................... 66
Pick-Up button ........................................... 66
Selector wheel ............................................ 66
SETTINGS button ...................................... 66
Speed Dial .............................................. 70, 71
Talk button .................................................. 66
Text Messaging ............................................ 72
Voice Command Tips .................................. 67
Brake Assist System ........................................95
Brake system ............................................ 23, 24
Braking ............................................................95
Anti-Lock Brake System .............................95
Brake Assist System ....................................95
Foot Brake ....................................................95
Parking Brake ...............................................95
Brightness Control ......................................... 34
BSI ................................................... 24, 102
Call History ..................................................... 71
Carbon Monoxide Gas ..................................... 4
Cargo area lights ............................................. 35
Change a Setting ............................................ 50
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................... 112
Changing Fuses ............................................. 120
Charging System ............................................. 23
Child Safety ..................................................... 15
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 31
Child Seat ..................................................... 17
Protecting Child Passengers ..................... 15
Protecting Infants ....................................... 16
Protecting Larger Children ....................... 20
Protecting Smaller Children ...................... 17
Child Seat ......................................................... 17
Adding Security with a Tether ................. 20
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................. 18
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 17
Client Information ........................................ 139
Climate Control Commands ....................... 147
Climate Control System ............................... 46
Heated Steering Wheel ............................. 48
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 48
Rear Climate Control ..................................47 Seat Heaters and Ventilation ..................
49
Clock ........................................................... 50
CMBS ................................................... 24, 103
Collision Mitigation Braking System .... 24, 103
Compact Disc .................................................. 56
Contact Us .................................................... 140
Cruise Control ................................................ 96
Customized Features .....................................50
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .................... 2
Destination ...................................................... 79
Detour ........................................................... 82
Doors ............................................................ 29
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 31
Front Door Inner Handle ........................... 31
Lock Tab ........................................................ 31
Master Door Lock Switch .......................... 31
DOT Tire Quality Grading .......................... 134
Driver’s Knee Airbag ......................................... 9
Driving ........................................................... 83
Adaptive Cruise Control ............................ 97
Blind Spot Information ............................ 102
Braking ..........................................................95
Collision Mitigation Braking System .... 103
Cruise Control ............................................ 96
ENGINE START/STOP button .................. 92
Forward Collision Warning ....................... 99
Integrated Dynamics System
.................. 94
Lane Departure Warning ........................ 100
Lane Keeping Assist System ................... 101
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 85
Multi-View Rear Camera ........................ 105
Paddle Shifters ........................................... 93
Parking Sensor System ............................ 104
Refueling .................................................... 107
Sequential Shift Mode .............................. 93
Shifting ........................................................ 92
Starting the Engine .................................... 92
Surround View Camera ........................... 106
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 87
Driving Position Memory System ............... 42
DVD ............................................................ 62
Electric Power Steering .................................. 24
Electronic Stability Control .......................... 94
E-Mail ............................................................ 72
Emergency Engine Stop ................................ 111
Emergency Towing ........................................ 120
Engine and Fuel Specifications .................. 138
Engine Compartment Cover ....................... 124
Engine Coolant .............................................. 127
Engine Oil ....................................................... 125
ENGINE START/STOP button ....................... 92
Entering a Destination ................................... 79
EPS ............................................................ 24
ESC ........................................................... 94
Exterior Lights ................................................ 34
Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................ 7FCW
..................................................... 24, 99
Find Nearest Place ......................................... 80
Flat Tire .......................................................... 112
Floor Mats ....................................................... 40
Fluids ......................................................... 138
FM/AM Radio .................................................. 54
Foot Brake ........................................................95
Forward Collision Warning ..................... 24, 99
Frequently Asked Questions ....................... 139
Front Airbags (SRS) ........................................... 9
Front Door Inner Handle ............................... 31
Front Lights ...................................................... 35
Front Wipers ................................................... 36
Fuel Information ........................................... 107
Fuse Locations ............................................... 117
Fuses .......................................................... 120
Garage Opener ............................................... 45
Hang-Up/Back button .................................. 66
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ....................... 57
HDD ............................................................ 57
HDMI ........................................................... 63
Headlight Washers ........................................ 34
Headlight-Wiper Integration ....................... 36
Headphones .................................................... 63
Head Restraints .............................................. 39
Heated Steering Wheel ................................ 48
Heated Windshield Button .......................... 48
Home Address ................................................. 79
HomeLink® ..................................................... 45
Hood .......................................................... 124
IDS ........................................................... 94
Immobilizer ...................................................... 25
Indicators ......................................................... 23
INFO button .................................................... 77
Instrument Panel ............................................ 23
Brightness Control ..................................... 34
Condition Indicators ................................... 25
Malfunction Indicators .............................. 23
Multi-Information Display ........................ 27
On/Off Indicators ....................................... 26
Integrated Dynamics System ...................... 94
Interface Dial ..................................... 53, 66, 77
Interface Dial Feedback ................................. 78
Interior Lights .................................................. 35
Intermittent Wipers ...................................... 36
iPod® ........................................................... 58
Jump Starting ............................................... 108
Keyless Access System ............................ 24, 29
Lane Departure Warning ...................... 24, 100
Lane Keeping Assist System ................. 24, 101
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ................................. 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ..................... 18
LDW ................................................... 24, 100
Light Bulbs ..................................................... 138
Lights ........................................................... 34
Cargo Area Lights ........................................ 35