Acura 2017 MDX Owner's manual

California Proposition 65 Warning

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.

WARNING: This product contains or emits

chemicals known to the state of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

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.

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.

NOTICE

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00X31-TRX-6000 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid Owner's Manual BOM03554

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.

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.

2 Safe Driving P. 31

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

2 Instrument Panel P. 77

Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 117

2 Controls P. 135

Clock P. 136 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 137

Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 163

Adjusting the Seats P. 187

2 Features P. 227

Audio System P. 228

2 Driving P. 229

Before Driving P. 230 Towing a Trailer P. 236

Parking Your Vehicle P. 316

Multi-View Rear Camera P. 326

2 Maintenance P. 331

Before Performing Maintenance P. 332 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 335

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 357

Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care

*

P. 372

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 383

Tools P. 384 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 385

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 412 Fuses P. 418

When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 429

2 Information P. 431

Specifications P. 432 Identification Numbers P. 434

Emissions Testing P. 437 Warranty Coverages P. 438

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Contents

Child Safety P. 60 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75 Safety Labels P. 76

Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 151 Security System P. 158 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 161

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 164 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 184

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 201 Climate Control System P. 214

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 237 When Driving P. 239 Braking P. 299

Refueling P. 327 Fuel Economy and CO

2

Emissions P. 330

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 339 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 352

Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 361 12-Volt Battery P. 370 Remote Transmitter Care P. 371

Climate Control System Maintenance P. 374 Cleaning P. 375 Accessories and Modifications P. 380

Power System Won’t Start P. 404 Jump Starting P. 407 Overheating P. 409

Emergency Towing P. 427 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 428

Refueling P. 430

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 435 Reporting Safety Defects P. 436

Authorized Manuals P. 440 Client Service Information P. 441

Quick Reference Guide

P. 4

Safe Driving

P. 31

Instrument Panel

P. 77

Controls

P. 135

Features

P. 227

Driving

P. 229

Maintenance

P. 331

Handling the Unexpected

P. 383

Information

P. 431

Index

P. 442

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P183)

❙ POWER Button

(P164)

❙ Navigation System

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Audio/Information Screen

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

❙ Audio System

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ System Indicators

(P78)

❙ Gauges

(P117)

❙ Multi-Information Display

(MID)

(P119)

❙ Climate Control System

(P214)

❙ Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button

(P180)

❙ (Surround View Camera) Button

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P288)

❙ Parking Sensor System Button

*

(P319)

❙ Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) OFF Button

(P310)

❙ Headlight Washer Button

*

(P178)

❙ Heated Windshield Button

*

(P180)

❙ Electric Parking Brake Switch

(P299)

❙ Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

Button

(P276)

❙ Automatic Brake Hold Button

(P303)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Wipers/Washers

(P175)

❙ Audio Remote Controls

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

(P254)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

(P254)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Brightness Control

(P179)

❙ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low

Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons

(P259)

❙ TRIP Button

(P120)

❙ Interval Button

(P268)

❙ Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button

(P281)

❙ Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls

(P119)

❙ Heated Steering Wheel Button

*

(P211)

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals

(P167, 168)

❙ Fog Lights

*

(P171)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

6

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Power Window Switches

(P161)

❙ Hood Release Handle

(P340)

❙ Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box

(P421)

❙ Driver’s Knee Airbag

(P52)

❙ Memory Buttons

(P182)

❙ SET Button

(P182)

❙ Shift Button

Electronic Gear Selector

(P247)

❙ Rearview Mirror

(P184)

❙ Driver’s Front Airbag

(P48)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P208)

❙ Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse

Box

(P424)

❙ Glove Box

(P203)

❙ Door Mirror Controls

(P185)

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch

(P149)

❙ Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box

(P422)

❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P48)

❙ Power Tailgate Button

(P155)

❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Button

(P328)

❙ Dynamic Mode Button

(P256)

❙ USB Ports

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Auxiliary Input Jack

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Accessory Power Socket

*

(P208)

❙ AC Power Outlet

*

(P209)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Side Curtain Airbags

(P56)

❙ Grab Handle

❙ Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

*

(P42)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P209)

❙ Side Airbags

(P54)

❙ Front Seat

(P187)

❙ Sun Visors

❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ Coat Hook

(P210)

❙ Seat Belts

(P40)

❙ Rear Entertainment System

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat

(P65)

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)

(P68)

❙ Third Row Seat

(P198)

❙ Second Row Seat

(P189)

❙ USB Ports

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat

(P68)

❙ USB Ports

() See the Navigation System Manual

Models with rear console compartment

❙ Map Lights

(P202)

❙ Moonroof Switch

(P163)

❙ Sunglasses Holder

(P211)

❙ Cargo Area Lights

(P202)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

8

Quick Reference Guide

❙ How to Refuel

(P328)

❙ High-Mount Brake Light

(P356)

❙ Opening/Closing the Tailgate

(P152)

❙ Back-Up Lights

(P355)

❙ Multi-View Rear Camera

*

(P326)

❙ Tailgate Outer Handle

(P152)

❙ Rear Side Marker Lights

(P354)

❙ Taillights

(P354)

❙ Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights

(P353)

❙ Rear Wiper

(P177)

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood

(P339)

❙ Windshield Wipers

(P175, 357)

❙ Tires

(P361, 385)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control

(P139)

❙ Power Door Mirrors

(P185)

❙ Headlights

(P168, 352)

❙ Side Marker Lights

(P168, 352)

❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights

(P167, 352)

❙ Fog Lights

*

(P171, 352)

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Quick Reference Guide

SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

TM

(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®)

Your SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® vehicle uses both electric motors and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with electric motors receiving

electricity from an internal High Voltage battery.

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

*: When Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode, EV Launch and EV Cruising cannot be operated.

*: Operating paddle shifters when the gear position is in

(D or (S cancels EV Launch and EV Cruising.

Operating

mode

EV Launch

*

Engine Drive EV Cruising

*

Power Acceleration

Vehicle

Speed

Launch Acceleration:

●

Rear Motor Drive

Gentle Acceleration:

●

Engine Drive

Low Speed Cruise:

●

Rear Motor Drive

Aggressive Acceleration:

●

Engine Drive

●

Motor Assist

Power Flow

Monitor

Electric Motors

Drive - / Drive Drive Drive

Generators - Generate / - - -

Gasoline

Engine

Stopped Running Stopped Running

Battery Discharges Charges/Discharges Discharges Discharges

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Quick Reference Guide

Operating

mode

Engine Cruising Regeneration AWD Mode

Vehicle

Speed

High Speed Cruise:

●

Engine Drive

Deceleration:

●

Front & Rear Regeneration

Slippery Condition:

●

Engine Drive

●

Front Generation

●

Rear Motor Drive

Power Flow

Monitor

Electric Motors

Drive Regenerate Drive

Generators Generate Regenerate Generate

Gasoline

Engine

Running Stopped Running

Battery Charges/Discharges Charges Charges/Discharges

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Energy Efficiency

As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive

acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engine.

In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns will more quickly

reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.

Battery Types

There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle: a standard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and

other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motors and recharge the 12-volt battery.

Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking

When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or while driving downhill, the electric motors

act as generators that recover a portion of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the

vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle.

When the high voltage battery is fully charged or its condition is affected by extreme temperatures or other factors, regenerative braking

may not work.

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Quick Reference Guide

Auto Engine Stop/Start

Your vehicle’s gasoline engine will automatically stop and start during vehicle operation as needed to meet driving and battery conditions.

These are some examples that could cause the gasoline engine to automatically start.

In the following cases, however, Auto Engine Stop may not activate.

● When the Integrated Dynamics System is in SPORT+ mode.

● The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, driving uphill, or driving at high speeds.

● The climate control system is in heavy use.

● The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.

● The High Voltage battery state of charge is low.

● When the gear position is in

(S or (R.

Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System

When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,

while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others

are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.

These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unusual noise

should one develop.

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Quick Reference Guide

Safety Precautions

Do not touch the High Voltage system

Attempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires

can cause severe electrical shock. If the High Voltage system needs maintenance or repair, it

should be performed at an Acura dealer.

If a crash occurs

●Be careful of electric shock hazard.

uIf a severe crash damages your vehicle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of electrical shock

due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the High

Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.

●Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.

uThe High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of a severe

crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it,

flush your eyes or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical

attention immediately.

●Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.

uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden hose for

instance, can be dangerous.

●Anytime the vehicle is damaged in a crash, have it repaired by an Acura dealer.

Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage System

The emergency shutdown system may activate when the vehicle is impacted by some

incident such as a crash. When this system activates, the High Voltage system automatically

shuts down, and your vehicle no longer will move under its own power. To return the High

Voltage system back to normal operation, consult an Acura dealer.

Acura collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult an Acura

dealer for more information.

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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

(P60)

● 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

(P75)

● 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 (P77)

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp

Low Oil Pressure

Indicator

12-Volt Battery

Charging System

Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA®) System

Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Speed-sensitive Electric

Power Steering (EPS)

System Indicator

Lights Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Immobilizer System

Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

System Indicators

System Message

Indicator

Brake System

Indicator (Red)

Supplemental

Restraint System

Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges

(P117)

/Multi-Information Display (MID)

(P119)

/System Indicators

(P78)

Low Tire Pressure/

TPMS Indicator

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning

Indicators

Keyless Access System

Indicator

High Voltage Battery

Charge Level Gauge

Security System Alarm Indicator Fuel

Gauge

Tachometer

MID

Speedometer

Gear Position Indicator

M (sequential mode) Indicator/

Sequential Mode Gear Selection

Indicator

Brake System

Indicator (Amber)

Blind spot information

(BSI) Indicator

System Indicators

Collision Mitigation

Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) Indicator

Road Departure

Mitigation (RDM)

Indicator

Lane Keeping Assist System

(LKAS) Indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

Indicator

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Fog Light Indicator

*

Automatic Brake Hold

System Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold

Indicator

U.S.

Canada

Electric Parking Brake

System Indicator

Electric Parking Brake

Indicator

U.S.

Canada

Auto High-Beam

Indicator

POWER SYSTEM

Indicator

High Temperature Indicator

Low Temperature Indicator

SPORT+ Mode

Indicator

READY Indicator

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P135)

Clock

(P136)

a

Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.

2 Adjusting the Clock (P136)

b

Rotate to change hour, then press

.

c

Rotate to change minute, then

press .

The navigation system receives signals from

GPS satellites, updating the clock

automatically.

POWER Button

(P164)

Press the button to change the vehicle’s

power mode.

Turn Signals

(P167)

Lights

(P168)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Wipers and Washers

(P175)

AUTO should always be turned OFF before

cleaning the windshield or driving through a

car wash.

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

MIST

OFF

AUTO: Wiper speed varies

automatically

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward

you to spray

washer fluid.

Adjustment Ring

(-: Low Sensitivity

(+: High Sensitivity

Steering Wheel

(P183)

● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment

switch to move the steering wheel to the

desired position.

Unlocking the Front

Doors from the Inside

(P148)

● Pull either front door inner handle to

unlock and open it at the same time.

Tailgate

(P152, 153)

● Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock

and open the tailgate when you carry the

keyless access remote.

● Press the power tailgate button on the

driver’s door or the remote transmitter to

open and close the power tailgate.

Tailgate Outer Handle

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Quick Reference Guide

Power Door Mirrors

(P185)

● 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 fold button to fold the door

mirrors.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Fold Button

Power Windows

(P161)

● 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 Switch

Indicator

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