brake fluid Acura MDX 2018 User Guide

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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indica tor comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable 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
1STRLD*27.5 A
2−−
3ACG FR15 A
4 Washer 15 A
5IG1 OP*1(7.5 A)
6 ECU FR 7.5 A
7VBSOL*1(10 A)
Starter*27.5 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
15Radio*120 A*1:Models without Auto Idle Stop
*2:Models with Auto Idle Stop 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*110 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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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: Models with second row captain seat
*2: Models with second row bench seat
*3: 2WD models
*4: AWD models
ModelAcura MDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear (2nd) 2
*1
3*2
Rear (3rd)
2
Total 6*1
7*2
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
RatingU.S.:5,368 lbs (2,435 kg)*3
5,677 lbs (2,575 kg)*4
Canada:2,435 kg*3
2,575 kg*4
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,811 lbs (1,275 kg)*3
2,910 lbs (1,320 kg)*4
Canada:1,275 kg*3
1,320 kg*4
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,734 lbs (1,240 kg)*3
2,965 lbs (1,345 kg)*4
Canada:1,240 kg*3
1,345 kg*4
■
Air Conditioning
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Refrigerant TypeHFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 23.8 – 25.6 oz (675 – 725 g)
Lubricant TypePAG RL897
Quantity 7.75 – 9.33 cu-in (127 – 153 cm3)
(20% RATIO)
Displacement211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 US gal (73.8 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 4 US qt (3.8 L)
Canada: 5.6 US qt (5.3 L)
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake Fluid
Headlights (High/Low Beam)LED
Fog Lights*LEDFront Turn Signal/Side Marker/
Parking LightsLED
Daytime Running Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights (on Door
Mirrors)LED
Brake Lights 21 W
Rear Side Marker LightsLED
Taillights LED
Back-Up Lights21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Lights LED
Puddle Lights*LED
Interior Lights Front, Second Row and Third
Row Lights LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights LED
Vanity Mirror Lights 1.4 W
Door Courtesy Lights 3.4 W
Door Inner Handle Lights LED
Front and Rear
* Console
Compartment Lights LED
Glove Box Light 1.4 W
Foot Lights 5 W
Cargo Area Lights 5 W
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
* Not available on all models
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Index
Automatic Transmission........................... 471
Creeping ................................................. 471
Fluid ........................................................ 591
Kickdown ................................................ 471
Operating the Shift Button....................... 474
Shifting.................................................... 472
Auxiliary Console Panel ............................ 336
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 236
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 122
Average Speed .......................................... 123
AWD .......................................................... 523
B
Back-Up Light ............................................ 596
Battery ....................................................... 611
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 653
Jump Starting .......................................... 649
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 611
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ...................................... 211
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ........ 520
Indicator .................................................... 99
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 296
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 393
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System Operating the System .............................. 339
Overhead Screen ..................................... 338
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 340
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 73Brake System
............................................ 528
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 534
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 532
Brake Assist System ................................. 535
Brake System Indicator .............................. 79
Fluid ........................................................ 592
Foot Brake............................................... 531
Indicator...................................... 78, 79, 655
Parking Brake .......................................... 528
Brake System (Amber) Indicator.................................................... 79
Brake System (Red) Indicator............................................ 78, 655
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 184
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 520
Built-in Key ............................................... 140
Bulb Replacement .................................... 593
Back-Up Light.......................................... 596
Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Light .... 594
Fog Lights ............................................... 593
Front Turn Signal/Parking, Daytime Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 593
Headlights ............................................... 593
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 597
Puddle Lights........................................... 597
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 597
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 593
Taillights.................................................. 596
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights.............. 595
Bulb Specifications ................................... 672
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 559
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 74
Carrying Cargo ................................. 447, 449
CD Player .................................................. 268
Center Pocket ........................................... 210
Certification Label ................................... 674
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 593
Charging System Indicator ................ 82, 653
Child Safety ................................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 153
Child Seat ................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 73
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 58
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 66
Larger Children ......................................... 72
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 153
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 620
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 618
Client Service Information ....................... 683
Climate Control System ........................... 219
Changing the Mode................................ 222
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 225
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 617
Rear Climate Control System................... 226
Sensors ................................................... 230
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Index
F
Features..................................................... 231
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 617
Oil ........................................................... 587
Flat Tire ............................................. 627, 634
Floor Mats ................................................. 619
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 591
Brake ....................................................... 592
Engine Coolant ........................................ 589
Windshield Washer .................................. 592
Fog Lights .................................................. 176
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 197
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 203
Foot Brake ................................................. 531
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 192
Adjusting ................................................. 192
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 487
Fuel ...................................................... 20, 568
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions............. 571
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 123
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Range ...................................................... 123
Recommendation .................................... 568
Refueling ................................................. 568
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 571
Fuel Fill Cap ................................................. 20 Fuel Fill Door
...................................... 20, 569
Unable to Unlock .................................... 667
Fuses .......................................................... 658
Inspecting and Changing......................... 665
Locations......................... 658, 661, 663, 664
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 571
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Information ............................................. 568
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Refueling................................................. 568
Gauges ...................................................... 119
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 474
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 472
Glass (care) ................................................ 621
Glove Box .................................................. 208
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 625
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 393
Auto Answer ........................................... 410
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 412
Automatic Transferring............................ 410
Displaying Messages................................ 430
HFL Buttons............................................. 393 HFL Menus.............................................. 396
HFL Status Display ................................... 394
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 395
Making a Call ......................................... 421
Options During a Call.............................. 427
Phone Setup ........................................... 401
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 416
Receiving a Call....................................... 426
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message ............. 428
Ring Tone ............................................... 411
Roadside Assistance ................................ 434
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 429
Speed Dial .............................................. 413
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 408
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option .................................................. 406
Use Contact Photo .................................. 411
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 271
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI
TM Port ............................................. 337
Head Restraints ........................ 198, 200, 201
Headlight Washers ................................... 183
Headlights ................................................ 173
Aiming.................................................... 593
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 177
Automatic Operation .............................. 174
Dimming......................................... 173, 176
Operating ............................................... 173
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 185
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 216
Heated Windshield .................................. 185
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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 509
Indicator .................................................... 93
Language (HFL) ......................................... 394
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 61, 68
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 146
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto .......................................... 331
License information .................................. 334
Lights ................................................. 173, 593
Automatic ............................................... 174
Bulb Replacement .................................... 593
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 176
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Interior .................................................... 206
Light Switches ......................................... 173
Lights On Indicator .................................... 89
Turn Signals ............................................. 172
Load Limits ................................................ 449
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 154
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 153
From Inside .............................................. 151
From Outside ........................................... 142
Keys ........................................................ 139
Using a Key ............................................. 148
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 149
Low Battery Charge .................................. 653
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 653
Lower Anchors ...................................... 61, 68 Lubricant Specifications Chart
................. 673
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 449
Lumbar Support ....................................... 192
M
Maintenance............................................. 573
Battery .................................................... 611
Brake Fluid .............................................. 592
Cleaning ................................................. 618
Climate Control System ........................... 617
Coolant ................................................... 589
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 577
Oil ........................................................... 585
Precautions ............................................. 574
Radiator .................................................. 590
Remote Control....................................... 615
Remote Transmitter ......................... 613, 614
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 593
Safety...................................................... 575
Service Items ........................................... 579
Tires ........................................................ 602
Transmission Fluid ................................... 591
Under the Hood ...................................... 581
Wireless Headphone................................ 616
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 82, 654
Map Lights ................................................ 207
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 449
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 120Mirrors
...................................................... 189
Adjusting ................................................ 189
Door ....................................................... 190
Exterior ................................................... 190
Interior Rearview ..................................... 189
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 623
Moonroof ................................................. 168
MP3 ................................................... 268, 293
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls .................................................. 120
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............ 120
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 556
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 674
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 463
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 584
Adding ................................................... 586
Checking ................................................ 585
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 653
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 584
Viscosity.................................................. 584
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 240
Open Source Licenses .............................. 333
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 524
Indicator ........................................... 88, 657
Tire Fill Assist .................................. 524, 657
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 634
Tires .......................................................... 602
Air Pressure..................................... 603, 673
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 602
Inspection ............................................... 602
Labeling .................................................. 603
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 627, 634
Regulations ............................................. 605
Rotation.................................................. 609
Spare Tire ....................................... 627, 673
Summer .................................................. 610
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 635
Tire Chains.............................................. 610
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 634
Wear Indicators....................................... 607
Winter .................................................... 610
Tools ......................................................... 626
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 452
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 456
Load Limits ............................................. 452
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 462
Emergency .............................................. 666
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 524
Indicator ........................................... 88, 657
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 460 Transmission
....................................... 18, 472
Automatic ......................................... 18, 472
Fluid ........................................................ 591
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 474
Indicator ............................................ 84, 657
Number ................................................... 674
Sequential Mode ..................................... 478
TRIP Button ............................................... 121
Trip Meter ................................................. 122
Troubleshooting ....................................... 625
Blown Fuse ...................... 658, 661, 663, 664
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 666
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 646
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 651
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 627, 634
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 24, 153
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 172
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 88
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 124
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 210
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 142
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 13, 151
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 318 USB Port
.................................................... 233
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 674
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 517
Off Button............................................... 518
Off Indicator.............................................. 87
System Indicator ................................ 87, 517
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 584, 673
Voice Control Operation .......................... 251
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 252
Voice Recognition ................................... 251
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 517
W
Wallpaper................................................. 247
Warning and Info rmation Messages ....... 100
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 653
Warning Labels ........................................... 75
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 680
Watts ......................................................... 672
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 607
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 631
Window Washers ..................................... 180
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 592
Switch ..................................................... 180
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 166
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