Service Acura MDX 2016 Owner's Guide

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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 536
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Transmission
Number ......................................... 538
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 539
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 540Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 541
Warranty Coverages ........................ 543
Authorized Manuals ......................... 545
Client Service Information ............... 546
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Information
Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners:
Manuals be purchased from Helm Incorpor ated. You can order a manual by phone
at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
■For Canadian Owners:
Please contact a dealer to order any manuals that you may require.
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Information
Client Service Information
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
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238 Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-Mail: ch_acura_c
[email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-75461 Client Service Information
When you call or write, pl ease give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Engine Number and Transmission
Number P. 538
•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
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Index
AWD.......................................................... 407
B
Back-Up Light ............................................ 463
Battery ....................................................... 478
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 519
Jump Starting .......................................... 515
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 478
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ...................................... 191
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ........ 405
Indicator .................................................... 90
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 251
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 284
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 67
Brake System ............................................. 412
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 414
Brake Assist System ................................. 415
Brake System Indicator............................... 72
Fluid ........................................................ 458
Foot Brake ............................................... 413
Indicator ............................................ 72, 521
Parking Brake .......................................... 412
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 72
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ............................................ 72, 521
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 167
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ........ 405Bulb Replacement
.................................... 459
Back-Up Light.......................................... 463
Brake Light and Turn Signal Light ............ 461
Daytime Running Light ............................ 162
Fog Lights ............................................... 459
Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker/ Parking Light ......................................... 460
Headlights ............................................... 459
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 464
LED Puddle Light ..................................... 464
Puddle Lights........................................... 464
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 464
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 460
Taillight and Rear Si de Marker Light ........ 462
Bulb Specifications ................................... 536
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 351
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 68
Carrying Cargo ................................. 323, 325
CD Player ................................................... 238
Center Pocket ........................................... 190
Certification Label .................................... 538
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 459
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 519
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 140
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 67 Child Seat for Infants ................................ 58
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 59
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 63
Larger Children ......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 140
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 487
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 485
Client Service Information ....................... 546
Climate Control System ........................... 200
Changing the Mode................................ 203
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 207
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 484
Rear Climate Control System................... 208
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 205
Sensors ................................................... 212
Synchronized Mode ................................ 204
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 200
Clock ......................................................... 128
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 416
Coat Hook ................................................ 195
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 416
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 493, 537
Compass .................................................... 318
Console Compartment ............................. 189
Controls .................................................... 127
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Index
Load Limits................................................ 325
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 129
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 141
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 140
From Inside .............................................. 138
From Outside ........................................... 131
Keys ........................................................ 129
Using a Key ............................................. 135
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 135
Low Battery Charge .................................. 519
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 76
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 519
Lower Anchors ...................................... 61, 64
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 537
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 325
Lumbar Support ........................................ 175
M
Maintenance............................................. 439
Battery..................................................... 478
Brake Fluid............................................... 458
Cleaning .................................................. 485
Climate Control System ........................... 484
Coolant ................................................... 455
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 443
Oil ........................................................... 451
Precautions .............................................. 440
Radiator................................................... 456
Remote Control ....................................... 482
Remote Transmitter ......................... 480, 481 Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 459
Safety...................................................... 441
Service Items ........................................... 445
Tires ........................................................ 469
Transmission Fluid ................................... 457
Under the Hood ...................................... 447
Wireless Headphone................................ 483
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 73, 520
Map Lights ................................................ 187
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 325
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 110
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 111
Mirrors ...................................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................ 172
Door ....................................................... 173
Exterior ................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 172
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 438
Moonroof ................................................. 154
MP3 ................................................... 238, 248
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls ................................................... 111
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 111
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 434N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 538
O
Odometer................................................. 112
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 338
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 450
Adding ................................................... 452
Checking ................................................ 451
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 443
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 519
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 450
Viscosity.................................................. 450
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 219
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 448
Moonroof ............................................... 154
Power Windows...................................... 152
Tailgate................................................... 142
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 155
Outside Temperature Display ................. 113
Overheating ............................................. 517
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 354
Pandora® .................................................. 246
Panic Mode ............................................... 151
Parking ..................................................... 425
Parking Brake ........................................... 412
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 72, 521
Parking Sensor System ............................. 426
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