service Acura MDX HYBRID 2020 Owner's Manual

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data rout inely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.
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0X31-TRX-6302 2020 MDX Hybrid Owner's Manual

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to ACURA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Relations Mail Stop 100-5E-8F, 1919
Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location a nd usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/ve hicle-data-choices.
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
NOTICE
To help you make informed de cisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or othersM
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated wit' operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find this imp– rtant safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
●Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
●Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
●Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
●Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
●Instructions - how to use this vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80Safety Labels P. 81
Tailgate P. 158 Security System P. 165Opening and Closing the Windows P. 168
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 191
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems 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. 518
Surround View Camera System* P. 547 Refueling P. 557
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 Cleaning P. 605Accessories and Modifications P. 611
Power System Won’t Start P. 635 Jump Starting P. 638 Overheating P. 640
Emergency Towing P. 657 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 658
Refueling P. 660
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
Handling the Unexpected (P613)
Flat Tire (P615)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit.
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P642)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Models with a compact spare tire
Power System Won’t
Start
(P635)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P648)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P640)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P657)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, th e control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have yo ur dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a pers on with disabilities, contact an Acura
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, Acura Clie nt Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and for
Canadian vehicles, Acura Client Services at 1-888-9-ACURA-9.
1Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, includi ng the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) uMID
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Power
Tailgate SetupKeyless Open ModeChanges the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.Anytime*1/When Unlocked
Power Open By Outer
HandleChanges the setting to open power tailgate by
tailgate outer handle.Off (Manual Only) /On
(Power/Manual)*1
Dynamic
Mode SetupPreferred Dynamic
ModeChanges the Dynamic Mode setting for when you
set the power mode to ON.Last Used*1/ Comfort /
Normal /Sport
Maintenance
Info.Maintenance ResetResets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel /Reset
Default All —Cancels/Resets all the
customized settings as
default. Cancel
/Set
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disk Dr ive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives, and
iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from th e remote controls on the steering wheel,
or the icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 323
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs
*, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are
not supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio
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Features
You can receive the SiriusXM ® traffic and weather information service in SiriusXM ®
mode.
■To set up a traffic & weather information 1.Select Audio Menu .
2. Select Audio Settings .
3. Select SiriusXM .
4. Select Traffic & Weather Now Setup .
5. Select the region.
u When you do not want to receive the
information, select No City Selected.
■Traffic and Weather Information1Traffic and Weather Information
The traffic and weather information function in
SiriusXM ® mode only.
Traffic & Weather Now are registered trademarks of
SiriusXM ® Radio, Inc.
1 To set up a traffic & weather information
When you listen to the traffic and weather
information service, set up the applicable city using
Traffic & Weather Now Setup .
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*1
Features
1.Select Stations .
2. Select an item to select a track.
■Create Station
You can create a station by Genre, Current
Track or Current Artist .
1. Select Stations .
2. Select Create Station.
3. Select the item you want to create a station.
You can also create a station by the following
procedure.
1. Select track name or artist name.
2. Select Yes.
■Select the conn ecting method
If the two devices that install Pandora app are connected via the USB and Bluetooth®
connection separately, you can select the USB or Bluetooth® connection to use the
Pandora ®.
1. Select the PANDORA on the source list screen.
2. Select USB or Bluetooth .
■How to Select a Track from the Stations List1Playing Pandora ®*1
Pandora® is a personalized Internet radio service that
selects music based on an artist, track, or genre a user
enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com. for more information.
If you cannot operate Pandora ® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio
system is selected.
Available operating functi ons vary on software
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the
vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
2 Pandora ® P. 319
There are restrictions on the number of tracks you
can skip or dislike in a given hour.
If your phone is connec ted to Android Auto,
Pandora ® is only available through the Android Auto
interface.
Visit the Android Auto website to check
compatibility.
Select track or artist name.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone ca lls, or listen to voice mail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Maps
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple Maps) can give
directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are
currently using will direct you to your destination.
1 Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Apple CarPlay requi res a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connecti on and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services.
Acura cannot and does not provide any warranty or
guarantee of future Appl e CarPlay performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
homepage for information on compatible apps.
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