park assist Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Guide

*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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V
ISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/fog lights*
p. 37, 36
2 Wipers/washers p. 41
3 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) buttons
p. 104
4 Voice control/Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® buttons p. 71
5 Horn
6 Audio controls p. 57
7 Instrument panel p. 26
Multi-information display p. 30
8 Right selector wheel p. 30
TRIP button p. 30
9 Paddle shifters p. 9910 Interval (ACC) button p. 104
11 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) button p. 111
12 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 97
13 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 101
Lane Departure W

arning (LDW)

button p. 110
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
button p. 112
Parking sensor button p. 114
Collision Mitgation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) OFF button p. 108
Heated windshield button* p. 53
Headlight washer button* p. 3

7
Parking brake switch

p. 102
Automatic Brake Hold p. 103
14 Heated steering wheel button* p. 53
VISUAL INDEX
1
45
9
61011
7283
131412
*if equipped

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I
NSTRUMENT PANEL
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.
Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the electric power steering system. Stop in a safe
place and restart the engine.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(Blinks and stays on) There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring
system, or a spare tire* is installed.
Keyless Access system
There is a problem with the keyless access system.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) system
There is a problem with the VSA system or the hill start assist system.
Brake system
There is a problem with one of the braking systems. Avoid high speeds and
sudden braking. Your vehicle still has normal braking ability.
Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)*
•
There is a problem

with the SH-AWD system.
•
(Blinks) Stop in a safe place, change the gear

to Park, and idle until the
indicator goes off.
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
There is a problem with the BSI system or the sensor is blocked.
Electric Parking Brake system
There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBSTM)
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the
camera is blocked.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the
camera is blocked.
Auto idle stop*
There is a problem with the auto idle stop system.
Immobilizer/security system
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the indicator
blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off, press and
hold the brake pedal, and restart the vehicle. If it continues to blink, there may
be a problem with the system. See your dealer. Canadian models: To reset the
immobilizer system, follow the steps above after the battery has been disconnected.
Ca nada
U.S.SYSTEM
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped

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Subscription Features
In addition to standard service, receive benefits such as collision notification,
emergency assistance, online security, enhanced navigation searches, and
important messages about your vehicle. Requires enrollment and privacy
agreement. To subscribe or get more information, visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
myacura.ca (Canada) or contact a dealer.
Emergency AssistanceIf your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely
impacted, your vehicle automatically attempts to connect to the AcuraLink
operator if your phone is paired to the system and there is sufficient cellular
coverage.
If you need to manually connect to the operator,
open the cover on the ceiling console and press
ASSIST when the vehicle is on.
Once connected, information about your vehicle,
its positioning, and its condition will be sent to the
operator; you can also speak to the operator when
connected.
Security FeaturesTo use security features, you need your user ID and personal identification
number (PIN). Some of these features are also available with the AcuraLink
smartphone app. Visit owners.acura.com/apps (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) to
download.
•
Stolen

vehicle tracking: Searches and tracks down your vehicle position.
•
Remote door

lock/unlock: Remotely lock or unlock doors.
•
Vehicle finder: Locate

your vehicle in large areas, such as a crowded parking lot.
•
Security alarm

notification: If your vehicle’s security system detects tampering,
the provider notifies you.
Operator Assistance
Press LINK on the ceiling console to connect to an
operator when trying to find a destination or for
roadside assistance.
ASSIST
button
LINK button
ACURALINK®

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DRIVING
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your vehicle from moving.
Parking BrakeKeep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
This vehicle uses an electric parking brake.
To apply: Press the parking brake switch.
To release: Depress the brake pedal, then pull up
on the parking brake switch.
Automatic release: Press the accelerator.
Brake Assist SystemDuring hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The brake
pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to hold the
brake pedal firmly down.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal
may pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake
pedal, and continue to hold it firmly down.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
NOTICE
Parking brake

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DRIVING
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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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1.
Disconnect the jumper cable fr

om your vehicle’s ground.
2.
Disconnect the other end

of the jumper cable from the booster battery (-)
terminal.
3.
Disconnect the jumper cable fr

om your vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
4.
Disconnect the other end

of the jumper cable from the booster battery (+)
terminal.
5.
Have y

our vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
WARNING
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose one of
the following operations:
•
Press and hold the ENGINE

START/STOP button
for two seconds, OR
•
Firmly press

the ENGINE START/STOP button three
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. The power mode changes to ACCESSORY, unless
the gear is in Park, in which case the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Because turning off the engine also disables the power assist the engine provides to
the steering and braking systems, it will require significantly more physical effort
and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Downshift gears and use both feet on the
brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.
NOTICE

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INDEX
INDEX
ABS .............................................................
26, 27, 102
ACC .................................................................. 29, 104
Accessory
Power Socket ........................................ 57
AcuraLink®
............................................................... 79
AcuraLink Messages ............................................ 79
ASSIST button ..................................................... 80
Emergency Assistance ....................................... 80
LINK button ......................................................... 80
Operator Assistance ........................................... 80
Subscription Featur

es
........................................ 80
AcuraLink

featuring Aha
........................................ 66
AcuraLink Messages ............................................... 79
Acura

Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
156
Adaptive Cruise C

ontrol (ACC)
...................27, 104
A

ddress
.................................................................... 84
Advanced Airbags ..................................................... 9
Aha ........................................................................\
.... 66
Aha Radio™ C

ommands
..................................... 158
Airbags ........................................................................\
9
Advanced Airbags .................................................. 9
Airbag Care ............................................................

14
Airbag System Components
.............................. 13
Airbag System

Indicators
.................................... 11
Driver

’s Knee Airbag
.............................................. 9
Fr

ont Airbags (SRS) ................................................ 9
Side Airbags
.......................................................... 10
Side Curtain Airbags ............................................ 10
Anti-Lock Brak

e System
............................... 26, 102
ASSIST button ........................................................ 80
AUDIO button ......................................................... 58
Audio Commands ................................................. 158Audio Operation
.....................................................
56
Accessory Power Socket .....................................57
AcuraLink featuring Aha ..................................... 66
AUDIO button ...................................................... 58
Auxiliary Input Jack ..............................................

56
Bluetooth® Audio
............................................... 64
Compact Disc ....................................................... 61
FM/AM Radio ........................................................ 59
Hard Disc Driv

e (HDD) Audio
...........................62
HDMI ..................................................................... 68
Interface dial ......................................................... 58
iPod ........................................................................\
. 63
MENU button ....................................................... 58
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ....... 58
Pandora .................................................................. 65
Rear

Entertainment System
..............................67
SiriusXM® Radio ................................................. 60
Sound ..................................................................... 57
SOURCE button ................................................... 57
Steering Wheel C

ontrols
....................................57
USB Flash Drive .................................................... 61
USB Port ................................................................ 56
Auto idle stop ........................................... 27, 29, 100
Automatic Dimming R

earview Mirror
...............46
Automatic Rain-

Sensing Wipers..........................42
Auto park mode
..................................................... 98
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................................ 56
Battery .................................................................... 143
Blind Spot Information .................................. 27, 113
Bluetooth® Audio .................................................. 64
Bluetooth® Audio C

ommands
...........................158
Bluetooth® Handsfreelink® ................................. 71
Call History ........................................................... 76
Dialing a Number ................................................ 74
Displays and C

ontrols
.........................................71
E-Mail ..................................................................... 77
Hang-Up/Back button ........................................ 71
Interface dial ......................................................... 71
Making a Call ........................................................ 74
MENU button ....................................................... 71
Pairing a Phone

..................................................... 73
Phonebook
............................................................ 75
PHONE button ..................................................... 71
Pick-Up button ..................................................... 71
Selector wheel ...................................................... 71
SETTINGS button ................................................ 71
Siri™ Eyes F

ree
.....................................................78
Speed Dial ...................................................... 75, 76
T

alk button
............................................................71
Talk

Button Tips
...................................................72
Text Messaging ..................................................... 77

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INDEX
Brake Assist System .............................................
102
Brake system .................................................... 26, 27
Braking .................................................................... 102
Anti-Lock Brak

e System
................................... 102
Brake Assist S

ystem
........................................... 102
Foot Brak

e
........................................................... 102
Parking Brak

e
............................................. 102, 103
Brightness Contr

ol.................................................. 37
BSI
............................................................... 27, 29, 113
Call History .............................................................. 76
Carbon Mono

xide Gas
............................................. 4
Cargo lights

............................................................. 40
Car wash mode
.......................................................99
Change

a Setting
.................................................... 55
Changing a Flat Tir

e
............................................. 126
Changing Fuses ..................................................... 135
Charging system ..................................................... 26
Childproof Door Locks .......................................... 34
Child Safety ............................................................. 15
Childproof Door Locks ....................................... 34
Child Seat ................................................................. 17
Adding

Security with a Tether
........................... 21
Installing a Child

Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt
........................................................................\
.20
LA

TCH-Compatible Child Seat .......................... 18
Selecting a Child Seat
......................................... 17
Client Information................................................

154
Climate Control Commands
.............................. 157
Climate Control

System
........................................ 51
Heated Steering Wheel ...................................... 53
Heated Windshield Button ................................ 53
Rear Climate Contr

ol
.......................................... 52
Seat Heaters and V

entilation
............................54
Clock ........................................................................\
. 55
CMBS ......................................................... 27, 29, 108
C

ompact Disc
.......................................................... 61
Compact

Disc Commands
.................................. 158
Condition Indicators .............................................. 28
Contact Us ............................................................. 155
Cross T

raffic Monitor
........................................... 116
Customized F

eatures
............................................. 55
Dashboard

and Ceiling Controls
............................ 2
Destination ............................................................. 84
Detour ....................................................................... 87
Dialing a Number ................................................... 74
Door Mirrors ........................................................... 46
Door Operation ..................................................... 34
Doors........................................................................\
. 32
Childpr

oof Door Locks
....................................... 34
Fr

ont Door Inner Handle
................................... 34
Lock Tab ................................................................ 34
Master Door Lock S

witch
..................................34
DOT

Tire Quality Grading
................................... 150
Driver’

s Knee Airbag
................................................. 9Driving
.....................................................................
88
Adaptiv e Cruise Control ..................................104
Auto Idle Stop ................................................... 100
Blind Spot Information ..................................... 113
Braking ................................................................. 102
Collision Mitigation Braking

System............. 108
ENGINE START/STOP
......................................... 97
Forward

Collision Warning with Pedestrian
Detection............................................................. 107
Integrated Dynamics System
.......................... 101
Lane Departure W

arning
..................................110
Lane Keeping Assist

System
..............................111
Maximum Load Limit ......................................... 90
Multi-View

Rear Camera
..................................115
Paddle shifters ......................................................99
P

arking Sensor System
.....................................114
Refueling ...................................................... 119, 125
Remote

Engine Start
...........................................96
Road Departur

e Mitigation (RDM)
.................112
Sequential Shift Mode ........................................99
Shifting

.................................................................. 98
Starting the Engine
.............................................. 97
Surround View

Camera
.....................................117
Towing a T

railer
....................................................92
Driving Position Memory

System
.......................47
DVD ........................................................................\
... 67
Electric P

ower Steering
.........................................27
Electronic Gear

Selector....................................... 98
E-Mail
........................................................................\
77
Emergency Assistance .......................................... 80
Emergency

Engine Stop
......................................121
Emergency Towing ............................................... 135
Engine and Fuel ..................................................... 153
ENGINE button ....................................................... 96
Engine Compartment C

over
...............................139
Engine Coolant ...................................................... 142
Engine Oil .............................................................. 140
ENGINE STAR

T/STOP
............................................97
Entering a Destination .......................................... 84
EPS ........................................................................\
..... 27
Exterior lights ................................................... 29, 37
F

astening a Seat Belt
...............................................7
FCW .................................................................. 29, 107
Find Nearest Place ................................................. 85
Flat Tire ................................................................... 126
Floor Mats ................................................................ 45
Fluids ....................................................................... 153
FM/AM Radio .......................................................... 59
FM/AM Radio C

ommands
..................................158
Fog lights .................................................................. 29
Foot Brak

e
..............................................................102
Forwar

d Collision Warning with Pedestrian
Detection
......................................................... 27, 107
F

requently Asked Questions
..............................154
Front Airbags

(SRS)
..................................................9

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INDEX
Pairing a Phone .......................................................
73
Pandora .................................................................... 65
Pandora® C
ommands
.......................................... 158
Parking Brak

e
......................................... 28, 102, 103
Parking Sensor S

ystem
........................................ 114
Passenger Airbag Off

Indicator
............................12
Phone ........................................................................\
73
Phonebook ............................................................... 75
PHONE button ....................................................... 71
Phone Commands ................................................ 157
Pick-Up button ........................................................ 71
Place Category ........................................................ 85
Power Door Mirr

ors............................................... 46
Power Mode............................................................. 97
Power Moonroof
..................................................... 36
Power T

ailgate
......................................................... 33
Power Window ........................................................ 35
Rain-Sensing Wipers .............................................. 42
Readiness C

odes
................................................... 152
Rear Camera .......................................................... 115
Rear Climate C

ontrol
............................................. 52
Rear

Cross Traffic Monitor
.................................. 116
Rear Entertainment S

ystem
.................................67
Ultrawide Dual Screen ........................................ 70
Rear Seats ................................................................

48
Rearview Mirror
..................................................... 46
Rear Wiper ............................................................... 42
Refueling ........................................................ 119, 125
Remote

Battery Strength
.................................... 120
Remote C

ontrol
...................................................... 69
Remote

Engine Start
.............................................. 96
Remote T

ransmitter
............................................... 31
Reporting Safety

Defects
...................................... 25
Rev

erse Tilt Door Mirrors
..................................... 46
Road Departur

e Mitigation (RDM)
.............27, 112
R

oadside Assistance
............................................. 156
Routing .................................................................... 86
Safety Information ................................................... 3
Child Safety ........................................................... 15
Important Handling Information
....................... 3
Reporting Safety Defects ................................... 25
Safety Label Locations ........................................ 24
Safety Messages .................................................... 4
Seat Belts ................................................................... 5
Adjusting

the Shoulder Anchor
........................... 7
Fastening a

Seat Belt
............................................. 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ....................................... 5
Seat Belt Inspection .............................................. 6
Seat belt reminder ............................................... 28
Seat Belt with Detachable

Anchor
.....................8
Seat Heaters and V

entilation
...............................54
Seats ........................................................................\
. 43
Second-Row Seats .......................................... 48, 49
Security system ...................................................... 27
Selector wheel ........................................... 30, 57, 71Sequential Mode
....................................................99
Service C odes ........................................................138
Setting ...................................................................... 55
SETTINGS button ...................................... 58, 71, 82
Setting the Clock .................................................... 55
SH-AWD ................................................................... 27
Shifting .................................................................... 98
Electronic Gear

Selector
....................................98
Sequential Mode ..................................................99
Shoulder Anchor ....................................................... 7
Side Airbags ............................................................. 10
Side Curtain Airbags ............................................... 10
Siri Eyes F

ree
............................................................78
SiriusXM® Radio .................................................... 60
SiriusXM® Radio C

ommands
.............................158
SMS Text Messaging .............................................. 77
Song By V

oice™ Commands
..............................158
Sound ........................................................................\
57
SOURCE button ...................................................... 57
Specifications ........................................................ 153
Speed Dial ......................................................... 75, 76
SRS indicator ..................................................... 11, 27
Steering Wheel ........................................................47
Steering

Wheel and Nearby Controls
...................1
Steering Wheel C

ontrols
.................................57, 81
Street A

ddress
........................................................84
Super-Handling All-Wheel

Drive
.........................27
Supplemental R

estraint System
..........................27
Surround View Camera ....................................... 117
System Guidance V

olume.................................... 83
System message
..................................................... 28
Tailgate ..................................................................... 32
Talk button ......................................................... 71, 81
Talk

Button Tips
................................................72, 81
T

ext Messaging
.......................................................77
Third-R

ow Seats
.....................................................49
Tire and Loading Information Label

.................. 147
Tire and Wheel Replacement
............................. 147
Tire Chains ............................................................ 148
Tire Information .................................................... 146
DOT

Tire Quality Grading
................................150
Tire and Loading Information Label ............... 147
Tire and

Wheel Replacement
..........................147
Tire Chains .......................................................... 148
Tire Identification Number .............................. 149
Tire Labeling........................................................

149
Tire Service Life
................................................. 148
Tire T

erminology
................................................149
Winter Tires ........................................................ 148
Tire Pr

essure Monitoring System
.......27, 123, 12

4
Tire Repair Kit
........................................................130
Tir

es
........................................................................\
.153
Tire T

erminology
...................................................149
Tongue load ............................................................. 93