Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2017 Owner’s Manual

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NOTICE

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To read data recorded by an EDR, 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 read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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 less. 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;

• 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. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.

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/hazardouswaste/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, other property, or the environment.

A Few Words About Safety

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions 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 others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgment.

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.

and

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.

This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

2 Safe Driving P. 31

For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 45

2 Instrument Panel P. 77

Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 117

2 Controls P. 135

Clock P. 136 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 137 Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 163 Adjusting the Seats P. 187

2 Features P. 227

Audio System P. 228

2 Driving P. 229

Before Driving P. 230 Towing a Trailer P. 236 Parking Your Vehicle P. 316

Multi-View Rear Camera P. 326

2 Maintenance P. 331

Before Performing Maintenance P. 332 Maintenance MinderTM P. 335 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 357 Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care

P. 372

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 383

Tools P. 384 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 385 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 412 Fuses P. 418 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 429

2 Information P. 431

Specifications P. 432 Identification Numbers P. 434 Emissions Testing P. 437 Warranty Coverages P. 438

Contents

Child Safety P. 60 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75 Safety Labels P. 76

Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 151 Security System P. 158 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 161 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 164 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 184 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 201 Climate Control System P. 214

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 237 When Driving P. 239 Braking P. 299 Refueling P. 327 Fuel Economy and CO

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 339 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 352 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 361 12-Volt Battery P. 370 Remote Transmitter Care P. 371 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 374 Cleaning P. 375 Accessories and Modifications P. 380

Power System Won’t Start P. 404 Jump Starting P. 407 Overheating P. 409 Emergency Towing P. 427 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 428 Refueling P. 430

Emissions P. 330

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

Index

P. 4

P. 31

P. 77

P. 135

P. 227

P. 229

P. 331

P. 383

P. 431

P. 442

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 435 Reporting Safety Defects P. 436 Authorized Manuals P. 440 Client Service Information P. 441

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P183)

❙

POWER Button

(P164)

❙

Navigation System

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙

Audio/Information Screen

❙

Hazard Warning Button

❙

On Demand Multi-Use Display

❙

Audio System

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙

System Indicators

(P78)

❙

Gauges

(P117)

❙

Multi-Information Display (MID)

(P119)

❙

Climate Control System

(P214)

❙

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

(P180)

❙

(Surround View Camera) Button*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P288)

❙

Parking Sensor System Button*

(P319)

❙

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBS

) OFF Button

(P310)

❙

Headlight Washer Button*

(P178)

❙

Heated Windshield Button*

(P180)

❙

Electric Parking Brake Switch

(P299)

❙

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button

(P276)

❙

Automatic Brake Hold Button

(P303)

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Wipers/Washers

(P175)

❙

Audio Remote Controls

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙

Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

(P254)

❙

Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

(P254)

❙

Horn (Press an area around .)

❙

Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙

Brightness Control

(P179)

❙

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

(P259)

❙

TRIP Button

(P120)

❙

Interval Button

(P268)

❙

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button

(P281)

❙

Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls

(P119)

❙

Heated Steering Wheel Button*

(P211)

❙

Headlights/Turn Signals

(P167, 168)

❙

Fog Lights*

(P171)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Power Window Switches

(P161)

❙

Hood Release Handle

(P340)

❙

Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box

(P421)

❙

Driver’s Knee Airbag

(P52)

❙

Memory Buttons

(P182)

❙

SET Button

(P182)

❙

Shift Button Electronic Gear Selector

(P247)

❙

Rearview Mirror

(P184)

❙

Driver’s Front Airbag

(P48)

❙

Accessory Power Socket

(P208)

❙

Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse Box

(P424)

❙

Glove Box

(P203)

❙

Door Mirror Controls

(P185)

❙

Power Door Lock Master Switch

(P149)

❙

Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box

(P422)

❙

Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P48)

❙

Power Tailgate Button

(P155)

❙

Fuel Fill Door Release Button

(P328)

❙

Dynamic Mode Button

(P256)

❙

USB Ports

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙

Auxiliary Input Jack

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙

Accessory Power Socket*

(P208)

❙

AC Power Outlet*

(P209)

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Side Curtain Airbags

(P56)

❙

Grab Handle

❙

Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor*

(P42)

❙

Accessory Power Socket

(P209)

❙

Side Airbags

(P54)

❙

Front Seat

(P187)

❙

Sun Visors

❙

Vanity Mirrors

❙

Coat Hook

(P210)

❙

Seat Belts

(P40)

❙

Rear Entertainment System*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat

(P65)

❙

Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)

(P68)

❙

Third Row Seat

(P198)

❙

Second Row Seat

(P189)

❙

USB Ports*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙

Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat

(P68)

❙

USB Ports

() See the Navigation System Manual

Models with rear console compartment

❙

Map Lights

(P202)

❙

Moonroof Switch

(P163)

❙

Sunglasses Holder

(P211)

❙

Cargo Area Lights

(P202)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙

How to Refuel

(P328)

❙

High-Mount Brake Light

(P356)

❙

Opening/Closing the Tailgate

(P152)

❙

Back-Up Lights

(P355)

❙

Multi-View Rear Camera*

(P326)

❙

Tailgate Outer Handle

(P152)

❙

Rear Side Marker Lights

(P354)

❙

Taillights

(P354)

❙

Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights

(P353)

❙

Rear Wiper

(P177)

❙

Maintenance Under the Hood

(P339)

❙

Windshield Wipers

(P175, 357)

❙

Tires

(P361, 385)

❙

Door Lock/Unlock Control

(P139)

❙

Power Door Mirrors

(P185)

❙

Headlights

(P168, 352)

❙

Side Marker Lights

(P168, 352)

❙

Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights

(P167, 352)

❙

Fog Lights*

(P171, 352)

Quick Reference Guide

SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

* Not available on all models

(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®)

Your SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® vehicle uses both electric motors and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with electric motors receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery.

Quick Reference Guide

Operating

mode

EV Launch

Engine Drive EV Cruising

Power Acceleration

Vehicle

Speed

Launch Acceleration:

●

Rear Motor Drive

Gentle Acceleration:

●

Engine Drive

Power Flow

Monitor

Electric Motors

Drive - / Drive Drive Drive

Generators - Generate / - - -

Gasoline

Engine

Stopped Running Stopped Running

Battery Discharges Charges/Discharges Discharges Discharges

*: When Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode, EV Launch and EV Cruising cannot be operated. *: Operating paddle shifters when the gear position is in

or (S cancels EV Launch and EV Cruising.

Low Speed Cruise:

●

Rear Motor Drive

Aggressive Acceleration:

●

Engine Drive

●

Motor Assist

Quick Reference Guide

Operating

* Not available on all models

mode

Engine Cruising Regeneration AWD Mode

Vehicle

Speed

High Speed Cruise:

●

Engine Drive

Deceleration:

●

Front & Rear Regeneration

Slippery Condition:

●

Engine Drive

●

Front Generation

●

Rear Motor Drive

Power Flow

Monitor

Electric Motors

Drive Regenerate Drive

Generators Generate Regenerate Generate

Gasoline

Engine

Running Stopped Running

Battery Charges/Discharges Charges Charges/Discharges

Quick Reference Guide

Energy Efficiency

As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engine. In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns will more quickly reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.

Battery Types

There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle: a standard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.

Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking

When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the electric motors act as generators that recover a portion of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle. When the high voltage battery is fully charged or its condition is affected by extreme temperatures or other factors, regenerative braking may not work.

Quick Reference Guide

Auto Engine Stop/Start

Your vehicle’s gasoline engine will automatically stop and start during vehicle operation as needed to meet driving and battery conditions. These are some examples that could cause the gasoline engine to automatically start.

In the following cases, however, Auto Engine Stop may not activate.

● When the Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode.

● The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, driving uphill, or driving at high speeds.

● The climate control system is in heavy use.

● The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.

● The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.

● When the gear position is in

or (R.

Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System

When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system, while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design. These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unusual noise should one develop.

Quick Reference Guide

Safety Precautions

Do not touch the High Voltage system

Attempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires can cause severe electrical shock. If the High Voltage system needs maintenance or repair, it should be performed at an Acura dealer.

If a crash occurs

●Be careful of electric shock hazard.

If a severe crash damages your vehicle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of electrical shock due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.

●Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.

The High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it, flush your eyes or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.

●Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.

Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden hose for instance, can be dangerous.

●Anytime the vehicle is damaged in a crash, have it repaired by an Acura dealer.

Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage System

The emergency shutdown system may activate when the vehicle is impacted by some incident such as a crash. When this system activates, the High Voltage system automatically shuts down, and your vehicle no longer will move under its own power. To return the High Voltage system back to normal operation, consult an Acura dealer.

Acura collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult an Acura dealer for more information.

Quick Reference Guide

Airbags

(P45)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety

(P60)

● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard

(P75)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist

(P36)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts

(P37)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

Safe Driving

(P31)

Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

Lights Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

System Indicators

System Message Indicator

Brake System Indicator (Red)

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges

(P117)

/Multi-Information Display (MID)

(P119)

/System Indicators

(P78)

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

Keyless Access System Indicator

High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge

Security System Alarm Indicator Fuel

Gauge

Tachometer

MID

Speedometer

Gear Position Indicator

M (sequential mode) Indicator/ Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

Blind spot information (BSI) Indicator

System Indicators

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

) Indicator

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator

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

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Fog Light Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold Indicator

U.S.

Canada

Electric Parking Brake System Indicator

Electric Parking Brake Indicator

U.S.

Canada

Auto High-Beam Indicator

POWER SYSTEM Indicator

High Temperature Indicator

Low Temperature Indicator

SPORT+ Mode Indicator

READY Indicator

(P77)

Quick Reference Guide

Controls

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

* Not available on all models

(P135)

Clock

Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.

2 Adjusting the Clock (P136)

Rotate to change hour, then press

Rotate to change minute, then press .

The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.

(P136)

POWER Button

Press the button to change the vehicle’s power mode.

(P164)

Turn Signals

Lights

(P168)

(P167)

Quick Reference Guide

Wipers and Washers

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

MIST OFF AUTO: Wiper speed varies

automatically

LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

Adjustment Ring

: Low Sensitivity

: High Sensitivity

Tailgate Outer Handle

(P175)

Steering Wheel

● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment switch to move the steering wheel to the desired position.

(P183)

Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside

(P148)

● Pull either front door inner handle to unlock and open it at the same time.

Tailgate

● Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock and open the tailgate when you carry the keyless access remote.

● Press the power tailgate button on the driver’s door or the remote transmitter to open and close the power tailgate.

(P152, 153)

AUTO should always be turned OFF before cleaning the windshield or driving through a car wash.

Quick Reference Guide

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Fold Button

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

Power Door Mirrors

(P185)

● With the power mode in ON, move the

selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

● Press the fold button to fold the door mirrors.

Power Windows

● With the power mode in ON, open and close the power windows.

● If the power window lock button is in the off position, each passenger’s window can be opened and closed with its own switch.

● If the power window lock button is in the on position (indicator is on), each passenger’s window switch is disabled.

(P161)

Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System

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

(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 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.

● 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.

(P214)

Rear Climate Control

● Press the AUTO button to activate the

rear climate control system.

● Press the button to turn the system on or off.

(P225)

Audio System

For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual

Quick Reference Guide

Electronic Gear Selector

(P247)

● Always depress the brake pedal before selecting

or changing the gear position from (P.

● Select

and depress the brake pedal when turning on the power.

Park

Press the

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

Reverse

Pull back the

button.

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Press the

button. Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Press the

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

button twice.

Sequential shift mode can be used.

Driving

(P229)

Quick Reference Guide

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

Quick Reference Guide

Wait for five seconds

VSA® On and Off

● 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.

(P288)

Collision Mitigation

Braking System

(CMBS

(P307)

● When a possible collision is likely unavoidable, the CMBS reduce the vehicle speed and the severity of the collision.

● To turn the CMBS hold the button until you hear a beep.

) OFF Button

on or off, press and

can help you to

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist

● 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

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane

Fuel tank capacity: 19.4 US gal (73.3 ℓ)

Press the fuel fill door release button.

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

(P294, 416)

(P327)

number 91 or higher

Quick Reference Guide

AcuraWatch

The camera is located behind the rearview mirror.

Front Sensor Camera

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is in the front grille.

AcuraWatchTM 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.

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

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.

(P259)

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)

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.

(P279)

Collision Mitigation

Braking System

)

(CMBS

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

is designed to alert you when a

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

(P307)

Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance

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.

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

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.

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.

(P331)

Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected

Vehicles with tire repair kit

Vehicles with compact spare tire

(P383)

Flat Tire

● 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.

(P385)

Indicators Come On

● Identify the indicator and consult the owner’s manual.

(P412)

Power System Won’t Start

● If the battery is dead, jump start using a

Blown Fuse

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical

(P404)

booster battery.

(P418)

device does not operate.

Overheating

● 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

● Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

(P409)

(P427)

Quick Reference Guide

What to Do If

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

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

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)

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.

Quick Reference Guide

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?

Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?

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

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

The beeper sounds when:

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The power mode is in ACCESSORY.

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The exterior lights are left on.

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

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

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

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

Quick Reference Guide

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

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Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

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Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other position.

Why does the gear position automatically change to

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

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

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?

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Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

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

When opening the driver’s door (P250)

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. 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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