clutch Acura MDX HYBRID 2020 Owner's Manual

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 448
Towing a Trailer ................................ 454
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 455
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 457
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 464
Shifting ............................................ 465
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 473
Integrated Dynamics System............. 474
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 475
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ................................. 477
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ... 493Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)... 498
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System ....................................... 506
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 508
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®).. 509
Blind spot information System.......... 510
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 513
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ........... 515
High Voltage Battery ........................ 517
Braking Brake System ................................... 518 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 524
Brake Assist System ......................... 525
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 526
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 535
Parking Sensor System ..................... 537
Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 541
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 545
Surround View Camera System*..... 547
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 557
How to Refuel ................................. 558
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 560
* Not available on all models
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457Continued
Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you press
the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater and transmission clutch
actuator heater will impr ove starting and warming of
the engine. Consult a dealer for details.
If exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell
exhaust gas inside the vehi cle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uDual Clutch Transmission
Driving
Dual Clutch Transmission
As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover. 2 Important Handling Information P. 36
2 Precautions While Driving P. 463
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the dual clutch transmission fluid yourself.
■Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Acura ATF DW-1
1Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Acura ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acur a ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura’s new vehicl e limited warranty.
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and check
to see if any applic able fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type A
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2−−
3ACG FR15 A
4 Washer 15 A
5IG1 OP(7.5 A)
6 ECU FR 7.5 A
7VBSOL(10 A)
8FI Sub 15A
9DBW15 A
10 FI Main 15 A
11IG Coil15 A
12 DRL R 10 A
13DRL L10 A
14 Injector 20 A
15Radio20 A
16 Back Up 10 A
17MG Clutch(7.5 A)
18 FR Fog*(7.5 A)
19−−
20 H/L HI R 7.5 A
21−−
22 Small LT 10 A
23−−
24 H/L HI L 7.5 A
25SBW15 A
26 H/L LO R 10 A
27H/L LO L10 A
28 Oil LVL 7.5 A
29Main Fan30 A
30 Sub Fan 30 A
31Wiper Main30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■
Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
■ Twin Motor Unit Fluid
■ Engine Oil
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
SpecifiedAcura ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.56 US qt (2.42 L)
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Change including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
■
Engine Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity2.03 US gal (7.68 L)
(change including the remaining 0.22 US gal
(0.82 L) in the reserve tank)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
■ Tire
RegularSize245/50R20 102HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])35 (240 [2.4])
Compact
Spare
*
Size T165/80D17 104M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular20 x 8JCompact Spare*17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Information
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number,
Motor Number, and Transmission Number
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (V IN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, engine number, motor number, and
transmission number are shown as follows.
1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, Motor
Number, and Transmission Number
The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is
located under the cover.
Cover
Vehicle Identification Number
Engine Number
Certification Label/Vehicle Identification Number
Dual Clutch Transmission
Number
Motor Number
Motor Number
Motor Number
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Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 640
Coolant (Inverter) .................................... 579
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 464
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 541
Cup Holders .............................................. 214
Customized Features ....................... 131, 362
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 178
Dead Battery ............................................ 638
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 228
Detachable Anchor .................................... 44
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 665
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 175
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 191
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 573
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 174
Door Mirrors ............................................. 192
Doors ........................................................ 143
Auto Door Locking.................................. 157
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 157
Door Open Message ................................. 38
Keys........................................................ 143
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 18, 154 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 145
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 152
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 594
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 54
Driving ....................................................... 447
Braking .................................................... 518
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 464
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 455
Shifting Gear ........................................... 465
Turning on the Power .............................. 457
Driving Position Memory System ............. 188
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 464
Creeping ................................................. 464
Fluid ........................................................ 580
Kickdown ................................................ 464
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 467
Shifting ................................................... 465
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 474
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 128
Electric Parking Brake Indicator .................................................... 86
Switch ..................................................... 518
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator .................................................... 86
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................... 95, 644 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 506
Emergency ................................................ 657
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 667
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 664
Coolant ................................................... 577
Jump Starting .......................................... 638
Oil ........................................................... 572
Remote Engine Start................................ 459
Starting ................................................... 457
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 571
Engine Coolant ......................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 640
Engine Oil ................................................. 572
Adding .................................................... 574
Checking................................................. 573
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 565
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 88, 642
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 95, 644
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 80
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 607
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 192
F
Features.................................................... 235
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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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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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