Acura 2014 MDX - Owner's Manual manuals

Acura 2014 MDX - Owner's Manual User Manual (501 pages)

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Contents

Visual Index

Controls

Wipers and Washers

Steering Wheel

Unlocking the Front

Doors from the Inside

Tailgate

Power Door Mirrors

Power Windows

Climate Control System

Features

Audio Remote Controls

Driving

VSA® OFF Button

Cruise Control

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS)

Refueling

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

What to Do If

Quick Reference Guide

Event Data Recorders

Service Diagnostic Recorders

A Few Words About Safety

Safe Driving

For Safe Driving

■ Control your speed

Safety Checklist

Seat Belts

Seat Belt Reminder

Seat Belt e-pretensioners

Fastening a Seat Belt

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

Advice for Pregnant Women

Seat Belt Inspection

Airbag System Components

Types of Airbags

Front Airbags (SRS)

Operation

How the Front Airbags Work

Advanced Airbags

Driver’s Knee Airbag

Side Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags

Airbag System Indicators

Airbag Care

Child Safety

Protecting Infants

Protecting Smaller Children

Selecting a Child Seat

Rigid Type

Lower Anchors

Outer positions

Center position

All positions

Adding Security with a Tether

■ Using a second row anchor

■ Using a third row anchor

Safety of Larger Children

Booster Seats

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Safety Labels

Indicators

2 Shifting P. 329

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 32

2 Cruise Control P. 334

(SH-AWD®)

2 Automatic shutoff P. 348

2 LDW Camera P. 351

2 Starting the Engine P. 322

Models with ACC with LSF

Follow (LSF)

2 LKAS camera P. 354

Speedometer

Tachometer

Fuel Gauge

Temperature Gauge

Switching the Display

Odometer

100

Trip Meter

101

Outside Temperature

101

Average Fuel Economy

101

Instant Fuel Economy

102

Elapsed Time

102

Average Speed

102

Turn-by-Turn Directions

103

Current Mode for IDS

103

Tire Pressure Monitor

104

Customized Features

105

■ Customization flow

106

Instrument Panel

108

Adjusting the Clock

115

Key Types and Functions

116

Key Number Tag

117

Using the Remote Transmitter

118

Continued

120

Models with navigation system

121

■ Locking the front doors

122

■ Locking the rear doors

122

■ Lockout prevention system

122

Checking Door Lock Status

123

Using the Lock Tab

125

Childproof Door Locks

127

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

128

■ Opening the tailgate

129

■ Closing the tailgate

129

Outer Handle

130

Remote Transmitter

132

Power Tailgate Button

133

Power Tailgate Outer Handle

133

Power Tailgate Close Button

134

Auto-Closer

134

Power Tailgate Fall Detection

135

Security System

136

Panic Mode

138

■ Automatic operation

139

■ Manual operation

139

Unlock Button

140

Opening/Closing the Moonroof

141

ENGINE START/STOP Button

142

Automatic Power Off

143

Power Mode Reminder

143

■ When the power mode is in

144

Turn Signals

145

Light Switches

146

Automatic Lighting Control

147

Daytime Running Lights

149

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

151

Rear Wiper/Washer

152

Headlight Washers

153

Brightness Control

154

Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

155

Storing a Position in Memory

157

Recalling the Stored Position

157

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

158

Adjusting the Mirrors

159

Expanded View Driver’s Mirror

161

Adjusting the Seats

162

Seat-back Angle

163

Adjustment

163

Horizontal Position

163

Adjusting the Seat-Backs

164

Adjusting the Head Restraints

165

Position

166

Rear Seats

169

■ To fold down the seat

171

Using the Front Seat Armrest

172

Using the Rear Seat Armrest

172

Interior Lights

173

Map Lights

174

Cargo Area Lights

174

Interior Convenience Items

175

Console Compartment

176

Center Pocket

177

Under-floor Storage Area

177

Beverage Holders

178

Accessory Power Sockets

179

AC Power Outlet

180

Tie-down Anchors

181

Coat Hooks

181

Sunglasses Holder

182

Heated Steering Wheel

182

Models with seat ventilation

183

Second Row Outer Seat Heaters

184

Integrated Sunshades

185

■ Switching the vent mode

189

■ A/C on and off

189

■ SYNC on and off

190

■ Changing the fan speed

190

Rear Climate Control System

193

1. Press the AUTO button

196

Audio System

199

USB Port

200

Auxiliary Input Jack

201

Audio System Theft Protection

202

Audio System Basic Operation

204

On Demand Multi-Use Display

205

Shortcuts

206

■ Climate

209

Adjusting the Sound

211

Changing the Screen Settings

211

Audio/Information Screen

212

Wallpaper Setup

214

■ Select wallpaper

215

■ Delete wallpaper

215

Display Setup

217

Playing AM/FM Radio

218

Preset Memory

219

Radio Data System (RDS)

220

■ Radio text

221

Playing XM® Radio

222

To Play the XM® Radio

223

Playing a CD

225

(MP3/WMA/AAC)

226

How to Select a Play Mode

227

Playing an iPod®

228

How to Select an Album

229

Playing Internet Radio

232

Pandora® Menu

233

Radio Menu

234

Playing a USB Flash Drive

235

Playing Bluetooth® Audio

238

■ To pause or resume a file

239

Audio Error Messages

240

Pandora®

242

XM® Radio Service

245

Recommended CDs

246

■ Protecting CDs

247

USB Flash Drives

248

2 Phone Setup P. 274

255

2 Wallpaper Setup P. 213

255

2 Clock P. 114

255

2 Adjusting the Sound P. 215

262

Defaulting All the Settings

266

Training HomeLink

267

Training a Button

268

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

269

HFL Status Display

270

HFL Menus

271

Change a number

272

Create or delete a voice tag

272

■ Phone screen

273

Phone Setup

275

■ To delete a paired phone

279

To Create a Security PIN

281

Editing User Name

282

Automatic Transferring

283

Auto Answer

283

Ring Tone

284

Use Contact Photo

284

Speed Dial

286

■ To delete a voice tag

288

■ To delete a speed dial

288

Making a Call

289

■ To make a call using redial

291

Steering switches

292

Receiving a Call

294

Options During a Call

295

Selecting a Mail Account

297

Displaying Messages

298

■ Displaying E-mails

299

■ Reply to a message

300

■ Making a call to a sender

301

Compass Calibration

302

Compass Zone Selection

303

Before Driving

305

Interior Checks

306

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 34

307

2 Indicators P. 70

307

Maximum Load Limit

308

Towing a Trailer

310

■ Tongue load

311

■ To estimate the tongue load

312

■ Trailer brakes

315

■ Trailer light

316

4WD models

317

Trailer Stability Assist

318

Driving Safely with a Trailer

319

Towing Your Vehicle

320

General Information

321

Important Safety Precautions

321

Avoiding Trouble

322

When Driving

323

Stopping the Engine

324

■ To start the engine

325

WARNING:

325

■ To stop the engine

326

Starting to Drive

327

Precautions While Driving

328

Automatic Transmission

329

Shifting

330

Shift Lever Operation

331

Sequential Shift Mode

332

■ Second gear lock mode

333

To Set the Vehicle Speed

336

To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

337

To Cancel

337

(D or (S

338

When in Operation

340

■ There is no vehicle ahead

341

Distance Button

343

■ Automatic cancellation

345

■ How the system works

347

* Not available on all models

348

■ Automatic shutoff

349

FCW Limitations

350

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

351

LDW Camera

352

LDW On and Off

352

LDW Limitations

353

When the System can be Used

355

To cancel

356

When the LKAS is suspended

357

LKAS Limitations

358

Stability Control), System

359

VSA® On and Off

360

Agile Handling Assist System

361

(SH-AWD®)

364

Federal Explanation

366

Brake System

368

Foot Brake

369

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

370

Brake Assist System

371

■ When the system activates

373

Collision Alert Stages

374

On and Off

376

■ When Passing

377

■ At an intersection

377

Parking Your Vehicle

378

Parking Sensor System

379

Indicators light where the

381

Turning off All Rear Sensors

382

Multi-View Rear Camera

383

How to Refuel

385

Fuel Economy

386

Accessories and Modifications

387

Before Performing Maintenance

389

Maintenance Safety

390

Vehicle Safety

390

Maintenance Minder

392

Display (MID)

393

Maintenance Service Items

394

Resetting the Display

395

Maintenance Under the Hood

396

Opening the Hood

397

Engine Compartment Cover

398

Recommended Engine Oil

399

Oil Check

400

Adding Engine Oil

401

Engine Coolant

404

Radiator

405

Transmission Fluid

406

Brake Fluid

407

Refilling Window Washer Fluid

407

Replacing Light Bulbs

408

Bulb Socket

411

Back-Up Light

412

High-Mount Brake Light Bulbs

413

LED Puddle Light Bulbs

413

Checking Wiper Blades

414

Checking Tires

418

Tire Labeling

419

Glossary of Tire Terminology

420

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

421

Treadwear

421

Traction

422

Temperature

422

Wear Indicators

423

Tire Service Life

423

Tire and Wheel Replacement

424

Tire Rotation

425

Winter Tires

426

Checking the Battery

427

Charging the Battery

427

Remote Transmitter Care

428

Replacing the Battery

430

Wireless Headphone

431

Dust and Pollen Filter

432

Cleaning

433

Floor Mats

434

Maintaining Genuine Leather

434

Exterior Care

435

Applying Wax

436

Cleaning the Window

436

Maintaining Aluminum Wheels

436

Types of Tools

439

If a Tire Goes Flat

440

Jack Handle Bar

442

Wheel Nut Wrench

442

The tire to be replaced

443

How to Set Up the Jack

444

Replacing the Flat Tire

445

Storing the Flat Tire

446

TPMS and the Spare Tire

446

Contact

447

Injecting Sealant and Air

449

Repair Notification Label

452

Speed Restriction Label

452

Pressure Relief Button

454

Engine Does Not Start

458

Emergency Engine Stop

460

Jump Starting

461

Shift Lever Does Not Move

463

Overheating

464

■ Next thing to do

465

■ Last thing to do

465

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

466

Tighten Fuel Cap Message

467

System Indicator Comes On

468

Fuse Locations

470

Fuse Box

472

Fuse Label

472

Rear Fuse Box

474

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

475

Emergency Towing

476

Information

480

Specifications

481

*1: BASE models

482

*2: Except BASE models

482

Identification Numbers

483

Devices that Emit Radio Waves

484

Reporting Safety Defects

485

Emissions Testing

486

Warranty Coverages

488

■ Canadian Owners

489

Authorized Manuals

490

Client Service Information

491

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