2013 Acura MDX Owners Manual

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Childproof Door Locks ............ 141 Indicator ................................... 12 Locking and Unlocking ........... 140 Lockout Prevention ................. 141 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 581 Driver and Passenger Safety .......... 5 Driving ....................................... 439 Economy ................................. 428 Driving Guidelines ..................... 440 Driving Position Memory System ................................... 168 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ................................... 447 Dust and Pollen Filter ................ 534 DVD Player ................................ 313 DVD Player Error Messages ...... 337 Economy, Fuel ........................... 428 CONTINUED III 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 Emergencies on the Road .......... 549 Battery, Jump Starting ............. 558 Brake System Indicator ..... 69, 564 Changing a Flat Tire ............... 551 Charging System Indicator ........................ 69, 562 Checking the Fuses ................ 566 Driving with a Flat Tire ........... 551 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 132 Jump Starting .......................... 558 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ........................ 69, 562 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 69, 563 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually ............................. 572 Overheated Engine ................. 560 Towing .................................... 572 Emergency Brake ...................... 164 Emergency Flashers .................. 132 Emergency Towing .................... 572 Emissions Controls .................... 587 Emissions Testing ...................... 590 Engine Adding Engine Coolant ........... 520 Check Starting System ............ 443 IV Coolant Temperature Gauge .... 78 If it Won't Start ........................ 557 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 69, 563 Oil Life Indicator ..................... 507 Oil Pressure Indicator ....... 69, 562 Oil, What Kind to Use ............. 517 Overheating ............................ 560 Specifications .......................... 579 Speed Limiter .......................... 446 Starting ................................... 442 Engine Coolant .......................... 520 Ethanol in Gasoline .................... 422 Evaporative Emissions Controls .................................. 587 Exhaust Fumes ............................ 61 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System ................................... 588 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by .................................... 19 Fan, Interior ............................... 185 Features ..................................... 181 Filters Dust and Pollen ....................... 534 Oil ........................................... 518 Flashers, Hazard Warning ......... 132 Flat Tire, Changing a ................. 551 Floor Mats ................................. 535 Fluids Automatic Transmission ......... 523 Brake ...................................... 525 Location .................................. 515 Power Steering ........................ 526 Windshield Washer ................. 522 FM Stereo Radio Reception ................................ 303 Fog Lights .................................. 130 Folding the Second Seat ............. 153 Folding the Third Seat ............... 154 Four-way Flashers ...................... 132 Front Airbags ......................... 10, 30 Front Seat .................................. 149 Adjusting ................................. 149 Air Ventilation ......................... 158 Heaters ................................... 157 Fuel ............................................ 422 Economy ................................. 428 Fill Door and Cap .................... 424 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 Gauge ...................................... 78 Low Fuel Indicator ................... 77 Octane Requirement ............... 422 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually ............................. 572 Reserve Indicator ..................... 77 Tank, Filling the ...................... 424 Tighten Fuel Cap .................... 425 Fuel Economy ............................ 428 Fuses, Checking the .................. 566 Gas Mileage, Improving ............. 429 Gasoline ..................................... 422 Gauge ...................................... 78 Low Fuel Indicator ................... 77 Octane Requirement ............... 422 Tank, Refueling ....................... 424 Gas Station Procedures .............. 424 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ... 78 Fuel .......................................... 78 Speedometer ............................ 78 Tachometer .............................. 78 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................................... 488 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) ................................... 488 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ............... 443, 444 Glove Box .................................. 175 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ................................. 488 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ................................. 488 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ................................... 488 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 ..................... 129 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ........ 527 Turning on .............................. 128 Washers .................................. 127 Headphones ............................... 338 Head Restraints .......................... 150 Heated Mirror ............................ 167 Heaters, Seats ............................ 157 Heating and Cooling .................. 182 High Altitude, Starting at ............ 442 High Beam Lever ................ 128, 129 High-Low Beam Switch .............. 128 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............................ 363 Hood, Opening and Closing the .......................................... 426 Horn ...................................... 4, 125 Identification Number, Vehicle ................................... 576 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 Ignition Keys ........................................ 136 Switch ..................................... 139 Timing Control System ........... 588 Immobilizer System ................... 138 Important Safety Precautions ......... 6 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 .............. 69, 562 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ ............................... 75 Cruise Control .......................... 75 Cruise Main ............................. 75 Door and Tailgate Open ........... 76 Fog Lights ................................ 74 High Beam ............................... 74 Key (Immobilizer System) ....... 74 Lights On ................................. 74 Low Fuel .................................. 77 Low Oil Pressure .............. 69, 562 Low Tire Pressure .................... 72 Maintenance MinderTM ........... 507 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 69, 563 Passenger Airbag Off ............... 37 Seat Belt Reminder ............. 21, 68 Security System ....................... 77 SH-AWD® ................................. 73 Side Airbag Off .................... 36, 70 SRS ..................................... 36, 70 System Message ................. 73, 86 Tire Pressure Monitor .............. 72 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............................... 71 VSA OFF .................................. 71 VSA System ............................. 71 Individual Map Lights ................ 171 Infant Restraint ............................ 45 Infant Seats .................................. 45 Tether Anchorage Points ......... 54 Inflation, Proper Tire .................. 540 Inside Mirror ............................. 165 Inspection, Tire .......................... 542 Installing a Child Seat .................. 49 Instrument Panel .......................... 67 Instrument Panel Brightness ..... 133 Instruments and Controls ............. 65 Interface Dial ............................. 212 Interior Lights ............................ 170 Introduction ................................... i iPod® .......................................... 278 iPod® Error Messages ................ 286 Jacking up the Vehicle ............... 551 Jack, Tire ................................... 551 Jump Starting ............................. 558 Keys ........................................... 136 Label, Certification ..................... 576 Lane Change, Signaling ............. 128 Lap/Shoulder Belt ................. 16, 22 VI 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 LATCH Anchorage System .......... 50 Lights Indicator ................................... 67 Interior .................................... 170 Parking ................................... 128 Turn Signal ............................. 128 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 ............................. 50 Low Fuel Indicator ....................... 77 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ........................... 69, 562 Lubricant Specifications Chart ... 578 Luggage, Storing (cargo) ........... 433 Maintenance .............................. 505 Main Items and Sub Items ...... 511 Minder .................................... 507 Owner's Maintenance Checks ................................ 513 Safety ...................................... 506 Schedule ................................. 514 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ................................ 69, 563 Memory, Driving Position .......... 168 Message Display .......................... 86 Message Indicator ....................... 73 Meters, Gauges ............................ 78 Methanol in Gasoline ................. 422 Mirrors, Adjusting ...................... 166 Modifications ............................. 432 Modifying Your Vehicle ............. 432 Moonroof ................................... 163 Multi-Information Display ............ 79 Neutral Gear Position ................. 445 New Vehicle Break-in ................. 422 NOTICE, Explanation of ................ i Numbers, Identification ............. 576 Oil Octane Requirement, Gasoline ................................. 422 Odometer ..................................... 81 Odometer, Trip ............................ 81 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............................. 500 Change, How to ...................... 518 Change, When to .................... 507 Checking Engine .................... 427 Life, Engine ............................. 507 Pressure Indicator ............. 69, 562 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart ................................... 517 ON (Ignition Key Position) ........ 139 Outside Mirrors .................. 165, 166 Outside Temperature ................... 82 Overheating, Engine .................. 560 Owner's Maintenance Checks .... 513 CONTINUED VII 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 Oxygenated Fuels ...................... 422 Panel Brightness Control ........... 133 Park Gear Position ..................... 444 Parking ...................................... 454 Parking Brake ............................ 164 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 .................................... 287 Playing Disc ............................... 203 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system) ............................... 250 Playing the AM/FM Radio ............................... 193, 213 Playing the XM® Radio ........ 197, 226 Pollen Filter ............................... 534 Power Seat Adjustments ............ 149 Power Socket Locations ............. 177 Power Steering Fluid ................. 526 Power Windows ......................... 160 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ........ 19 Preparing to Drive ...................... 441 Proper Seat Belt Usage ................ 16 Protecting Adults and Teens ........ 12 Additional Safety Precautions ... 20 Advice for Pregnant Women .... 19 Protecting Children ...................... 40 General Guidelines .................. 40 Protecting Infants ..................... 45 Protecting Larger Children ...... 57 Protecting Small Children ........ 46 Using Child Seats with Tethers ................................. 54 Using LATCH .......................... 50 Radiator Overheating ................. 560 Radio/CD Sound System ........... 192 Radio/Disc Sound System ............................ 193, 213 Radio Theft Protection ............... 308 Readiness Codes ........................ 590 Rear A/C Unit ............................ 187 Rear Audio Control Panel ........... 315 Rear Entertainment System ....... 310 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ........................... 531 Rearview Mirror ......................... 165 Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display ...................... 417 Rear Window Defogger .............. 132 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ................................... 127 Recalling a Memorized Driving Position .................................. 148 Reclining the Seat Backs ............ 149 Reclining the Second Seats ........ 153 Refueling .................................... 424 Reminder Indicators ..................... 68 Remote Audio Controls .............. 305 Remote Control (RES) ............... 334 Remote Transmitter ................... 145 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ............. 534 VIII 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 Engine Oil and Filter ............... 518 Fuses ...................................... 565 Schedule ................................. 514 Spark Plugs ............................. 579 Timing Belt ............................. 526 Tires ....................................... 544 Wiper Blades .......................... 536 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ........................................ 25 Reporting Safety Defects ............ 596 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ............................ 427, 520 Restraint, Child ............................ 40 Reverse Gear Position ................ 445 Rotation, Tire ............................. 544 Safety Belts .............................. 9, 21 Safety Defects, Reporting ........... 596 Safety Features .............................. 8 Airbags ............................... 10, 27 Door Locks .............................. 12 Head Restraints ........................ 15 Seat Belts ........................ 9, 16, 21 Seats & Seat-Backs .............. 14, 15 Safety Labels, Location of ............. 62 Safety Messages ........................... iv Seat Belt e-pretensioners .............. 24 Seat Belts ................................. 9, 21 Additional Information ............. 21 Advice for Pregnant Women .... 19 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ........................... 23 Cleaning .................................. 534 e-pretensioner .......................... 24 Lap/Shoulder Belt .............. 16, 22 Maintenance ............................ 25 Reminder Indicator and Beeper ............................. 21, 68 System Components ................ 21 Use During Pregnancy ............. 19 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .................................. 16, 22 Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................. 158 Seats .......................................... 149 Adjusting the Second Seat ....... 153 Air Ventilation ......................... 158 Folding the Second Seat .......... 153 Folding the Third Seat ............ 154 Head Restraints ....................... 150 Heaters ................................... 157 Position Memory .................... 168 Third Row Access ................... 154 Seats, Adjusting the ................... 149 Security System ......................... 341 Security System Indicator ............ 77 Sensors Driver's Seat Position Sensor ... 31 Front Passenger's Weight Sensors ................................ 31 Impact Sensors ........................ 27 Serial Number ............................ 576 Service Intervals ......................... 507 Service Station Procedures ........ 424 SH-AWD® ................................... 452 Indicator ................................... 73 Shifting the Automatic Transmission .......................... 444 Shift Lever Position Indicators ... 443 Shift Lock Release ...................... 446 Side Airbags ................................. 33 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ................... 36 How Your Side Airbags Work .. 33 CONTINUED IX 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 Side Curtain Airbags .................... 35 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 35 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in ....................... 529 Signaling Turns ............................ 71 Snow Tires ................................. 546 Sound System ..................... 192, 212 Spare Tire .................................. 550 Inflating ........................... 540, 550 Specifications .......................... 580 Spark Plugs ................................ 579 Specifications ............................. 578 Speed Control ............................ 345 Speed Limiter ............................. 446 Speedometer ................................ 78 SRS, Additional Information ......... 27 Additional Safety Precautions ... 39 Airbag Service .......................... 38 Airbag System Components ..... 27 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ................... 36 How the SRS Indicator Works .. 36 How Your Front Airbags Work .................................... 30 How Your Side Airbags Work .. 33 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work .................................... 35 SRS Indicator ......................... 36, 70 START (Ignition Key Position) ................................. 139 Starting the Engine .................... 442 Auto Control Mode ................. 442 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ................................ 442 With a Dead Battery ................ 558 State Emissions Testing ............. 590 Steam Coming from Engine ....... 560 Steering Wheel Adjustments ............................ 134 Anti-theft Column Lock ........... 139 Buttons ........................... 305, 345 Position Memory .................... 168 Stereo Sound System .......... 192, 212 Storage Compartment ................ 175 Storing Your Vehicle .................. 548 Sunglasses Holder ..................... 176 Sun Visor ................................... 176 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ................ 452 Supplemental Restraint System ............................ 10, 27 Servicing .................................. 38 SRS Indicator ...................... 36, 70 System Components ................ 27 Synthetic Oil .............................. 518 Tachometer .................................. 78 Tailgate ...................................... 141 Open Indicator ......................... 76 Opening the ............................ 141 Power ...................................... 142 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ..... 531 Taking Care of the Unexpected ............................ 549 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ............................. 581 Emissions Control Systems ..... 587 Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................ 589 Tire Labeling ........................... 583 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 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation ...................... 585 Temperature Gauge ..................... 78 Temperature, Inside Sensor ....... 191 Temperature, Outside .................. 82 Tensioners, Seat Belts .................. 23 Tether Anchorage Points ............. 54 Theft Protection, Radio .............. 308 Three Way Catalytic Converter ............................... 589 Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel ..................................... 134 Timing Belt ................................ 526 Tire Chains ................................ 546 Tire, How to Change a Flat ........ 551 Tire Information ......................... 583 Tire Labeling .............................. 583 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................... 455, 585 Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 72, 455 Tire Pressure Monitor ....... 83, 456 Tires .......................................... 540 Air Pressure ............................ 541 Checking Wear ....................... 542 Compact Spare ........................ 550 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ............................. 581 Inflation ................................... 540 Inspection ............................... 542 Labeling .................................. 583 Maintenance ........................... 544 Pressure Monitoring System ... 455 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 ....................... 488 Trailer Towing Tips ................. 496 Weight Limit ........................... 487 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .............................. 455 Required Federal Explanation ......................... 585 Trailer Stability Assist ................ 498 Transmission Checking Fluid Level .............. 523 Identification Number ............. 576 Shifting the Automatic ............. 444 Treadwear .................................. 542 Trip Computer ............................. 84 Trip Meter ................................... 81 Turn Signals ................................. 71 Unexpected, Taking Care of the .......................................... 549 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .... 581 Unleaded Gasoline ..................... 422 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages ............................... 297 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ...... 519 Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) ................................. 447 Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (Sequential Shift Mode) ................................. 449 CONTINUED XI 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 Vanity Mirror ............................. 177 Vehicle Capacity Load ................ 434 Vehicle Dimensions ................... 578 Vehicle Identification Number ... 576 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 WARNING, Explanation of ............ iv Warning Labels, Location of ......... 62 Warranty Coverages (U.S. only) ....................................... 595 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ........ 522 Operation ................................ 126 XII XM® Radio .......................... 197, 226 Wheels Adjusting the Steering ............. 134 Alignment and Balance ........... 544 Aluminum Alloy Wheels ......... 546 Cleaning .................................. 546 Compact Spare ........................ 550 Wrench, Nut ........................... 551 Windows Auto Reverse ........................... 160 Operating the Power ............... 160 Rear, Defogger ........................ 132 Windshield Cleaning .................................. 126 Defroster ................................. 186 Washers .......................... 126, 522 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ..................... 536 Operation ................................ 126 Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer ................................ 127 Worn Tires ................................. 542 Wrecker, Emergency Towing .... 572 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 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). Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only. Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.6 US qt (2.5 L) Transfer Assembly Fluid: Acura Hypoid Gear Oil (HGO-1). Power Steering Fluid: Acura Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 526). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 525). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2) 2013 MDX12/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu Owner's Identification OWNER _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ STREET _________________________________ _________________________________ ___________________ CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE V. I. N. ___________________________________________________________ DELIVERY DATE __________________________________________________ (Date sold to original retail purchaser) DEALER NAME ___________________ DEALER NO. ___________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ STREET _________________________________ _________________________________ ___________________ CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ DEALER'S SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. This Owner's Manual covers all models of the MDX. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model. Images throughout this owner's manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. 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2013 Acura MDX Owners Manual