2013 Acura MDX Owners Manual

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Rear ACC Socket Power Tailgate Not Used Interior Light Not Used Rear Defroster Power Tailgate No. Amps. 10 A Circuits Protected ACC/CMBS, BSI, ADS, EPT, AVS 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu No. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Amps. 20 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 10 A 20 A 10 A 7.5 A 10 A － 20 A 20 A 30 A 30 A 20 A 10 A 10 A 15 A 10 A － Circuits Protected Driver's Power Slide Telescopic Steering Wheel Driver's Power Recline Passenger's Power Slide Alternator Fuel Pump SH-AWD, ODS Gauges SRS Not Used Left Rear Power Window Right Rear Power Window Passenger's Power Window Driver's Power Window Tilt Steering Wheel ABS VSA A/C Washer ACC Not Used INTERIOR FUSE BOX Auxiliary (Holder1) No. Amps. 7.5 A 10 A 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 Auxiliary (Holder2) 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 Fuse Locations Auxiliary (Holder1) No. Amps. 7.5 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Starter DIAG SH-AWD Auxiliary (Holder2) No. Amps. 7.5 A 7.5 A STS ODS Circuits Protected 571 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually, Emergency Towing Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually LID RELEASE LEVER To open the fuel fill door, pull the release lever rearward. If the fuel fill door release button does not work, use the release lever inside the rear fuse box lid in the cargo area. 572 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. The only way you can safely tow your vehicle is with flat-bed equipment. The operator will load your vehicle on the back of a truck. Any other method of towing will damage the drive system. When you contact the towing agency, inform them a flat-bed is required. Towing with only two tires on the ground will damage parts of the all- wheel-drive system. Your vehicle should be transported on a flat-bed truck or trailer. 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck Front COVER Rear COVER If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see the previous page). 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. 1. Remove the cover, put cloth on the edge of the cover to prevent scratches and carefully pry with a small flat-tip screwdriver or a metal fingernail file. The cover is attached to the bumper with a tether. CONTINUED 573 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 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 TOWING HOOK 3. Screw the towing hook into the hole, and tighten it with the wheel nut wrench. 2. Remove the towing hook and wheel nut wrench located behind the cargo area cover on the driver's side. 574 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 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)................................. 581 Tire Labeling .............................. 583 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation ......................... 585 Emissions Controls..................... 587 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 589 Emissions Testing....................... 590 Devices that Emit Radio Waves ..................................... 592 575 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in various places. 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. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver's side. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label. 576 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu The engine number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Identification Numbers AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER 577 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu Specifications Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Weights Front Rear 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) Gross vehicle weight rating Gross combined weightᤳ1 rating (GCWR) See the tire information label attached to the driver's doorjamb. 10,053 lbs (4,560 kg) ᤳ 1: The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305 meters) of elevation. Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Seating Capacities Total Front Second Third 578 HFC-134a (R-134a) 21.2－22.9 oz (600－650 g) ND-OIL 8 Capacities Fuel tank Engine coolant Engine oil Changeᤳ1 Total Changeᤳ2 Including filter Without filter Total Change Total Change Total Change Total U.S. vehicles Canadian vehicles Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential fluid Transfer assembly fluid Windshield washer reservoir Approx. 21.00 US gal (79.5 L) 1.93 US gal (7.3 L) 2.43 US gal (9.2 L) 4.5 US qt (4.3 L) 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) 5.3 US qt (5.0 L) 3.3 US qt (3.1 L) 8.5 US qt (8.0 L) 2.6 US qt (2.5 L) 3.0 US qt (2.8 L) 0.4 US qt (0.4 L) 0.4 US qt (0.4 L) 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) 6.1 US qt (5.8 L) ᤳ 1: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity: 0.18 US gal (0.7 L) ᤳ 2: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu Lights Headlights High Lowᤳ1 Daytime running lights Front side marker lights Front turn signal lights Parking lights Stop/Tail lights Side turn signal lights Fog lights Rear turn signal lights Rear side marker lights Backup lights High-mount brake light License plate lights Tailgate lights Vanity mirror lights Door lights Glove box light Foot light 60 W (HB3) 35 W (D2S) 60 W (HB3) 3 CP 21 W (Amber) 3 CP LEDᤳ2 LEDᤳ2 55 W (H11) 21 W 3 CP 18 W LEDᤳ2 3 CP 5 W 2 W 3.4 W 1.4 W 3.4 W ᤳ 1: The low beam headlights are high voltage discharged type. Replacement of a low beam headlight bulb should be performed by your dealer. ᤳ 2: Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer. Battery Capacity Fuses Interior Rear Under-hood Engine Type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs Alignment Toe-in Camber Caster Front Rear Front Rear Front Specifications 12 V － 65AH/5 HR 12 V － 76AH/20 HR See page 571 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid. See page 570 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box lid. See page 569 and 570 or the fuse box cover. Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC VTEC V6 gasoline engine 3.54 x 3.78 in (90.0 x 96.0 mm) 223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm3) 11.2 : 1 DENSO: NGK: SXU22HCR11S ILZKR7B11S 0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.08 in (2.0 mm) － 0 ° 30 ’ － 0 ° 30 ’ 4 ° 12 ’ 579 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu Specifications Tires Size Pressure Front/Rear Spare Front/Rear Spare 255/55R18 105Hᤳ1 P255/50R19 103Hᤳ2 T165/80D17 104M 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) ᤳ1: MDX, Technology Package, and U.S. Technology Package with Entertainment models ᤳ2: U.S. Advance Package, Advance Package with Entertainment, and Canadian Elite Package models 580 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu 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. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. CONTINUED 581 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The temperature grade for Warning: this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 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. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. 582 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu 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) TireSize 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. 50 － Aspect ratio (the tire's section height as a percentage of its width). (4) (3) (2) (1) R － Tire construction code (R indicates radial). (1) Tire Size (2) Tire Identification Number (TIN) (3) Maximum Tire Pressure (4) Maximum Tire Load 19 － Rim diameter in inches. Tire Labeling 103 － Load index (a numerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry). H － Speed symbol (an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating). TireIdentificationNumber(TIN) The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire. DOT B97R FW6X 2202 DOT － This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. B97R － Manufacturer's identification mark. CONTINUED 583 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu Tire Labeling FW6X － Tire type code. 2202 － Date of manufacture. Year Week 584 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. Maximum Load Rating －Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Recommended Inflation Pressure－ The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by the manufacturer. Treadwear Indicators (TWI) － Means the projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread. 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 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. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. CONTINUED 585 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. 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. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. 586 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu 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.’’ Carbon monoxide does not contribute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas. The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Actᤳ sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 514. ᤳ In Canada, Acura vehicles comply with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured. Emissions Controls Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine's crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned. Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving. CONTINUED 587 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 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. Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, exhaust gas recirculation, and three way catalytic converter. These four systems work together to control the engine's combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that come out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems. 588 PGM-FISystem The PGM-FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: air intake, engine control, and fuel control. The powertrain control module (PCM) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions. IgnitionTimingControlSystem This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO, and NOx produced. ExhaustGasRecirculation (EGR)System The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned. ThreeWayCatalyticConverter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine's exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), and water vapor. Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work together in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Acura replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your vehicle. The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for more information. 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 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. The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables. WARM UP THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ● Keep the engine well maintained. ● Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, backfiring, stalling, or otherwise not running properly. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's performance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle's three way catalytic converter. ● Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective. 589 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 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 on- board 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. 590 4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it idle for 20 seconds. 5. Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there until the temperature gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes). 6. Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 20 seconds. If the testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test. If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following. 1. Make sure the gas tank is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4). 2. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 6 hours or more. 3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and 95°F (4° and 35°C). 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu Emissions Testing 8. Then drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 30 minutes. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 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.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds). 591 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu Devices that Emit Radio Waves Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada Standard, described as follows: AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation. Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatetheequipment. ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-Gen/210/310. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterference,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operationofthedevice. The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation. ● Audio System ● Rear Entertainment System ● Bluetooth® Audio ● Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ● HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ● AcuraLink® ● Immobilizer System ● Remote Transmitter ● Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ● Blind Spot Information System (BSI) ● Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) 592 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu Warranty and Client Relations Client Service Information........... 594 Warranty Coverages ................... 595 Reporting Safety Defects............. 596 Authorized Manuals.................... 597 593 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 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. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact Acura Client Relations. U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Relations Mail Stop 500-2N-7E 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Tel: (800) 382-2238 594 Canadian Owners: Honda Canada Inc. Acura Client Services 180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON L6C 0H9 Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9 Fax: 1-877-939-0909 E-Mail: [email protected] In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: Vortex Motor Corp. Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Tel: (787) 620-7546 When you call or write, please give us this information: ● Vehicle Identification Number (see page 576) ● Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle ● Date of purchase ● Odometer reading of your vehicle ● Your name, address, and telephone number ● A detailed description of the problem ● Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu RustPerforationLimitedWarranty－ all exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit. AccessoryLimitedWarranty－ Acura accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details. ReplacementPartsLimitedWarranty － covers all Acura replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship. U.S. Owners Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties: NewVehicleLimitedWarranty－ covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship. EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions PerformanceWarranty－ these two warranties cover your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information. SeatBeltLimitedWarranty－ a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details. Warranty Coverages ReplacementBatteryLimited Warranty－ provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer. ReplacementMufflerLifetime LimitedWarranty－ provides coverage for as long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2013 Acura warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your vehicle's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2013 warranty manual that came with your vehicle. 595 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 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. In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also inform Transport Canada. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 596 To contact Transport Canada's Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety. 2013 MDXPurchasing 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. com If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356. Publication Form Number 61STX06 61STX06EL 61STX31 31STX660 31STX860 31STXM60 31STXA60 Form Description 2010-2013 Acura MDX Service Manual 2010-2013 Acura MDX Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2010 Acura MDX Body Repair Manual 2013 Acura MDX Owner's Manual 2013 Acura MDX Navigation System Owner's Manual 2013 Acura MDX Maintenance Journal 2013 Acura MDX Advance Technology Guide (MDX) 31STXB60 2013 Acura MDX Advance Technology Guide ACU-R (Technology/Advance) Order Form for Previous Years Indicate Year and Model Desired Authorized Manuals Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your vehicle. Body Repair Manual: Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts. 597 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z INDEX Accessories and Modifications .......................... 431 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ................................. 139 Accessory Power Sockets .......... 177 AC Power Outlet ........................ 178 Active Damper System ............... 484 Active Head Restraints ............... 152 AcuraLink® (U.S. models only) ....................................... 402 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ..................................... 348 Additives, Engine Oil ................. 518 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .... 134 Advanced Airbags ........................ 31 Airbag (SRS) .......................... 10, 27 Air Conditioning System ............ 182 Rear A/C Control .................... 187 Air Outlets (Vents) ..................... 189 Air Pressure, Tires .............. 540, 541 Alcohol in Gasoline .................... 422 Antifreeze ................................... 520 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator ............................ 70, 462 Operation ................................ 461 Anti-theft, Audio System ............. 308 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock ....................................... 139 Audio System ...................... 192, 212 Automatic Climate Control ......... 183 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ................................... 131 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ... 23 Automatic Speed Control ........... 345 Automatic Transmission ............ 443 Capacity, Fluid ........................ 578 Checking Fluid Level .............. 523 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ................................ 447 Shifting ................................... 444 Shift Lever Position Indicators ............................ 443 Shift Lever Positions ............... 444 Shift Lock Release ................... 446 Auxiliary Input Jack ................... 307 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) ...................................... 476 Bluetooth® Audio ....................... 298 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation system) ............................... 383 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) ............................... 365 Booster Seats ............................... 58 CONTINUED 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 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 ................ 422 Brightness Control, Instruments ............................ 133 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights ................ 531, 532 Front Parking Lights ............... 529 Front Side Marker Lights ........ 529 Headlights .............................. 527 High-mount Brake Light ......... 533 Rear Bulbs .............................. 531 Rear License Plate Lights ........ 533 Specifications .......................... 579 Taillights ................................. 531 Bulbs, Halogen .......................... 527 II Capacities Chart ......................... 578 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ............ 61 Cargo ......................................... 433 Cargo Hooks .............................. 437 Cargo, How to Carry .................. 433 Carrying Cargo .......................... 433 CAUTION, Explanation of ............. iv CD Care ..................................... 247 CD Error Messages ................... 246 CD Player .................................. 235 Certification Label ...................... 576 Chains, Tires .............................. 546 Changing a Flat Tire .................. 551 Changing Oil How to .................................... 518 When to .................................. 507 Charging System Indicator ........................... 69, 562 Checklist, Before Driving ........... 441 Childproof Door Locks ............... 141 Child Safety .................................. 40 Booster Seats ........................... 58 Child Seats .................... 45, 46, 48 Important Safety Reminders ..... 44 Infants ...................................... 45 Larger Children ....................... 57 LATCH ..................................... 50 Risks with Airbags ................... 41 Small Children ......................... 46 Tethers .................................... 54 Warning Labels ........................ 42 Where Should a Child Sit? ........ 41 Child Seats ............................. 40, 48 LATCH Anchorage Points ........ 50 Tether Anchorage Points ......... 54 Cleaning the Seat Belts .............. 534 Client Service Information .......... 594 Climate Control System ............. 182 Clock .......................................... 309 Code, Audio System ................... 308 CO in the Exhaust ................ 61, 587 Cold Weather, Starting in ........... 442 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ............... 463 Compact Spare Tire .................... 550 Compass Operation .................... 342 Console Compartment ............... 175 Consumer Information ............... 594 Controls, Instruments and ............ 65 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 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 ............................... 174 Customize Settings ...................... 90 DANGER, Explanation of .............. iv Dashboard ............................... 3, 66 Daytime Running Lights ............ 130 Dead Battery .............................. 558 Defogger, Rear Window ............. 132 Defrosting the Windows ............ 186 Devices that Emit Radio Waves ..................................... 592 Dimensions ................................ 578 Dimming the Headlights ............ 128 Dipstick Automatic Transmission ......... 523 Engine Oil ............................... 427 Directional Signals ............... 71, 128 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ....... 461 Disc Care ................................... 247 Disc Changer ............................. 203 Disc Changer Error Messages ............................... 211 Disc Player .......................... 203, 235 Disc Player Error Messages ...... 246 Disposal of Used Oil ................... 519 Doors

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