multi-view 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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Visual Index
8
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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uuCustomized Features u
Features

Camera
SettingsFixed Guideline
Dynamic Guideline

Fixed Guideline
Dynamic Guideline
Camera
Settings*1Default
*1 : Models without cross traffic monitor
*2 : Models with cross traffic monitor and multi-view rear camera
*3 : Models with surround view camera system
Default Camera
Settings*2



Surround View
Camera
Auto Show Camera after Reverse

Default Camera Mode in Forward
Default Camera
Settings*3

Default Camera Mode in Reverse
Show Camera When Decelerating
Clear Parking Guidance Automatically
Fixed Guideline
Dynamic Guideline
Cross Traffic Monitor
Cross Traffic MonitorCross Traffic Monitor
Cross Traffic Monitor
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uuCustomized Features u
Continued
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Camera
Settings Default
Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Camera Settings
group as default. Yes
/No
Fixed Guideline Selects whether the fixed
guidelines come on the
rear camera monitor. On
*1/
Off
Dynamic Guideline Selects whether the dynamic guidelines come on
the rear camera monitor. On*1/
Off
Camera
Settings
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
Camera Settings group as default.Yes/No
Rear
CameraFixed GuidelineSelects whether the fixed guidelines come on the
rear camera monitor.On*1/ Off
Dynamic GuidelineSelects whether the dynamic guidelines come on
the rear camera monitor.On*1/Off
Cross
Traffic
Monitor
Cross Traffic MonitorTurns the cross traffic m onitor feature on and off.On*1/Off
Models
without
cross traffic
monitor
Models with
cross traffic
monitor and
multi-view
rear camera
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 446
Towing a Trailer ................................ 452
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 462
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 464
Automatic Transmission ................... 471
Shifting ............................................ 472
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 480
Integrated Dynamics System............. 486
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 487
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ................................. 489
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 505
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 510Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 518
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 520
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 521
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 522
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 524
Blind spot information System
*........ 526
Braking Brake System ................................... 529
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 535 Brake Assist System ......................... 536
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 537
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 546
Parking Sensor System
*................... 548
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 552
Multi-View Rear Camera*................ 557
Surround View Camera System*..... 559
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 569
How to Refuel ................................. 570
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 572
* Not available on all models
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
■When the distance between your ve hicle and obstacles becomes shorter
*1: At this stage, only the ce nter sensors detect obstacles.
Length of the
intermittent beepDistance between the Bumper and ObstacleIndicatorInformation ScreenCorner SensorsCenter Sensors
Moderate—
Rear: About 45-28 in (115-70 cm)
Front: About 39-28 in
(100-70 cm)
Blinks in Yellow*1
ShortAbout 28-18 in (70-45 cm) About 28-18 in (70-45 cm)
Blinks in Amber
Very shortAbout 18-14 in (45-35 cm) About 18-14 in (45-35 cm)
ContinuousAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessBlinks in Red
Models with multi-view rear camera
system
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
Models with surround view camera
system
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor*
Driving
An arrow icon appears on the side a ve hicle is approaching on the information
screen.
■When the System Detects a Vehicle1 When the System Detects a Vehicle
If the on the lower right changes to in amber
when the transmission is in
( R, mud snow or ice, etc.
may have accumulated in th e vicinity of the sensor.
Check the bumper corners for any obstructions, and
thoroughly clean the area if necessary.
If the comes on when the transmission is in
( R,
there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
If the display remains the same with the transmission
in
( R, there may be a problem with the rear camera
system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Wide View
Normal View Arrow Icon
Models with multi-view rear camera system
Top Down View
Rear Normal View
Rear Wide View
Rear Ground View Arrow Icon
Models with surround view camera system
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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera*
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into
(R.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings. 2 Customized Features P. 358
Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into
( R.
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move accordi ng to the steering wheel
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range Approx. 39 inches (1 m) Wide View Mode
Normal View Mode
Top Down View Mode
Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)
Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range
* Not available on all models
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uuMulti-View Rear Camera*uAbout Your Multi-View Rear Camera
Driving
You can view three different camera mode s on the rearview display. Press the
selector knob to switch the mode. : Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode
• If the last used viewing mo de was Wide or Normal view mode, the same mode is
selected the next time you put the transmission into
(R.
• If Top down view mode was last used be fore you turned the power mode to OFF,
Wide View mode is selected next time you set the power mode to ON and put the
transmission into
(R.
• If Top down view mode was last used more than 10 second s after you change
from
(R, Wide View mode is selected the ne xt time you put the transmission into
(R.
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Index
Interior.................................................... 206
Light Switches......................................... 172
Lights On Indicator.................................... 89
Turn Signals ............................................ 171
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 ................................. 656
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
Lower Anchors ..................................... 61, 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 677
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, 657
Map Lights ................................................ 207
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 449
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 120
Mirrors ....................................................... 188
Adjusting ................................................. 188
Door........................................................ 189
Exterior .................................................... 189
Interior Rearview ..................................... 188
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 623
Moonroof .................................................. 167
MP3 ................................................... 268, 293
Multi-function Steering-wheel
Controls ................................................... 120
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 120
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 557
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 678
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 462
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 586
Checking................................................. 585
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 240
Open Source Licenses ............................... 333
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 582
Moonroof ............................................... 167
Power Windows ...................................... 165
Tailgate ................................................... 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 168
Outside Temperature Display .................. 122
Overhead Screen ...................................... 338
Overheating .............................................. 654
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 479
Pandora ®................................................. 291
Panic Mode ............................................... 164
Parking ...................................................... 546
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