wheel Acura MDX 2015 User Guide

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uuAirbags uTypes of Airbags
Safe Driving
Types of AirbagsYour vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:
• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.
• Driver’s knee airbag: Airbag under the steering column.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.Front Airbags (SRS)The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.■
Housing Locations
1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is
in ON.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the inflator ma terial and is not harmful.
People with respiratory problems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.1 Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags
(SRS)
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-
threshold front airbags (SRS).
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, depending on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 135
—
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on along with a beep when
a problem is detected. A system
message on the MID appears at the
same time.
●While the indicator is on, roll the multi-
function steering wheel control to see the
message again.●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the MID. Take the appropriate action for
the message.●The MID does not return to the normal
screen unless the warning is canceled, or
the multi-function steering-wheel controls
is rolled.
—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control P. 336
—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on when you have set a
speed for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 336
—
* Not available on all models

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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Keyless Access
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access
system or keyless starting system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Super Handling-
All Wheel
Drive
TM (SH-
AWD ®)
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the SH-AWD ® system.●Blinks when the differential
temperature is too high.
●Stays on constantly - The engine drives
the front wheels only in this state. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place, shift to
(P
, and idle the engine until
the indicator goes off. If the indicator does
not stop blinking, take your vehicle to a
dealer.
2 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® )
* P. 367
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the MID. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to see the message again with th e system
message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely
closed.
●Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 471

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Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the starter system.
●Hold the ENGINE START/STOP button up to 15
seconds to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 324
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or ON.
2Starting the Engine P. 324
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
U.S.Canada

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uuIndicators uMulti-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 so unds 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.
2 LKAS camera P. 358
Models with LKAS

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uuGauges and Multi-Informa tion 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.■Main displays
Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to change the display.■
Switching the Display
Blank
Instant Fuel
Economy/
Average Fuel
Economy Range
Elapsed Time Average Speed
SH-AWD®
*/
IDS
Vehicle
Settings Tire Pressure
for Each Tire Engine Oil Life Turn-by-Turn
Directions
*
Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls
Compass
*
* Not available on all models

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The indicators on the display show the
amount of torque being transferred to the
right front, left front, right rear, and left rear
wheels.2 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SH-
AWD® )
* P. 367
Shows the current mode for IDS.2Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) P. 335Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.2Refer to the navigation system■
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor
*
■
Current Mode for IDS
■
Turn-by-Turn Directions
1 Turn-by-Turn Directions
The multi-information display shows a compass when
the route guidance is not used.
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 104
2 Refer to the navigation system
Models with navigation system* Not available on all models

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104Instrument Panel
Use the MID to customize certain features.■How to customize
Select the Vehicle Settings screen by rolling the multi-function steering-wheel
controls while the power mode is in ON, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Push
the multi-function steering-wheel controls.■
Customized Features
1 Customized Features
To customize other features, roll the multi-function
steering-wheel controls.
2 List of customizable options P. 107
2 Example of customization settings P. 111
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) on the screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door. The
customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
Shift to
( P before you attempt to change any
customized setting.
Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls
Roll: Changes the
customize menus and
items.
Push: Enter the selected
item.
MID: Goes to
Vehicle Settings .

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■Customization flow
Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to select Vehicle Settings and push the multi-function steering-wheel controls.Vehicle Settings
“Trip A” Reset TimingLanguage Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. DisplayMemory Position LinkDoor Unlock ModeKeyless Access Beep
Driver Assist System Setup
*
Meter Setup
Driving Position SetupKeyless Access Setup
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Turn by Turn Display
*
Forward Collision Warning Distance
*
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
*
ACC Display Speed Unit
*
Roll
Push
Push
PushPushPush
Roll
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
*
Blind Spot Info
*
Steering Wheel Movement At Entry/Exit
Auto Seatbelt Tension
*
Roll
Roll
Remote Start System On/Off
*
Roll
Push
Keyless Access Light Flash
RollRollRollRoll
* Not available on all models