Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Guide

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following interval behind a
vehicle detected ahead of yours.
CANCEL
MAIN button
RES/+ switch
SET/- switch
CANCEL button
Interval button
Following-distance
When the Set Speed is:
50 mph (80 km/h )65 mph (104 km/h )
Short
83 fee t
25 meters 1.1 sec100 feet
31 meters
1.1 se c
Middle33 meters110 fee
t
1.5 sec
137 fee t
42 meters
1.5 se c
Long
154 fee t
47 meters 2.1 sec200 feet
61 meters
2.1 se c
Extra
Lon g
204 fee t
62 meters 2.8 sec265 feet
81 meters
2.8 se c

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Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1.
Press MAIN. The
ACC indicator appears.
2.
Accelerate to the desired

speed.
Above 25 mph/40 km/h:

Take your foot off the


accelerator pedal, and press SET/-

to set the speed.
Below 25 mph/40 km/h (Lo

w Speed Follow): Press


SET/- to set the speed at 25 mph/40 km/h.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press RES/+ to increase speed or SET/- to decrease
speed.
Each time you press the switch up or down, the

vehicle speed is increased

or decreased by about
1 mph/1 km/h. If you keep the switch pressed up or
down,
the vehicle speed increases or decreases by 5 mph or
5 km/h until you release it.
Adjusting the Following Interval
Press the Interval button to change the following
distance. Each time you press the button, the following
distance cycles through short, middle, long, and
extra long.
Switching to Standard Cruise ControlPress and hold the Interval button. Press and hold again
to switch back to ACC.

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During Operation
If a vehicle detected ahead of you slows down
abruptly, or if another vehicle is detected cutting in
front of you, a beep sounds and BRAKE appears on
the multi-information display to alert you.
When a vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with
low speed follow range and slows to a stop, your
vehicle also stops. The Stopped message appears on
the multi-information display.
When the vehicle ahead of you starts again, the vehicle icon on the multi-
information display blinks. Press RES/+/SET/– up or down, or depress the
accelerator pedal to resume the prior set speed.
If your vehicle is stationary and there is no vehicle detected ahead of you, the
system cancels and a beep sounds.
Canceling ACCYou can press CANCEL, press MAIN, or depress the brake
pedal. The ACC indicator goes off.
Certain conditions may cause ACC
to cancel automatically.
When

this happens, a beep sounds and a message appears
on the multi-information display.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still resume
the prior set speed by pressing RES/+.
Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped while the ACC with LSF system is
operating can result in the vehicle moving without operator control. Always
make sure the gear is in Park (P) before exiting the vehicle.
A vehicle that moves without operator control can cause a crash, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Never exit a vehicle when the vehicle is stopped by ACC with LSF.
WARNING
ACC with LSF has limited braking capability and may not stop your vehicle in
time to avoid a collision with a vehicle that quickly stops in front of you.
Always be prepared to apply the brake pedal if conditions require.
WARNING
Improper use of ACC with LSF can lead to a crash.
Use ACC with LSF only when driving on expressways or freeways and in good
weather conditions.
WARNING
Beep

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection
Alerts you if the system determines the possibility of your vehicle colliding with
a vehicle detected in front of you when your vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h)
or higher, or a pedestrian is detected in front of you when your vehicle speed is
between 10–62 mph (15–100 km/h).
If you do not brake in time or take preventive
action, BRAKE flashes in the MID and a beep
sounds continuously.
Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off. Use the interface dial to
make and enter selections.
1.
Press SETTINGS.
2.
Select Vehicle Settings.
3.
Select Forward

Collision Warning Distance.
4.
Select Long, Normal, Short

, or Off.
5.
Press BACK

to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
FCW with Pedestrian Detection cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect
a given object; accuracy of the system will vary based on weather, speed, extreme
interior heat, and other factors. The system does not include a braking function. It is
always your responsibility to safely operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.
Beep
Brake message

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Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours.
The system can alert you when a potential collision
is determined, and reduce your vehicle speed to
help minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
The system activates when:
•
The speed difference between

your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian detected in
front of you is about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a chance of a collision.
•
Your v

ehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and there is a chance of a
collision with an oncoming detected vehicle or a pedestrian in front of you.
Alert Stages
The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. Depending on the
circumstances or CMBS settings, CMBS may not go through all of the stages
before initiating the last stage.
Stage 1: Head-up warning, beep

, and steering-wheel vibration
Stage 2: Head-up warning, beep

, light seat belt retraction, and light brake


application
Stage 3:
Head-up warning, beep

, strong seat belt retraction, and strong




brake application
Beep Brake message
Head-up
Warning Lights
Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing. Use the interface dial to make and enter
selections.
1.
Press SETTINGS.
2.
Select Vehicle Settings.
3.
Select Forward

Collision Warning Distance.
4.
Select Long, Normal, or

Short.
5.
Press BACK

to exit the menu.

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Turning CMBS On or Off
Press and hold CMBS OFF. A beep sounds and a
message appears in the MID. The CMBS indicator
appears when the system is off.
Important Safety Reminder
CMBS is designed to reduce the severity of an unavoidable collision. It does not
prevent collisions nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your responsibility to
operate the brake pedal and steering wheel appropriately according to the driving
conditions.

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Alerts you if the system detects a possibility of your vehicle unintentionally
crossing over detected lane markings while driving between 45–90 mph (72–145
km/h).
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected left
or right side lane markings without a turn signal
activated, the system provides visual and tactile
alerts.
A Lane Departure message appears on the MID,
and the steering wheel vibrates. Take appropriate
action to stay within your driving lane.
Turning LDW On or Off
Press the LDW button to turn the system on or off.
A green indicator light appears on the button when
the system is on.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LDW has limitations. Over-reliance on LDW may result
in a collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the vehicle within your lane.
LDW only alerts you when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW
may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on
weather, speed, and lane marker condition. It is always your responsibility to safely
operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.
Lane departure message
Steering wheel vibrations
Indicator
LDW button

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
visual and tactile alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane while driving
between 45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If your vehicle begins to drift away from the
center of a detected lane without a turn signal
activated, steering torque is applied to help keep
your vehicle centered within the lane.
If your vehicle continues to drift and gets too
close to detected left or right side lane markings,
a Lane Departure message appears on the MID
and the steering wheel vibrates. In either case,
take appropriate action to stay within your
driving lane.
Turning LKAS On or Off
1.
Press MAIN. LKAS appears in the MID
.
2.
Press the LKAS button. Lane

outlines appear
in the MID. Dotted lane lines turn solid when
the system operates.
3.
Press MAIN or the

LKAS button to turn the
system off.
Important Safety Reminder
LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a substitute for your vehicle control. The
system does not work if you take your hands off the steering wheel or fail to steer
the vehicle.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument panel. It may reflect onto the
windshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Do not use when towing.
Lane departure
message
Light steering
assistance
MAIN button
LKAS button

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Alerts and helps to assist you if the system determines a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings while driving between 45–90
mph (72–145 km/h).
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected lane
markings without a turn signal activated, a message
appears in the MID. Steering wheel torque and
vibrations are applied to help your vehicle stay in
the lane.
Braking may also be applied if the lane lines are
solid and continuous.
If the system operates several times without
detecting driver response, the system beeps to alert
you.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the RDM button to turn the system on or off.
A green indicator appears on the button when the
system is on.
Steering vibrations
Changing SettingsDetermine the warning timing, or turn the system off. Use the interface dial to
make selections.
1.
Press SETTINGS.
2.
Select Vehicle

Settings. The vehicle must be in
Park (P).
3.
Select Road Departure Mitigation

Setting.
4.
Select from the options.
Normal (def

ault): Steering control starts from inside the lane edge.
Wide: Steering control starts from outside the lane edge.
Warning Only: The system only provides a BRAKE message, but does not apply
steering or braking.
5.
Press BACK

to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
The system has limitations. Overreliance on it may result in a collision. It is
always your responsibility to keep your vehicle within the driving lane.
Lane departure
message Beep
Light steering
assistance
IndicatorRDM button

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Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
Alerts you to a detected vehicle in your left or right blind spot while driving 20 mph
(32 km/h) or higher.
When a vehicle is detected in your blind spot, the
blind spot indicator turns on and stays lit until the
area is clear. The detection area extends about
10
ft. (3 m) fr

om the sides of the vehicle, and
from the midpoint of the vehicle to about 10 ft.
(3m) beyond the rear bumper.
When your turn signal is on and a vehicle is
detected, the blind spot indicator blinks and a
beep sounds until the area is clear or the turn
signal is off.
Changing Settings
Change the alert type, or turn the system on or off. Use the interface dial to make
and enter selections.
1.
Press SETTINGS.
2.
Select Vehicle Settings.
3.
Select Blind Spot Info.
4.
Select an alert type, or

Off.
5.
Press BACK

to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over-reliance on BSI may result in a
collision. The system is for your convenience only.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may
result in a crash and serious injury or death. Do not rely only on the blind
spot information system when changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for
other vehicles before changing lanes.
WARNING
Comes on Blinks
*if equipped