automatic transmission Acura MDX 2016 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle Stop Function*
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop in dicator
(green) comes on. (P355)
At Automatic transmissionEngine status
Deceleration
Stop the vehicle and depress the brake
pedal.
StopKeep the brake pedal depressed.
Start-up Release the brake pedal.
On
Off
Restarting
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P321)
Automatic Transmission (P347)
● Always depress the brake pedal before selecting
(P or changing the gear position from (P.
● Select
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Park
Press the
(P button.
Used when parking or before
turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Pull back the
( R button.
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Press the
( N button.
Transmission is not locked. Drive
Press the
(
D button.
Used for normal driving.
D-paddle shift mode can be used.
Gear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator and the
shift button indicator indicate the
current gear selection.
Gear Position Indicator Shift Button
Indicator
●
Gear selection
S Position
Press the (D button twice.
Sequential shift mode can be used.
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Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters (P354)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 9th). This is useful for engine braking.
● D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the
system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
● Sequential mode gear selection:
Holds the selected gear, and the
M (sequential mode) indicator
comes on.
● The sequential mode gear
selection is shown in the
instrument panel.
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Selected Gear Number M
Indicator
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you attempt to change to another gear
position with the transmission in
(P and the engine
OFF.
●To select another gear position while in (P the engine
must be ON.
●Appears when you try to change the gear position after
the position has automatically been changed to
(P with
the driver’s door open and the driver’s seat belt
unfastened.
●Press the park button If you leave the vehicle.
●Appears when you change to (N, and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within five seconds.
●Appears when the vehicle is stopped with the driver’s
seat belt unfastened and there is a chance that the
vehicle may roll unintentionally.
●The gear position remains in (N for 15 minutes, then
automatically switches to
(P.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 351
●Press the (P button before release the brake pedal
when idling, parking or exiting the vehicle.
2 Shift Operation P. 349
●Appears when the engine stops without the
transmission in
(P, and does not restart automatically.●Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop
activates.
●If you want to set the power mode to ON, change the
gear position to
(P.●If you want to start the engine, follow the normal
procedure.
2Starting the Engine P. 340
Models with Auto Idle StopModels with Auto Idle Stop
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter or driver's door, or pr essing the outer handle or button on the
tailgate.
■The power tailgate can be opened when:
• The tailgate is fully closed.
• The transmission is in
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgat e button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u If you have changed the Keyless Open Mode setting to When Unlocked ,
you need to unlock the tailgate before you press the tailgate button to open it.
2Customized Features P. 117
■The power tailgate can be closed when:
• The tailgate is fully open.
• The transmission is in
(P.
• Press and hold the tailgat e button on the remote transmitter for about one
second when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•The vehicle is park ed on a steep hill.
•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tail gate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket com ponents other than Acura
genuine accessories on the power tailgate may
prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your luggage in and out.
Make sure the power tailgat e is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the keyless access
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s doo r when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
Canadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Continued
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The gear position is changed out of
(P and
the parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
with the lights on, a light on reminder chime sounds
when you open the driver’s door.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If
you find a significant change in the vertical angle of
the headlights, there may be a problem with the
system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Canadian models with rear entertainment system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Continued
Controls
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and door
mirror positions with the driv ing position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system, the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two
preset positions.
The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you set the power mode
to ACCESSORY.
The MID shows you which remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle when
you enter.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward and steering
wheel fully up depending on the set seating
position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s s eat driver’s seat and
steering wheel moves to the DRIVER 1 or 2
preset position.
1 Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/information screen or MID, you can
disable the automatic seat, steering wheel and door
mirrors adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 117, 263
The driver’s seat easy exit feature:
•Can be turned ON/OFF. 2Customized Features P. 117
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat or steering wheel is in motion.
•The seat or steering wheel position is adjusted
while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror and power door
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door
Mirrors
*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 175
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving................................... 322
Towing a Trailer ................................ 327
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 338
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 340
Automatic Transmission ................... 346
Shifting ............................................ 347
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 355
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)..... 359
Cruise Control
*................................ 360
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 363Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)*............................ 365Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection*.................... 379 Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
*..... 385Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
System*..................................... 389Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.. 394Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 402
Agile Handling Assist System............ 404
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System*... 405
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 407Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 408Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 410
Braking Brake System ................................... 412 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 414
Brake Assist System ......................... 415
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 416
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 425
Parking Sensor System
*................... 426
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 430
Multi-View Rear Camera*................ 434
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 435
How to Refuel ................................. 436
Fuel Economy .................................... 437
Accessories and Modifications ........ 438
* Not available on all models
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