engine oil Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Guide
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*if equipped
DRIVING
................................................................
88
Before Driving ......................................................... 88
Maximum Load Limit ............................................ 90
Towing
a Trailer
......................................................
92
Remote
Engine Start*
...........................................
96
Starting to Driv
e
......................................................
97
Shifting ..................................................................... 98
Auto Idle Stop* ..................................................... 100
Integrated Dynamics S
ystem
..............................101
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
........................... 101
Braking ................................................................... 102
Adaptiv
e Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed
F
ollow
.............................................................
104
Forwar
d Collision Warning (FCW) with
Pedestrian Detection
.................................... 107
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™
(CMBS™)
....................................................... 108
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
.........................
110
Lane Keeping
Assist System (LKAS)
...................
111
Road Departur
e Mitigation (RDM)
....................
112
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
............................. 113
Parking Sensor System*
....................................... 114
Multi-View
Rear Camera*
...................................
115
Cross T
raffic Monitor*
..........................................
116
Surround View
Camera*
......................................
117
Refueling ................................................................. 119
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ........................
120
Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength
........ 120
Jump Starting ........................................................ 120
Emergency
Engine Stop
.......................................
121
Overheating ........................................................... 122
Tire Pr
essure Monitoring System (TPMS)
........
123
Handling a Flat Tir
e
..............................................
126
Changing a Flat Tir
e*
...........................................
126
Tire R
epair Kit*
.....................................................
130
Fuse Locations ....................................................... 131
Emer
gency Towing
...............................................
135MAINTENANCE
..................................................
136
Safety Precautions ............................................... 136
Maintenance Minder™ ......................................... 137
Under the
Hood
.................................................... 139
Engine Oil
.............................................................. 140
Engine Coolant ..................................................... 142
Window Washer
Fluid
.........................................
143
Checking the Battery ........................................... 143
Changing Wiper Blades ....................................... 144
Tire Information ................................................... 146
Tire Labeling .......................................................... 149
DOT
Tire Quality Grading
...................................
150
Testing
of Readiness Codes
.................................
152
SPECIFICATIONS
................................................ 153
CLIENT INFORMATION
..................................... 154
Fr
equently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
154
Contact Us .............................................................. 155
Acura
Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
156
Warranty Co
verages
............................................
156
EPA C
ontact Information
....................................
156
INDEX...................................................................
159
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S
AFETY
Improperly operating this vehicle on or off pavement can cause a crash or
rollover in which you and your passengers can be seriously injured or killed.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines in this guide.
• Keep your speed low, and don’t drive faster than conditions permit.
WARNING
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
You WILL be KILLED
or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED
or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
You CAN be HUR
T if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help y
ou avoid damage to your
vehicle, other pr
operty, or the environment.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
•
The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•
The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•
The vehicle is raised
for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown
below.
1.
Select the fr
esh air mode.
2.
Select the mode.
3.
Set the fan speed to
high.
4.
Set the temperatur
e control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate contr
ol system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
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NSTRUMENT PANEL
Learn about the indicators and displays related to driving the vehicle.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or
at any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
•
Brake fluid is low
.
•
There is a malfunction in the brak
e system.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action.
If necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood and check
the oil level (see page 140), and add oil if necessary. If the indicator does
not turn off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
•
The emissions control system may have a pr
oblem.
•
(Blinks) A misfire in
the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired
immediately.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Ca nada
U.S.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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NSTRUMENT PANEL
Multi-Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Right selector wheel:
Scroll to change main
displays.Main display
Lower display
TRIP button: Press to
change lower displays.
Main display
Vehicle Settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure for each tire Range
Engine oil life
Main Displays
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Elapsed time
Compass/
directions*Average speed
SH-AWD*/
Dynamic mode
*if equipped