automatic transmission Acura MDX HYBRID 2020 Owner's Guide

uuBraking uBrake System
520
Driving
■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 electric parking brake indicator goes
off.
You can release the parki ng brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The power system is on.
• 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:
•Electric parking brak e system indicator
•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal
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uuBraking uBrake System
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Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the br ake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while th e vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
■Automatic Brake Hold1 Automatic Brake Hold
3WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
3WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in
( P and applying the parking
brake.
■Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
power system. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.
●The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.
■Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must be in
( D, (S or (N.●The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.
●Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on.
■Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission is in
( D or (S. The system is
canceled and the vehicle
starts to move.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.
Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
Off
Comes
OnOn On
U.S.
Canada
Comes
On
Comes
On
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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera*
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into
(R.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings. 2 Customized Features P. 362
Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into
( R.
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move accordi ng to the steering wheel
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range Approx. 39 inches (1 m) Wide View Mode
Normal View Mode
Top Down View Mode
Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)
Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range
* Not available on all models
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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehi cle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• For models equipped with automatic inte rmittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It ca n cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
Air Intake Vents
1 Using an Automated Car Wash
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a convey or, make sure vehicle is
in car wash mode. 2 If you want to keep the transmission in
(N
position [car wash mode] P. 469
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678
Index
FiltersDust and Pollen ....................................... 604
Oil ........................................................... 575
Flat Tire ............................................. 615, 623
Floor Mats ................................................. 606
Fluids Brake ....................................................... 581
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 580
Engine Coolant ........................................ 577
Windshield Washer .................................. 581
Fog Lights .................................................. 178
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 200
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 206
Foot Brake ................................................. 521
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 50
Front Seats ................................................ 194
Adjusting ................................................. 194
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 475
Fuel ...................................................... 25, 557
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions............. 560
Gauge ..................................................... 123
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 128
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Range ...................................................... 128
Recommendation .................................... 557
Refueling ................................................. 557
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 560
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 25, 558
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 658
Fuses .......................................................... 648
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 656 Locations......................... 648, 651, 654, 655
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 560
Gauge ..................................................... 123
Information ............................................. 557
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Refueling................................................. 557
Gauges ...................................................... 123
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 467
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 465
Glass (care) ................................................ 608
Glove Box .................................................. 211
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 613
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 397
Auto Answer ........................................... 413
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 415
Automatic Transferring............................ 413
Displaying Messages................................ 433
HFL Buttons............................................. 397
HFL Menus .............................................. 400
HFL Status Display ................................... 398
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 399
Making a Call .......................................... 424 Options During a Call.............................. 430
Phone Setup ........................................... 405
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 419
Receiving a Call....................................... 429
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message ............. 431
Ring Tone ............................................... 414
Roadside Assistance ................................ 437
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 432
Selecting a Text/E-mail Message Account ................................................ 432
Speed Dial .............................................. 416
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 411
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option .................................................. 410
Use Contact Photo .................................. 414
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 278
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI
TM Port ............................................. 344
Head Restraints ........................ 201, 203, 204
Headlight Washers ................................... 185
Headlights ................................................ 175
Aiming.................................................... 582
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 179
Automatic Operation .............................. 176
Dimming......................................... 175, 178
Operating ............................................... 175
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 187
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 219
Heated Windshield .................................. 187
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 219
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 220, 221
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679
Index
HFL (HandsFreeLink®) .............................. 397
High Beam Indicator .................................. 95
High Voltage Battery ............................... 517
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 462
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 394
Honda App License Agreement .............. 326
Hybrid Vehicle SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)............ 9
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 664
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............ 664
Vehicle Identification............................... 664
Illumination Control ................................ 186
Button .................................................... 186
Immobilizer System .................................. 165
Indicator ................................................... 96
Indicators .................................................... 84
12-Volt Battery Charging System ...... 88, 642
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ......................... 100, 478
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 93
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 87, 522
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 87, 522
Blind spot information System................. 104
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 85
Brake System (Red) ........................... 84, 644 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 102, 103
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 86
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 86, 645
Fog Lights .................................................. 96
Gear Position ............................................. 89
High Beam ................................................ 95
High Temperature ..................................... 92
Immobilizer System .................................... 96
Keyless Access System ............................... 97
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 98, 500
Lights On ................................................... 96
Low Fuel .................................................... 91
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 88, 642
Low Temperature ...................................... 92
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 95, 646
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential Mode Gear Selection ............................... 89
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 88, 643
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .................. 91, 647
READY ...................................................... 92
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 99
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 40, 91
Security System Alarm ............................... 97
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System .................................... 95, 644
SPORT+ mode ........................................... 92
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 59, 93
System Message ........................................ 97
Transmission System .......................... 90, 646
Turn Signal ................................................ 95 Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 94, 506
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 94, 507
Information .............................................. 661
Information Screen .................................. 248
Instrument Panel ........................................ 83
Brightness Control................................... 186
Integrated Dynamics System ................... 474
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 474
Interface Dial ............................................ 243
Interior Lights ........................................... 209
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 191
iPhone ............................................... 298, 325
iPod ................................................... 291, 325
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 619
Jump Starting ........................................... 638
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 144
Keyless Access System .............................. 145
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 152
Keys ........................................................... 143
Lockout Prevention.................................. 152
Number Tag ............................................ 144
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 156
Remote Transmitter ................................. 150
Types and Functions ................................ 143
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680
Index
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission)..... 464
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 498
Indicator .................................................... 98
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 67, 74
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 147
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto .......................................... 338
License information .................................. 341
Lights ................................................. 175, 582
Automatic ............................................... 176
Bulb Replacement .................................... 582
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 178
High Beam Indicator .................................. 95
Interior .................................................... 209
Light Switches ......................................... 175
Lights On Indicator .................................... 96
Turn Signals ............................................. 174
Load Limits ................................................ 451
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 143
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 157
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 156
From Inside .............................................. 154
From Outside ........................................... 145
Keys ........................................................ 143
Using a Key ............................................. 151
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 152
Low Battery Charge .................................. 642
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 91 Low Oil Pressure Indicator
................. 88, 642
Lower Anchors ...................................... 67, 74
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 663
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 451
Lumbar Support ....................................... 195
M
Maintenance............................................. 561
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 600
Brake Fluid .............................................. 581
Cleaning ................................................. 605
Climate Control System ........................... 604
Coolant ........................................... 577, 579
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 565
Oil ........................................................... 573
Precautions ............................................. 562
Radiator .................................................. 578
Remote Control....................................... 602
Remote Transmitter ................................. 601
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 582
Safety...................................................... 563
Service Items ........................................... 567
Tires ........................................................ 591
Transmission Fluid ................................... 580
Under the Hood ...................................... 569
Wireless Headphone................................ 603
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 88, 643
Map Lights ................................................ 210
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 451
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 123 MID (Multi-information Display)
............ 125
Mirrors ...................................................... 191
Adjusting ................................................ 191
Door ....................................................... 192
Exterior ................................................... 192
Interior Rearview ..................................... 191
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 611
Moonroof ................................................. 170
MP3 ................................................... 275, 300
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls .................................................. 125
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............ 125
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 545N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 664
O
Odometer................................................. 126
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 455
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 572
Adding ................................................... 574
Checking ................................................ 573
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 565
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 88, 642
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
Viscosity.................................................. 572
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 244
Open Source Licenses .............................. 340
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682
Index
Seat Belts..................................................... 39
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 43
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 41
Checking ................................................... 46
Detachable Anchor .................................... 44
Fastening ................................................... 42
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 72
Pregnant Women ...................................... 45
Reminder ................................................... 40
Warning Indicator ................................ 40, 91
Seat Heaters ...................................... 220, 221
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 220
Seats .......................................................... 194
Adjusting ................................................. 194
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 194
Front Seats .............................................. 194
Seat Heaters .................................... 220, 221
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 220
Second Row Seat ..................................... 197
Third Row Seat ........................................ 206
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 221
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 200
Security System ......................................... 165
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 96
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 97
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 66
Sequential Mode ...................................... 471
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 472
Setting the Clock ...................................... 142
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 129Shift Button
........................................ 23, 465
Operation................................................ 467
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 23, 465
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ................................................ 56
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 58
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 305
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 264
Snow Tires ................................................. 599
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire .......................................... 615, 663
Spark Plugs ............................................... 662
Specifications ............................................ 662
Specified Fuel ................................... 557, 662
Speedometer ............................................ 123
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering
(EPS) SystemIndicator............................................ 95, 644
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® )....... 509
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 50
Steering Wheel ......................................... 190
Adjusting ................................................ 190
Heater ..................................................... 219
Stopping ................................................... 535
Summer Tires ............................................ 599
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 219
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 50
Surround View Camera System ............... 547Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 171
Synchronized Mode ................................. 226
System Message Indicator ......................... 97
T
Tachometer.............................................. 123
Tailgate ..................................................... 158
Unable to Open ...................................... 659
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .................. 127
Temperature Sensor ........................ 127, 233
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 624
Text Message .................................... 431, 433
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 206
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 199
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 218
Time (Setting) ........................................... 142
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 513, 646
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 513
Indicator ........................................... 95, 646
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 623
Tires .......................................................... 591
Air Pressure..................................... 592, 663
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 591
Inspection ............................................... 591
Labeling .................................................. 592
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 615, 623
Regulations ............................................. 594
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