Acura MDX Hybrid (2017 year). Manual - part 2

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Climate Control System 

(P214)

● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the 

 button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the 

 button to defrost the windshield.

The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for 
complete details.

Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch

Air flows from floor and 
windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and 
dashboard vents.

Air flows from dashboard vents.

AUTO Button

Passenger’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch

 (On/Off) Button

Driver’s Side 
Temperature Icon

Passenger’s Side 
Temperature Icon

On Demand 
Multi-Use 
Display

TM

 (Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air 
Conditioning) and 
SYNC 
(Synchronized) Icon

Recirculation/
Fresh Air Mode 
Icon

Fan Control Icon

REAR (Rear Climate 
Control) Icon

Vent Mode 
Control Icon

Rear Climate Control 

(P225)

● Press the AUTO button to activate the 

rear climate control system.

● Press the 

 button to turn the system 

on or off.

Audio System

For navigation system operation 

() See 

the Navigation System Manual

Rear Temperature 
Control Buttons

 / 

 

(Fan Control) 
Button

AUTO Button

 (On/Off) 

Button

Mode Control Button

Air flows from the rear floor vents.

Air flow from the rear console 
vents and floor vents.

Air flows from the rear console vents.

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Driving 

(P229)

Electronic Gear Selector 

(P247)

● Always depress the brake pedal before selecting 

(

P or changing the gear position from 

(

P.

● Select 

(

P and depress the brake pedal when turning on the power.

Park
Press the 

(

P button.

Used when parking or before 
turning the power on or off.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse
Pull back the 

(

R button.

Used when reversing.

Neutral
Press the 

(

N button.

Transmission is not locked.

Drive
Press the 

(

D button.

Used for normal driving. 
D-paddle shift mode can be used.

Gear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator and the 
shift button indicator indicate the 
current gear selection.

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Button 
Indicator

● Gear selection

S Position
Press the 

(

D button twice.

Sequential shift mode can be used.

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Paddle Shifters 

(P254)

● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual 

transmission (1st through 7th). This is useful for regenerative 
braking.

● D-paddle shift mode: The 

transmission will shift back to 
automatic mode once the 
system detects that the vehicle 
is cruising.

● Sequential mode gear selection: 

Holds the selected gear, and the 
M (sequential mode) indicator 
comes on.

● The sequential mode gear 

selection is shown in the 
instrument panel.

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Down 

(

- 

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up 

(

+ 

Paddle Shifter

Selected Gear Number

M Indicator

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VSA® On and Off 

(P288)

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system 

helps stabilize the vehicle during 
cornering and helps maintain traction 
while accelerating on loose or slippery 
road surfaces.

● VSA® comes on automatically every time 

you turn on the power system.

● To partially disable or fully restore VSA® 

function, press and hold the button until 
you hear a beep.

Collision Mitigation 
Braking System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

) OFF Button 

(P307)
● When a possible collision is likely 

unavoidable, the CMBS

TM

 can help you to 

reduce the vehicle speed and the severity 
of the collision.

● To turn the CMBS

TM

 on or off, press and 

hold the button until you hear a beep.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire 
Fill Assist 

(P294, 416)

● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you turn on the power system.

● TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.

Refueling 

(P327)

a

Press the fuel fill door 
release button.

b

After refueling, wait for 
about five seconds 
before removing the 
filler nozzle.

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane 

number 91 or higher

Fuel tank capacity: 19.4 US gal (73.3 ℓ)

Wait for five seconds

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AcuraWatch

TM

AcuraWatch

TM

 is a driver support system 

which employs the use of two distinctly 
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor 
located in the front grille and a front sensor 
camera mounted to the interior side of the 
windshield, behind the rear view mirror.

The camera is located 
behind the rearview 
mirror.

Front Sensor 
Camera

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is in 
the front grille.

Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow (LSF) 

(P259)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and 
a set following interval behind a vehicle 
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected 
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and 
stop your vehicle, without you having to 
keep your foot on the brake or the 
accelerator.

Road Departure 
Mitigation (RDM) System 

(P274)

Alerts and helps to assist you when the 
system detects a possibility of your vehicle 
unintentionally crossing over detected lane 
markings.

Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) 

(P279)

Provides steering input to help keep the 
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and 
provides tactile and visual alerts if the 
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

Collision Mitigation 
Braking System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

) 

(P307)

Can assist you when there is a possibility of 
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a 
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The 
CMBS

TM

 is designed to alert you when a 

potential collision is determined, as well as 
to reduce your vehicle speed to help 
minimize collision severity when a collision is 
deemed unavoidable.

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Maintenance 

(P331)

Under the Hood 

(P339)

● Check engine oil, engine coolant, windshield washer fluid 

and inverter coolant. Add when necessary.

● Check brake fluid.

● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.

a

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the 
dashboard.

b

Locate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the 
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can 
release the lever.

c

When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly 
locked in place.

Lights 

(P352)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades 

(P357)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks 

across the windshield.

Tires 

(P361)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter 

driving.

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Handling the Unexpected 

(P383)

Flat Tire 

(P385)

● 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 

(P412)

● Identify the indicator and consult the 

owner’s manual.

Vehicles with tire repair kit

Vehicles with compact spare tire

Power System Won’t 
Start 

(P404)

● If the battery is dead, jump start using a 

booster battery.

Blown Fuse 

(P418)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical 

device does not operate.

Overheating 

(P409)

● 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 

(P427)

● Call a professional towing service if you 

need to tow your vehicle.

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What to Do If

Why do I hear an operating 
noise when applying the 
brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a 
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never 
pump the brake pedal.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P305)

The rear door cannot be 
opened from inside the 
vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in the 
lock position. If so, open the rear 
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, slide the 
lever upwards to the unlock 
position.

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Why do the doors lock 
after I unlocked the doors?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are 
relocked automatically for security.

Why does the beeper 
sound when I open the 
driver’s door?

The beeper sounds when:

●

The power mode is in ACCESSORY.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

Why does the beeper 
sound when I start driving?

The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are 
not wearing their seat belts.

Pulling the electric parking 
brake switch does not 
release the parking brake. 
Why?

Pull the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal 
depressed.

I’m seeing an amber 
indicator of a tire with an 
exclamation point. What is 
that?

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention. 
Check tire pressure.

2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks (P416)

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Depressing the accelerator 
pedal does not release the 
parking brake 
automatically. Why?

●

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

●

Check if the transmission is in 

(

P

 or 

(

N

. If so, select any other 

position.

Why does the gear position 
automatically change to 

(

P

 

when I open the driver’s 
door to check for parking 
space lines when 
reversing?

●

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

●

Close the driver’s door and manually change the gear 
position.

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When opening the driver’s door

 

(P250)

Why do I hear a screeching 
sound when I apply the 
brake pedal?

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle 
inspected by a dealer.

Unleaded gasoline with a 
Pump Octane Number 
(PON) of 91 or higher is 
recommended.
Is it possible to use 
unleaded gasoline with a 
Pump Octane Number 
(PON) of 87 or lower on 
this vehicle?

Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or 
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic 
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine 
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to 
engine damage.

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Safe Driving

For Safe Driving

The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them 
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the 
most important.

Important Safety Precautions

■

Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped 
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and 
wear them properly.

■

Restrain all children

Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the 
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger 
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the 
belt properly without a booster seat.

■

Be aware of airbag hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants 
who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, 
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and 
warnings in this manual.

■

Don’t drink and drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to 
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. 
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.

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Important Safety Precautions

Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use 
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the 
driver while driving.

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For Safe Driving

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Important Safety Precautions

Safe Driving

■

Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying 
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. 
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to 
divert some attention away from driving.

■

Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher 
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. 
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum 
speed posted.

■

Keep your vehicle in safe condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition 
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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Important Handling Information

Safe Driving

Important Handling Information

Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use 
only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway 
driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also 
provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.

These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher 
off the ground, it has a higher center gravity making it more susceptible to tripping 
or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher 
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is 
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, 
make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.

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Important Handling Information

For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, 
read:

2 Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle 

P. 245

2 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 237

Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result 
in a crash or a rollover.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Safe Driving

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and 
your passengers.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that 
work together to help protect you and your 
passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. 
These include a strong steel framework that forms a 
safety cage around the passenger compartment, 
front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering 
column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat 
belts in a sufficient crash.

However, you and your passengers cannot take full 
advantage of these features unless you remain seated 
in the correct position and always wear your seat 
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to 
injuries if they are not used properly.

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Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks

Side Airbags

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Seat Belt Tensioners

6

7

8

9

9

10

11

11

12

7

Knee Airbag

10

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Safety Checklist

Safe Driving

Safety Checklist

For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items 
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are 

closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant 
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the 
tailgate.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 147

• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are 

adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the 
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a 
crash.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 187

• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective 

when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller 
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.

2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 193

• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any 

passengers are properly belted as well.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 40

• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height 

and weight.

2 Child Safety P. 60

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Safety Checklist

If the door and/or tailgate open message appears on 
the multi-information display (MID), a door and/or 
the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors 
and the tailgate tightly until the message disappears.

2 Multi-Information Display (MID) Warning 

and Information Messages P. 99

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Safe Driving

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you 
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety 
features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the 
vehicle, against any passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat 
belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full 
advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers

■

Lap/shoulder seat belts

All six or seven seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with 
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely 
while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the 
retractor locks to restrain your body.
The front passenger’s, second row and third row seat belts also have a lockable 
retractor for use with child seats.

2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 68

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About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every 
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your 
risk of serious injury.

Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories 
require you to wear seat belts.

The emergency locking retractor may lock if you lean 
forward too quickly. Slower movements will allow 
the belt to extend fully without locking.

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WARNING

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases 
the chance of serious injury or death in a 
crash, even though your vehicle has 
airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always 
wear seat belts and wear them properly.

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