tailgate Acura MDX 2016 Service Manual

434
Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera*
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
See the Navigation System Manual.
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to a rear view when the gear position is changed to
(R.
You can view three different camera angl es on the rearview display. Press the
selector knob to switch the angle.
If the last used viewing mode is Wide or Normal, the same mode is selected the next
time you change the gear position to
(R. If Top view was last used, Wide mode is
selected.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1 About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bum per or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also re strict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you change the gear
position to
( R.
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move according to the steering wheel
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Guidelines
BumperCamera Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range
Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 79 inches (2 m)
Approx. 118 inches (3 m)
Wide View Mode
Normal View Mode
Top Down View Mode
* Not available on all models
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491
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 492
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 493
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 500
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 512
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 513
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 514
Jump Starting .................................... 515 Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 517
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 519
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 519
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 520
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................................... 521
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........... 521
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 522
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 522
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 523
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 530
Emergency Towing ........................... 531
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 532
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 533
* Not available on all models
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532
Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.1.Open the tailgate.
2. Lift the cargo floor lid by the handle in the
center.
3. Remove the cargo floor box and set it aside.
4. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it in to the cover slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
5. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
■What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever
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533
Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.1.Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it in to the cover as shown
in the image, and remove the cover.
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the lever to the right.
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate1What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
What to do-following up
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever
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552
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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Index
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 159
Power Tailgate ......................................... 144
Power Windows ....................................... 152
Precautions While Driving ....................... 345
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 345
Rain ........................................................ 345
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 493, 500
R
Radiator.................................................... 456
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 231
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 235
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 233
Range ........................................................ 114
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 233
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 541
Rear Climate Control System ................... 208
From the Front Panel............................... 208
From the Rear Panel ................................ 211
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 168
Rear Seats ................................................. 182
Second Row Seat ............................ 182, 183
Third Row Seat ....................................... 184
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Refueling .................................................. 435
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 110 Gasoline .......................................... 435, 536
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 76
Regulations ............................... 410, 472, 539
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 342
Checking Door Lock Status ...................... 136
Remote Transmitter ................................. 131
Replacement
Battery ............................ 480, 481, 482, 483
Bulbs ....................................................... 459
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 465
Fuses ............................... 523, 526, 528, 529
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 467
Tires ........................................................ 475
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 540
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 113
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 173
Right Selector Wheel ........................ 111, 117
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 389
On and Off .............................................. 391
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 32
Safety Labels ............................................... 69
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 35
Checking ................................................... 40 Detachable Anchor.................................... 38
e-pretensioners ......................................... 35
Fastening .................................................. 36
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 34
Warning Indicator ............................... 34, 76
Seat Heaters ...................................... 197, 198
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 197
Seats .......................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 175
Front Seats .............................................. 175
Rear Seats ............................................... 182
Seat Heaters .................................... 197, 198
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 197
Second Row Seat ............................ 182, 183
Third Row Seat ........................................ 184
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 198
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 183
Security System ......................................... 149
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 81
Select Button ............................................ 347
Operation................................................ 349
Select Lever ................................................. 18
Operation.................................................. 18
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 353
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 354
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Index
Setting the Clock...................................... 128
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) .................................................... 407
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 115
Shift Button......................................... 18, 347
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 18, 347
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 37
Side Airbags ................................................ 50
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 52
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 235
Snow Tires ................................................. 477
Spare Tire .......................................... 493, 537
Spark Plugs ................................................ 536
Specifications ............................................ 536
Specified Fuel .................................... 435, 536
Speedometer ............................................. 110
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
SystemIndicator ............................................ 79, 521
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 358
Starting the Engine .................................. 340
Does Not Start ......................................... 512
Jump Starting .......................................... 515
Remote Engine Start ................................ 342
Steering Wheel ......................................... 171
Adjusting ................................................. 171
Heater ..................................................... 196
Stopping .................................................... 425
Summer Tires ............................................ 477
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 196 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ).............................................. 407
Indicator.................................................... 82
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 44
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 155
Synchronized Mode ................................. 204
System Message Indicator .......................... 81
T
Tachometer............................................... 110
Tailgate ..................................................... 142
Unable to Open....................................... 533
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display ................... 113
Temperature Gauge ................................. 110
Temperature Sensor ......................... 113, 212
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 501
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 184
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 182
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 195
Time (Setting) ........................................... 128
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 408, 522
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 408
Indicator............................................ 79, 522
Tire Fill Assist ................................... 408, 522
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 500 Tires
.......................................................... 469
Air Pressure..................................... 470, 537
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 469
Inspection ............................................... 469
Labeling .................................................. 470
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 493, 500
Regulations ............................................. 472
Rotation.................................................. 476
Spare Tire ....................................... 493, 537
Summer .................................................. 477
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 501
Tire Chains.............................................. 477
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 500
Wear Indicators....................................... 474
Winter .................................................... 477
Tools ......................................................... 492
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 327
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 331
Load Limits ............................................. 327
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 337
Emergency .............................................. 531
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 408
Indicator ........................................... 79, 522
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 335
Transmission ....................................... 18, 347
Automatic......................................... 18, 347
Fluid ....................................................... 457
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 74, 349
Number .................................................. 538
Sequential Mode..................................... 353
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