lock ACURA MDX 2022 Owners 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.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.acura.com
(U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada). If you are the firs t registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.
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. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 83
Indicators P. 84 Gauges and Displays P. 104
2Controls P. 127
Clock P. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 130
Windows P. 160 Panoramic Roof P. 163
Seats P. 190
2 Features P. 237
Audio System P. 238 Audio System Basic Operation P. 244
Customized Features P. 345 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 373
CabinTalk ®
* P. 414
2Driving P. 415
Before Driving P. 416 Towing a Trailer P. 422
Parking Your Vehicle P. 560Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 571
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 584
2 Maintenance P. 585
Before Performing Maintenance P. 586 Maintenance MinderTM P. 589
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 610
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 628 Cleaning P. 629
2Handling the Unexpected P. 637
Tools P. 638 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 639
Overheating P. 668 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 670 Fuses P. 677
If You Cannot Open the Ta ilgate P. 687 Refueling P. 688
2Information P. 689
Specifications P. 690 Identification Numbers P. 692
Emissions Testing P. 695 Warranty Coverages P. 697
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Contents
Child Safety P. 63Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Tailgate P. 147 Security System P. 157
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 166 Mirrors P. 187
Interior Convenience Items P. 208 Climate Control System P. 229
Audio Error Messages P. 318General Information on the Audio System P. 322
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 376 AcuraLink ® P. 405
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 432 When Driving P. 434 AcuraWatchTM P. 474 Braking P. 551
Surround View Camera System* P. 573 Refueling P. 581
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 595 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 608
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 615 Battery P. 624 Remote Transmitter Care P. 626
Accessories and Modifications P. 634
Handling of the Jack P. 661 Engine Does Not Start P. 662 If the Battery Is Dead P. 666
Emergency Towing P. 685 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 686
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 693 Reporting Safety Defects P. 694
Authorized Manuals P. 700 Client Service Information P. 701
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 415
MaintenanceP. 585
Handling the UnexpectedP. 637
InformationP. 689
IndexP. 702
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P161)
❚Hood Release Handle (P596)
❚Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P679, 680)
❚Driver’s Knee Airbag (P53)
❚Memory Buttons (P184)
❚SET Button (P184)
❚Rearview Mirror (P187)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P48)
❚Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P681)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P188)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P145)
❚Power Tailgate Button (P153)
❚Passenger’s Knee Airbag (P53)
❚HomeLink® Buttons (P374)
❚USB Ports (P239)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P219)
❚USB Port (P239)
❚Wireless Charger (P222)
❚Glove Box (P211)
❚Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P442)
❚Dynamic Mode Switch (P450)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P556)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P458)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P48)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚How to Refuel (P582)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P609)
❚Back-Up Lights/Taillights (P609)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P595)
❚Windshield Wipers (P177, 610)
❚Tires (P615, 639)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P188)
❚Headlights (P170, 608)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P170, 608)
❚Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P169, 608)
❚Fog Lights* (P173, 608)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights (P169, 608)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P133)
❚Rear Wiper (P179)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P148)
❚Brake Lights/Taillights/Rear Turn Signal
Lights/Rear Side Marker Lights
(P609)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera* (P571)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P148)
❚Surround View Camera System* (P573)
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P127)
Clock (P128)
The clock is automatically updated through
the audio system.
You can adjust the time using the A-zone
touchpad.
aPress the (home) button.
bSelect Settings .
cSelect System .
dSelect Date & Time .
eSelect Set Date & Time .
fSelect Automatic Date & Time .
gSelect Off.
hSelect Set Date or Set Time .
iSelect (+/(- to adjust the dates, hours
and minutes.
jPress the (back) button to set the
date or time.
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P166)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P169)
Lights (P170)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P177)
*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 (P186)
●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
(P144)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
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Quick Reference Guide
Tailgate (P 147)
●Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you carry the
keyless access remote.
●Press and hold the power tailgate button
on the driver’s door or the remote
transmitter to open and close the power
tailgate.
Outer Handle
Use a forward and back kicking motion
under the center of the rear bumper to
open or close the power tailgate while
carrying the keyless access remote.
Models with hands free access
1 sec.
Power Door Mirrors
(P 188)
●With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R .
●Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
●Press the folding button* to fold in and
out the door mirrors.
Selector Switch
Adjustment SwitchFolding Button*
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Quick Reference Guide
Power Windows (P 160)
●With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
●If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
●If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switches
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P229)
●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.●Press the button to turn the system on or off.●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
Floor and windshield defroster
vents Floor vents Dashboard and floor vents, and
back of the console
compartment Dashboard vents and back of the
console compartment
AUTO Button Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
(ON/OFF)
Button (Windshield
Defroster) Button
SYNC (Synchronization)
Button
Fan Control Buttons Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
MODE Control Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
(Recirculation)
Button
REAR LOCK Button
REAR SETTINGS Button
Rear Climate Control (P233)●Press the rear AUTO button to activate
the rear climate control system.
●Press the button to turn the system
on or off.
Rear Temperature
Control Buttons Rear Fan
Control Buttons
Rear AUTO
Button (ON/OFF)
Button
MODE Control
Button
Rear floor vents Back of the console compartment
and floor vents Back of the console compartment
vents
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P415)
Automatic Transmission (P442)
●Select (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Park
Press the
(P button.
Used when parking or starting
the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Pull back the
( R button.
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Press the
( N button.
Transmission is not locked. Drive/S Position
Each time you press the button, the
mode switches between Drive and S Position
mode.
●Normal driving (gears change between 1st
and 10th automatically)
●Temporarily driving in the sequential mode
●Automatically changing gears between 1st
and 8th (8th gear is used only at high
speed)
●Driving in the sequential mode
D/S
Driving
S Position
Gear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator and the
shift button indicator indicate the
current gear selection.
Gear Position Indicator Shift Button
Indicator
Shifting
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