Acura MDX Hybrid 2017 Manual PDF

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Safe DrivingA tether anchorage point is provided behind
each second and third row seating position. If
you have a child restraint system that comes
with a tether but can be installed with a seat
belt, the tether may be used for additional
security.
■Adding Security with a Tether1 Adding Security with a Tether
Always use a tether for forward facing child seats
when using the seat be lt or lower anchors.
Models with second row captain seat
Tether Anchorage Points
Tether Anchorage Points
Models with second row bench seat
Tether Anchorage Points
Third row seat
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■Using a second row anchor
1. Put the outer head restraint to its upper-
most position, then route the tether strap
between the head restraint legs, and secure
the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make
sure the strap is not twisted.
1. Put the center head restraint to its lowest
position, then route the tether strap over
the top of the head restraint and secure the
tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
2. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.Models with second row captain seat
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
Outer positions
Anchor
Models with second row bench seat
Tether Strap Hook
Center position of second row bench seat
All positions
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■Using a third row anchor
1. Pull up the head restraint and push
rearwards until it latc hes, then route the
tether strap through the head restraint legs.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
2. Open the anchor cover.
3. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Third row seat
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Safety of Larger Children
The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upri ght and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
■Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, th e child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1 Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ri de in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, us ing a booster seat if
needed.
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Safe DrivingIf a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the chil d in a booster seat in
the rear seat. For the ch ild’s safety, check that
the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positi oned so that the child is secure in the
seat.
■Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be remind ed to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.
■Booster Seats1 Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states, and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or we ight (e.g. six years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
■Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks
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Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is ma king an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailga te open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U. S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Radiator Cap
U.S. models only
Dashboard U.S. models only
Sun Visor
Radiator Cap
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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 78
Multi-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages ............... 99
Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)Gauges ............................................ 117
MID ................................................. 119
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
●Comes on while driving - Check the brake
fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator comes on
while driving P. 414
●Comes on along with the brake system
indicator (amber) - Immediately stop in a
safe place. Contact a dealer for repair. The
brake pedal becomes harder to operate.
Depress the pedal further than you normally
do.
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator -
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 414
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with a system related to braking
other than the conventional
brake system.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the electric parking brake
system.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the cooperat ive control with
regenerative braking, the electric
servo brake system, or the hill
start assist system.
●Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Stays on constantly - Avoid high speeds and
sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a dealer
immediately.
●With this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the automatic brake hold
system.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 303
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
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