warning lights ACURA MDX 2022 User Guide

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Handling the Unexpected
If the Battery Is Dead
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Open the cover on the positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1If the Battery Is Dead
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
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.
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses power.
• The Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message appears on the driv er information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge at
the mark may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Engine temperature
too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message on the driver information interface may
damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 600
3.Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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Index
D
Daytime Running Lights........................... 173
Dead Battery ............................................. 666
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 372
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 231
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 693
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 170
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 187
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 600
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 169
Door Mirrors ............................................. 188
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights ........ 135
Doors ......................................................... 130
Auto Door Locking .................................. 146
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 146
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 130
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 143
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 133
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 618
Driver Information Interface (Left Side Area) ........................................ 108
(Right Side Area) ...................................... 108
Switching the Display............................... 109 Driving
...................................................... 415
Automatic Transmission .......................... 441
Braking ................................................... 551
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 432
Shifting Gear ........................................... 442
Starting the Engine.................................. 434
Driving Position Memory System ............ 183
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 628
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 451
E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 551
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 94, 674
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 463
Emergency ................................................ 685
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 695
Engine ....................................................... 692
Coolant ................................................... 604
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 666
Remote Engine Start................................ 436
Starting ................................................... 434
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 598
Engine Coolant ......................................... 604
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 605
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 604
Overheating ............................................ 668
Temperature Gauge ................................ 105 Engine Oil
Adding ................................................... 601
Checking ................................................ 600
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 589
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 670
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 166
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 674
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 80
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 631
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 188F
Features.................................................... 237
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 628
Oil .......................................................... 602
Flat Tire ............................................. 639, 647
Floor Mats ................................................ 630
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 606
Brake ...................................................... 607
Engine Coolant ....................................... 604
Windshield Washer ................................. 607
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 277
Fog Lights ................................................. 173
Indicator ................................................... 97
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 196
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 199
Foot Brake ................................................ 555
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
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Index
Front Seats................................................ 190
Adjusting ................................................ 190
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 547
Fuel ..................................................... 23, 581
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 584
Gauge .................................................... 104
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ....................... 93
Recommendation.................................... 581
Refueling ................................................ 581
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 584
Fuel Fill Door ............................................ 582
Unable to Unlock .................................... 686
Fuses ......................................................... 677
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 683
Locations ................ 677, 679, 680, 681, 682
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 584
Gauge .................................................... 104
Information............................................. 581
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ....................... 93
Refueling ................................................ 581
Gauge Settings ......................................... 113
Gauges ...................................................... 104
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 444
Glass (care) ............................................... 632
Glove Box ................................................. 211 G-meter
..................................................... 115
H
Handling of the Jack ................................ 661
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 637
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 376
Automatic Import of Phone Contacts and
Call History ............................................ 387
Automatic Transferring ............................ 386
Displaying Messages ................................ 399
Favorite Contacts ..................................... 388
HFL Buttons ............................................. 376
HFL Menus .............................................. 380
HFL Status Display ................................... 378
In Case of Emergency .............................. 409
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 379
Making a Call .......................................... 389
Options During a Call .............................. 393
Phone Setup ............................................ 382
Receiving a Call ....................................... 392
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 397
Ring Tone ................................................ 386
Selecting a Phone .................................... 398
To Set Up a Text Message Options ........... 396
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 6
HD Radio
TM................................................ 280
Head Restraints ................................. 202, 206
Headlights ................................................. 170
Aiming .................................................... 608
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 174 Automatic Operation............................... 171
Dimming ......................................... 170, 173
Operating................................................ 170
Head-Up Display ....................................... 122
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 180
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 226
Heated Windshield ................................... 180
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 226
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 227, 228
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 376
High Beam Indicator .................................. 97
High Temperature Indicator (Red)............ 93
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 439
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 373
Honda App License Agreement .............. 325
I
Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 692
Vehicle Identification ............................... 692
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 666
Illumination Control ................................. 181
Button..................................................... 181
Immobilizer System .................................. 157
Indicator.................................................... 98
Indicators .................................................... 84
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) ........................................ 99
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (White/Green)............................. 100
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Index
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Interval ....................................... 100
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 94
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 97
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 91
Auto Idle Stop OFF..................................... 91
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ............................. 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 91
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 88, 556
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 88, 556
Blind spot information System ................. 472
Charging System ............................... 89, 671
Cruise Mode (White/Green) ..................... 100
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 94, 674
Fog Light ................................................... 97
Gear Position ............................................. 89
High Beam................................................. 97
High Temperature (Red) ............................. 93
Immobilizer System .................................... 98
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................. 101
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(White/Green) ........................................ 101
Lights On ................................................... 97
Low Fuel (Amber) ...................................... 93
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 670
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 96
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection Indicator ................. 89
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 89, 671 Parking Brake a
nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 88, 673
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ................................. 86, 87, 672, 673
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 101
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 103
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 38, 93
Security System Alarm ............................... 98
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 59, 94
System Message ........................................ 99
Transmission System.......................... 90, 676
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 97
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 95, 464
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 95, 463
VSA ® OFF ................................................ 464
Information .............................................. 689
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 111
Instrument Panel ........................................ 83
Brightness Control................................... 181
Interior Lights ........................................... 208
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 187
iPad ........................................................... 323
iPhone ....................................................... 323
iPod ................................................... 294, 323
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 643
K
Key Number Tag...................................... 132
Keyless Access System .............................. 133
Keys ........................................................... 130
Number Tag............................................ 132
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 145
Remote Transmitter ................................ 139
Types and Functions................................ 130
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 441
Knee Airbag ............................................... 53
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 514
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 68, 74
Legal Information .................................... 337
License Information ................................. 340
Lights ................................................ 170, 608
Automatic............................................... 171
Bulb Replacement ................................... 608
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 173
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 208
Light Switches......................................... 170
Lights On Indicator .................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 169
Load Limits ............................................... 419
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 130
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 145
From Inside ............................................. 143
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