lights Acura MDX HYBRID 2018 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 158 Security System P. 166 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 169
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 172 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 209 Climate Control System P. 222
Audio Error Messages P. 315General Information on the Audio System P. 323
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 394 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 397 AcuraLink ® P. 438
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 455 When Driving P. 457 Braking P. 517
Surround View Camera System* P. 546 Refueling P. 556
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 569 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 582
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 591 12-Volt Battery P. 600 Remote Transmitter Care P. 601
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 604 Clea ning P. 605 Accessories and Modifications P. 611
Power System Won’t Start P. 634 Jump Starting P. 637 Overheating P. 639
Emergency Towing P. 656 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 657
Refueling P. 659
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 665 Reporting Safety Defects P. 666
Authorized Manuals P. 670 Client Service Information P. 671
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 141
FeaturesP. 235
DrivingP. 447
MaintenanceP. 561
Handling the UnexpectedP. 613
InformationP. 661
IndexP. 675
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers (P183)
❙Audio Remote Controls (P241)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P472)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P472)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Voice Control Buttons (P258)
❙Brightness Control (P187)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons
(P478)
❙TRIP Button (P126)
❙Interval Button (P486)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button
(P499)
❙Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls
(P125)
❙Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P219)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P175, 176)
❙Fog Lights* (P179)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons (P397)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P58)
❙Grab Handle
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor* (P44)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P217)
❙Side Airbags (P56)
❙Front Seat (P195)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Coat Hook (P218)
❙Seat Belts (P42)
❙Rear Entertainment System* (P342)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P67)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P72)
❙Third Row Seat (P206)
❙Second Row Seat (P197)
❙USB Ports* (P238)/HDMITM Port* (P344)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P72)
❙USB Ports (P239)
Models with rear console compartment
❙Map Lights (P210)
❙Moonroof Switch (P171)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P219)
❙Cargo Area Lights (P210)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙How to Refuel (P557)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P586)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P165)
❙Back-Up Lights (P585)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P544)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle (P165)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P584)
❙Taillights (P584)
❙Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P583)
❙Rear Wiper (P185, 589)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P569)
❙Windshield Wipers (P183, 587)
❙Tires (P591, 615)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P193)
❙Headlights (P176, 582)
❙Side Marker Lights (P176, 582)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P175, 582)
❙Fog Lights* (P179, 582)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P145)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P175, 582)
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Quick Reference Guide
Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system us e negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
Battery Types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle: a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the elec tric motors
act as generators that recover a portion of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative br aking slows the
vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle.
When the high voltage battery is fully charged or its condition is affected by extreme temperatures or other factors, regenerative braking
may not work.
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P83)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist® (VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Speed-sensitive Electric
Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P123)/Multi-Information Display (MID) (P125)/System Indicators (P84)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge Security System Alarm Indicator Fuel
Gauge
Tachometer
MID
Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator
M (sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection
Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Blind spot information
(BSI) Indicator
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) IndicatorRoad Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist System
( LKAS ) Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control (
ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Indicator
U.S.
Canada U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator*
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
Auto High-Beam
Indicator POWER SYSTEM

Indicator
High Temperature Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
SPORT+
Mode
Indicator
READY Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P141)
Clock (P142)
aEnter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2 Adjusting the Clock (P142)
bRotate to change hour, then move
.
cRotate to change minute, then
press .
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
POWER Button (P172)
Press the button to ch ange the vehicle’s
power mode.Turn Signals (P175)
Lights (P176)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P561)
Under the Hood (P569)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, windshield washer fluid
and inverter coolant. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lever
Lights (P582)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P587)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P591)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
Why do I hear an operating
noise when applying the
brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P523)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever upwards to the unlock
position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Speed-sensitive
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the power system is on.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the EPS system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come on
at all - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes
On P. 643
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes
significantly low.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a spare
tire
* is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. If th e vehicle is fitted with
a spare, get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon
as you can.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
●Blinks along with all turn signals if
you press the hazard warning
button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 582
—
High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
* Not available on all models
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