check engine light Acura MDX 2020 Owner's Guide

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the transmission system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Select
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 464
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 670
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fu ses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label. 2 Fuse Locations P. 662
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box.
If the radio fuse is remove d, the audio system will
disable itself.
Combined
Fuse Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller
Blown Fuse
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Index
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 627, 677
Compass .................................................... 443
Console Compartment ............................. 209
Controls ..................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 589
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 590
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 589
Overheating............................................. 654
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 471
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 552
Cup Holders ............................................... 211
Customized Features ........................ 126, 358
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 175
Dead Battery ............................................. 652
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 225
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 38
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 679
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 172
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 188
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 585
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 171
Door Mirrors ............................................. 189
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 154
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 154
Door Open Message .................................. 32 Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 13, 151
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 149
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 605
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ...................................................... 445
Automatic Transmission .......................... 471
Braking ................................................... 529
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 462
Shifting Gear ........................................... 472
Starting the Engine.................................. 464
Driving Position Memory System ............ 185
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 617
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 486
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 123
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 80
Switch ..................................................... 529
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator.................................................... 80
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 518
Emergency ................................................ 670
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 681
Engine ....................................................... 678
Coolant ................................................... 589 Jump Starting ......................................... 652
Remote Engine Start ............................... 466
Starting................................................... 464
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 583
Engine Coolant ........................................ 589
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 590
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 589
Overheating ............................................ 654
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Engine Oil Adding ................................................... 586
Checking ................................................ 585
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 168
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 88, 658
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 620
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 189
F
Features.................................................... 231
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 617
Oil .......................................................... 587
Flat Tire ............................................. 627, 635
Floor Mats ................................................ 619
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 591
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Index
Interior.................................................... 206
Light Switches......................................... 172
Lights On Indicator.................................... 89
Turn Signals ............................................ 171
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 ................................. 656
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
Lower Anchors ..................................... 61, 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 677
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, 657
Map Lights ................................................ 207
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 449
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 120
Mirrors ....................................................... 188
Adjusting ................................................. 188
Door........................................................ 189
Exterior .................................................... 189
Interior Rearview ..................................... 188
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 623
Moonroof .................................................. 167
MP3 ................................................... 268, 293
Multi-function Steering-wheel
Controls ................................................... 120
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 120
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 557
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 678
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 462
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 586
Checking................................................. 585
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 240
Open Source Licenses ............................... 333
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 582
Moonroof ............................................... 167
Power Windows ...................................... 165
Tailgate ................................................... 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 168
Outside Temperature Display .................. 122
Overhead Screen ...................................... 338
Overheating .............................................. 654
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 479
Pandora ®................................................. 291
Panic Mode ............................................... 164
Parking ...................................................... 546
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