Service mode Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Manual

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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, th e control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not infl ate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a fron t seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a pers on with disabilities, contact an Acura
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, Acura Clie nt Service at 1-800-382-2238 and for
Canadian vehicles, Acura Client Service at 1-888-9-ACURA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) uMID
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Power
Tailgate SetupKeyless Open ModeChanges the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.Anytime*1/When Unlocked
Power Open By Outer
HandleChanges the setting to open power tailgate by
tailgate outer handle.Off (Manual Only) /On
(Power/Manual)*1
Dynamic
Mode SetupPreferred Dynamic
ModeChanges the Dynamic Mode setting for when you
set the power mode to ON.Last Used*1/ Comfort /
Normal /Sport
Maintenance
Info.Maintenance ResetResets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel /Reset
Default All —Cancels/Resets all the
customized settings as
default. Cancel
/Set
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 228
USB Ports ......................................... 229
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 230
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 230
Audio Remote Controls .................... 231
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 232
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 233
Audio/Information Screen ................ 239
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 243
Display Setup ................................... 244
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 245
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 249 Playing a CD .................................... 260
Playing an iPod ................................ 263
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 267
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 270
Playing
Bluetooth ® Audio................. 273
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 275
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 276
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 277
Pandora ®......................................... 278
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 280 General Information on the Audio
SystemSiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 281
Recommended CDs ......................... 282
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives ................................................. 284
Customized Features ........................ 285
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 306
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 307
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 310
HFL Menus ...................................... 312
Compass
*.......................................... 344
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth®
devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel or
the remote controls on th e steering wheel, or the icon s on the On Demand Multi-
Use Display
TM.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 281
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs
*, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are
not supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio
Features
You can receive the SiriusXM ® traffic and weather inform ation service in SiriusXM®
mode.
■To set up a traffic & weather information 1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Audio Settings, then
press .
3. Rotate to select Traffic & Weather
Now Setup , then press .
4. Rotate to select a city, then press .
■Traffic and Weather Information1Traffic and Weather Information
The traffic and weather information function at
SiriusXM ® mode only.
Traffic & Weather Now are registered trademarks of
SiriusXM ® Radio, Inc.
1 To set up a traffic & weather information
When you listen to the traffic and weather
information service, set up the applicable city using
Traffic & Weather Now Setup .
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Internet Radio
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Features
You can operate some of the Pandora® menu items from your vehicle’s audio
system. The available items are:
■Operating a menu item The menu items are shown in the lower half of
the audio/information screen.
Rotate to select an item and press .
To select Sound or Change Source , press the
MENU button, then press .
■Pandora® Menu
•Create Station •Dislike
• Skip Forward •Bookmark Track
• Play/Pause •Bookmark Artist
• Station List •Sound
• Like •Change Source
U.S. models1Playing Internet Radio
Pandora ®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora
is currently available exclusively in the United States.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this
feature, visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink , or call
1-888-528-7876.
Pandora ® is a personalized Internet radio service that
selects music based on an artist, song, or genre a user
enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com . for more information.
If you cannot operate Pandora ® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio
system is selected.
U.S. models
U.S. models
1 Pandora ® Menu
Available operating functi ons vary on software
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the
vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen. 2 Pandora ® P. 278
There are restrictions on the number of songs you
can skip or dislike in a given hour.
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Features
General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM® Radio Service
1.You need your radio ID ready before regist ering for subscription. To see the ID in
the display: Turn the interface dial until 0 appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card numb er ready, and either call or visit the
SiriusXM ® website to subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM® mode by using the SOURCE button on the steering wheel,
or through the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM, and stay in this mode for about 30
minutes until the service is activated. Make su re your vehicle is in an open area with
good reception.
Loading:
SiriusXM ® is loading the audio or program information.
Channel off air:
The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Channel unsubscribed:
You are not subscribed to the channel selected.
No signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Channel unavailable:
No such channel exists.
Check antenna, Antenna disconnected, Antenna shorted:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.
■Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio
■Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
■SiriusXM ® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM ® Radio:
•US: SiriusXM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or 1-
800-852-9696
•Canada: SiriusXM ® Canada at www.siriusxm.ca , or
1-877-438-9677
1 Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
The SiriusXM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Sa tellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels
•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road
•Large items carried on the roof rack
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Power
Tailgate
Setup
Keyless Open Mode
Changes the keyless setting for when the
power tailgate opens. Anytime
*1/
When
Unlocked
Power Open By Outer
Handle Selects whether to enable the power tailgate
open operation using the tailgate outer
handle. Off (Manual Only)
/
On (Power/
Manual)
*1
Dynamic
Mode
Setup Preferred Dynamic Mode
Changes the dynamic mode setting for when
you set the power mode to ON. Last Used*1/
Comfort /Normal /
Sport
Maintenance
Info.Maintenance Reset Resets the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. —
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Vehicle Settings
group as default. Default
/OK
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 462
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..463
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service...464Maintenance MinderTM..................... 465
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 469
Opening the Hood ........................... 470
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 471
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 472
Oil Check ......................................... 473
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 474
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...475 Engine Coolant ................................ 477
Transmission Fluid ............................ 479
Brake Fluid ....................................... 480
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 480
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 481Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 486Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 490
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 491
Tire Labeling .................................... 491
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 493Wear Indicators................................ 495
Tire Service Life ................................ 495 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 496
Tire Rotation .................................... 497
Winter Tires ..................................... 498
Battery ............................................... 499
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 501
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 503Climate Control System Maintenance.. 505Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 506
Exterior Care.................................... 508
Accessories and Modifications ........ 511
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 480
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 490
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 481
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 486
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the multi-information display (MID).
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 467
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 569
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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