interior lights Acura MDX 2018 Owner's Guide

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the MID.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 647
uMake sure the keyless access remo te is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 169
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 611●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 658
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and resp ond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 465
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 163
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 119
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 665
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 666
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 649
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the outer side of the side panel cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Type A
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1AS Door Lock10 A
2RR DR Door Lock7.5 A
3DR Door Lock7.5 A
4FR AS Door Unlock10 A
5RR DR Door Unlock7.5 A
6DR Door Unlock(7.5 A)
7D/L Main20 A
8−−
9ETS TELE20 A
10 IG1 RR 15 A
11Meter*7.5 AShifter*
12 IG1 FR 20 A
13ACC7.5 A
14 − −
15DR P/Seat (SLI)20 A
16 S/R 20 A
17RR DR P/W20 A
18 Smart 10 A
19FR DR P/W20 A
20 − −
21Fuel Pump20 A
22 IG1 AS 15 A
23ABS/VSA*
Smart*7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
25STRLD*7.5 A
26 IG2 HAC 7.5 A
27DRL7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29DR P/Seat (LUM)7.5 A
30 INT Lights 7.5 A
31ETS TILT20 A
32 DR P/Seat (REC) 20 A
33−−
34−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fu ses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 658 to P. 664.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box.
If the radio fuse is remove d, the audio system will
disable itself.
Combined
Fuse Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller
Blown Fuse
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: Models with second row captain seat
*2: Models with second row bench seat
*3: 2WD models
*4: AWD models
ModelAcura MDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear (2nd) 2
*1
3*2
Rear (3rd)
2
Total 6*1
7*2
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
RatingU.S.:5,368 lbs (2,435 kg)*3
5,677 lbs (2,575 kg)*4
Canada:2,435 kg*3
2,575 kg*4
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,811 lbs (1,275 kg)*3
2,910 lbs (1,320 kg)*4
Canada:1,275 kg*3
1,320 kg*4
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,734 lbs (1,240 kg)*3
2,965 lbs (1,345 kg)*4
Canada:1,240 kg*3
1,345 kg*4
■
Air Conditioning
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Refrigerant TypeHFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g)
Lubricant TypePAG RL897
Quantity 7.75 – 9.33 cu-in (127 – 153 cm3)
(20% RATIO)
Displacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (73.8 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 4 US qt (3.8 L)
Canada: 5.6 US qt (5.3 L)
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake Fluid
Headlights (High/Low Beam)LED
Fog Lights*LEDFront Turn Signal/Side Marker/
Parking LightsLED
Daytime Running Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door
Mirrors)LED
Brake Lights 21 W
Rear Side Marker LightsLED
Taillights LED
Back-Up Lights21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Lights LED
Puddle Lights*LED
Interior Lights Front, Second Row and Third
Row Lights LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights LED
Vanity Mirror Lights 1.4 W
Door Courtesy Lights 3.4 W
Door Inner Handle Lights LED
Front and Rear
* Console
Compartment Lights LED
Glove Box Light 1.4 W
Foot Lights 5 W
Cargo Area Lights 5 W
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
* Not available on all models
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Index
Automatic Transmission........................... 471
Creeping ................................................. 471
Fluid ........................................................ 591
Kickdown ................................................ 471
Operating the Shift Button....................... 474
Shifting.................................................... 472
Auxiliary Console Panel ............................ 336
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 236
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 122
Average Speed .......................................... 123
AWD .......................................................... 523
B
Back-Up Light ............................................ 596
Battery ....................................................... 611
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 653
Jump Starting .......................................... 649
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 611
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ...................................... 211
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ........ 520
Indicator .................................................... 99
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 296
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 393
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System Operating the System .............................. 339
Overhead Screen ..................................... 338
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 340
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 73Brake System
............................................ 528
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 534
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 532
Brake Assist System ................................. 535
Brake System Indicator .............................. 79
Fluid ........................................................ 592
Foot Brake............................................... 531
Indicator...................................... 78, 79, 655
Parking Brake .......................................... 528
Brake System (Amber) Indicator.................................................... 79
Brake System (Red) Indicator............................................ 78, 655
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 184
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 520
Built-in Key ............................................... 140
Bulb Replacement .................................... 593
Back-Up Light.......................................... 596
Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Light .... 594
Fog Lights ............................................... 593
Front Turn Signal/Parking, Daytime Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 593
Headlights ............................................... 593
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 597
Puddle Lights........................................... 597
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 597
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 593
Taillights.................................................. 596
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights.............. 595
Bulb Specifications ................................... 672
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 559
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 74
Carrying Cargo ................................. 447, 449
CD Player .................................................. 268
Center Pocket ........................................... 210
Certification Label ................................... 674
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 593
Charging System Indicator ................ 82, 653
Child Safety ................................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 153
Child Seat ................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 73
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 58
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 66
Larger Children ......................................... 72
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 153
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 620
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 618
Client Service Information ....................... 683
Climate Control System ........................... 219
Changing the Mode................................ 222
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 225
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 617
Rear Climate Control System................... 226
Sensors ................................................... 230
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Index
Heater (Steering Wheel).......................... 216
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 217, 218
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 393
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 469
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 390
Honda App License Agreement .............. 319
I
Identification Numbers............................ 674
Engine and Transmission ......................... 674
Vehicle Identification............................... 674
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 486
Illumination Control ................................ 184
Button .................................................... 184
Immobilizer System .................................. 163
Indicator ................................................... 89
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................... 95, 489
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 86
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System ............................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 81, 532
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 81, 532
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 99, 521
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 79
Brake System (Red) ........................... 78, 655
Charging System............................... 82, 653 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 97, 98
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 80
Electric Parking Brake System ..................... 80
Fog Lights .................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................. 83
High Beam ................................................ 88
Immobilizer System .................................... 89
Keyless Access System ............................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 93, 511
Lights On ................................................... 89
Low Fuel .................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 82, 653
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 88
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 82, 654
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 78, 655
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 94
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 90
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ....................... 88, 655
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Transmission System .......................... 84, 657
Turn Signal ................................................ 88
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 87, 517
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 87, 518
Information ............................................... 671
Information Screen ................................... 244 Instrument Panel
........................................ 77
Brightness Control................................... 184
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 486
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 486
Interface Dial ............................................ 239
Interior Lights ........................................... 206
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 189
Internet Radio .......................................... 291
iPhone ............................................... 291, 318
iPod ................................................... 284, 318
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 631
Jump Starting ........................................... 649
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 149
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention.................................. 149
Number Tag ............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 153
Remote Transmitter ................................. 147
Types and Functions ................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 471
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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 509
Indicator .................................................... 93
Language (HFL) ......................................... 394
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 61, 68
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 146
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto .......................................... 331
License information .................................. 334
Lights ................................................. 173, 593
Automatic ............................................... 174
Bulb Replacement .................................... 593
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 176
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Interior .................................................... 206
Light Switches ......................................... 173
Lights On Indicator .................................... 89
Turn Signals ............................................. 172
Load Limits ................................................ 449
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 154
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 153
From Inside .............................................. 151
From Outside ........................................... 142
Keys ........................................................ 139
Using a Key ............................................. 148
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 149
Low Battery Charge .................................. 653
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 653
Lower Anchors ...................................... 61, 68 Lubricant Specifications Chart
................. 673
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 449
Lumbar Support ....................................... 192
M
Maintenance............................................. 573
Battery .................................................... 611
Brake Fluid .............................................. 592
Cleaning ................................................. 618
Climate Control System ........................... 617
Coolant ................................................... 589
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 577
Oil ........................................................... 585
Precautions ............................................. 574
Radiator .................................................. 590
Remote Control....................................... 615
Remote Transmitter ......................... 613, 614
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 593
Safety...................................................... 575
Service Items ........................................... 579
Tires ........................................................ 602
Transmission Fluid ................................... 591
Under the Hood ...................................... 581
Wireless Headphone................................ 616
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 82, 654
Map Lights ................................................ 207
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 449
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 120Mirrors
...................................................... 189
Adjusting ................................................ 189
Door ....................................................... 190
Exterior ................................................... 190
Interior Rearview ..................................... 189
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 623
Moonroof ................................................. 168
MP3 ................................................... 268, 293
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls .................................................. 120
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............ 120
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 556
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 674
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 463
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 584
Adding ................................................... 586
Checking ................................................ 585
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 653
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 584
Viscosity.................................................. 584
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 240
Open Source Licenses .............................. 333
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