automatic transmission Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Guide

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DRIVING
Sequential Mode
Use the paddle shifters to change gears from 1st through 9th without removing
your hands from the steering wheel.
When the transmission is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode
momentarily, and the gear position indicator comes on. When you start
traveling at a constant speed, sequential mode and the gear position indicator
automatically go off.
When the transmission is in S: The vehicle goes into sequential mode, and the M
(sequential mode) indicator and gear position indicator come on. Use the paddle
shifters to change gears.
To cancel this mode, hold the + paddle shifter for two seconds or push D. The M
indicator and gear position indicator go off.
(-) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down to
a lower gear. (+) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift up to a
higher gear.
M indicator/gear
position indicator
Car wash mode
If you are driving through a conveyor-style car wash where you or the attendant
do not remain in the vehicle, follow these steps while the engine is on:
1.
Press and hold the brak

e pedal.
2.
Select N.
3.
Within 5 seconds, press the ENGINE

START/STOP button. The gear position
remains in Neutral with the power mode in Accessory for 15 minutes. After 15
minutes (or if the vehicle is turned off at any time), the gear position changes
to Park and the vehicle turns off.
Shift up Normal acceleration1st to 2n d15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5t h4 7 mph (76 km/h )
5th to 6th52 mph (84 km/h)
6th to 7t h5 7 mph (92 km/h )
7th to 8th62 mph (100 km/h)
8th to 9th 67 mph (108 km/h)
Recommended shift points

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DRIVING
Automatic Brake Hold
Keeps the brake applied until you press the
accelerator.
To turn the system on or off: Press the automatic
brake hold button.
To activate: Brake to a full stop. Once the brake-
hold indicator lamp comes on, release the brake
pedal.
To release: Press the accelerator.
Brake hold
Activating the automatic brake hold system on steep hills or slippery roads
may still allow the vehicle to move if you remove your foot from the brake
pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may cause a crash resulting in serious
injury or death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold system or rely on it to keep a
vehicle from moving when stopped on a steep hill or slippery roads.
WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to park the vehicle may result in the
vehicle unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may cause a crash, resulting in serious
injury or death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is temporarily kept by automatic brake
hold and always park the vehicle by putting the transmission in (P) and
applying the parking brake.
WARNING

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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