manual transmission ACURA MDX 2022 Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Sequential Mode (P448)
Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 10th). This is useful for engine braking.
When the transmission is in (D●The transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the system
detects that the vehicle is cruising.
When the transmission is in (S●Holds the selected gear, and the
M (sequential mode) indicator
comes on.
●The sequential mode gear
selection is shown in the
instrument panel.
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Selected Gear Number M
Indicator
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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator P. 89
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being perf ormed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, th ere may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
 P. 86*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
System Message Indicator Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (Amber)
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray)

P. 88
 P. 88
 P. 88
 P. 89
 P. 89*1 *1

P. 96
*1
Gear Position Indicator P. 89
Transmission System
Indicator P. 90
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)
 P. 91
 P. 93
 P. 93 
P. 94
 P. 94
 P. 97

P. 95
*1
*1
 P. 95
*1 P. 94
 P. 97 
P. 99
*1
 P. 97
 P. 97
 P. 97
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Security System Alarm
Indicator P. 98
 P. 99 
P. 101
 P. 103
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (White/
Green) P. 100
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green) P. 101
*1
*1
Safety Support Indicator
(Amber) P. 101
*1
Cruise Mode Indicator
(White/Green) P. 100
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator P. 91
Auto Idle Stop Suspend
Indicator P. 92
*1
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
(Green)
 P. 91
High Temperature
Indicator (Red) P. 93
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Interval Indicator P. 100
 P. 98
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Rotate the switch to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, rotate the switch
to OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if
you do not cancel the lights off mode, the
lights come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 97
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washers can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays on the rear window and rearview camera
while you rotate the swit ch to this position.
Hold it to activate the rear wiper and to spray
the washers. Once released, the washer spray
will stop and the rear wiper will return to its
selected switch setting after a few sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you select the transmission to
(R with the windshield wipers activated, the
rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation
■Rear Wiper/Washers
INT: Intermittent
OFF ON : Continuous wipe
Washer
Windshield Wiper Operation Rear Wiper Operation
INT*1 (Intermittent)
AUTO*2 (Intermittent)Intermittent
Low speed wipe
High speed wipe Continuous
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
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Features
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the audio system to the Internet using Wi-Fi on the audio/
information screen. If your phone has wire less hotspot capabilities, the system can
be tethered to the phone. Use the following steps to setup.
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections.
4. Select Wi-Fi.
5. Select Change Mode .
6. Select Network .
u Select the access point you want to
connect to the system.
u When you change the mode from
Hotspot to Network, a pop-up
appears, then select Confirm.
7. Select Connect .
u Enter a password for the access point.
u When the connection is successful,
Connected is displayed on the list.
8. Press the (home) button to go back to
the home screen.
■Connecting to a Wi-Fi Hotspot
1Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct a registered trademark of Wi-Fi
Alliance® .
1Connecting to a Wi-Fi Hotspot
You cannot go through the se tting procedure while a
vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to set the audio
system in Wi-Fi mode.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.
You can confirm whether Wi -Fi connection is on or
off with the icon on the system status area.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen. 2 Status Area P. 258
In case of Wi-Fi connect ion with your phone, make
sure your phone’s Wi-Fi se tting is in access point
(tethering) mode.
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Meter Setup Adjust Outside Temp Display
Adjusts the temperature reading by a
few degrees. −5°F ~
±0°F
*1 ~ 5°F
(U.S.)
−3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ 3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset
trip meter A and average fuel economy
A. With Refuel
/IGN
Off /Manually
Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset
trip meter B and average fuel economy
B. With Refuel
/IGN
Off /Manually
Reset*1
Reverse Shift Position Beep Causes the beeper to sound once
when the transmission is put into (R.ON*1/
OFF
Adjust Alarm Volume Changes the alarm volume, such as
buzzers, warnings, turn signal sound,
and so on. High
/Mid
*1/Low
Turn by Turn Display Selects whether the turn-by-turn
display comes on during the route
guidance. ON
*1/
OFF
Rear Seat Reminder Turns the Rear Seat Reminder feature
on and off. ON
*1/
OFF
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, put the transmission into
(D. Select
(R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 551
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Put the transmission into
(D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
■Starting to Drive
■Stopping the Engine
1Starting to Drive
You can also release the parking brake by pulling the
electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.
The engine stops when th e transmission is taken out
of
( P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to drive.
When the engine was started using the keyless access
remote*When the engine was started using the keyless access remote*
When the engine was started in any case
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is
switched off.
1 Stopping the Engine
The power mode will automatically turn to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) about 20 minu tes after the following
conditions have been met:
•A door has been opened, such as when leaving the
vehicle.
•The transmission is in ( P.•The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the shift position
automatically changes to
(P.
• The vehicle is stationary with the engine running, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) or
slower.
• The transmission is in other than
(P.
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually change the shift position from
(P with the brake pedal
depressed, the shift position will automatically return to
(P once you release
the brake pedal.
■When turning off the power mode
If you turn the engine off wh ile the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in
other than
(P, the shift position auto matically changes to (P.
1When opening the driver’s door
While the system is designed to automatically change
the shift position to
(P under the described
conditions, in the interest of safety you should always
select
( P before opening the driver’s door.
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place. 2 When Stopped P. 560
If you want to drive the ve hicle after the shift position
has automatically changed to
( P under the described
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the shift
position.
If you leave the vehicle, tu rn off the engine and lock
the doors.
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Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the button to display (N (Neutral) hold mode on the driver
information interface.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and
a message will be displayed on the driver
information interface. u For 15 minutes the shift position remains
in
(N with the power mode in
ACCESSORY. After that, the position
automatically changes to
(P and the
power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually changing to
(P cancels
ACCESSORY mode. The
(P indicator
comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always shift to
(P
when car wash mode is no longer
needed.
1 If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash
mode]
Note that the transmiss ion may not stay in
(N
position while any of the following indicators is on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission system indicator
•Charging system indicator
•The Charging System Problem message on the
driver information interface.
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■Automatic parking brake feature operation
If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatica lly when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.
• To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the Parking Brake and Brake
System indicator (red) is on.
2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 554
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travel ing uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Parking brake and brake system indicator (amber)
•Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) system indicator•Anti-lock Brake System ( ABS) indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal
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