tailgate Acura MDX 2020 Owner's Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 33 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 119
2Controls P. 137
Clock P. 138 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 165 Moonroof P. 167
Adjusting the Seats P. 191
2 Features P. 231
Audio System P. 232 Audio System Basic Operation P. 239
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* P. 335 Customized Features P. 358
Compass* P. 443
2 Driving P. 445
Before Driving P. 446 Towing a Trailer P. 452
Parking Your Vehicle P. 546Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 557
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 572
2 Maintenance P. 573
Before Performing Maintenance P. 574 Maintenance MinderTM P. 577
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 598
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 615
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 625
Tools P. 626 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 627
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 656 Fuses P. 662
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 672Refueling P. 673
2Information P. 675
Specifications P. 676 Identification Numbers P. 678
Emissions Testing P. 681 Warranty Coverages P. 683
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Contents
Child Safety P. 56Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Tailgate P. 155 Security System P. 162
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 168 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 188
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 206 Climate Control System P. 219
Audio Error Messages P. 308General Information on the Audio System P. 316
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 390 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 393 AcuraLink ®* P. 435
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 462 When Driving P. 464 Braking P. 529
Surround View Camera System* P. 559 Refueling P. 569
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 581 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 593
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602 Battery P. 611 Remote Transmitter Care P. 613
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 617 Cleaning P. 618Accessories and Modifications P. 623
Engine Does Not Start P. 649 Jump Starting P. 652Overheating P. 654
Emergency Towing P. 670 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 671
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 679 Reporting Safety Defects P. 680
Authorized Manuals P. 685 Client Service Information P. 686
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 231
DrivingP. 445
MaintenanceP. 573
Handling the UnexpectedP. 625
InformationP. 675
IndexP. 690
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P165)
❚Hood Release Handle (P582)
❚Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P665)
❚Driver’s Knee Airbag (P48)
❚Memory Buttons (P186)
❚SET Button (P186)
❚Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P472)
❚Rearview Mirror (P188)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P44)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P213)
❚Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P667)
❚Glove Box (P208)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P189)
❚Power Door Lock Master Switch (P153)
❚Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P666)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P44)
❚Power Tailgate Button (P158)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P570)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P481)
❚Dynamic Mode Button (P486)
❚USB Ports (P233)
❚Accessory Power Socket* (P213)
❚Auxiliary Input Jack (P236)
❚AC Power Outlet* (P214)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚How to Refuel (P570)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P597)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P161)
❚Back-Up Lights (P596)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera* (P557)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P161)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P595)
❚Taillights (P595)
❚Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P594)
❚Rear Wiper (P181)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P581)
❚Windshield Wipers (P179, 598)
❚Tires (P602, 627)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P189)
❚Headlights (P172, 593)
❚Side Marker Lights (P172, 593)
❚Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P171, 593)
❚Fog Lights* (P175, 593)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P142)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights (P171, 593)
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P179)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Steering Wheel (P187)
●To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Models with automatic intermittent wipersUnlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P152)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P161, 156)
●Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you carry the
keyless access remote.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
Tailgate Outer Handle
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock
operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock ®) (P145)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Pulling the electric parking
brake switch does not
release the parking brake.
Why?Pull the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring Sy stem (TPMS) needs attention.
Check tire pressure.
2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks (P660)
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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passenge rs, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 151
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 191
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 198
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 36
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 56
1Safety Checklist
If the door and/or tailga te open message appears on
the multi-information display (MID), a door and/or
the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors
and the tailgate tightly unt il the message disappears.
2 Multi-Information Display (MID) Warning
and Information Messages P. 100
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
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, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking 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 conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the MID. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to see the message again with the system
message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely
closed.●Goes off when all doors an d the tailgate are closed.
●Appears when the hood is opened.●Close the hood.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display (MID) P. 578
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 654
●Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.U.S.
Canada
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