Acura 2022 MDX Owner's manual

2022 MDX

Owner’s Manual

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near

crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a

road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s

systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related

to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of

time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is

designed to record such data as:

•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator

and/or brake pedal; and,

•How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the

circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data

are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation

occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving

conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and

crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law

enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of

personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash

investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,

and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the

vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that

have the special equipment, can read the information if they have

access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by

anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the

vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record

information about powertrain performance. The data can be used

to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians

diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with

data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains

confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is

uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this

vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded

by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

Software End User License Agreement

Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by

the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which

contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End User

License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your

use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services,

functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of

the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and

conditions of the End User License Agreement.

NOTICE

You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software

by sending a signed, written notice to Acura at American Honda

Motor Co., Inc., Acura Client Relations, Mail Stop CHI-4, 1919

Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501-2746.

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage

this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

To learn more about how we collect and use Personal

Information, please read our Privacy Policy, accessible

at www.acura.com.

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And

operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have

provided operating procedures and other information on labels and

in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that

could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the

hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You

must use your own good judgment.

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

including:

●Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

●Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

3

and

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

These signal words mean:

●Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

●Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

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

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please

read it carefully.

3DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don't follow instructions.

3WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don't follow instructions.

3CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

instructions.

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Contents

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the

vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.acura.com

(U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada). If you are the first registered owner

of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed

copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of

vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com. In

Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.

This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find

descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your

particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)

represent features and equipment that are available on some, but

not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these

features.

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

Canada.

The information and specifications included in this publication were

in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications

or design at any time without notice and without incurring any

obligation.

2Safe Driving P. 31

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

2Instrument Panel P. 83

Indicators P. 84 Gauges and Displays P. 104

2Controls P. 127

Clock P. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 130

Windows P. 160 Panoramic Roof P. 163

Seats P. 190

2Features P. 237

Audio System P. 238 Audio System Basic Operation P. 244

Customized Features P. 345 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 373

CabinTalk®

*

P. 414

2Driving P. 415

Before Driving P. 416 Towing a Trailer P. 422

Parking Your Vehicle P. 560

Multi-View Rear Camera

*

P. 571

Fuel Economy and CO

2

Emissions P. 584

2Maintenance P. 585

Before Performing Maintenance P. 586 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 589

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 610

Climate Control System Maintenance P. 628 Cleaning P. 629

2Handling the Unexpected P. 637

Tools P. 638 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 639

Overheating P. 668 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 670 Fuses P. 677

If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 687 Refueling P. 688

2Information P. 689

Specifications P. 690 Identification Numbers P. 692

Emissions Testing P. 695 Warranty Coverages P. 697

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Contents

Child Safety P. 63 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 80 Safety Labels P. 81

Tailgate P. 147 Security System P. 157

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 166 Mirrors P. 187

Interior Convenience Items P. 208 Climate Control System P. 229

Audio Error Messages P. 318 General Information on the Audio System P. 322

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 376 AcuraLink® P. 405

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 432 When Driving P. 434 AcuraWatch

TM

P. 474 Braking P. 551

Surround View Camera System

*

P. 573 Refueling P. 581

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 595 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 608

Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 615 Battery P. 624 Remote Transmitter Care P. 626

Accessories and Modifications P. 634

Handling of the Jack P. 661 Engine Does Not Start P. 662 If the Battery Is Dead P. 666

Emergency Towing P. 685 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 686

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 693 Reporting Safety Defects P. 694

Authorized Manuals P. 700 Client Service Information P. 701

Quick Reference Guide

P. 6

Safe Driving

P. 31

Instrument Panel

P. 83

Controls

P. 127

Features

P. 237

Driving

P. 415

Maintenance

P. 585

Handling the Unexpected

P. 637

Information

P. 689

Index

P. 702

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

❚

Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P186)

❚

ENGINE START/STOP Button

(P166)

❚

Audio System

(P238)

❚

System Indicators

(P84)

❚

Gauges

(P104)

❚

Driver Information

Interface

(P108)

❚

(Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

(VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P464)

❚

Parking Sensor System Button

*

(P563)

❚

Safety Support Switch

(P473, 483, 493, 538)

❚

Brightness Control

(P181)

❚

Heated Windshield Button

*

(P180)

❚

Hazard Warning Button

❚

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button

(P180)

❚

Front Seat Heater Buttons

(P227)

❚

Front Seat Ventilation Buttons

*

(P227)

❚

Climate Control System

(P229)

❚

True Touchpad Interface

(P245)

❚

Head-Up Display Buttons

*

(P122)

❚

Audio/Information Screen

(P248)

❚

Navigation System

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❚

Electric Parking Brake Switch

(P551)

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Quick Reference Guide

❚

Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

(P449)

❚

Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

(P449)

❚

Voice Control Buttons

(P274)

❚

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons

(P376)

❚

Heated Steering Wheel Button

*

(P226)

❚

Headlights/Turn Signals

(P169, 170)

❚

Fog Lights

*

(P173)

❚

Button

(P497)

❚

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low

Speed Follow Buttons

(P496)

❚

Right Selector Wheel

(P109)

❚

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button

(P516)

❚

Horn (Press an area around .)

❚

Interval Button

(P507)

❚

Wipers/Washers

(P177)

❚

Camera Button

*

(P574)

❚

Audio Remote Controls

(P242)

❚

Left Selector Wheel

(P124)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

8

Quick Reference Guide

❚

Power Window Switches

(P161)

❚

Hood Release Handle

(P596)

❚

Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box

(P679, 680)

❚

Driver’s Knee Airbag

(P53)

❚

Memory Buttons

(P184)

❚

SET Button

(P184)

❚

Rearview Mirror

(P187)

❚

Driver’s Front Airbag

(P48)

❚

Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse

Box

(P681)

❚

Door Mirror Controls

(P188)

❚

Master Door Lock Switch

(P145)

❚

Power Tailgate Button

(P153)

❚

Passenger’s Knee Airbag

(P53)

❚

HomeLink® Buttons

(P374)

❚

USB Ports

(P239)

❚

Accessory Power Socket

(P219)

❚

USB Port

(P239)

❚

Wireless Charger

(P222)

❚

Glove Box

(P211)

❚

Shift Button

Electronic Gear Selector

(P442)

❚

Dynamic Mode Switch

(P450)

❚

Automatic Brake Hold Button

(P556)

❚

Auto Idle Stop OFF Button

(P458)

❚

Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P48)

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Quick Reference Guide
❚
Seat Belts 
(P37)
❚
Walk Away Close Button
*
 
(P151)
❚
Cargo Hook 
(P216)
❚
Accessory Power Socket 
(P220)
❚
USB Port 
(P239)
❚
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor 
(P42)
❚
Side Curtain Airbags 
(P58)
❚
Grab Handle
❚
Coat Hook 
(P215)
❚
Panoramic Roof Switch 
(P165)
❚
LINK Button 
(P411)
❚
Sun Visors
❚
LATCH to Secure a Child Seat 
(P68)
❚
Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) 
(P72)
❚
Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat 
(P74)
❚
Third Row Seat 
(P199)
❚
Sunshade Switch 
(P164)
❚
Map Lights 
(P209)
❚
Sunglasses Holder 
(P216)
❚
ASSIST Button 
(P410)
❚
Vanity Mirrors
❚
Tailgate Light 
(P210)
❚
Accessory Power Socket 
(P219)
❚
Front Seat 
(P190)
❚
Accessory Power Socket 
(P220)
❚
USB Ports 
(P239)
❚
AC Power Outlet
*
 
(P221)
❚
Side Airbags 
(P56)
❚
Second Row Seat 
(P195)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
10
Quick Reference Guide
❚
How to Refuel 
(P582)
❚
High-Mount Brake Light 
(P609)
❚
Back-Up Lights/Taillights 
(P609)
❚
Maintenance Under the Hood 
(P595)
❚
Windshield Wipers 
(P177, 610)
❚
Tires 
(P615, 639)
❚
Power Door Mirrors 
(P188)
❚
Headlights 
(P170, 608)
❚
Front Side Marker Lights 
(P170, 608)
❚
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 
(P169, 608)
❚
Fog Lights
*
 
(P173, 608)
❚
Side Turn Signal Lights 
(P169, 608)
❚
Door Lock/Unlock Control 
(P133)
❚
Rear Wiper 
(P179)
❚
Opening/Closing the Tailgate 
(P148)
❚
Brake Lights/Taillights/Rear Turn Signal 
Lights/Rear Side Marker Lights 
(P609)
❚
Multi-View Rear Camera
*
 
(P571)
❚
Tailgate Outer Handle 
(P148)
❚
Surround View Camera System
*
 
(P573)
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Quick Reference Guide

Auto Idle Stop Function

To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop indicator

(green) comes on. (P457)

At Automatic transmission Engine status

Deceleration

Stop

Start-up

Automatic Brake Hold Off Automatic Brake Hold On

Stop the vehicle and depress the brake pedal.

On

Keep the brake pedal

depressed.

U.S. Canada

With the automatic brake hold system activated,

you can release the brake pedal when the

indicator comes on.

Off

Release the brake pedal. With the automatic brake hold system activated,

depress the accelerator pedal.

Restarting

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving (P31)

Airbags

(P45)

●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety

(P63)

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

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

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard

(P80)

●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon

monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist

(P36)

●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,

steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts

(P37)

●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well

back in the seat.

●Check that your passengers are wearing

their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as

low as possible.

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Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel (P83)

Indicators

(P84)

/Driver Information Interface

(P108)

/Gauges

(P104)

/

Head-Up Display

*

(P122)

●Different gauges will display based on the Integrated Dynamics System mode. Selecting the Dynamic Mode (P451)

●You can change to your preferred Integrated Dynamics System Mode gauge modes in INDIVIDUAL Mode.

Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings (P455)

●You can change the gauge layout. Gauge Layout (P114)

Fuel Gauge 2 P. 104

Tachometer

2 P. 104

Speedometer 2 P. 104

Gear Position Indicator

2 P. 89

M (sequential mode)

Indicator/Sequential Mode

Gear Selection Indicator

2 P. 89

Temperature Gauge

2 P. 105

Head-Up Display

*

2 P. 122

Sport mode

Tachometer 2 P. 104

Power Monitor

2 P. 107

Driver Information Interface

(Right Side Area) 2 P. 108

Driver Information Interface

(Left Side Area) 2 P. 108

Outside Temperature

2 P. 105

Odometer 2 P. 105

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P127)

Clock

(P128)

The clock is automatically updated through

the audio system.

You can adjust the time using the A-zone

touchpad.

a

Press the (home) button.

b

Select Settings.

c

Select System.

d

Select Date & Time.

e

Select Set Date & Time.

f

Select Automatic Date & Time.

g

Select Off.

h

Select Set Date or Set Time.

i

Select (+/(- to adjust the dates, hours

and minutes.

j

Press the (back) button to set the

date or time.

ENGINE START/STOP

Button

(P166)

Press the button to change the vehicle’s

power mode.

Turn Signals

(P169)

Lights

(P170)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

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Quick Reference Guide

Wipers and Washers

(P177)

*1:Models with automatic intermittent

wipers

*2:Models without automatic intermittent

wipers

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

MIST

OFF

AUTO

*1

: Wiper speed varies

automatically

INT

*2

: Low speed with

intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward

you to spray

washer fluid.

Adjustment Ring

(-: Low Sensitivity

*1

: Lower speed, fewer sweeps

*2

(+: High Sensitivity

*1

: Higher speed, more sweeps

*2

AUTO should always be turned OFF before

the following situations in order to prevent

severe damage to the wiper system:

●Cleaning the windshield

●Driving through a car wash

●No rain present

Steering Wheel

(P186)

●To adjust, push and hold the adjustment

switch to move the steering wheel to the

desired position.

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

Unlocking the Front

Doors from the Inside

(P144)

●Pull either front door inner handle to

unlock and open it at the same time.

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Quick Reference Guide

Tailgate

(P 147)

●Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock

and open the tailgate when you carry the

keyless access remote.

●Press and hold the power tailgate button

on the driver’s door or the remote

transmitter to open and close the power

tailgate.

Outer Handle

Use a forward and back kicking motion

under the center of the rear bumper to

open or close the power tailgate while

carrying the keyless access remote.

Models with hands free access

1 sec.

Power Door Mirrors

(P 188)

●With the power mode in ON, move the

selector switch to L or R.

●Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

●Press the folding button

*

to fold in and

out the door mirrors.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Folding Button

*

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Quick Reference Guide

Power Windows

(P 160)

●With the power mode in ON, open and

close the power windows.

●If the power window lock button is in the

off position, each passenger’s window

can be opened and closed with its own

switch.

●If the power window lock button is in the

on position (indicator is on), each

passenger’s window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switches

Indicator

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System

(P229)

●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

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

●Press the button to defrost the windshield.

Floor and windshield defroster

vents

Floor vents

Dashboard and floor vents, and

back of the console

compartment

Dashboard vents and back of the

console compartment

AUTO Button

Passenger’s Side

Temperature

Control Switch

(ON/OFF)

Button

(Windshield

Defroster) Button

SYNC (Synchronization)

Button

Fan Control Buttons

Driver’s Side

Temperature

Control Switch

MODE Control Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

(Recirculation)

Button

REAR LOCK Button

REAR SETTINGS Button

Rear Climate Control (P233)

●Press the rear AUTO button to activate

the rear climate control system.

●Press the button to turn the system

on or off.

Rear Temperature

Control Buttons

Rear Fan

Control Buttons

Rear AUTO

Button

(ON/OFF)

Button

MODE Control

Button

Rear floor vents

Back of the console compartment

and floor vents

Back of the console compartment

vents

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Quick Reference Guide

Features (P237)

Audio Remote Controls

(P 242)

●VOL(+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch

Press up or down to adjust the volume.

● (Power) Button

Press to turn the audio system on and off.

●Left Selector Wheel

When selecting the audio mode

Press the APPS button, then roll up or

down to select an item on the driver

information interface or the head-up

display

*

, and then press the left selector

wheel.

Left Selector Wheel

APPS Button

VOL(+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch

(Power) Button

Roll up or down: To cycle through the

following items, roll up or down and then

press the left selector wheel:

You can add or remove the items and

change their order on the driver

information interface or the head-up

display

*

.

Navigation

*

Phone

Audio Modes

(Apple Carplay, Android Auto,

Alexa, Social Playlist, FM Radio,

USB Audio, etc)

Select Driving View

*

Customize Apps

●When listening to the radio

Move to a side to change the favorite

radio station or channel.

●When listening to an iPod, USB flash

drive, Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone

Connection

Move to a side to skip to the beginning of

the next song or return to the beginning

of the current or previous song.

* Not available on all models

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