roof Acura MDX 2015 User Guide

245Features
General Information on the Audio SystemSiriusXM® Radio Service1.You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. To see the ID in
the display: Turn the interface dial until 0 appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the
SiriusXM ® website to subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM® mode by using the SOURCE button on the steering wheel,
or through the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM, and stay in this mode for about 30
minutes until the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with
good reception.
Loading:
SiriusXM ® is loading the audio or program information.
Ch off air:
The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Ch unauthorized:
SiriusXM ® radio is receiving information update from the network.
No signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Ch unavailable:
No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription, or the artist or
title information is unavailable.
Check antenna:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.
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Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio
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Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
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SiriusXM ® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM ® Radio:•US: SiriusXM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or 1-
800-852-9696•Canada: SiriusXM ® Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or
1-877-209-0079
1 Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
The SiriusXM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience reception problems under the
following circumstances:•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.•In tunnels•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack

302Features
Compass
*
When you set the power mode to ON, the compass self-calibrates, and the compass
display appears.Compass CalibrationIf the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the CAL indicator blinks, you need
to manually calibrate the system.
1.Set the power mode to ON.
2. On the top screen of any audio source,
press and hold for five seconds.
u The display switches to the Compass
settings screen.
3. Rotate to select Calibration, then press
.
4. When the display changes to Calibration
Start, press .
5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.
u The compass starts to show a direction
after the calibration. The CAL indicator
goes off.
1 Compass
*
Compass operation can be affected under the
following conditions:•Driving near power lines or stations•Crossing a bridge•Passing a large vehicle, or driving near a large
object that can cause a magnetic disturbance•When accessories such as antennas and roof racks
are mounted by magnets
1Compass Calibration
Calibrate the compass in an open area.
While setting the compass, press the BACK button to
cancel the setting mode and return to the previous
screen.
* Not available on all models

306Driving
Before DrivingDriving PreparationCheck the following items before you start driving.
•Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 421
•Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.■
Exterior Checks
1Exterior ChecksNOTICEWhen doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable 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 or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal.
Also check under the hood for leftover flammable
materials after you or someone else has performed
maintenance on your vehicle.

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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While DrivingUtility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than you would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way that you would raise the center of gravity.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
Never carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg) of cargo on the roof rack (Acura accessory).
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine,
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under th e vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.■
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
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In Rain
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Other Precautions
1 Precautions While DrivingNOTICEDo not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.NOTICEIf you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performance. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) while driving, the engine will shut down
and all steering and brake power assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in
(N, as you will lose
engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■Circuit protected and fuse rating■
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Passenger’s Side Door Lock
10 A
2
Rear Passenger’s Side Door
Lock
7.5 A
3
Driver’s Side Door Lock
7.5 A
4
Passenger’s Door Unlock
10 A
5
Rear Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
7.5 A
6
Driver’s Side Door Unlock
7.5 A
7
Door Lock Main
20 A
8
HAC OP
10 A
9
ETS TELE
20 A
10 IG1 RR Box 15 A
11
IG1 Meter
7.5 A
12 IG1 FR Box 20 A
13
ACC
7.5 A
14 − −
15
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
16 Moonroof 20 A
17
Rear Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
18 SMART 10 A
19
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
20 − −
21
Fuel Pump
20 A
22 AS Box 15 A
23
VSA
7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
25
STRLD
7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
26 IG2 HAC 7.5 A27
IG2 DRL
7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29
Driver Power Lumbar
7.5 A
30 Interior Lights Cut 7.5 A
31
ETS TILT
20 A
32 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining 20 A
33
−
−
34
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps

496Index
BBack-Up Light............................................ 415
Battery ....................................................... 430
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 470
Jump Starting .......................................... 465
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 430
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 31
Beverage Holders ...................................... 177
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ........ 365
Indicator .................................................... 83
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 238
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 269
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 65
Brake System ............................................. 371
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 373
Brake Assist System ................................. 374
Brake System Indicator............................... 70
Fluid ........................................................ 410
Foot Brake ............................................... 372
Indicator ............................................ 70, 472
Parking Brake .......................................... 371
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 153
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ........ 365
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 411
Back-Up Light .......................................... 415
Brake Light and Turn Signal Light............. 413
Daytime Running Light ............................ 148
Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker/
Parking Light.......................................... 412
Headlights ............................................... 411
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 416 LED Puddle Light ..................................... 416
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 416
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Light...................................................... 412
Taillight and Rear Side Marker Light ........ 414
Bulb Specifications ................................... 484
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 66
Carrying Cargo ................................. 307, 309
CD Player ................................................... 225
Center Pocket ........................................... 176
Certification Label .................................... 486
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 411
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 470
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 65
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children ......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 438
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 436
Client Service Information ....................... 494Climate Control System
........................... 185
Changing the Mode................................ 188
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 192
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 435
Rear Climate Control System................... 193
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 190
Sensors ................................................... 197
Synchronized Mode ................................ 189
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 185
Clock ......................................................... 114
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 375
Coat Hook ................................................ 180
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 375
Indicator ................................................... 83
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 443, 485
Compass .................................................... 302
Console Compartment ............................. 175
Controls .................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 407
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 408
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 407
Overheating ............................................ 468
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 330
Cruise Control .......................................... 336
Indicator ................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 177
Customized Features ....................... 104, 249

499Index
Collision Mitigation Brake System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................ 83
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 78, 337
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 78, 336
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ............. 80
High Beam ................................................ 76
Immobilizer System ................................... 77
Keyless Access System............................... 79
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 81
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 82, 358
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 71, 470
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................ 76
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 471
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 70, 472
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 32, 73
Security System Alarm............................... 78
Shift Lever Position.................................... 72
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ...................... 76, 472
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) ............................................. 79
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 51, 74
System Message ....................................... 78
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ............................................... 76
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 75, 362
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 75, 363
Information .............................................. 483 Instrument Panel
........................................ 69
Brightness Control ................................... 153
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 335
IDS Button ............................................... 335
Interface Dial ............................................ 205
Interior Lights ........................................... 172
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 158
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 447
Jump Starting ........................................... 465KKey Number Tag ....................................... 116
Keyless Access System ............................... 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 121
Keys ........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention .................................. 121
Number Tag ............................................ 116
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 126
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ............. 115
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 330LLane Departure Warning (LDW).............. 354
Indicator .................................................... 81 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
......... 357
Indicator.................................................... 82
Language (HFL) ........................................ 270
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 59, 62
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 120
Lights ................................................. 145, 411
Automatic ............................................... 146
Bulb Replacement ................................... 411
Daytime Running Lights........................... 148
High Beam Indicator .................................. 76
Interior .................................................... 172
Light Switches ......................................... 145
Lights On Indicator .................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 144
LKAS (Lane Keeping Assist System) ......... 357
Load Limits ................................................ 309
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 127
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
From Inside ............................................. 124
From Outside .......................................... 117
Keys ........................................................ 115
Using a Key ............................................. 121
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 121
Low Battery Charge ................................. 470
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 470
Lower Anchors ...................................... 59, 62
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 485
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 309
Lumbar Support ....................................... 161

500Index
MMaintenance............................................. 391
Battery..................................................... 430
Brake Fluid............................................... 410
Cleaning .................................................. 436
Climate Control System ........................... 435
Coolant ................................................... 407
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 395
Oil ........................................................... 403
Precautions .............................................. 392
Radiator................................................... 408
Remote Control ....................................... 433
Remote Transmitter ......................... 431, 432
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 411
Safety ...................................................... 393
Service Items............................................ 397
Tires ........................................................ 421
Transmission Fluid.................................... 409
Under the Hood....................................... 399
Wireless Headphone ................................ 434
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 471
Map Lights ................................................ 173
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 309
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 97
MID (Multi-information Display) ............... 98
Mirrors ....................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Door ........................................................ 159
Exterior .................................................... 159
Interior Rearview...................................... 158
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 390Moonroof
................................................. 140
MP3 ................................................... 225, 235
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls ... 98
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............... 98
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 386
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 486OOdometer................................................... 99
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 322
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 402
Adding .................................................... 404
Checking................................................. 403
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 395
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 470
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 402
Viscosity .................................................. 402
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 206
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 400
Moonroof ............................................... 140
Power Windows ...................................... 138
Tailgate ................................................... 128
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 468
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 333
Pandora® .................................................. 233
Panic Mode ............................................... 137
Parking ..................................................... 381
Parking Brake ........................................... 371
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................................... 70, 472
Parking Sensor System ............................. 382
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 52
Passing Indicators ..................................... 145
Power Tailgate ......................................... 130
Power Windows ....................................... 138
Precautions While Driving ....................... 329
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 329
Rain ........................................................ 329
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 443, 450RRadiator.................................................... 408
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 218
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 222
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 220
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 220
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 489