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11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Owner's Identification OWNER _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ STREET _________________________________ _________________________________ ___________________ CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE V. I. N.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2012 Acura MDX was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Introduction 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.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: ● ● To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Important Handling Information Your MDX 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.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................................... 3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ........................................................................... 5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...........
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections in this manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL HOMELINK BUTTONS INDICATORS (P. 67) (P. 363) GAUGES (P. 78) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 163) MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P. 165) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 168) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 10, 30) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 140) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 182) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 192) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 164) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.
/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ2 FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P. 479) (P. 128) PADDLE SHIFTERS COLLISION MITIGATION (P. 447) BRAKING SYSTEM™ (CMBS™) OFF BUTTONᤳ2 (P.467) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 126) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF BUTTON (P. 474) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 166) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 127) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTONᤳ2 (P. 482) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions .............. 6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 8 Seat Belts ..................................... 9 Airbags ....................................... 10 Protecting Adults and Teens............. 12 1. Close and Lock the Doors .......... 12 2. Adjust the Front Seats ............... 14 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ................ 15 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ........
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important. 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.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Important Safety Precautions 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.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Your Vehicle's Safety Features (11) (8) (9) (12) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions. ● Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 30 for more information on how your front airbags work).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need to know about your airbags are: Airbags do not replace seat belts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts. ● ● Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions. Airbags can pose serious hazards.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front. See pages 40 － 60 for important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle. 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. When the tailgate is not tightly closed, the ‘‘TAILGATE OPEN’’ message will come on. When both tailgate and one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’ message will come on. Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. For more information, see page 140.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Adults and Teens 2. Adjust the Front Seats Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible. 14 If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Adults and Teens 4. Adjust the Head Restraints 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat. Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to a comfortable, upright position.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Adults and Teens Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving. Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Adults and Teens If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height. Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Adults and Teens 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for Pregnant Women This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to drive.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a foldeddown back seat. If they do, they Passengers should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is moving. A passenger who is not ● wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your front passenger to fasten your seat belts. If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. This system monitors the front seat belts.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no items on the front seat, something may be interfering with the monitoring system. Look for and remove: ● ● ● Any items under the front passenger's seat. Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners DETACHABLE ANCHOR The lap/shoulder belts in the center seat of the second row and both of the third row seats are equipped with a detachable anchor that has two parts: a small latch plate and a buckle. The detachable seat belt should normally be latched whenever the seat-backs are in an upright position.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners can be activated during a collision in which the front airbags do not deploy. In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the extra tension in the seat belt could be helpful.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts In addition, the front passenger's epretensioner does not activate when the passenger's airbag is automatically turned off because the weight sensor detects a child in the front passenger's seat. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly. Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed. Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (4) (14) (13) Driver's Front Airbag Passenger's Front Airbag Control Unit (5) Front Seat Belt Tensioners/Seat Belt ᤳ e-pretensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) (6) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (8) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (15) (9) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (10) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors/OPDS Sens
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Airbag System (SRS) includes: ● ● ● Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ (see page 30). Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags ● A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags (see page 35).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy. If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag's surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the passenger's seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will work properly, do not do anything This includes: ● ● ● ● ● How Your Side Airbags Work A second-row passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger's seat. Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag may not deploy if there is no passenger. Side Airbag Cutoff System To get the best protection from the side airbags, front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work In a Rollover If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over, it signals the control unit, which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt tensioners. The airbag on the passenger's side will deploy even if there are no passengers on that side of the vehicle.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your airbag system components. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works If no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on. The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if: ● An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions ● Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat ● Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason. Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Do not expose the front passenger's seat-back to liquid.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Children － General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, traffic collisions are the number one cause of the death of children age 12 and under. Children depend on adults to protect them.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Children － General Guidelines The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride. Children who ride in the back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Children － General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. U.S.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Children － General Guidelines ● ● ● ● Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page 57). Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page 149).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Children － General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Never hold an infant or child on your lap. If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed. ● Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Do not put a rear-facing child seat in a forward-facing position. If placed facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision. Child Seat Type An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger's seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat. Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a crash.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Infants and Small Children Child Seat Placement Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger's airbag can be hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are LATCHcompatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer's use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Installing a Child Seat 1. Properly secure the child seat to the vehicle. All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash. 2. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) at each of the second row seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH. The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Installing a Child Seat 3. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker's instructions. Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above. FLEXIBLE TYPE Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above. 4. Whatever type you have, follow the child seat maker's instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Installing a Child Seat Using the Center LATCH 2. Follow step 1 through 4 as described previously to secure the child seat. 3. Lower the head restraint first. Route the tether strap over the head restraint and seat-back, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted. 6. Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Installing a Child Seat In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver's have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat. If you intend to install a child seat in the center seating position of second row seat, make sure the detachable seat belt is securely latched (see page 155). 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Tether A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the second or third row. Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available. 4.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Installing a Child Seat Second Row Installation TETHER STRAP TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT Each second row seat has a tether anchorage point behind the seatback. 1. After properly securing the child seat (see page 53), lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Installing a Child Seat Third Row Installation 2. Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the tether strap is not twisted. 3. Tighten the strap according to the seat maker's instructions. If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely. 56 Each third row seat has a tether anchorage point on the tailgate sill. 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear the lap/ shoulder belt. Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger's front airbag inflates.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Larger Children 3. Does the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm? Using a Booster Seat 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child's thighs? 5. Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip? Booster seats can be high-back or low-back.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Larger Children A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle's or booster's seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster seat.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to: ● ● ● ● ● Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information. Additional Safety Precautions ● in serious neck injuries during a crash. ● Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position. Supervise the child.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Carbon Monoxide Hazard Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever: ● ● ● The vehicle is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The vehicle was in a crash that may have damaged the underside. Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. DASHBOARD U.S. models only If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Safety Labels SUN VISOR U.S. models DOORJAMBS U.S. models Canadian models Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian models U.S.
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11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instruments and Controls Control Locations .......................... 66 Instrument Panel .......................... 67 Instrument Panel Indicators .......... 68 Gauges.......................................... 78 Multi-Information Display ............. 79 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ..................................... 125 Windshield Wipers and Washers .............................. 126 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ..........
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Control Locations DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 168) INSTRUMENT PANEL HOMELINK BUTTONS INDICATORS (P. 67) (P. 363) GAUGES (P. 78) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 163) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 140) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 182) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 192) PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 164) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 443) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 160) REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 187) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 79) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 73) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 74) SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 73) DOOR/TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P. 76) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 36, 70) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 70) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 74) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 69) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 71) VSA OFF INDICATOR (P.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle. Seat Belt Reminder Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If it comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged, and you will see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page 562. U.S. Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your airbag system components.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel Indicators If it comes on and stays on at any other time, there is a problem with the VSA or Hill Start Assist system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page 88). Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. For more information, see page 473.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator has two functions: 1. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle's tires are significantly low on pressure. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page 88).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel Indicators Message Indicator Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with other indicators in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. If the indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is too high. You will also see a ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page 88).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. If it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see page 138). 74 Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel Indicators Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator Cruise Main Indicator On models without adaptive cruise control (ACC) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 345).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel Indicators If the indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the CMBS. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK CMBS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. If this happens, take your vehicle to your dealer, and have it checked. For more information, see page 463. When this indicator is on, the CMBS is not working.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel Indicators Active Damper System Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator If equipped LOW FUEL INDICATOR This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. When the indicator comes on, there is about 2.9 U.S. gal (10.8 L) of fuel remaining in the tank. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on when the security system is set.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Gauges TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display When you open the driver's door, a ‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the multi-information display. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the multi-information display changes as shown on the next page each time you press the INFO ( / ) button or SEL/RESET button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Main Menu INFO button Go to Customize Menu (See page 90) SEL/RESET button Go to HandsFreeLink Menu (See page 367) (See page 81) Trip Computer (See page 84) (See page 81) (See page 81) Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 83) 80
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Trip Meter Odometer TRIP METER ODOMETER The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is reset at the same time. When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is reset. In the customizing mode, you can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time when you refuel your vehicle (see page 102). Outside Temperature OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE U.S. CANADA This shows the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor Engine Oil Life Tire Pressure Monitor ENGINE OIL LIFE Canada This shows the remaining life of the engine oil. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset. The engine oil life is calculated based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. For more information, see page 507.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display HandsFreeLink™ Trip Computer AVERAGE FUEL A/B This shows your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset the Trip A or Trip B. You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the multi-information display (see page 102).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display AVERAGE SPEED ELAPSED TIME This shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc. This shows the average speed you are traveling in miles per hour (mph) for U.S.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display System Messages SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system message indicator, to come on. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem(s) is corrected. You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for the first time.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display U.S. See page 562 See page 12 Canada See page 164 See page 21 U.S. Canada See page 564 See page 36 U.S. Canada See page 563 See Page 443 U.S.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display See page 72 See page 462 See page 486 U.S.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display See page 482 Instruments and Controls See page 482 See page 547 See page 507 See page 425 CONTINUED 89
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Customize Settings If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position, or move the shift lever out of Park, the display will change to the normal screen. You can customize some vehicle control settings for ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed, customizing is not possible.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Group Setup ACC SETUP (P. 96) POSITION SETUP (P. 107) Description Causes the system to beep when a vehicle ahead of you gets too close. ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT Changes the ACC display speed unit. LANGUAGE SELECTION Changes the language used in the display. ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading. TRIP A & AVG.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Group Setup LIGHTING SETUP (P. 110) DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P. 115) Menu Item INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME Description Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate. HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver's door.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display DEFAULT ALL If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/ RESET button. The screen goes back to the previous display. When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen returns to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. If the setting is not successfully completed, ‘‘FAILED’’ is shown for several seconds, and then the screen goes back to the normal message mode.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown on the next page. Press the INFO ( / ) button, until you see the setup you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. Customize Settings You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to your preference.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SETUP see page 96 Instruments and Controls METER SETUP see page 99 Select ‘‘EXIT’’ Select ‘‘CANCEL’’ POSITION SETUP see page 107 Select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’ LIGHTING SETUP see page 110 DOOR/WINDOW SETUP see page 115 WIPER SETUP see page 123 SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO (▲/▼) BUTTON CONTINUED 95
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Adaptive Cruise Control Setup If equipped There are two custom settings for adaptive cruise control (ACC): ● ● PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT To enter customize mode, press the SEL/RESET button while ‘‘ACC SETUP’’ is displayed. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Pre-Running Car Detect Beep When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then returns to the customize item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, return to ‘‘PRERUNNING CAR DETECT BEEP’’ and repeat the procedure again.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Adaptive Cruise Control Display Speed Unit To change the unit of measurement from mph to km/h, follow these instructions: Select this item from ‘‘ACC SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly until ‘‘ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT’’ is displayed. 98 Press the SEL/RESET button to display the selections. The highlighted unit, mph or km/h, is the current setting.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Meter Setup Here are the six custom settings for the meter setup: ● ● ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ● ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ● ELAPSED TIME RESET ● Instruments and Controls ● LANGUAGE SELECTION AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION While METER SETUP is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Language Selection There are three language selections you can make: English, French, and Spanish. To choose the language you want, follow these instructions: You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 100 Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. Display You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models Adjust the outside temperature value by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to set the desired value.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Trip A & Avg. Fuel Reset With Refuel To cause Trip A and AVG. FUEL to reset every time you refuel your vehicle, follow these instructions: You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 102 Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Adjust Alarm Volume You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Select the desired level by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Elapsed Time Reset There are four elapsed time reset choices you can make: MANUAL ONLY － You can reset the elapsed time, when Trip Computer's Elapsed Time is displayed (see page 85). IGN OFF － The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. TRIP A － The elapsed time is reset when the Trip A is reset. TRIP B － The elapsed time is reset when the Trip B is reset.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Auto Interior Illumination There are MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW and MIN levels and OFF for the auto interior illumination settings. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘ELAPSED TIME RESET’’ and repeat the procedure again.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 106 When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Position Setup Here are the two custom settings for the position setup: ● AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL Instruments and Controls ● MEMORY POSITION LINK While ‘‘POSITION SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Memory Position Link If ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ is set to ‘‘ON,’’ the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and outside mirror positions move to the position stored in the memory when you open the driver's door, using the remote transmitter. You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘POSITION SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 108 Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Auto Tilt & Telescope Steering Wheel You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘POSITION SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup: ● INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME ● HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER ● AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY While ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver's door.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Auto Light Sensitivity MAX － The headlights come on when it is bright. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’ and repeat the procedure again. HIGH － The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 114 When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Door/Window Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door/window setup: AUTO DOOR LOCK ● AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ● ● ● Instruments and Controls ● KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER While ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Auto Door Lock There are three settings you can choose from: SHIFT FROM P － The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of Park. WITH VEH SPD － The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 16 km/h). OFF － The auto door lock is deactivated all the time. 116 You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Auto Door Unlock There are three settings you can choose from: When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK’’ and repeat the procedure again.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections. If you choose ‘‘SHIFT TO P’’ or ‘‘IGN OFF’’, you will see the above display. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. Press the INFO ( / ) button to switch the door lock mode setting between the driver's door and all doors.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Key and Remote Unlock Mode You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgment When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter, some exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked and the security system has set (see page 341). You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Security Relock Timer You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen. You can choose this customizale item from ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 122 When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display Wiper Setup Wiper Action You can select from these two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT (intermittent) position: Here is one custom setting for the wiper setup: ● WIPER ACTION While ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Multi-Information Display You can choose this customizable item from ‘‘WIPER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 124 Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Controls Near the Steering Wheel BSI ALERT INDICATORᤳ1 (P. 479) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P. 128) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 447) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 126) COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM™ (CMBS™) OFF BUTTONᤳ1 (P. 467) Instruments and Controls PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 37) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM OFF BUTTON (P. 474) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 132) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Windshield Wipers and Washers Push the right lever up or down to select a position. MIST － The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. OFF － The wipers are not activated. INT － The length of the wipe interval is varied automatically according to vehicle speed. 1. MIST 2. OFF 3. INT － Intermittent 4. LO － Low speed 5. HI － High speed 6. Windshield washers 126 Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Washers (On Canadian models) Rear Window Wiper and Washer 1. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn the rear window wiper ON. 2. Hold past ON to turn the rear window wiper on and to spray the rear window washer. CONTINUED 127 Instruments and Controls The headlight washers can be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next to the steering wheel column.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights 3. When you turn the wiper switch to the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will return to its parked position. Turn Signal and Headlights 4. Rotate the switch counterclockwise to spray the window washer. When you shift the transmission to the reverse position with the front windshield wipers activated, the rear window wiper operates automatically.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Turn Signal and Headlights When the light switch is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. High Beams － To switch from low beams to high beams, push the left lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page 74). Pull it back to return to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Turn Signal and Headlights LIGHT SENSOR Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch. You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically. They will go off when the headlights turn off.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Turn Signal and Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door. If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to-side. Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off. For more information, see page 167.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Instrument Panel Brightness Adjust the brightness of the instrument panel by pressing the ＋ or － button. Press the ＋ button to increase the brightness and the － button to decrease it. The brightness can be set differently for when the headlights are on, and when they are off. The level of brightness is shown on the multi-information display while you adjust it. It goes out 5 seconds after you finish adjusting.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving. ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped. 134 Move the steering wheel in, out, up, or down by pushing and holding the adjustment switch in that direction.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Steering Wheel Adjustments When you remove the key from the ignition switch, the steering wheel automatically moves fully in and up. The steering wheel then returns to its original position when you insert the key back in the ignition switch. Steering wheel movement is also controlled by the driving position memory system (see page 168).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Keys and Locks KEY MASTER KEY VALET KEY NUMBER WITH REMOTE (Light Gray) TAG TRANSMITTER You should have received a key number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Acura-approved key blanks. These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Keys and Locks Retractable Master Key RELEASE BUTTON Push The key may come in contact with your finger while being retracted or extended. Make sure your fingers do not touch the pivot of the key when retracting or extending the key. Instruments and Controls Always use the fully-extended key when you insert it to the ignition switch.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is disabled. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Ignition Switch ACCESSORY (I) － You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position. The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III). The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch. START (III) － Use this position only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Door Locks UNLOCK LOCK To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page 119. When the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 16 km/h) or more, all the doors lock automatically. To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR LOCK’’ setting, see page 116.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Door Locks, Tailgate Lockout Prevention Tailgate Childproof Door Locks LOCK The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position (lever is down), the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tailgate Power Tailgate If you push the same button again while the tailgate is opening or closing, you will hear three beeps, and the tailgate will stop moving, reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened or closed position. TAILGATE BUTTON POWER TAILGATE BUTTON The tailgate can be opened and closed with the remote transmitter (see page 145) or the button in the driver's door pocket when both front doors are unlocked.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tailgate Auto-Reverse Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can cause serious injury. Make sure everyone is clear before closing the power tailgate. Also check that passengers, especially children, do not have their hands on the edge of the tailgate or on the tailgate sill. The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is about to latch so the motor can pull the tailgate shut.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tailgate If you try to drive off with the tailgate not closed completely, a beeper sounds and a ‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’ message is shown on the multi-information display. Unlocking the Tailgate Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 61.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Remote Transmitter UNLOCK BUTTON LOCK BUTTON PANIC BUTTON LOCK － Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and tailgate are locked and the security system has set. This button does not work if any door or tailgate is not fully closed.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Remote Transmitter If you push the same button again while the tailgate is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses direction and stops in the fully opened or fully closed position. PANIC － Press and hold this button for about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Remote Transmitter An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal. 3. Place a cloth on the edge of the keypad to prevent scratches, and remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver. 5. Snap the two halves of the keypad, then install the parts in reverse order.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Remote Transmitter Recalling a Memorized Driving Position Here are the settings activated with the remote: ● ● ● ● When you unlock the driver's door with your remote, each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to that remote. The driver's ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) is shown on the back of each remote. 148 Customized settings (see page 90). Driving position memory (see page 168).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Seats Front Seat Power Adjustments The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. The passenger seat has the same adjustments as the driver's seat but without any lumbar adjustment. Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Seats Head Restraints FRONT See page 15 for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. CUSHION SEATBACK Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Seats SECOND CENTER AND THIRD ROW CUSHION When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button. Always replace the head restraints before driving. LEGS RELEASE BUTTON Removing the Head Restraint To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Seats Active Head Restraints This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant's head. It also helps protect the occupants against the likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine. After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position. The driver's and front passenger's seats have active head restraints.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Seats Adjusting the Second Row Seats Folding the Second Row Seats The left and right halves can be folded separately. HANDLE To change the seat-back angle of the seats in the second row, pull up on the handle on the outside of the seatback, and push the seat-back. Overall, the seat-back has six different positions. Instruments and Controls 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Seats Third Row Access Folding the Third Row Seat 1. Use the latch plate to release the seat belt from the detachable anchor (see page 155). 2. Lower the head restraints to their lowest positions. NOTE: To fold the third row seat, the second row seat-back must be folded down or in the full up right position.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Seats Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving. Reconnect the seat belts to the detachable anchors. Detachable Anchor Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash. LATCH PLATE The seat belts in the second row center seat and the third row seats are equipped with detachable anchors.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Seats SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT THIRD ROW SEATS SMALL LATCH PLATE LATCH PLATE HOOK SMALL LATCH PLATE Pull out the small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt to extend it. TRIANGLE MARKS ANCHOR BUCKLE Pull out the outer shoulder belts from the hook. Both of the third-row hooks should only be used when the seat belt is detached.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Seat Heaters Passenger's Seat HEATERS Driver's Seat MDX, Technology Package, and U.S. Technology Package with Entertainment models Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. Because of the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the passenger's seat-back. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Seat Heaters, Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation ● Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters. ● Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e. g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use seat heaters. Do not use the seat heater in the HI setting for an extended period, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation FRONT SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS INDICATOR Pressing the button while the heater is running will switch the system to the HI setting air ventilation mode. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters and the air ventilation system. To use the heaters, press the button. The indicator (red) next to the button will come on.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Power Windows DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window. 160 The windows will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Power Windows Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it. If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is removed, the AUTO function may be disabled.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Power Windows Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key 3. Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key. 4. To open the windows and the moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2). To close: 1. Insert the key in the driver's door lock.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Moonroof To tilt up the moonroof, push the center of the moonroof switch straight up. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the moonroof switch forward. To open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly. The moonroof opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening fully, push the switch briefly.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Moonroof, Parking Brake You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function. If you try to open the moonroof in below-freezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving. SENSOR INDICATOR AUTO BUTTON The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH 3. Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down. 4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings. Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Both outside door mirrors have a reverse tilt feature.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Mirrors Heated Mirrors HEATED MIRROR BUTTON This heated mirror function has a timer (see page 132). Folding Door Mirrors FOLDING BUTTON Canadian Elite Package model Door mirrors can be folded by the folding button next to the selector switch, which enables you to park your vehicle in a limited parking space easily. Make sure you fold out the mirrors before you start driving.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Mirrors, Driving Position Memory System Never drive your vehicle with the outside mirrors folded. 168 Driving Position Memory System Your vehicle has a memory feature for the steering wheel, driver's seat, and outside mirror positions. Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Driving Position Memory System MEMORY BUTTONS Doing any of the following after pressing the MEMO button will cancel the storing procedure. ● ● MEMO BUTTON 3. Press and release the MEMO button on the control panel. You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Driving Position Memory System, Interior Lights To stop the system's automatic adjustment, do any of these actions: ● ● Press any button on the control panel: MEMO, 1, or 2. Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat. ● Shift out of Park. ● Adjust the outside mirrors.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Interior Lights Door (Door activated position): ● After all doors are closed tightly, the lights dim slightly, then fade out in about 30 seconds. To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page 111. ON position: ● All the individual map lights come on and stay on.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Interior Lights Courtesy Lights COURTESY LIGHT The courtesy lights between the front map lights come on when the parking lights are turned on. To adjust its brightness, press either of the instrument panel brightness control buttons (＋ or －) with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. 172 Tailgate Lights The lights in the tailgate have an onoff switch to control if the lights come on when the tailgate is opened.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Interior Convenience Items SUNGLASSES HOLDER SUN VISOR COAT HOOK VANITY MIRROR STORAGE COMPARTMENTS CENTER POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET 173 Instruments and Controls GROCERY HOOK GLOVE BOX
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Interior Convenience Items Storage Compartment Console Compartment Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key. LIDS LID Your vehicle is equipped with a front seat armrest pad that is also a console compartment. To open the console compartment fully, push both buttons at the front of the compartment.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Interior Convenience Items Sun Visor Sunglasses Holder PUSH SUNGLASSES HOLDER To open the sunglasses holder, push on the lid. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving. Slide Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder. You may also store small items in this holder.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror The vanity mirror light will not come on if the sun visor is slid outward. On models without rear entertainment system The accessory power socket is located at the back of the front console compartment. To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Interior Convenience Items Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). AC Power Outlet The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100 watts or less. If you use an appliance which requires more than 100 watts, it automatically stops supplying the power. If this happens, turn the ignition switch off and turn it on again.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls NOTE: The AC power outlet is not designed for electric appliances which require high initial peak wattage such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is also not suitable for devices that process precise data such as medical equipment or measuring instruments.
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11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Features The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them. The security system helps do discourage vandalism and theft to your vehicle. Climate Control System ................ 182 Rear Climate Controls ................ 187 Audio System ...............................
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Climate Control System FRONT CONTROL PANEL AUTO BUTTON ON/OFF BUTTON DRIVER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE AUTO INDICATOR DRIVER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR BUTTON FAN CONTROL BUTTONS REAR CONTROL PANEL DUAL BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON MODE BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON A
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Climate Control System Voice Control System On models with navigation system The climate control system can also be operated by voice control. See the navigation system manual for complete details.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit ( ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature. When you press a fan control button, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode. When the indicator in the dual button is on, the driver's side and passenger's side temperature can be controlled independently (see page 189).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Climate Control System ON/OFF Button When you press this button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be adjusted separately with the temperature control buttons on the back of the center console. With the indicator off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the driver's side set temperature.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Climate Control System Recirculation Button Mode Control When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle's interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode). Use the mode control button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Climate Control System Rear Climate Controls REAR CONTROL PANEL REAR BUTTON Rear Button When the indicator in this button is off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment is synchronized to the driver's side set temperature. If the AUTO mode is selected on the front control panel, you will see AUTO SYNC on the rear system display.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Climate Control System Temperature Control Press the ▲ temperature control button to increase the temperature of airflow, and the ▼ button to decrease it. The temperature you adjust is shown in the system display. Fan Control Press the ▲ fan control button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the ▼ button to decrease it. The level of the fan speed is shown in the display.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Climate Control System Triple Zone Temperature Control The temperatures of the driver's side and the front passenger's side can be controlled independently when the indicator in the DUAL button is on. Driver's Side Passenger's Side Features When the indicator in the REAR button is on, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Climate Control System Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appear in the display. When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver's temperature control buttons. To set the driver's side temperature to a different value than the passenger's side, press the DUAL button, then press either of the driver's temperature control button (▲or▼).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Climate Control System Sunlight and Temperature Sensors TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR Features SUNLIGHT SENSOR To regulate the interior temperature and humidity, the climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature/ humidity sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Audio System An audio system is standard on all models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle's audio system. Without navigation system With navigation system For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 193 through 211. For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 212 through 302.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Features A.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the VOL/ knob or the AM or FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL/ knob. The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Preset － Each preset button can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM. 2. Use the tune, skip(seek), or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station. 3. Pick a preset button, then press and hold it until you hear a beep. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM. Press the A.SEL button. ‘‘A.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Adjusting the Sound Press the TUNE (SOUND) knob repeatedly to display the BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SUBWOOFER, CENTER, and SVC (speed-sensitive volume compensation) settings. BASS － Adjusts the bass. TREBLE － Adjusts the treble. FADER － Adjusts the front-to-back strength of the sound. BALANCE － Adjusts the side-toside strength of the sound.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) Features XM RADIO BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER)KNOB TUNE KNOB TITLE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED 197
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM® Radio anywhere in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc. and XM CANADA® is a registered business name of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, highquality digital reception.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) 2. Use the TUNE knob, the CATEGORY buttons, or the SCAN buttons to tune to a desired channel. The presets may be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed. In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In channel mode, all channels can be selected.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ － The signal is currently too weak. Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon. Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in mountains or large obstacles to these areas. the south.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions: ● ● ● ● ● ● Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. Driving in tunnels. Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of you. Driving on the lower level of a multi-tiered road.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models without navigation system) While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, ‘‘CATEGORY’’ or ‘‘CHANNEL’’ will appear in the display, and you'll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) TRACK/FILE NUMBER MP3/WMA INDICATOR FOLDER NUMBER Features DISC SLOT SKIP BUTTONS DISC LOAD BUTTON DISC EJECT BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER)KNOB TUNE (FOLDER) KNOB PRESET BUTTONS RANDOM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON CONTINUED 203
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc To load or play discs, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. You operate the disc changer with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc changer, press the DISC button. You will see ‘‘DISC’’ in the display. The disc and track numbers, and the elapsed time are shown in the display.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Loading Discs Your vehicle's in-dash disc changer holds up to six discs. 2. The disc number for an empty position begins blinking. 3. Insert the disc into the disc slot when the green disc load indicator comes on. Insert it only about halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) If the text data has more than 16 characters, you will see the first 15 characters and the ＞ indicator in the display. Press and hold the TITLE button until the next 16 characters are shown. You can see up to about 31 characters of the text data. If you press and hold the TITLE button again, the display shows the first 16 characters again.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To move rapidly within a track or file, press and hold the or SKIP button. In MP3 or WMA mode Pressing either SKIP button also turns off the repeat feature. In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER REPEAT － This feature, when activated, replays all the files on the selected folder in the order they are compressed in MP3 or WMA.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Each time you press and release the RPT button, the mode changes from file repeat to folder repeat, to disc repeat then to normal playing. RANDOM (Random within a disc) － This feature plays the tracks within a disc (the files in MP3 or WMA mode) in random order. To activate random play, press and release the RDM button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) In MP3 or WMA mode Pressing either SKIP button, or selecting a different disc (using the preset buttons) or folder (using the TUNE knob) turns off the SCAN or F-SCAN feature. D-SCAN － This feature, when activated, samples the first track in each disc in order (the first file in the main folder on each disc in MP3 or WMA mode).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( ) to remove the disc. If you eject the disc, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the disc after 10 seconds. To begin playing, press the DISC button. If you turn the system off while a disc is playing, either with the VOL/ knob or by turning off the ignition switch, the disc will stay in the drive.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. For the additional information on damaged discs, see page 248.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Audio System (Models with navigation system) Interface Dial Most audio system functions can still be controlled by standard buttons, dials, and knobs, but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. KNOB ENTER SELECTOR 212 The knob turns left and right. Use it to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN SCAN BUTTON With rear entertainment system A.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) To Play the AM/FM Radio STEREO INDICATOR BAND The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. Press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display. Turn the system on by pressing the VOL/ button or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL/ knob. 214 The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are shown on the display.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) SKIP (SEEK) － The skip (seek) function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press either side ( or ) of the SKIP button, then release it. SCAN INDICATOR SCAN ICON When it finds a strong signal, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Preset － Each preset button or preset icon can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM. You can also press the A.SEL button. You will see A.SEL on the audio display and the navigation screen, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. The system stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons. A.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station, the navigation screen and the audio display continue to show the frequency. Radio Data System (RDS) On the FM band, you can select a favorite station and display the program service name according to the information provided by the radio data system (RDS) if the station has the RDS information available.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS) Category RDS SEARCH ICON With the FM band selected, you can select the program type provided by the RDS. Press the AUDIO button to display the radio information on the navigation screen. Push down the interface selector, then turn the interface dial to select RDS Search. Press ENTER to set your selection.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) RDS Category Search You can also select an RDS category with the CATEGORY button. Press either side ( or ) of the CATEGORY button to display an RDS category in the audio display. Select a category by pressing either side of the button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to the desired RDS category. While the RDS category is selected, move the interface selector to the left or right to select SEEK up, SEEK down, or SCAN in the upper right corner of the navigation screen. When you press and release ENTER to select the RDS category, RDS category search (SEEK up/down) starts.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the CANCEL button. Radio Text Display This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, FADER, and BALANCE are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can set the Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC). The display shows up to 64 characters on the selected RDS station.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) The system will return to the audio playing mode in the center display about 10 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode. You can also adjust the sound by pushing TUNE (SOUND) knob repeatedly. Each mode is shown in the audio display as you push the button. Turn the TUNE (SOUND) knob or interface knob to adjust the setting to your liking.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) CENTER － Adjusts the strength of sound from the center speaker. SUBWOOFER － To adjust the strength of the sound from the subwoofer speaker, select it and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigation system) To set this feature on or off, select Dolby PL II, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Rotate the interface dial to ON or OFF, and press ENTER. Features Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, MLP Lossless, and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY SCAN BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS SKIP/ CATEGORY BUTTONS XM RADIO TUNE BUTTON (SOUND) VOL/Ⴛ KNOB (VOLUME/ PRESET POWER) BUTTONS KNOB XM RADIO BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/ POWER) KNOB AUDIO BUTTON SKIP/ CATEGORY BUTTONS TUNE (SOUND) KNOB AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL 226 With rea
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, highquality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, XM Radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) MODE － To switch between the category mode and channel mode, push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU, then turn the interface dial to select Mode, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to select CH or CAT, then press ENTER on the interface selector. Move the interface selector up to go back.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) SCAN － The scan function gives you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the channels within that category are scanned. To activate SCAN, press the SCAN button. You will see SCAN on the screen and audio display. CHANNEL SCAN － This function samples all channels.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) 2. Use the tune, list, or scan function to tune to a desired channel. In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In channel mode, all channels can be selected. 3. Pick the preset button you want for that channel. Press and hold the preset button until you hear a beep. You can also pick the number with the interface dial.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) Signal weaker in these areas. Signal may be blocked by mountains or large obstacles to the south. SATELLITE GROUND REPEATER CONTINUED 231 Features The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions: ● ● ● ● ● ● Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. Driving in tunnels. Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of you.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) To delete a file, push the interface selector to the right to select ‘‘DELETE.’’ Select ‘‘DELETE ALL’’ or ‘‘DELETE SELECTED ITEM,’’ then press ENTER on the interface selector. NOTE ICON To replay and see the stored file, press the AUDIO button to select the audio display on the navigation screen. Push down the interface selector to display the audio menu.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing the XM® Radio (Models with navigation system) Receiving XM Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position, press the button. A variety of music types and styles will play.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY DISC SLOT RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON Features Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY SKIP BUTTONS EJECT BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB EJECT BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB DISC BUTTON SCAN BUTTON DISC BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle's audio system has an internal disc player. To operate the disc player, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. The disc player can play these disc formats: ● CD (CD-DA) ● CD-R/RW (MP3, WMA, AAC) ● DVD-A ● DVD-R/RW The disc packages or jackets should have one of these marks.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) It is possible to select up to 999 files for inclusion in CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and up to 3,500 files for inclusion in DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent ＃'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Each time you press the TITLE button, the audio display changes from artist name to album name, to track name and then to normal display that shows the track number and the elapsed time. When playing a disc in MP3/WMA/AAC, the display mode changes from folder name, to file name, to artist tag, to album tag, to track tag, and then to normal display.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Track Repeat TRACK REPEAT INDICATOR REPEAT OFF ICON To turn this feature off, turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Random Play TRACK RANDOM INDICATOR Features TRACK REPEAT ICON To replay the current track continuously, push the interface selector down while playing a disc.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select the track random icon, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to select the Scan icon, and press ENTER on the interface selector. You will hear a 10second sampling of each track on the disc. When you return to disc mode, the disc will begin playing from where it left off.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To Stop Playing a Disc To take the system out of disc mode, press the AM/FM button, the button, or the HDD button. To return to disc mode, press the DISC button. Disc Depending on the software the files were made with, it may not be possible to play some files, or display some text data.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Changing the Folders While playing an MP3/WMA/AAC disc, you can select a folder within the disc by pressing either side of the category button. Each time you press either side of the button, the folder title and its first file's information appear on the audio display and on the navigation screen in hierarchical order of the folders which contain files within the disc.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) Folder Repeat FOLDER REPEAT INDICATOR REPEAT OFF ICON To turn this feature off, turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Folder Random FOLDER RANDOM INDICATOR Features FOLDER REPEAT ICON This feature, when activated, replays all files in the selected folder in the order they are compressed.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) To turn this feature off, turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, and press ENTER on the interface selector. File Scan FOLDER SCAN ICON To turn this feature off, press the SCAN button again, or select the OFF icon by turning the dial, then press ENTER. SCAN OFF ICON FILE SCAN ICON This feature samples all files in the selected folder in the order they are stored.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system) The system plays the first file in the first folder for about 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the first files in the next folders for 10 seconds. After playing the first file of the last folder, the system plays normally. To turn this feature off, turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, and press ENTER on the interface selector.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation system) The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the audio display while playing a disc. If you see an error message in the audio display while playing a disc, press the eject button. After ejecting the disc, check it for damage or deformation. If there is no damage, insert the disc again. For additional information on damaged discs, see page 248.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Your Discs General Information When using CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW discs, use only high quality discs labeled for audio use. ● ● ● ● When using DVD-R/RW discs, they should meet DVD verification standards. Play only standard, round, 5-inch (12 cm) discs. Smaller or oddshaped discs may jam in the drive or cause other problems. Handle your discs properly to prevent damage and skipping.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Your Discs Additional Information on Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit. Examples of these discs are shown to the right: 1. Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs Bubbled/ Wrinkled With Label/ Sticker 2.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Protecting Your Discs 4. Small, irregular shaped discs 5. Discs with scratches, dirty discs ● Features Triangle Shape 3-inch (8-cm) CD (Only on models with CD changer.) Fingerprints, scratches, etc. ● ● ● Audio unit may not play the following formats. CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions. Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB SKIP BUTTONS VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/ POWER) KNOB HDD BUTTON HDD BUTTON INFO BUTTON INFO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL 250 INTERFACE DIAL
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) NOTE: ● ● Only recordings from a standard CD-DA (44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo PCM digital sound data) to HDD are supported. Digital music files, such as MP3, WMA, AAC etc., in CD-R, DVD-R and USB flash memory devices cannot be copied to HDD. Likewise, digital music files recorded to HDD cannot be copied to CD-R, DVD-R and USB devices.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Playlists Playlists are track lists in a certain playback group. Original Playlist This playlist is automatically generated when the music CD is recorded. The maximum number of original playlists that can be stored to the HDD is 999, with 99 songs on each playlist. Each album name on the music CD is counted as a playlist.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) REC DONE ICON NOTE: ● ● REC READY ICON REC ICON The icons show the recording conditions for each track: Rec icon: Now recording Rec ready icon: Next to be recorded Rec done icon: Recording finished ● ● ● Please note that there will be no compensation offered in the case of unsuccessful recording of audio data or the loss of audio data due to any cause whatso
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) ● ● ● ● You can listen to tracks from other playlists that have already been recorded while recording. Press the HDD button and switch over to HDD Audio. With the factory settings, all of the songs on a music CD are automatically recorded.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Recording All of the Tracks on a Music CD Automatically RIPPING ICON Turn the interface dial to select MANUAL and press ENTER on the interface selector. REC TO HDD ICON Select a track to record from the CD. Push the interface selector down to display the audio menu. Turn the interface dial to select Rec to HDD, and then press ENTER on the interface selector.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Playing Tracks on HDD To play tracks on HDD, push the HDD button until the HDD Audio screen appears. Playback will start automatically with the track previously selected. Changing a track/track list To select tracks, press the Skip button. Skip button Returns to the beginning of the song that is being played. Otherwise, the previous track is selected.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) To turn this feature off, turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, then press ENTER on the interface selector. Random Playback RANDOM OFF ICON Turn the interface dial to select the track random icon, and press ENTER on the interface selector. RANDOM ICON This function plays tracks in the current mode in random order.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select the scan icon. Press ENTER on the interface selector. You will hear a 10second sampling of each track in the current search mode. Scan Playback To turn this feature off, turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, then press ENTER.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Searching Music by Album ALPHABET TAB Turn the interface dial to select the album you want to listen to, then press ENTER on the selector. The first track on the selected album begins to play. Features Push the selector down. RANDOM ALL TRACKS Shuffles the playback of all tracks that have been recorded on HDD.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Searching Music by Artist Turn the interface dial to select the artist you want to listen to, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Searching Music by Track The first track on the selected artist begins to play. Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen, and turn the interface dial to select Artists.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Turn the interface dial to select a track you want to listen to, then press ENTER on the interface selector. Searching Music by Playlists The selected track begins to play. Turn the interface dial to select the playlist you want to listen to, then press ENTER on the interface selector. The first track on the selected playlist begins to play.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Searching Music by Genre Turn the interface dial to select the genre you want to listen to, and then press ENTER on the interface selector. Searching Music by Ripped Date RECORDED DATE The first track on the selected genre begins to play. Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen, and turn the interface dial to select Genres.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) After storing the data, you can change some items: order of tracks on the user playlist, name of the playlist, track title, artist name, and music genre. You can also add a track to the playlist, and delete the track or the album from the playlist.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 4. Turn the interface dial and select Edit Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector. Changing the Name of the Original Playlist 5. Turn the interface dial to select Edit Track Order, then press ENTER on the interface selector. 6. Turn the interface dial to select the track to be moved, then press ENTER on the interface selector. 7.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 6. After inputting the name, push the interface selector down to select OK. The screen returns to the Edit Music Info screen. 2. Turn the interface dial and select Edit Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector. 3. Turn the interface dial to select Edit Album Name, then press ENTER on the interface selector. 4.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Changing the Track Titles 1. Select a desired original playlist, then turn the interface dial to select the track of which you want to change the name, then press ENTER on the interface selector. Refer to the Music Search function on page 258 for how to select a playlist. Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU for a selected Album. 266 2.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 5. On the Edit Track Name screen, input the new track name on the Enter a track name screen. Changing the Artist Name of the Original Playlist and User Playlist Features 6. After inputting the name, push the selector down to select OK. The screen returns to the Edit Music Info screen.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) All Tracks Artist － Enables you to change the artist name of all the tracks in the selected album. Changing the Artist Name of the Album or Track Album Artist Only － You can change the artist name of the selected album. This Track Artist Only － You can change the artist name of the selected track.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 7. On the Edit option screen, turn the interface dial to select the desired icon, then press ENTER on the interface selector. 8. The display returns to the Playlist screen where you can confirm the changes. Features Changing the Musical Genre 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 4. Select a genre, turn the interface dial to select a genre and then press ENTER. You will be returned to the Edit Music Info screen. Deleting a Track 1. Select the track with the interface dial from the playback screen while it is playing. Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU. 2.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) NOTE: ● Even if all the tracks are deleted from the User Playlist, the data folder for that playlist cannot be deleted, and their names (playlist and artist) are left. You can store tracks again on that playlist. 2. Turn the interface dial and select Edit Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector. 3.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Adding a Track to a User Playlist 1. While a track is playing on an Original Playlist or User Playlist Playback screen, turn the interface dial and select the track that you want to add to a User Playlist, then press ENTER on the interface selector. 2. Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Checking HDD Audio Capacity MAXIMUM CAPACITY REMAINING CAPACITY You can check the HDD Audio capacity and remaining space as well as the Gracenote Music Recognition Service (CDDB) version included with the navigation system on the HDD Setup screen. You can update the Gracenote® Album Info (Gracenote® Media Database) that is included with the navigation system.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) 4. Turn the interface dial and select Gracenote Info. Update, then press ENTER on the interface selector. 5. Turn the interface dial to select USB or DISC on the Update Gracenote Album info screen, then press ENTER on the interface selector. Clearing the HDD Any music, data, calendar entries, etc. that have been stored on the HDD can be deleted. 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Gracenote is an internet-based music recognition service that allows artist, album, and track information from CDs to display on the HDD. Gracenote users are allowed 4 free updates a year. More information about Gracenote, its features, and downloads are available at www.acura.com (in U.S.) or www.acura.ca (in Canada).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Gracenote® End User License Agreement Version 20061005 This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (‘‘Gracenote’’).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB USB/AUX BUTTON MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL 278 SKIP BUTTONS SKIP BUTTONS USB/AUX B
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) The audio system reads and plays sound files to be playable on the iPod. The system cannot operate an iPod as a mass storage device. The system will only play songs stored on the iPod with iTunes. iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) Use only compatible iPods with the latest software. iPods that are not compatible will not work in this audio unit. Connecting an iPod USB CONNECTOR DOCK CONNECTOR NOTE: ● ● ● ● ● Do not connect your iPod using a hub. Do not keep the iPod and dock connector cable in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear in the audio display, check the connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few times. To Change or Select Files If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may need to be reset. Follow the instructions that came with your iPod, or you can find reset instructions online at www.apple.com/ ipod.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on the artists list, the albums list is displayed. Press ENTER on the interface selector to display the items on that list, then turn the interface dial to make a selection. Press ENTER to set your selection. If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on the albums list, all the tracks become available for selection.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) 3. Turn the interface dial, select the Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Playback of the track that is currently being played will be repeated. REPEAT － This feature continuously plays a file. 1. Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control screen, then push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU. 2.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) 2. Turn the interface dial, select Shuffle and press ENTER on the interface selector. 2. Turn the interface dial, select Shuffle and press ENTER on the interface selector. 3. Turn the interface dial, select the Shuffle icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. 3. Turn the interface dial, select the Album Shuffle icon and press ENTER on the interface selector.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system) To Stop Playing Your iPodᤎ Disconnecting an iPodᤎ You can disconnect the iPod at any time when you see the ‘‘OK to disconnect’’ messageᤳ in the iPod display. Always make sure you see the ‘‘OK to disconnect’’ message in the iPod display before you disconnect it. Make sure to follow the iPod’s instructions on how to disconnect the dock connector from the USB adapter cable.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu iPod® Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the audio display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer. 286 Error Message UNSUPPORTED CONNECT RETRY NO SONG Solution Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. Appears when the iPod cannot be authenticated.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN With rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB SKIP BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB MAP/GUIDE BUTTON MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL INTER
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory Device This audio system can select and play the audio files on a USB flash memory device with the same controls used for the disc player. To play a USB flash memory device, connect it to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment, then press the USB/AUX button until you see ‘‘USB’’ in the display.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) ● ● Depending on the type of encoding and writing software used, there may be cases where character information does not display properly. The order of files in USB playback may be different from the order of files displayed in PC or other devices etc. Files are played in the order stored in USB flash memory device.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) DOCK CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE 2. Connect the USB flash memory device to the USB adapter cable correctly and securely. 290 When the USB device is connected and the USB mode is selected on the audio system, the USB indicator is shown in the audio display. It also shows the folder and file numbers.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Select a File from Folder and File Lists To go back to the normal playing display, press the AUDIO button. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP/GUIDE button cancels the audio mode display. Push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) TRACK REPEAT REPEAT OFF ICON 3. Turn the interface dial, select the Track Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Playback of the track that is currently being played will be repeated. FOLDER REPEAT You can also select the function by using the RPT button. TRACK REPEAT ICON This function repeats playback of the track. 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) 3. Turn the interface dial, select the Folder Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Playback of the folder that is currently being played will be repeated. TRACK RANDOM TRACK RANDOM OFF ICON TRACK RANDOM ICON To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Random OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) FOLDER RANDOM 3. Turn the interface dial, select the Folder Random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. The files are played in random order. TRACK SCAN You can also select the function by using the RDM button. FOLDER RANDOM ICON This function plays all of the tracks in the current folder in random order. 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) 3. Turn the interface dial, select the Track Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Each track or file is sampled for 10 seconds. When all the tracks in the folder have been scanned, regular playback is resumed. FOLDER SCAN FOLDER SCAN ICON This function samples the first file in each folder within the USB flash memory device.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Stop Playing a USB Flash Memory Device To play the radio, press the AM/FM, or XM button. Press the DISC button to switch to the disc mode. Press the HDD button to switch to HDD Audio. If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device, the system will begin playing where it left off.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the center display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer. Error Message BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S MANUAL ERROR Solution USB flash memory device is drawing too much current.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN Without rear entertainment system AUDIO DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY SKIP BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS AM/FM BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON HDD BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON HDD BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL 298 With rear entertainment system INTERFACE DIAL
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are compatible with the system. You can find an approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by calling the HandsFreeLink® consumer support at 1-888-528-7876. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) Once a device is linked, the name of the device will appear on the screen. Pressing the TITLE button switches the audio display between the Bluetooth® Audio and the device name. If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, there will be delay before the system begins to play.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) To pause or resume a file To change sound settings Features Turn the interface dial to switch the setting between the resume/pause mode and the sound setup mode. Select Resume/Pause, then press ENTER to set your selection. Each time you press ENTER, the system switches between the resume mode and pause mode.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system) Turn the dial to select a sound setup mode, then press ENTER to set your selection. See page 222 for more sound setting information. To switch to HFL mode If you receive a call when the Bluetooth® Audio is playing, press the PICK-UP button on the steering wheel. The screen and the center display switch to the HFL mode (see page 384).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AM/FM Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Your vehicle's radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequencies: Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). Stations must use these exact frequencies.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AM/FM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station's transmitter, and the deflected signal.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Remote Audio Controls MODE BUTTON VOL BUTTON Three controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub. These let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel. The VOL button adjusts the volume up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top or bottom of the button, hold it until the desired volume is reached, then release it.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Remote Audio Controls You will see the track/file number and the elapsed time. If the disc has text data or is compressed inMP3 or WMA, you can also see any other information (track title, file name, folder name, etc.). When playing a USB flash memory device, you can also use the seek function to skip the folder. To activate this, press and hold either side of the CH button until you hear a beep.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Auxiliary Input Jack Auxiliary Input Jack On models with Rear Entertainment System Features The auxiliary input jack is inside the console compartment. The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug. When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack, press the USB/AUX button (DISC/AUX button on models without navigation system) to select it.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Radio Theft Protection If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, the audio system disables itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the frequency display next time you turn on the system. Use the preset buttons (Icons on models with navigation system) to enter the five-digit code. The code is on the Anti-theft Identification Card included in your owner’s manual kit.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Setting the Clock and Calendar 4. After you set the day information, pressing the SET button again will cancel this setting mode and the system shows the adjusted display. On models with navigation system U.S. model is shown : Press SET On models without navigation system You can see the clock and calendar information on the upper display. To set the clock and the calendar: 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System U.S. Technology Package with Entertainment, Advance Package with Entertainment, Canadian Technology, and Elite Packages Your vehicle is equipped with a rear entertainment system that includes a DVD player for the enjoyment of the rear passengers.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System The rear system selects the source it was last set to. If that source has been removed (the DVD has been ejected from the player, for example), you will see ‘‘No Disc’’ in the display. You should select another source or insert a DVD. Rear Speakers When you turn on the system, the rear speakers are automatically turned off if the rear system selects a different entertainment source than the front system.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System REAR PWR BUTTON REAR CTRL OFF BUTTON OVERHEAD SCREEN UNIT FRONT SOURCE BUTTON REAR SOURCE BUTTON 312
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Operating the DVD Player from the Front Control Panel The DVD player in your rear entertainment system can play DVD video discs, audio CDs, MP3/WMA discs, and DTS CDs. REAR CONTROL PANEL You can tilt the screen at nine different angles from 90 to 130 degrees using the tilt button in the rear control panel. The default setting is 100 degrees.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System SKIP BUTTONS Insert a DVD into the lower DVD/ CD slot in the audio unit. Push the DVD in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. PLAY － Press the DVD ( ) button if the DVD does not start playing automatically. PAUSE － Press the DVD ( ) button to pause the DVD. Press the button again or press PLAY to resume. Pause works only with the DVD player.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Each time you press the button and release it, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track or chapter. Press and release the button to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. Press and release it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track or chapter. EJECT － Press the eject button to remove the DVD from the drive.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System To Play the Radio from the Rear Control Panel Press the FM/AM button to listen to the radio. Press the MENU button to display the Audio Menu on the overhead screen. You can enter the highlighted function by pressing the ENTER button. These functions have the same features as those of the front audio system.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System When TITLE/SCROLL button is pressed, the title scrolls. When it's pushed again, scrolling stops. To Play a DVD from the Rear Control Panel The video screen is for use by rear seat passengers only. The driver and front seat passenger should not try to view the screen while driving. Press the REAR PWR button in the front panel or press the button in the rear control panel when REAR PWR is on.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System TITLE/SCROLL Button MENU Button Top Menu When you press the TITLE/SCROLL button while a DVD is playing, the current status of title, chapter, elapsed time, angle, subtitle, audio, and sound characteristics, with the personal surround logo are displayed. To return to the DVD video screen, press the TITLE/SCROLL button again. When you press the MENU button while a DVD is playing, the DVD Menu appears.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Play Mode ‘‘Audio’’ When you select ‘‘MENU’’ with the interface dial, the screen changes to the DVD's title menu. When you select ‘‘PLAY MODE’’ with the interface dial, you can change the DVD's Audio, Subtitle or Angle setting. To change the Audio setting, highlight ‘‘Audio’’ from the play mode menu with the or button. A submenu of the dubbed language appears.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System The selectable languages vary from DVD to DVD, and this feature may not be available on some DVDs. ‘‘Subtitle’’ ‘‘Angle’’ To change the DVD's subtitle, highlight ‘‘Subtitle’’ from the play mode menu with the or button. You can see the available subtitles with the interface dial. To change the view angle, highlight ‘‘Angle’’ from the play mode menu with the or button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System ‘‘Title/Chapter Search’’ NumInput Highlight ‘‘SEARCH’’ with the interface dial to select ‘‘Title’’, ‘‘Chapter’’, or ‘‘NumInput’’ and press ENTER. With ‘‘Title’’ highlighted, use the interface dial to jump to your desired title and press the ENTER button. When ‘‘Chapter’’ is highlighted, follow the same procedure for the chapter search.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Repeat SETUP Button OFF Rotate the interface dial to select each number, then press the ENTER button. Press the button when you have finished inputting the number. If you want to delete a number, press the button, and if you want to change the input order of a number, press the button. To go back to the DVD screen, press the MENU or CANCEL button or select RETURN and press the ENTER button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Disp Adjust To adjust the display, highlight ‘‘Disp Adjust’’ from the setup menu with the interface dial and press the ENTER button. You can adjust these display settings: Brightness ● Contrast ● Black Level ● Color ● Tint Features ● Select the quality you want to adjust by turning the interface dial. Adjust the setting by turning the interface dial.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Aspect Ratio You can set the screen mode to these settings: The display changes as shown above. Select ‘‘Yes,’’ and press the ENTER button. You will see the message ‘‘Default display settings applied’’ on the display for 5 seconds. ● Normal ● Wide ● Zoom ● Full Select the ‘‘Aspect Ratio’’ by turning the interface dial, then press the ENTER button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Personal Surround Select ‘‘Music,’’ ‘‘Cinema,’’ or ‘‘Voice’’ by turning the interface dial, and enter your selection by pressing the ENTER button. The ‘‘PERSONAL SURROUND’’ logo is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. Language To change the Personal Surround setting, highlight ‘‘Personal Surround’’ from the setup menu with the interface dial and press the ENTER button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System When you press the SETUP button while a DVD is not playing, the setup menu appears for audio. Disp Adjust, Personal Surround, and Language The operation for these menus is the same as that for using the DVD player. 326 Appearance INITIAL SETTINGS Menu You can change the color of the screen to white, black, blue, brown, or red. You can also synchronize with the front navigation system.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System INITIAL SETTINGS (Language) Menu Language Features When you select ‘‘Language’’ with the interface dial, the menu shown above appears. To return to the stop or previous screen, press the CANCEL button. Because the priority language is determined by each disc you insert, you might not be able to set a selected item.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System If you select ‘‘No,’’ and press the ENTER button, the display returns to the initial screen of the ‘‘Language’’ menu. 328 If you select ‘‘Yes,’’ the display changes to the language code input mode. Select the first digit using the interface dial, and press the ENTER button to enter it. Repeat this until all four digits are filled. Press the button on the control panel to enter the new language code.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Subtitle Language You can select the dubbed language before playing DVDs. Select ‘‘Audio Language’’ by pressing the or button. You can select the subtitle language before playing DVDs. Select ‘‘Subtitle Language’’ by pressing the or button. Follow the same instructions you used to set the menu language. Follow the same instructions you used to set the menu language.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Angle Mark ANGLE MARK Select the ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ by turning the interface dial. To turn ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ on or off, select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ by turning the interface dial, and then press the ENTER button. 330 When you switch to another angle while playing a DVD, the angle mark is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. You can set the system to display or not display this angle mark.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Parental Level You can place an auditory restriction by changing the parental control level. The higher the level number, the lower the restriction. Features Highlight ‘‘Parental Level’’ and press the ENTER button. You will see the submenu. If you select ‘‘No’’ and press the ENTER button, the screen goes back to the ‘‘Others’’ menu. When you select and enter ‘‘Yes,’’ the display changes as shown above.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Changing the Password If the system does not recognize the password you entered, you will see the above display. Repeat the parental control level steps until you enter the correct password. 332 If you enter the password correctly, you can then change the parental control level. Once you correctly enter the password, turn the interface dial to change the level, and then press the ENTER button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Features To change the password, select ‘‘Password.’’ You will see the above menu displayed. Select ‘‘Yes’’ by turning the interface dial, then press the ENTER button. If you select ‘‘No,’’ and press the ENTER button, the display returns to the ‘‘Others’’ menu. Select the first digit by turning the interface dial, and enter it by pressing the ENTER button. Repeat this until all four digits are entered.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Remote Control If you forget the password, select ‘‘Password,’’ and press the button 10 times. The display changes as shown above. If you want to use the default password (1111), select ‘‘Yes,’’ and press the ENTER button. The message ‘‘Default password setting applied’’ is displayed for 5 seconds.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Replacing the Remote Control Batteries COVER An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Playable DVDs The DVD player can also play discs recorded in MP3/WMA formats and DTS CDs. Those packages or jackets should also bear the designation of ‘‘1’’ or ‘‘ALL’’. DVD-ROMs cannot be played in this system. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. There are various types of DVDs available.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System DVD Player Error Messages The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System To use the headphones, pivot the earpieces outward. This turns them on. To adjust the volume, turn the dial on the bottom of the right earpiece. When you remove the headphones, the earpieces automatically pivot inward, and the headphones turn off. When not in use, store the headphones in the pocket of either front seat.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Replacing Batteries COVER Auxiliary Input Jacks Features BATTERY TAB Each headphone uses one AAA battery. The battery is under the cover on the left earpiece. To remove the cover, insert a coin in the slot and twist it slightly to pry the cover away from the earpiece. Pull the cover outward, and pivot it out of the way. Remove the battery.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System VOLUME DIALS AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS The system will accept auxiliary inputs from standard video games and video equipment. Some video game power supplies may cause poor picture quality. V = Video jack L = Left audio jack R = Right audio jack 340 HEADPHONE CONNECTORS There are three headphone connectors for the third seat passengers. Each connector has its own volume control.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Security System The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you lock the doors, hood, and tailgate. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors from the outside with the key, or use driver's lock tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Compass Compass Operation On models without navigation system Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance. It can also be affected by accessories such as antennas and roof racks that are mounted by magnets.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Compass 4. Find the zone for your area on the map. 6. When the display goes from ‘‘－－’’ to an actual heading, the unit is calibrated and the display returns to normal. NOTE: Do this procedure in an open area, away from buildings, power lines, and other vehicles. Compass Zone Selection In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Compass Zone Map 344
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Cruise Control Using Cruise Control On models with adaptive cruise control CRUISE (MAIN) BUTTON RES/ACCEL BUTTON 2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). SET/DECEL BUTTON Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash. Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your vehicle speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel the cruise control. On models with adaptive cruise control (ACC), this also causes the cruise control indicator on the instrument panel to go off and the cruise mode indicator to come on. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Cruise Control Even with cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ACC Components If equipped Adaptive cruise control (ACC) consists of a radar sensor in the front grille, the MAIN buttons on the steering wheel, and the ACC functions of the multi-information display. MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY ACC INDICATOR RES/ACCEL BUTTON MAIN BUTTON The radar sensor for ACC is shared with the collision mitigation braking system™ (CMBS™).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Overview Adaptive cruise control (ACC) allows you to maintain a set speed and keep the vehicle ahead of you and your vehicle at a safe distance without having to use the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. Important Safety Precautions As with any system, there are limits to ACC. Inappropriate use of ACC can result in a serious accident.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operating Characteristics Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash. Use ACC only when traveling on open highways in good weather. When there is no vehicle ahead within ACC range Your vehicle will maintain a set cruising speed.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if another vehicle cuts in front of you, a beeper sounds and a message appears on the multiinformation display to warn you. Features In this case, decelerate your vehicle by pressing the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate distance from the vehicle ahead.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Limitations ACC does not work below 25 mph (40 km/h). It cannot bring your vehicle to a complete stop. ● ● ● ACC will not sound a beeper or display a message on the multiinformation display to warn you of vehicles going slower than 13 mph (20 km/h) or vehicles that are parked. In these cases, it is up to you to maintain a safe distance by using the brake pedal.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Using the ACC SET/DECEL BUTTON Features MAIN BUTTON 1. Push the MAIN button on the steering wheel. The ACC indicator on the instrument panel comes on, and ‘‘ACC’’ is shown on the multiinformation display. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel, then release the accelerator pedal.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Increasing the Set Speed U.S. RES/ACCEL BUTTON U.S. SET VEHICLE DISTANCE SET VEHICLE SPEED INITIAL SPEED UNIT CANADA CANADA When the speed is set, it is shown along with a vehicle icon and distance bars on the multiinformation display. Refer to page 357 for how to set and change the set distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) To increase your speed in small amounts, tap the RES/ACCEL button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1 km/h). Decreasing the Set Speed The set speed can be decreased using the SET/DECEL button or the brake pedal.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) To slow down in small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your vehicle slows down about 1 mph (1 km/h). Detecting a Vehicle Ahead of You U.S. U.S. The set cruising speed will be shown on the multi-information display. On a steep downhill, the vehicle speed may exceed the set cruising speed.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Changing Vehicle Distance DISTANCE BUTTON To change the range, press the distance button. Each time you press the button, the range changes from Long, to Middle, and then to Short. Speed Vehicle Distance Long With ACC on, the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is controlled and maintained. You can change this distance to one of three ranges: long, middle, or short.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Canceling the ACC CANCEL BUTTON When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal to cancel ACC, the set cruising speed stays in memory. When you turn on ACC again, the speed is shown on the multi-information display. To return to that speed, accelerate to over 25 mph (40 km/h), then press the RES/ ACCEL button.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ● Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods. Abrupt steering wheel movement. ● When the ABS or VSA is activated. ● When the VSA indicator comes on. If ACC is canceled by any these conditions, wait until the condition improves, then press the RES/ ACCEL button to restore ACC. When you do this, the vehicle will resume its set cruising speed.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Messages on the MultiInformation Display The multi-information display shows various messages related to ACC. For a description of each ACC message you may see, refer to the chart on this and the following page. Message Description ACC is on. U.S. ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you. CANADA You will hear a beep when the vehicle moves out of the ACC radar sensor's range. U.S.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Message Description ACC has automatically canceled because its radar sensor in the front grille is dirty. You will hear three beeps. You will hear three beeps. Description Apply the brakes immediately. Your vehicle is too close to the vehicle ahead of it. You will hear a continuous beep. Features ACC has automatically canceled because of bad weather or other conditions.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Switching to Cruise Control DISTANCE BUTTON Press the distance button. To switch from ACC to cruise control, press the distance button on the steering wheel, and hold it for 1 second. When you press the button, you will see CRUISE MODE SELECTED on the multi-information display for 2 seconds. To switch back to ACC, press and hold the distance button again for 1 second.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu HomeLink® Universal Transceiver The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to operate up to three remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems. If your garage door was manufactured before April 1, 1982, you may not be able to program HomeLink to operate it.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu HomeLink® Universal Transceiver If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1. Training a Button 1 3 Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1-3 inches (3-8cm) from the HomeLink button you want to program. Press and hold the programmed Homelink button for about a second. 4 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on the remote transmitter you wish to link.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) Using HFL Voice Control Tips ● HFL Buttons HFL TALK BUTTON ● ● MICROPHONE HFL BACK BUTTON HFL Talk button － Press and release to give a command or answer a call. HFL Back button － Press and release to end a call, go back to the previous command, or cancel the command.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) ● To change the volume level of HFL, use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls. Help Features ● ● To hear general HFL information, including help on pairing a phone or setting up the system, say ‘‘Tutorial.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and roaming status information to HFL. You will see ‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’ and the ‘‘ ’’ indicator on the audio display when you operate HFL.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) ‘‘Redial’’ ‘‘Transfer’’ Redial the last number called (See page 375) Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 375) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 376) ‘‘Send’’ Send numbers or names during a call (See page 376) Press HFL Talk button ‘‘Store’’ ‘‘Edit’’ ‘‘Phonebook’’ ‘‘Delete’’ ‘‘Recei
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) ‘‘Security’’ Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key cycle to access the system (See page 379) ‘‘Change Passcode’’ ‘‘Call Notification’’ ‘‘Auto Transfer’’ Press HFL Talk button ‘‘Clear’’ ‘‘Change Language’’ ‘‘Tutorial’’ ‘‘Hands Free Help’’ Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call (See page 380) Set calls to automaticall
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) To use HFL, you need to pair your Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to the system. Phone Setup This command group is available for paired cell phones. Phone pairing tips ● ● ● ● ● You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is moving. Your phone must be in discovery or search mode to pair. Refer to your phone's manual. Up to six phones can be paired.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) To delete a paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ 2. Say ‘‘Delete’’ after the prompts. To hear which paired phone is currently linked: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ 1. Say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ 2.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) To change from the currently linked phone to another paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ 2. Say ‘‘Next phone’’ after the prompts. 3. HFL disconnects the linked phone and searches for another paired phone. 4. Once another phone is found, it is linked to the system. HFL will inform you which phone is now linked.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) To make a call using a phone number: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ 1. Say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ 2. Follow the HFL prompts and say the name stored in the HFL phonebook that you want to call. 2. Follow the HFL prompts and say the phone number you want to dial.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) Muting a Call You can mute your voice to the person you are talking to during a call. To mute your voice during a call, press and release the HFL Talk button and say ‘‘Mute.’’ To unmute your voice, press and release the HFL Talk button and say ‘‘Mute’’ again. Send Numbers or Names During a Call HFL allows you to send numbers or names during a call.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) NOTE: ● ● Avoid using ‘‘home’’ as a name entry. It is easier for HFL to recognize a multisyllabic or longer name. For example, use ‘‘Peter’’ instead of ‘‘Pete,’’ or ‘‘John Smith’’ instead of ‘‘John.’’ To delete a name: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) To list all names in the phonebook: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ 2. Say ‘‘List’’ after the prompts. 3. HFL begins reading the names in the order they were stored. 4. If you hear a name you want to call, immediately press the HFL Talk button and say ‘‘Call.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the HFL system for security purposes: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ‘‘System setup.’’ 2. Say ‘‘Security’’ after the prompts. 4. Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number. To change your security pass code: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ‘‘System setup.’’ 2.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) To select either a ring tone or a prompt as the incoming call notificationᤳ: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 1. Say ‘‘System setup.’’ 2. Say ‘‘Call notification’’ after the prompts. 3. Follow the HFL prompts and say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or ‘‘Prompt.’’ You can also say ‘‘Off’’ for no audible incoming call notification.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) Quick Language Selection Canadian models only Change Language Canadian models only To quickly change the language: To change the system language between English and French: Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. 2. Follow the HFL prompts. 1. Say ‘‘Change language.’’ 2. Follow the HFL prompts to change the language to English or French.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) In the U.S., visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call (888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink. ca, or call (888) 528-7876.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) HFL Buttons Voice Control Tips PICK-UP BUTTON ● HANG-UP BUTTON ● TALK BUTTON To change the volume level of HFL, use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls. Help Feature For help at any time, including a list of available options, say ‘‘Help.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Displays On the navigation screen: On the Cellular Phone screen: When you receive an incoming call, you will see the following displays and notifications. On the audio screen: Features Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and roaming status information to the screen. You will see ‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’ on the audio display while HFL is in use.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) How to Use HFL ᤙThe ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Cellular Phone’’ ‘‘Pair Phone’’ ‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone’’ ‘‘Pass-Key’’ ‘‘Delete Phone’’ ‘‘Phone Setup’’ ‘‘Search for Next Phone’’ ‘‘Edit User/PIN’’ Pair your phone to the system. (See page 390) Set a ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ pass-key code for phone pairing.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) ‘‘Cellular Phone’’ ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ ‘‘Delete Imported Phonebook’’ Import your entire cell phone's phonebook data to the system. (See page 394) ‘‘Register Voice Tag’’ Create a voice tag for a speed dial number. (See page 396) ‘‘Delete Voice Tag’’ Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) ‘‘Dial’’ Enter a phone number to dial. ‘‘Direct Dial’’ ‘‘Cellular Phone’’ ‘‘Mute’’ ‘‘Dial’’ Send numbers or names during a call. (See page 400) Mute your voice during a call. (See page 400) ‘‘Transfer’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) To use HFL, you need to pair your Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to the system. Cellular Phone Features HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which means the maximum range between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10 meters). Phone Setup This menu group is for phone pairing, and user, phonebook, and speed dial editing.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Setup Bluetooth Phone Phone pairing tips: To pair a cell phone: ● ● ● 1. Select ‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone’’ from the Phone Setup screen. 2. Select ‘‘Pair Phone.’’ 3. HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-key that you will need to input on your phone. 390 4. Put your cell phone in ‘‘Discovery’’ or ‘‘Search’’ mode, and search for a Bluetooth device. 5.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) To change the pass-key setting: Delete the number first To delete a paired phone: TRASH ICON Features 1. Select ‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone’’ from the Phone Setup screen. 2. Select ‘‘Pass-Key.’’ NOTE: The default pass-key ‘‘0000’’ is used until you change the setting. For a randomly generated pass-key each time you pair a phone, select ‘‘Random.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Search for Next Connected Phone Edit User/PIN To change from the currently linked phone to another paired phone, select ‘‘Search a Next Connected Phone’’ on the Phone Setup screen. You can name up to six HFL users. Each can be PIN protected, and have its own phonebook, speed dial, and call history.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) To create a PIN for each user: When you set a PIN for a user, you will be asked to enter the PIN every time you select the user on the Cellular Phone screen. 3. Enter a 4-digit PIN, re-enter it, and select ‘‘OK.’’ If you select ‘‘DO NOT USE PIN’’ before entering any number, the user will not have a PIN. 1. Select ‘‘Edit User/PIN’’ from the Phone Setup screen. 2.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Import Cellular Phonebook (available on some phones) The entire phonebook data (up to 1,000 entries, depending on the phone) of the cell phone that is linked to HFL can be imported to the system. 2. HFL begins importing the phonebook. Select ‘‘OK’’ after the import is completed. Up to three category icons appear next to the phonebook entriesᤳ.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Edit Speed Dial Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per user, and the first four numbers are displayed on the Cellular Phone screen. Select a ‘‘No Entry’’ field to store a speed dial entry, or use the following procedure. Features The first four speed dial entries To store a speed dial number: 1. Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen. 2.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) To delete a voice tag: 1. Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen. 2. Select ‘‘Delete Voice Tag.’’ 3. Select the number you want to delete the voice tag for, and select ‘‘OK.’’ When a voice tag is stored for the entry, you can dial the number by saying ‘‘Call’’ and the voice tag name. To add a voice tag to a stored speed dial number: 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Delete Imported Phonebook This option deletes the entire phonebook of the currently linked cell phone. Follow the confirmation and notification screens. Making a Call You can make calls by inputting any phone number, using the imported phonebook, using the call history, or with speed dial entries. Features To delete a speed dial number: 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) To make a call using a name in the Phone Book: 2. Select a name from the list. You can also select ‘‘Search Phonebook’’ and enter the first few letters of the name. To make a call using a phone number: 3. Push ENTER to begin automatic dialing. 1. Select ‘‘Phonebook’’ from the Cellular Phone screen. 1. Select ‘‘Dial’’ from the Cellular Phone screen.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) To make a call using Speed Dial: 1. Select ‘‘Call History’’ from the Cellular Phone screen. Select one of the four entries on the Cellular Phone screen, and push ENTER to begin automatic dialing. 2. Call History is sorted by ‘‘All,’’ ‘‘Dial,’’ ‘‘Receive,’’ and ‘‘Missed.’’ Selecting a number to begin automatic dialing. To make a call using More Speed Dial: 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Receiving a Call When you receive a call, a notification appears on the screen. (see page 385). During a Call To answer the call, press the PICKUP button on the steering wheel. To end or decline the call, press the HANG-UP button. The following options are available during a call: Direct Dialᤳ － Allows you to send numbers or names during a call.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) Bluetooth® Wireless Technology If your phone has Call Waiting, press and release the PICK-UP button to put the original call on hold and answer the incoming call. The Bluetooth® name and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) ● On models with navigation system AcuraLink enhances your ownership experience by providing a direct communication link between your vehicle and the Acura Server. Working through the XM radio satellite, AcuraLink works in conjunction with the navigation system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL), and audio system in your vehicle.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) To view previously read messages: Reading Messages If you have new messages, an envelope icon appears in the lower left hand part of the navigation screen. Features A list of all messages will be shown. New Messages will be at the top. Select the message you want to read by pressing ENTER. Press the INFO button. The information screen will be shown.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Unread messages have a closed envelope icon next to them. The icon disappears when it has already been read. Message Options NOTE: Only Diagnostic Info messages overlay the navigation screen while driving. They indicate if your vehicle has a problem that may need immediate attention (see page 413). Select ‘‘Messages’’, then select a message category by pressing ENTER.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Delete － Select this option to delete the current message. Call － Select this option to call a phone number embedded in the message. When you select Call, the Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL) dials the number for you. To make a call, your Bluetooth® compatible phone must be paired to the vehicle's HandsFreeLink system, powered on, and located within the vehicle (see page 383).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Deleting Messages NOTE: Diagnostic info and recall/ campaign messages can only be deleted by your dealer. To delete a single message: ● ● ● ● ● Press the INFO button to bring up the Information screen. Scroll to the Messages option, then select it by pressing ENTER on the interface selector. Select the message category that contains the message you want to delete.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Quick Tips Feature Guide These messages, based on updated vehicle information and comments from other MDX owners, supplement your Owner's Manual. They provide you with relevant information for a safe and enjoyable ownership experience. For additional information, call Acura Client Relations directly through the HFL. During the first 90 days of ownership, a number of messages appears each day.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Maintenance Minder™ You can use the following message options: ● ● ● ● These messages provide detailed information about the service needed for your vehicle. When a maintenance message appears on the multi-information display, a list of needed maintenance items is provided through an AcuraLink message.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) The system will automatically connect to the Acura server, then show you an appropriate appointment date and time on the navigation screen. If you accept this appointment, select ‘‘Confirm Appointment,’’ then press ENTER. Features When you see the Maintenance Minder message on the multiinformation display, you will also receive a message in the navigation screen. To open the message, press ENTER.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Scheduled Dealer Appointment To reschedule the appointment: The confirmation message will be displayed on the screen. Make sure to confirm the appointment date, time and dealer. If it is OK, press ENTER. If you want to change or reschedule the appointment date, select ‘‘Cancel,’’ then press ENTER. 410 Press the INFO/PHONE button to go to the information screen.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) To cancel the appointment: Features Press the INFO/PHONE button to go to the information screen. Select ‘‘Messages’’, then select ‘‘Scheduled Dealer Appointment’’ from the message category list. Then press ENTER. You will see the screen to cancel as shown. To cancel the appointment select ‘‘Cancel Appointment’’, then press ENTER.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Using automated appointment, your registered dealer through My Acura is automatically selected. If you want to select another dealer, such as in case of an emergency, find the nearest dealer and call the dealer directly with the HFL. Recall/Campaigns www.owners.acura.com. When a maintenance appointment is due soon, you will also receive an appointment reminder message.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Depending on the severity of the problem, the message will let you know if you should see your dealer immediately or if you can wait until a later date. The AcuraLink system cannot determine some mechanical problems (such as squeaks or rattles) that are not triggered by the diagnostic indicator monitors. For more information on the instrument panel indicators, see page 68.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Reminder Massage When viewing a diagnostic info message through the INFO menu, you can select the Diagnostic Info option to connect to the Acura server and retrieve the latest information regarding the problem. NOTE: There may not be any additional information, depending on the time elapsed since the previous time you retrieved the information from the Acura server.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) AcuraLink/Message Screen To access the following functions, press the INFO/PHONE button, then select the SETUP option, push the interface selector to the right to select Other, then rotate the interface knob to select AcuraLink/Messages. Auto Reading － Select ON to have the system automatically read each message to you.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) Phone-Data Connection － Select this option to begin the process required to connect to Acura. This is used to access the most recent diagnostic information when a problem occurs. To find more information on Bluetooth® compatible and enabled cell phones, visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink or call the HandsFreeLink® consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu AcuraLink® (U.S. models only), Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display On models without navigation system If the engine has just been started, it may take a short time for the system to display the rearview. REARVIEW CAMERA DISPLAY The camera display brightness is adjusted automatically by sensors. If you use the camera display continuously at high temperatures, the image will gradually dim.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display Rearview Camera Guide Line SCREEN DISPLAY ● ● ACTUAL DISTANCE 1st line 2nd line 3rd line 4th line Features The camera display has parking guide lines that indicate distance from your vehicle. 1st Line 20in (0.5m) 2nd Line 39in (1m) 3rd Line 79in (2m) 4th Line 118in (3m) NOTE The rearview camera has a unique lens that makes objects appear closer than they actually are.
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11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Before Driving Break-in Period ........................... Fuel Recommendation ................ Service Station Procedures ......... Refueling................................. Tighten Fuel Cap Message ..... Opening and Closing the Hood ................................... Oil Check ................................ Engine Coolant Check ............ Fuel Economy ............................. Accessories and Modifications ..............
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period: ● ● ● ● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). Do not change the oil until the multi-information display indicates it is needed. Do not tow a trailer.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fuel Recommendation Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume and up to 15% MTBE by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit My Acura at owners.acura.com.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Service Station Procedures Refueling FUEL FILL CAP TETHER Push If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle's fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Try filling at another pump. If this does not fix the problem, consult your dealer. HOLDER 1. Park with the driver's side closest to the service station pump.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Service Station Procedures 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once. If you do not properly tighten the cap, you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message on the multi-information display (see right column on this page), and the malfunction indicator lamp may also come on (see page 563).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Service Station Procedures 3. Lift the hood up most of the way. The hydraulic supports will lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up. Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE To close the hood, lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your hands. Make sure it is securely latched. LATCH 1. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check Oil Check DIPSTICK RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil. 1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole. 4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments. The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to the right are a useful tool for comparison when buying a vehicle.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: ● ● ● ● ● ● Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are more efficient when warmed up) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running ● ● Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fuel Economy ● ● Minimize the use of the air conditioning system － The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Plan and combine trips － Combine several short trips into one. A warmed-up engine is more fuel efficient than a cold one.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing non-Acura accessories, may make your vehicle unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the following information. Although non-Acura accessories may fit on your vehicle, they may not meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components with nonAcura components could seriously affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Glove box CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ● GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKETS ● REAR COMPARTMENT ● Door and seat-back pockets Rear cargo area, including the second and third row seats when folded flat Console compartment ● Storage compartment ● Rear compartment ● Roof-rack (if equipped) Before Driving ● However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Carrying Cargo Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle is 1,150 lbs (525 kg). See Tire And Loading Information label attached to the driver's doorjamb. Label Example This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. 434 Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Carrying Cargo Example 1 Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight (850 lbs) (389 kg) Max Load (1,150 lbs) (525 kg) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) (68 kg x 4 = 272 kg) Cargo Weight (550 lbs) (253 kg) Before Driving Example 2 Max Load (1,150 lbs) (525 kg) In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gro
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo in the Passenger Compartment Store or secure all items that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash. ● ● Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll underneath and interfere with the proper operation of the seats, the sensors under the seats, or the driver's ability to operate the pedals. Also, keep all cargo below the bottom of the windows.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Carrying Cargo Optional Separation Net The separation net can be used to hold back soft, lightweight items stored in the cargo area. Heavy items should be tied down, as the net may not prevent them from being thrown about the vehicle in a crash or a sudden stop. CARGO HOOKS The four hooks on the side panels can be used to install a net for securing items. Each hook is designed to hold up to 50 lbs (23 kg) of weight.
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11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Driving Driving Guidelines ...................... 440 Preparing to Drive ...................... 441 Starting the Engine ..................... 442 Check Starting System Message ............................. 443 Automatic Transmission ............. 443 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ................................ 447 Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) .....................
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher ground clearance that allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. Because your vehicle rides higher off the ground, it has a high center of gravity that can cause it to roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate than other types of vehicles.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle. 6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see page 165). 1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice. 7. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 134). 2. Check that the hood is fully closed. 8.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Starting the Engine Your vehicle's starting system has an auto control mode. When you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, this feature keeps the engine's starter motor running until the engine starts. Follow these instructions to start the engine: 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Make sure the shift lever is in Park.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Starting the Engine, Automatic Transmission Check Starting System Message If this message is on, the ignition switch has to be held in the START (III) position manually until the engine starts. The ignition switch can be held in that position up to 15 seconds.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Automatic Transmission If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on along with the ‘‘D’’ indicator, there is a problem with the automatic transmission control system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Automatic Transmission To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park. You must also press the release button to shift into park. The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch. Neutral (N) － Use neutral if you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop briefly with the engine idling.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Automatic Transmission Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. The engine will run normally when you reduce the rpm below the red zone.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Automatic Transmission, Driving with the Paddle Shifters RELEASE BUTTON 6. Remove the key from the shift lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the driver's side. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. If you need to use the shift lock release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 4. Insert a key into the shift lock release slot.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Driving with the Paddle Shifters To shift up or down, use the ＋ (right) or － (left) paddle shifter on either side of the steering wheel. Each time you pull ＋ (right), the transmission shifts to a higher gear. Pull － (left) to downshift. You will see the selected gear number on the instrument panel. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR When you pull either paddle shifter, the gear position indicator shows you the selected gear number.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Driving with the Paddle Shifters ● ● You press one of the two paddle shifters while another paddle shifter is being pressed. You are trying to downshift from second to first with the accelerator pedal off. This will only work when the accelerator pedal is applied deeply.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Driving with the Paddle Shifters To upshift, pull the ＋ (right) paddle shifter. To downshift, pull the － (left) paddle shifter. When you accelerate from a stop, the transmission starts in first gear, and shifts from first to second automatically. You must manually upshift between second and sixth gears. Make sure you upshift before the engine speed reaches the tachometer's red zone.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Driving with the Paddle Shifters Starting in Second Gear When you are in sequential shift mode, and the vehicle is stopped, pull the ＋ (right) paddle shifter to shift to second gear. You will see ‘‘2’’ in the display. Starting in second gear helps to reduce wheelspin in deep snow or on a slippery surface. Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of engine torque to all wheels independently, according to the driving conditions.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have the advantages of SH-AWD. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Driving If the SH-AWD indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is too high. You will also see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the multiinformation display.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Parking Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle. Make sure the parking brake is set firmly, or your vehicle may roll if it is parked on an incline. Set the parking brake before you put the transmission in Park. This keeps the vehicle from moving and putting pressure on the parking mechanism in the transmission. Parking Tips Make sure the moonroof and the windows are closed. ● ● ● ● ● Turn off the lights.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that turns on every time you start the engine and monitors the pressure in your tires while driving. It is possible that the pressures shown on the multi-information display and the pressures you manually measure are slightly different.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill your tires in a warm area, then drive in extremely cold weather, the tire pressure will be lower than measured and could be underinflated and cause the low tire pressure/ TPMS indicator to come on. Or, if you check and adjust your tire pressure in cooler conditions, and drive into extremely hot conditions, the tire may become overinflated.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) U.S. model Each tire pressure is shown in PSI (U.S. models) or in kPa (Canadian models). This shows that front left tire is losing pressure. Each tire has its own pressure sensor. If the air pressure of a tire becomes significantly low, the sensor in that tire immediately sends a signal that causes the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator in the instrument panel to come on.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) TPMS System Failure If any of the tires has low pressure, the tire pressure monitor also shows the above message to warn you about the low tire pressure when you select the display by pressing the INFO button several times. Following this display, press the SEL/RESET button to see each tire pressure.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on, or the multiinformation display shows a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message, the VSA system automatically turns on even when the VSA system is turned off by pressing the VSA OFF button (see page 474). If this happens, you cannot turn the VSA system off by pressing the VSA OFF button again.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Braking System As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Braking System, Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Braking System Design The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is connected with the right-rear brake, etc.). If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have braking at two wheels.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ABS Indicator If this indicator comes on, the antilock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes still work like a conventional system, but without anti-lock. You should have your dealer inspect your vehicle as soon as possible. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page 88).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) Overview If equipped RADAR SENSOR BRAKE ACTUATOR SEAT BELT e-PRETENSIONERS The CMBS consists of a radar sensor in the front grille, a brake actuator in the engine compartment, an indicator on the instrument panel, seat belt e-pretensioners on the front seats, and an on/off button on the dashboard.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) Radar Sensor BOLTS (Do not tamper) Do not allow anything to impact the radar sensor or the radar sensor cover. If either of these parts receives a strong impact, switch the system off by pressing the CMBS off button, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer. If the front grille ever needs to be repaired, consult a dealer first.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) Certain conditions may cause the radar aim to be temporarily out of proper range, such as the following two examples: ● Your vehicle is tilted because of a heavy load in the rear or from modifications to the suspension. Do not overload your vehicle (see Carrying Cargo on page 433), and do not make any modifications to the suspension (see Accessories and Modifications on page 431).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) CMBS Distance between vehicles YOUR VEHICLE The radar sensor detects a vehicle VEHICLE AHEAD Stage one YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE AHEAD Stage two YOUR VEHICLE Stage threeᤳ VEHICLE AHEAD There is a risk of a collision with the vehicle ahead of you. The risk of a collision has increased, time to respond is reduced.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) CMBS OFF Button CMBS OFF BUTTON When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the CMBS will be in the previously selected on or off setting. Automatic Shut Off Any of the conditions below can cause the CMBS to shut off.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) The CMBS will automatically switch on again if the conditions that caused it to switch off are improved. CMBS Indicator CMBS INDICATOR The CMBS indicator normally comes on under these conditions: ● ● ● ● This indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ● ● When the VSA system indicator comes on (see page 473). ● ● YOUR VEHICLE The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short. A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, or it brakes suddenly. ● ● When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle ahead of you at high speed. Immediately after you begin driving.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) YOUR VEHICLE YOUR VEHICLE This system is designed to detect and provide sufficient advanced warning of a collision. As a result, you may experience occasional false activations. Even with little or no chance of a collision, the CMBS may activate under these conditions: ● ● ● Driving in heavy, stop-and-go traffic. ● A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) LOW BRIDGE YOUR VEHICLE RAILS When you approach or pass a vehicle ahead of you that is turning left or right in an intersection. ● ● ● When you pass a low bridge at high speed. ● When you approach train tracks. When you go over a sharp-edged speed bump at high speed. When you go over areas of construction on the road surface.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) YOUR VEHICLE SIGN, POLE, etc. Because of the road condition (curved, winding, etc.) or the state of your vehicle (turning angle, lane position, etc.), CMBS can sometimes mistake a stationary object (light pole, traffic sign, guard rail, etc.) as a vehicle ahead of you and temporarily operate. This is normal.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than desired. It also assists you in maintaining traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces. It does this by regulating the engine's output and by selectively applying the brakes.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display if there is a problem with the VSA system.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may cause the VSA to malfunction. When replacing tires, make sure they are of the same size and type as your original tires (see page 545). This feature starts operating a few seconds after you are in any drive gear position (when faced uphill) or in reverse (when faced downhill).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may result in a crash and serious injury or death. Do not rely only on the blind spot information system when changing lanes. Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for other vehicles before changing lanes.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Blind Spot Information System (BSI) When BSI detects a vehicle in an alert zone, a BSI alert indicator comes on near the corresponding outside rearview mirror.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Blind Spot Information System (BSI) BSI INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY BSI ALERT INDICATOR LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE BSI OFF BUTTON U.S.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Blind Spot Information System (BSI) LEVER INDICATOR ILLUMINATE BLINK Driving The BSI alert indicator starts to blink as a reminder if you move the turn signal lever in the direction of the detected vehicle. Radar sensors, located underneath each corner of the rear bumper, detect objects. Do not cover this area with labels or stickers of any kind. Always keep this area free of any kind of dirt every time you get in the vehicle.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Blind Spot Information System (BSI) Important Precautions Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over-reliance on BSI may result in a collision. Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for other vehicles before changing lanes. The system should be turned off when towing a trailer.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Blind Spot Information System (BSI) BSI may be adversely affected under the following circumstances: ● ● ● ● ● ● GUARD RAIL POLE or TREE When objects such as guard rails, poles, trees, etc., are detected. When an object that doesn't reflect radio waves well, such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone. A vehicle is behind or approaching your vehicle while on a curved road. When towing a trailer.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Blind Spot Information System (BSI) BSI OFF Button To turn the system on again, press the same button. The BSI indicator on the instrument panel turns off. The multi-information display indicates that the system is on. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position, the system will be in the previously selected ON or OFF setting.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Blind Spot Information System (BSI) BSI Status Displays System Status ON Multi-information display message BSI Indicator － Description When you push the BSI OFF button, a BSI ON or OFF message is displayed on the multi-information display for about 5 seconds. The BSI indicator will remain on while the system is off. A chime sounds to indicate that the system has been turned ON or OFF.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Blind Spot Information System (BSI), Active Damper System As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Active Damper System The system provides two selectable modes. Sport mode: The system prioritizes handling response, vehicle body control and tire-to-road adhesion to allow for higher performance handling. Comfort mode: The system prioritizes road isolation to allow for a more comfortable ride.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Active Damper System Active Damper System Indicator If there is a problem with the active damper system, the active damper system shuts down and the active damper system indicator on the instrument panel comes on. When sport mode is selected, the green indicator in the button goes off, and the message ‘‘SPORT’’ will appear on the multi-information display for five seconds.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section. Break-In Period Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle's first 600 miles (1,000 km) (see page 422).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) － The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo and the tongue load is 5,952 lbs (2,700 kg). Tongue Load The weight that the tongue of a fully loaded trailer puts on the hitch should be 5 to 15 percent of the total trailer weight for boat trailers, and 8 to 15 percent of total trailer weight for all other trailers.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer To Estimate the Tongue Load 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. On models without Active Damper System 2. Measure and record the distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer hitch. If the difference is: Estimated tongue load is: 3. Connect the fully loaded trailer to the hitch. 13/32’’ 11/16’’ 31/32’’ 1 1/4’’ 150 lbs (68 kg) 250 lbs (114 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 450 lbs (205 kg) 5.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Limits: Number of Occupantsᤳ 2 3 4 5 6 7 ᤳ ᤳᤳ 490 Maximum Total Trailer Weight Maximum Tongue Loadᤳᤳ 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) 4,751 lbs (2,155 kg) 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) 4,250 lbs (1,928 kg) 3,999 lbs (1,814 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) 470 lbs (213 kg) 370 lbs (168 kg) 276 lbs (125 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) Towing is Not Recommended The corresponding weight limits assume occupants fill seats
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer Checking Loads To accurately check your loads at the public scale, the vehicle and trailer should be fully loaded, and all occupants should stay in the vehicle while the attendant watches the scale. 2. Check the gross vehicle weight. Limit: 5,952 lbs (2,700 kg) 1. Check the front gross axle weight. Limit: 2,888 lbs (1,310 kg) 4.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Accessories Towing generally requires a variety of supplemental equipment. To ensure the best quality, we recommend that you purchase Acura equipment whenever possible. 6. Check the weight of the hitched trailer. Write this number down. 492 7. Check the weight of the unhitched trailer. Limit: See page 490.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer Hitch Trailer Brakes We strongly recommend that you have your dealer install a class 3 hitch. Using non-Acura equipment may result in serious damage to your vehicle. Acura recommends that any trailer with a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more has its own brakes. Read the trailer manufacturer's instructions, and select the appropriate draw bar for the height of the trailer you will be towing.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer Use this illustration to identify each terminal in the trailer brake controller connector. ELECTRIC BRAKE (YELLOW) BRAKE (20A) (BLUE) Safety Chains Spare Tires Always use safety chains when you tow a trailer. Make sure the chains are secured to the trailer and hitch, and that they cross under the tongue and can catch the trailer if it becomes unhitched.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer Trailer Lights ACCESSORY OPTION TRAILER BACK-UP LIGHT BACK-UP LIGHT (ᤱ) ILLUMINATION LIGHTS BRAKE DIAGNOSTIC RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ELECTRIC BRAKE TRAILER HAZARD LIGHT ᤉB CHARGE Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state, province, and local regulations. Check trailer light requirements for the areas where you plan to tow, and use only equipment designed for your vehicle.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist When preparing to tow, and before driving away, be sure to check the following: ● ● ● ● ● The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension and the cooling system are in good operating condition. The trailer has been properly serviced and is in good condition. All weights and loads are within limits. The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are secure.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears Drive slower than normal in all driving situations, and obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers. Use the D position when towing a trailer on level roads. See ‘‘Driving on Hills’’ for additional gear information. Driving on Hills Making Turns and Braking If you must stop when facing uphill, use the foot brake or parking brake.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Towing a Trailer, Trailer Stability Assist Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Retrieving a Boat Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by passing trucks can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to sway. When being passed by a large vehicle, keep a constant speed, and steer straight ahead. Do not try to make quick steering or braking corrections.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Trailer Stability Assist Under these conditions, trailer stability assist begins to stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by reducing the vehicle speed. The control unit sends signals to selectively apply the brakes and regulate the engine output. The brake lights of your vehicle will be turned on automatically by the system even if you do not keep the pressure on the brake pedal.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Trailer Stability Assist, Off-Highway Driving Guidelines In this case, your vehicle still has the VSA traction and stability enhancement, but it will not have the trailer stability assist function. If there is a problem with the VSA system, the system and trailer stability assist shuts off. The VSA system indicator also come on (see page 473).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Improperly operating this vehicle on or off-pavement can cause a crash or rollover in which you and your passengers could be seriously injured or killed. ● ● Follow all instructions and guidelines in this owner's manual. ● Keep your speed low, and don't drive faster than conditions permit. ● ● Be sure to store cargo properly and do not exceed your cargo load limits (see page 434 and 487).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Accelerating and Braking For better traction on all surfaces, accelerate slowly and gradually build up speed. If you try to start too fast on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you might not have enough traction to get underway, and you may dig yourself a hole. Starting with the shift lever in the D position will help you have a smoother start on snow or ice.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Off-Highway Driving Guidelines If the water is deeper than the wheel hubs, some additional service may be required. This service is not covered by your warranties. You should never use a jack to try to get unstuck. Your vehicle could easily slip off the jack and hurt you or someone else. If You Get Stuck If you get stuck, carefully try to go in the direction (forward or reverse) that you think will get you unstuck.
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11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. This section also includes instructions on how to read the Maintenance Minder messages on the multi-information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance Safety ..................... Maintenance MinderTM ...............
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic. ● ● ● Improperly maintaining this vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and the engine is off.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Maintenance MinderTM One of the most convenient and important features of the multiinformation display on your vehicle is the Maintenance Minder™. Engine Oil Life REMAINING ENGINE OIL LIFE Based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life. The system also displays the code for other scheduled maintenance items needing service.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Maintenance MinderTM MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS When the remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6 percent, the multi-information display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE SOON’’ message along with the maintenance schedule code indicating the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change. Refer to page 514 for a complete list of the maintenance main items and sub items.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Maintenance MinderTM These messages will come on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to reset the oil life minder as previously described. Press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Maintenance MinderTM U.S. CANADA TOTAL PAST DUE DISTANCE TRAVELED MAINTENANCE CODE If the indicated required service is not done and the remaining engine oil life becomes 0%, the multiinformation display will show a ‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ message, the total distance traveled after the remaining oil life became 0%, and the maintenance item code(s). 510 This message is displayed when you drive over 10 miles (for U.S.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Maintenance MinderTM Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS All the maintenance items displayed in the multi-information display are in code. For an explanation of the maintenance codes, see page 514. If maintenance service is done by someone other than your dealer, reset the Maintenance Minder as follows: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 2.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Maintenance MinderTM Important Maintenance Precautions If you have the required service done but do not reset the display, or reset the display without doing the service, the system will not show the correct maintenance intervals. This can lead to serious mechanical problems because you will no longer have an accurate record of when maintenance is needed.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Maintenance MinderTM U.S. Vehicles: According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with ＃ will not void your emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated by the multi-information display. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Maintenance MinderTM Symbol A B ● ● ● ● Maintenance Minder ● Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil1 Replace engine oil1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these items: ● Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots ● Suspension components ● Driveshaft boots ● Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA) ● All fluid levels and condition of fluids ● Exhaust system＃ ● Fuel lines and c
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Maintenance WASHER FLUID (Black cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) RADIATOR CAP 515
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Engine Compartment Cover The component parts in the engine compartment are protected by the cover. You may need to remove the cover when you perform some simple maintenance work. Cover is secured by holding clips. To remove the front bulkhead cover, remove the holding clips with a flattip screwdriver.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adding Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container's label. 5W-20 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. Maintenance Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover. Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so you do not spill. Clean up any spills immediately.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for a conventional motor oil: it displays the API Certification Seal and it is the proper weight. You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the multiinformation display.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Changing the Engine Oil and Filter OIL FILTER 4. Install a new oil filter according to the instructions that come with it. Make sure to clean off any dirt and dust on the connecting surface of a new oil filter. 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt to: 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m, 4.0 kgf·m) Make sure the oil filter gasket is not stuck to the engine block.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant MAX MIN If the coolant level in the reserve tank is at or below the MIN line, add coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. Inspect the cooling system for leaks. 520 Always use Honda Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Engine Coolant RADIATOR CAP COVER RADIATOR CAP 4. The coolant level should be up to the base of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spill immediately; it could damage components in the engine compartment. 5. Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully. 2. Remove the radiator cap cover. 3.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers MAX Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. If the washer fluid is low, a ‘‘LOW WASHER FLUID’’ message appears on the multi-information display. RESERVE TANK MIN 6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Automatic Transmission Fluid Check the fluid level with the engine at normal operating temperature. DIPSTICK 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. Start the engine, let it run until the radiator fan comes on, then shut off the engine. For accurate results, wait about 60 seconds (but no longer than 90 seconds) before doing step 2. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK 3.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Automatic Transmission Fluid 5. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the level between the upper and lower marks. Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spill immediately; it could damage components in the engine compartment. Always use Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid.) 6.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Brake Fluid Independent of the Maintenance Midner information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir monthly. Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt Power Steering Fluid UPPER LEVEL Always use Acura Power Steering Fluid. You may use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement, but have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Acura PSF as soon as possible. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. Check the fluid level frequently, and have the system inspected as soon as possible.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new. If you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area or pull a trailer, readjustment may be required. Adjustments should be done by your dealer or another qualified technician. STAY BRACKETS POWER STEERING FLUID Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Lights HOLDING CLIP CAP BULB 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. 6. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. 7. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb. ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR (Passenger's side) Use a flat-tip screwdriver to remove the holding clip from the engine coolant reserve tank, and then remove the engine coolant reserve tank.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Lights Replacing Front Turn Signal/ Parking and Side Marker Light Bulbs FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT PARKING LIGHT BULB SIDE MARKER LIGHT BULB BULB SOCKET 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see page 516). 3. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Maintenance SOCKET SOCKET 6.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Lights Replacing Front Fog/Daytime Running Light Bulbs Your vehicle uses halogen light bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle it by its plastic case, and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. HOLDING CLIP BOLT HOLDING CLIP SCREW Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Rear Pillar) BOLT COVER BOLT 6. Remove the bulb from the fog light assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 1. Open the tailgate. Put a cloth on the edge of the cover to prevent scratches. Remove the covers by prying the edge with a flat-tip screwdriver. 2. Remove the two bolts, and remove the rear light assembly from the rear pillar. 3.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Lights 6. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Replacing a Back-up Light Bulb 7. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. 8. Put the socket back into the light assembly, and turn it clockwise to lock it in place. BULB SOCKET 4. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. 532 9.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Lights BULB 6. Put the socket back into the light assembly, and turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 7. Place the cover back into the light assembly. Push it up until it locks in place. SOCKET Side Turn Signal Light Each outside mirror has side turn signal lights. The lights should be replaced by your dealer. High-mount Brake Light The high-mount brake light should be replaced by your dealer.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Dust and Pollen Filter, Cleaning the Seat Belts Dust and Pollen Filter This filter removes the dust and pollen that is brought in from the outside through the climate control system. Have your dealer replace the filter when this service is indicated by a maintenance message on the multiinformation display.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Floor Mats Front If you use a non-Acura floor mat, make sure it fits properly and that it can be used with the floor mat anchors. Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats. Maintenance The floor mats that came with your vehicle hook over the floor mat anchors.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every 6 months. Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, and areas that are getting hard or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. WIPER ARMS LOCK TAB To replace the front wiper blades: 1. Raise each wiper arm off the windshield, lifting the driver's side first, then the passenger's side.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Wiper Blades BLADE BLADE 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the holder until the tabs lock. 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm against the window. Windshield: Lower the passenger's side first, then the driver's side. REINFORCEMENT 4. Examine the new wiper blades.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Wiper Blades WIPER ARM BLADE REINFORCEMENT To replace the rear wiper blade: 1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window. 538 2. Slide the blade out of the wiper arm. 3. Examine the new wiper blades. If they have no plastic or metal reinforcement along the back edge, remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade, and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Wiper Blades Maintenance 4. Slide the new blade into the wiper arm. Make sure it is engaged in the slot along its full length. 5. Lower the wiper arm.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be the proper type and size, in good condition with adequate tread, and correctly inflated. The following pages give more detailed information on how to take care of your tires and what to do when they need to be replaced. Inflation Guidelines Keeping the tires properly inflated provides the best combination of handling, tread life, and riding comfort.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tires Check the air pressures when the tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if needed, to match the recommended cold tire pressures. You should get your own tire pressure gauge and use it whenever you check your tire pressures.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tires High Speed Driving We strongly recommend that you do not drive faster than the posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you ever drive in a sanctioned competitive event at sustained high speeds (over 99 mph or 160 km/h), be sure to adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below. If you do not, excessive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure. MDX, Technology Package, and U.S.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tires INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS TREAD WEAR INDICATORS In addition to your regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five years old. It is also recommended that all tires, including the spare, be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tires Tire Maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment. Have your dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent vibration while driving. A tire should always be rebalanced if it is removed from the wheel. When you have new tires installed, make sure they are balanced.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tires It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that is not possible or necessary, replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle's handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel's specifications match those of the original wheels. Replacement wheels are available at your dealer.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tires Snow Tires If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure they are radial tires of the same size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels. The traction provided by snow tires on dry roads may be lower than your original tires. Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations. Tire Chains Mount tire chains on your tires when required by driving conditions or local laws.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Checking the Battery The sensor on the negative terminal monitors your vehicles battery condition. If additional battery maintenance is needed, see your dealer or a qualified technician. If there is a problem with the sensor, you will see a ‘‘CHECK BATTERY SENSOR’’ message on the multiinformation display. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for an extended period (more than 1 month), there are several things you should do to prepare it for storage. Proper preparation helps prevent deterioration and makes it easier to get your vehicle back on the road. If possible, store your vehicle indoors. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Fill the fuel tank. Wash and dry the exterior completely. ● ● Clean the interior.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again. If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can. Check the inflation pressure of the compact spare tire every time you check the other tires. It should be inflated to: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) Follow these precautions: ● ● Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes. The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath. 1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. Put the transmission in Park. Apply the parking brake.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Changing a Flat Tire PLASTIC COVER KNOB COVER 5. The tools and jack are under the cargo area behind a cover on the driver's side. Remove the cover by turning the knobs counterclockwise, then pulling out the cover. 552 6. Turn the jack's end bracket counterclockwise to loosen it, then remove the jack. 7. The spare tire is stored underneath the rear cargo area.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH BRACKET 11. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn with the wheel nut wrench. 10. Remove the bracket from the spare tire. 8. Put the wheel nut wrench on the hoist shaft. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. CONTINUED 553 Taking Care of the Unexpected The wheel nut wrench supplied with your vehicle is specially adapted to fit the hoist shaft.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION JACKING POINT 12. Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change. Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch. 554 WHEEL NUT WRENCH 13. Use the extension and the wheel nut wrench as shown to raise the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground. 14.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Changing a Flat Tire 20. Place the flat tire face up under the hoist. 16. Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully. 21. Insert the hoist bracket into the center hole of the flat tire. 17. Lower the vehicle to the ground, and remove the jack. 19.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT WRENCH Always raise the spare tire hoist, even if you are not stowing a tire. If the hoist is left down, it will be damaged during driving and need to be replaced. 24. Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tools, and install the cover. 22. Slowly turn the wheel nut wrench clockwise to take up the slack of the hoist cable.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu If the Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why the engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position: ● ● You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The engine's starter motor does not operate at all, or operates very slowly.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu If the Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting ● ● ● Are you using the proper starting procedure? Refer to Starting the Engine on page 442. Do you have fuel? Check the fuel gauge; the warning indicator may not be working. There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page 566). If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to find the problem.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Jump Starting 5. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. 6. Start your vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact. BOOSTER BATTERY The numbers in the illustration show you the order to connect the jumper cables.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu If the Engine Overheats The pointer of your vehicle's temperature gauge should stay in the midrange under most conditions. If it climbs to the red mark, you should determine the reason (hot day, driving up a steep hill, etc.). If the vehicle overheats, you should take immediate action. The only indication may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark. Or you may see steam or spray coming from under the hood.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu If the Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at the red mark, turn off the engine. 5. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Everything is still extremely hot, so use caution. If you find a leak, it must be repaired before you continue driving (see Emergency Towing on page 572). 6. If you do not find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never come on when the engine is running. If it starts flashing or stays on, the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. Serious engine damage is possible, and you should take immediate action. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on the multi-information display when this indicator comes on.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on while driving, it means one of the engine's emissions control systems may have a problem. Even though you may feel no difference in your vehicle's performance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause increased emissions. Continued operation may cause serious damage.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada The brake system indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and as a reminder to check the parking brake. It will stay on if you do not fully release the parking brake. If the brake system indicator comes on while driving, the brake fluid level is probably low. Press lightly on the brake pedal to see if it feels normal.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fuses INTERIOR LID REAR LID UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY) TAB The vehicle's fuses are located in four fuse boxes. The primary under-hood fuse box is located next to the battery. To open it, push the tabs as shown. To remove the fuse box lid, put your finger in the notch on the lid, pull it toward you, and take it out of its hinges.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fuses UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) UNDER-HOOD (SUB) TAB The secondary fuse box is on the passenger's side. To open it, push the tabs as shown. TAB If equipped The sub fuse box is on the passenger's side. To open it, push the tabs as shown. Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 4. Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood fuse boxes and rear fuse box, and all the fuses in the interior and rear fuse boxes by pulling out each one with the fuse puller provided in the primary under-hood fuse box. CONTINUED 567 Taking Care of the Unexpected 3. Check each of the large fuses in the under-hood fuse boxes by looking through the top at the wire inside.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fuses BLOWN 5. Look for a burned wire inside the fuse. If it is burned out, replace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower. 568 If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory power socket or radio).
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fuse Locations PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fuse Locations SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 Amps. 20 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Fog Lights Headlight Washerᤳ Condenser Fan Cooling Fan A/C Clutch Left Headlight Low Right Headlight Low Small Lights (Interior) REAR FUSE BOX ᤳ: Canadian model SUB FUSE BOX If equipped No. 1 2 Amps. 10 A 10 A 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 30 A 7.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Auxiliary (Holder1) Amps. 7.5 A 10 A 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 A 20 A 10 A 7.5 A 10 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 30 A 10 A 20 A Circuits Protected TPMS Driver's Lumbar Support Motor Moonroof Front Heated Seats Audio Interior Light Back Up Door Lock ACC Socket IG Coil Windshield Wiper Subwoofer Passenger's Power Recline Amps. 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 10 A 20 A 10 A 7.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually, Emergency Towing Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or organization. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous. Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually LID RELEASE LEVER To open the fuel fill door, pull the release lever rearward.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see the previous page). Front COVER Rear COVER For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable towing hook that mounts on the anchors in the front and rear bumpers. The cover is attached to the bumper with a tether. CONTINUED 573 Taking Care of the Unexpected 1.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck TOWING HOOK and WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook for straight, flat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a flat bed. Do not use it as a tie down. Front 2. Remove the towing hook and wheel nut wrench located behind the cargo area cover on the driver's side. 574 TOWING HOOK 3.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your vehicle and the locations of the identification numbers. It also includes information you should know about your vehicle's tires and emissions control systems. Identification Numbers ............... 576 Specifications .............................. 578 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .................................
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front. ENGINE NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Specifications Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Front Rear Weights Gross vehicle weight rating Gross combined weightᤳ1 rating (GCWR) 191.6 in (4,867 mm) 78.5 in (1,994 mm) 68.2 in (1,733 mm) 108.3 in (2,750 mm) 67.7 in (1,720 mm) 67.5 in (1,715 mm) See the tire information label attached to the driver's doorjamb.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Specifications Lights Headlights High 60 W (HB3) Lowᤳ1 35 W (D2S) Daytime running lights 60 W (HB3) Front side marker lights 3 CP Front turn signal lights 21 W (Amber) Parking lights 3 CP Stop/Tail lights LEDᤳ2 Side turn signal lights LEDᤳ2 Fog lights 55 W (H11) Rear turn signal lights 21 W Rear side marker lights 3 CP Backup lights 18 W ᤳ2 LED License plate lights 3 CP Tailgate lights 5W Vanity mirror
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Specifications Tires Size Front/Rear Spare Pressure 255/55R18 105Hᤳ1 P255/50R19 103Hᤳ2 T165/80D17 104M Front/Rear 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) Spare 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) ᤳ1: MDX, Technology Package, and U.S. Technology Package with Entertainment models ᤳ2: U.S.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all U. S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings. Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described below. TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE (1) Tire Size Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size. Following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means. P255/50R19 103H P － Vehicle type (P indicates passenger vehicle). 255 － Tire width in millimeters.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tire Labeling FW6X － Tire type code. 2202 － Date of manufacture. Year Week Glossary of Tire Terminology Cold Tire Pressure － The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). Load Rating － Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure. Maximum Inflation Pressure － The maximum tire air pressure that the tire can hold.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Emissions Controls The burning of gasoline in your vehicle's engine produces several byproducts. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Controlling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Emissions Controls Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery The onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system captures the fuel vapors during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapors are drawn into the engine and burned off.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Acura part or its equivalent.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an emissions test shortly after the battery has been disconnected or gone dead, it may not pass the test. This is because of certain ‘‘readiness codes’’ that must be set in the onboard diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Emissions Testing 7. Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in D. Do not use the cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.
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11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Warranty and Client Relations Client Service Information........... Warranty Coverages ................... Reporting Safety Defects ............. Authorized Manuals ....................
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Client Service Information Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The service manager or general manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties: New Vehicle Limited Warranty － Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty － these two warranties cover your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Reporting Safety Defects In the US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order by phone or online: ● Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only) ● Go online at www. helminc.
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index A B Battery Charging System Indicator ........................ 69, 562 Jump Starting .......................... 558 Maintenance ........................... 547 Specifications .......................... 579 Before Driving ........................... 421 Belts, Seat ................................ 9, 21 Beverage Holders ...................... 174 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) ......................................
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index Brakes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ........... 461 Break-in, New Linings ............. 422 Fluid ....................................... 525 Parking ................................... 164 System Design ........................ 461 System Indicator ............... 69, 564 Wear Indicators ....................... 461 Braking System .......................... 460 Break-in, New Vehicle ................
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index Coolant Adding .................................... 520 Checking ................................ 427 Proper Solution ....................... 520 Temperature Gauge ................. 78 Crankcase Emissions Control System ................................... 587 Cruise Control Indicator ............... 75 Cruise Control Operation ........... 345 Cruise Main Indicator .................. 75 Cup Holders .............................
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index Emergency Flashers .................. 132 Emergency Towing .................... 572 Emissions Controls .................... 587 Emissions Testing ...................... 590 Engine Adding Engine Coolant ........... 520 Check Starting System ............ 443 Coolant Temperature Gauge .... 78 If it Won't Start ........................ 557 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 69, 563 Oil Life Indicator ........
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index H Halogen Headlight Bulbs ........... 527 Hazard Warning Flashers .......... 132 Headlights ................................. 128 Aiming .................................... 527 Automatic Lighting Off ............ 131 Daytime Running Lights ......... 130 High Beam Indicator ................ 74 High Beams, Turning on ......... 128 Lights On Indicator .................. 74 Low Beams, Turning on .......... 128 Reminder Chime ....
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index Indicators, Instrument Panel ........ 67 ABS (Anti-lock Brake) ....... 70, 462 Active Damper System ...... 77, 484 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................................... 75 A/T Temp ................................ 72 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) .................................... 76 Brake (Parking and Brake System) ......................... 69, 564 Charging System ..............
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index Load Limit ........................... 434, 487 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .... 139 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ...... 139 Childproof Door ...................... 141 Fuel Fill Door .......................... 424 Glove Box ............................... 175 Lockout Prevention ................. 141 Tailgate ........................... 141, 142 Low Coolant Level ...................... 427 Lower Anchors ...................
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................... 69, 564 Parking Lights ........................... 128 Parking Over Things that Burn ................................ 454, 589 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .... 37 PGM-FI System .......................... 588 Playing a Disc ............................ 235 Playing an iPod® ......................... 278 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device .....................
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index Reporting Safety Defects ............ 596 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ............................ 427, 520 Restraint, Child ............................ 40 Reverse Gear Position ................ 445 Rotation, Tire ............................. 544 S Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ................................ 31 Impact Sensors ........................ 27 Serial Number ............................
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index Spare Tire .................................. 550 Inflating ........................... 540, 550 Specifications .......................... 580 Spark Plugs ................................ 579 Specifications ............................. 578 Speed Control ............................ 345 Speed Limiter ............................. 446 Speedometer ................................ 78 SRS, Additional Information .........
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index Replacing ................................ 544 Rotating .................................. 544 Snow ....................................... 546 Specifications .......................... 580 Tire Chains ............................. 546 Tools, Tire Changing ................. 551 Towing A Trailer .................................. 487 Emergency Wrecker ............... 572 Equipment and Accessories .... 492 Trailer Loading ......
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Index Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System ................................ 473 VSA OFF Button ..................... 474 VSA OFF Indicator ................... 71 VSA System Indicator .............. 71 Vehicle Storage .......................... 548 Ventilation .................................. 189 VIN ............................................ 576 Viscosity, Oil .............................. 517 W WARNING, Explanation of .......
11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.00 US gal (79.5 L) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 517). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 L) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page 524).
