light Acura MDX 2017 Service Manual

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Overheating
If you see the multi-information display (MID) message “Stop Driving When Safe.
Engine Temperature Too Hot,” your engine is overheating. You may also notice the
temperature gauge is at the H mark, the engine suddenly loses power, or steam or
spray comes out from under the hood.
1.
Immediately park the

vehicle in a safe place. Turn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning
lights.
2. If no steam or spray is present: Keep the engine

running and open the hood (see page 139).
If steam or spray is present

: Turn off the engine
and wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3.
Check that the cooling

fan is operating. If it is not, immediately stop the engine.
Otherwise, idle the engine until the MID message goes off.

4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect

the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator cap with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the
filler neck, and put the cap back on. Then, fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature
gauge. If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator
cap.
WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may damage
the engine.
NOTICE
MAX MIN
Reserve tank

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving.
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator appears with a message in the multi-information display. Use the right
selector wheel on the steering wheel to scroll to the tire pressure monitor to see
pressure readings for each tire (see page 30).
The specific tire with low
pressure is displayed.
What to Do
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Adjust the tire pressure to the level specified on
a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Tire Fill AssistYour vehicle gives you visual and audible alerts to help you adjust the tire
pressure to its appropriate level when the vehicle is on.
While inflating: The system beeps and the exterior lights flash once every 5
seconds.
When the correct pressure is reached: The system beeps and the exterior lights
flash continuously for 5 seconds. Stop filling the tire.
If you overinflate: The system beeps and the exterior lights flash twice every 3
seconds.
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause it to overheat. An overheated
tire can fail. Always inflate your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICE

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Handling a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact spare tire.
Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or replaced.
Changing a Flat Tire*
Before Changing the Tire
1.
Park the
vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface.
2.
Change the gear to P

ark (P), and apply the parking brake.
3.
Turn on the hazard

warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire1.
Open the tailgate. Turn on the car
go lights
located on the inside of the tailgate, if necessary
(see page 40). Push the rear edge of the
handle on the floor lid and open the lid.
2.
Take out the

cargo floor box.
3.
Take

the jack, wheel nut wrench, and jack handle
bar out of the tool case.
4.
Remov

e the cover on the cargo area lining to
access the shaft for the spare tire hoist.
Handl e
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cove r
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Handl e
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cove r
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
*if equipped
HandleHandl e
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cove r
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Tool case
Handl e
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cove r
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Cover

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Replacing the Flat Tire
1.
Remov
e the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2.
Mount the compact spar

e tire. Replace the wheel
nuts, and lightly tighten them.
3.
Lower the v

ehicle and remove the jack. Tighten
the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the
image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to
three times in this order. Do not over tighten the
wheel nuts.
If you drive with the spare tire installed, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
appears. The indicator stays on until a regular tire is installed.
Storing the Flat Tire
1.
Remov
e the center cap and place the flat tire
face up under the hoist.
2.
Insert the hoist bracket into

the center hole of
the flat tire.
3.
Turn the wheel nut

wrench clockwise (using the
jack handle bar) until the flat tire rests against
the underbody of the vehicle and you hear the
hoist click.
4.
Securely stor

e the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the cargo
area.

Wheel Nut Wrench
Ja ck Handle Bar
Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
WARNING
Center cap

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Handle
Cargo
Floor Box
Tire Repair Kit*
If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to temporarily repair it.
The puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire sidewall.
Go to a dealer to have the full-size tire permanently repaired or replaced.
Before Repairing the Tire
1.
Park the
vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface.
2.
Change the gear to P

ark (P), and apply the parking brake.
3.
Turn on the hazard

warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Repair the Tire1.
Pull the handle on
the cargo area floor lid and
open the lid.
2.
Remov

e the cargo floor box.
3.
Remov

e the kit from the case.
4.
Place the kit face up

on flat ground near the
punctured tire and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
5.
Follow the instructions

in the kit to repair the
tire.
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Tire repair kit
Case
*if equipped
Do not use an unapproved puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire, as it can damage
the tire pressure sensor.
NOTICE

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn off the vehicle and check to see if any
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the
fuse by the fuse number and box cover number.
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse box
Fuse label
Circuit ProtectedAmps1AS Door Lock10 A2RR DR Door Lock7.5 A3DR Door Lock7.5A4FR AS Door Unlock10 A5RR DR Door Unlock7.5A6DR Door Unloc k(7.5A )7D/L Main20A89ETS TELE20A
10 IG 1 RR 15A
11Meter*
Shifter*7.5A
12 IG1 FR 20A
13ACC7.5A
14
15 DR P/Seat (SLI) 20A
16 S/R2 0A
17RR DR P/W 20A
18 Smart1 0A
19 FR DR P/W 20A
20
21 Fuel Pump 20A
22 IG 1 AS 15A
23 ABS/VS
A
*
Smar t*7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
25
26 IG2 HAC 7.5 A
27 DRL 7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
29 DR P/Seat (LUM) 7.5 A
30 INT Lights 7.5A
31 ETS TILT 20A
32 DR P/Seat (REC) 20A
33
34
Circuit Protected
Amps
STRLD (7.5 A)
*
Circuit Protected Amps
1 AS Door Lock 10A
2 RR DR Door Lock 7.5 A
3 DR Door Lock 7.5A
4 FR AS Door Unlock 10A
5 RR DR Door Unlock 7.5A
6 DR Door Unloc k(7.5A )
7 D/L Main 20A
8
9 ETS TELE 20A
10 IG 1 RR 15A
11 Meter
*
Shifter*7.
5A
12 IG1 FR 20A
13 ACC 7.5A
1415DR P/Seat (SLI)20 A
16 S/R20A
17RR DR P/W20A
18 Smart10A19FR DR P/W20A
2021Fuel Pump20 A
22 IG 1 AS 15A
23ABS/VS A*
Smar t*7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
2526 IG2 HAC 7.5 A27DRL7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5A
29DR P/Seat (LUM)7.5 A
30 INT Lights 7.5A
31ETS TILT20A
32 DR P/Seat (REC) 20A
3334
Circuit ProtectedAmps
STRLD (7.5 A)*

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.
Turn off the
vehicle, including headlights and all
accessories.
2.
Remov

e the fuse box cover.
3.
Check the large

fuse inside the engine
compartment. If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-
head screwdriver to remove the screws and
replace the fuse with a new one. Reinstall the
screws.
4.
Inspect the small fuses in

the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior. If there is
a blown fuse, remove it with the fuse puller and
replace it with a new one.
Blown fuse
Combined
fuse Fuse puller
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances
of damaging the electrical system.
NOTICE
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
All models
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
2WD models
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the
front tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is
an acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE

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MAINTENANCE
Testing of
Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self-diagnostic system.
Some states use these codes for testing to verify your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the
testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the power mode to ON without starting the engine.
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle emissions tested before the readiness codes
are set, prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1.
Fill the gas tank to appr

oximately 3/4 full.
2.
Park the

vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3.
Make sure

the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4.
Start the engine without

touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5.
Keep the

vehicle in Park (P). Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there for about 3 minutes.
6.
Let the engine idle with

your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7.
Select a nearby, lightl

y traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway
with the vehicle in Drive. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive
for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is OK.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of
traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat two more times (for
a total of 90 seconds).
8.
Drive in city or suburban

traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
9.
Park the

vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again
only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If an emissions testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you
may be requested to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your dealer.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle
*
*
1: Models with second row captain seat
* 2: Models with second row bench seat
* 3: 2WD models
4: AWD models
ModelAcura MDX
Front No. of Passengers: 2
12*
2Rear (2nd) 3*2
Rear (3rd)1Tota l 6*
27*Weights:
RatingGross Vehicle Weight U.S.:5,368 lbs (2,435 kg)*3
Gross Axle Weight 5,677 lbs (2,575 kg
)
*4Canada:2,575 kg
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,811 lbs (1,275 kg)*3
Gross Axle Weight 2,910 lbs (1,320 kg
)
*4Canada:1,320 kg
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 2,734 lbs (1,240 kg)*3
Gross Combined Weight
Rating U.S.
: 2,965 lbs (1,345 kg)
*4Canada
:1,345 kg
8,036 lbs (3,645 kg )*39,833 lbs (4,460 kg)*4Canada:4,460 kg
Refrigerant Type
Charge Quantity
Lubricant TypeQuantity
HFC-134a (R-134a )
23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g )
PAG RL89 7
7.75 – 9.33 cu-in (127 – 153 cm
3)
(20% RATIO )
Air Conditioning Fluids
Engine Oi
l
Engine Coolan t
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 5W-3 0
·API Premium-grade 5W-30 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
5.4 US qt (5.1 )
Change
including
lter 5.7 US qt (5.4 )
Specie
dAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity2.34 US gal (8.85 )
(change including the remaining 0.39 US gal
(1.47 in the reserve tank )
Washer Fluid
Tank CapacityU.S.: 4 US qt (3.8 )
Canada: 5.6 US qt (5.3 )
Brake FluidSpeciedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Differential Fluid*
Transfer Case Fluid*
SpeciedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 3. 1
or higher
Capacity Change 3.5 US qt (3.3 )
SpeciedAcura DPSF-II
Capacity Chang e1.92 US qt (1.82 )
Specie d·Acura Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1
·Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or SAE 90
(API grade GL4 or GL5)
Capacity Chang e0.45 US qt (0.43 )
SPECIFICATIONS
Tires
*1:Model with 18 inch wheel*2: Model with 20 inch wheel
RegularSize245/60R18 105H*1245/55R20 102 H*2Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spar e
*Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegula
r18 x 8J*120 x 8J*2Compact Spar e*17 x 4T
Engine and Fuel
Engine
FuelDisplacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGKD ILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline,
research octane number of 95 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (73.8 )
Light Bulbs
Headlights (High/Low Beam )LED
Fog Lights*LE DFront Turn Signal/Side Marker /
Parking Lights
Daytime Running Lights LEDSide Turn Signal Lights (on Door
Mirrors )LED
Brake Lights 21 W
Rear Side Marker Light sLED
DEL
sthgilliaT
Back-Up Lights21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W
High-M ount Brake Ligh tLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Puddle Lights*LED
In teri or Lights
Front, Second Row and Third
Row Lights
Front and Rear Ambient Lights
Vanity Mirror Lights
Door Courtesy Lights
Door Inner Handle Lights
Front/Rear* Console Lights
Glove Box Ligh t
Foot Lights
Cargo Area Lights
LE D
1.4 W
3.4 W LE D
LE
D
LED 1.4 W
5 W
5 W
LE
D
*if equipped

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CLIENT INFORMATION
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you
may have about the vehicle.
Q: How do I set the vehicle clock?
A:
For vehicles without navigation, see page 55. For vehicles with navigation, the


time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q:

Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn


on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q:

Why won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though the


keyless ac

cess remote is within range?
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the


door is unlocked. W

ait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are


wearing gloves,

the system may be slow to respond.
Q: After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for a


code. Wher

e do I find this?
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio


system, and press and hold the power button until

the system reactivates.
Q: Why can’t I operate Pandora* through the audio system?
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode


is selected and the phone cable is properl

y connected to the USB adapter. Some


phones may prompt y

ou to “Allow” a connection.
Q: Is my phone compatible with Bluetooth features?
A: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to


check phone compatibility for Bluet

ooth® Audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®,


and SMS text messaging.
Q:

Every time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn


these off?*
A: Pr

ess SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to select System Settings then Voice Rec.


For the V

oice Prompt option, select Off.
CLIENT INFORMATION
*if equipped