ACURA MDX 2022 Owners Manual

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Features
■Manual operator connection
If you need to talk to the AcuraLink operator
in a situation where no airbag has deployed,
you can manually connect to them by pressing
the ASSIST button with the power mode in
ACCESSORY or ON.
1. Open the cover attached to the ceiling
console.
2. Press the ASSIST button.
u You are connected to the AcuraLink
operator.1Manual operator connection
Do not press the button while driving. When you
need to contact the operato r, park the vehicle in a
safe place.
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
automatically cancels the action after three minutes.
If necessary, the cover can be broken to access the
ASSIST button.
ASSIST Button
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Connect to the AcuraLink operator when trying to find a destination or for roadside
assistance.
1.Press the LINK button.
u Connection to the operator begins.
2. Talk to the operator.
u To disconnect, select End Call on the
audio/information screen or move to left
the left selector wheel.
■Operator Assistance1 Operator Assistance
Remain attentive to road conditions and driving
during operator assistance.
If you want to add or re new a subscription, call the
Operator Assistance.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select AcuraLink .
3. Select MENU .
4. Select AcuraLink Subscriptions.
5. Select Call AcuraLink Support .
Press the (back) button to return to the previous
screen, and then incall screen displayed on the B-
zone.
LINK Button
Audio/information screen when
connected to the AcuraLink
operator
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Your subscribed telematics service provider can check your vehicle’s condition. For
maximum functionality download AcuraLink app in your smartphone and connect it
with the vehicle.
■Automatic Collision Notifications
A live agent will reach out and check on you and request that help be sent in the
event of a crash.
■Send Destination
Search for destinations on your phone and in stantly beam turn-by-turn directions to
your navigation system
*. Requires In-vehicle Navigation System*.
■Stolen Vehicle Locator
Helps authorities track and recover your vehicle in case of theft.
■Remote Start & Stop
Arrive at your vehicle with the engine warmed up and the interior set to a
comfortable temperature.
■Remote Lock & Unlock
Lock and unlock your vehicle with your smartphone.
■Find My Car
Find your parked vehicle and flash/sound your horns remotely using your
smartphone.
■Connection Features1 Connection Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
AcuraLink. If you forget any of the above, contact a
Acura dealer, or go to owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).
You can also activate the remote door lock/unlock
and vehicle finder features from the Internet or using
your smartphone app. As k a dealer, or visit
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink (Canada) for details.
1Find My Car
The lights will stop flas hing and horn will stop
sounding under the following:
•When conditions 30 seconds have elapsed.
•You unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.
•You unlock the doors using the keyless access
system.
•You unlock the doors using the built-in key.
•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.
* Not available on all models
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■Vehicle Status
Get door and lock status as well as mileage, fuel, oil life, and tire pressure readings
on your phone.
■Emergency Call
A live agent will stay on the call with you and request that help be sent in the event
of an emergency.
■Security Alarm Alert
Receive alerts if vehicle security alarm is triggered.
■Destination by Voice
Talk to a live assistant who will search a nd send turn by turn directions to your
vehicle’s navigation system
*. Requires In-vehicle Navigation System*.
■Last Mile
Receive walking directions to your final destination right when you get out of your
Acura. Requires In-vehicle Navigation System
*.
* Not available on all models
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Features
CabinTalk®*
Your audio system allows your, or the front passenger’s voice to be broadcast to the
second and third row seat’s passengers using the rear speakers.
1.Display the All Apps screen.
2. Select CabinTalk .
u Select to mute your voice.
■How to use
1CabinTalk ®*
You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the
volume knob.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 416
Towing a Trailer ................................ 422
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 432
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 434
Precautions While Driving................. 440
Automatic Transmission ................... 441
Shifting ............................................ 442
Acura Integrated Dynamics System... 450
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 457
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............463
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 465
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD®)*..... 466
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 467
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 469
Blind spot information System.......... 471
AcuraWatch
TM................................... 474
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 479
Low Speed Braking Control*............ 490
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ................................. 496
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 514
Traffic Jam Assist.......................... 523Road Departure Mitigation System ..............535 Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 541
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 547
Radar Sensor ................................... 549
Sonar Sensors
*................................ 550
Braking Brake System ................................... 551
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 558
Brake Assist System ......................... 559
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 560
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 571
Surround View Camera System*..... 573
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 581
How to Refuel ................................. 582
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 584
* Not available on all models
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Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 615
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 419
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 143
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Seats P. 190
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 202
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 186
2 Mirrors P. 187
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
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Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 40
•Make sure that the indicators in the in strument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 84
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Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,173 lbs (532 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.1Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load. 2 Specifications P. 690
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 690
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
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