Acura MDX (2018 year). Manual — part 8

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance
Screens ON has been selected from the customization
menu.

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Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate for
some reason.

●

Appears when the engine restarts automatically.

●

Appears when the battery temperature is around 14°F
(−10°C) or lower.

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Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.

●

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the engine coolant temperature is low or high.

2 Auto Idle Stop

*

P. 480

●

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the battery charge level is low.

●

Appears even though the battery is fully charged-
The system may not read the battery amount correctly.
Drive for a few minutes.

●

Appears after charging the battery or jump
starting - Disconnect the negative - cable once and
reconnect it again to the battery. Drive a few minutes.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

* Not available on all models

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Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the pressure to the brake pedal is not enough.

●

Depress the brake pedal firmly.

●

Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance
Screens ON has been selected from the customization
menu.

●

Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:

●

The battery charge level is low.

●

The battery temperature is around 14°F (−10°C) or
lower.

●

The climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.

●

The humidity in the interior is high.

●

The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.

2 Starting the Engine P. 465

Models with Auto Idle Stop

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)

Gauges

Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.

Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

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Speedometer

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Tachometer

■

Fuel Gauge

■

Temperature Gauge

1

Fuel Gauge

NOTICE

You should refuel when the reading approaches

.

Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.

The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.

E

1

Temperature Gauge

NOTICE

Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.

2 Overheating P. 651

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MID

The MID shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other
gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful
information.

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Main displays

Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to change the display.

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Switching the Display

Blank

Instant Fuel
Economy/
Average Fuel
Economy

Range

Elapsed Time

Average Speed

SH-AWD®

*

/

Dynamic Mode

Vehicle
Settings

Tire Pressure
for Each Tire

Engine Oil Life

Turn-by-Turn
Directions

*

Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls

Compass

*

* Not available on all models

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Lower displays

Press the TRIP button to change the display.

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.

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Odometer

TRIP Button

Outside Temperature

Trip A

Trip B

Odometer

TRIP

TRIP

TRIP

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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

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Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the TRIP button until the trip
meter is reset to 0.0.

Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

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Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.

Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.

■

Trip Meter

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Outside Temperature

■

Average Fuel Economy

1

Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the TRIP button.

1

Outside Temperature

The temperature sensor is located in the front
bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).

It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

Use the MID’s customized features to correct the
temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 126

1

Average Fuel Economy

You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.

2 Customized Features P. 126

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Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).

Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.

Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was
reset.

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Instant Fuel Economy

■

Range

■

Elapsed Time

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Average Speed

1

Elapsed Time

You can change when to reset the elapsed time.

2 Customized Features P. 126

1

Average Speed

You can change when to reset the average speed.

2 Customized Features P. 126

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The indicators on the display show the
amount of torque being transferred to the
right front, left front, right rear, and left rear
wheels.

2 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive

TM

(SH-

AWD®)

*

P. 523

Shows the current mode for Dynamic Mode.

2 Integrated Dynamics System P. 486

Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.

2 Refer to the navigation system

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SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor

*

■

Current Mode for Dynamic Mode

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Turn-by-Turn Directions

1

Turn-by-Turn Directions

The multi-information display shows a compass when
the route guidance is not used.

You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.

2 Customized Features P. 126
2 Refer to the navigation system

Models with navigation system

* Not available on all models

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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder

TM

.

2 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 577

Shows each tire’s pressure.

2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist P. 524

■

Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items

■

Tire Pressure Monitor

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Use the MID to customize certain features.

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How to customize

Select the Vehicle Settings screen by rolling the multi-function steering-wheel
controls while the power mode is in ON, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Push
the multi-function steering-wheel controls.

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Customized Features

1

Customized Features

To customize other features, roll the multi-function
steering-wheel controls.

2 List of customizable options P. 129
2 Example of customization settings P. 134

Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) on the screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door. The
customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.

Put the transmission into

(

P before you attempt to

change any customized setting.

Customizing is also available from the information
screen.
You cannot have Vehicle Settings displayed on the
multi-information display while the information
screen shows the same menu.

2 Customized Features P. 126

Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls
Roll: Changes the
customize menus and
items.
Push: Enter the selected
item.

MID: Goes to Vehicle Settings.

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Customization flow

Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to select Vehicle Settings and push the multi-function steering-wheel controls.

Vehicle Settings

“Trip A” Reset Timing

Language Selection

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Memory Position Link

Door Unlock Mode

Keyless Access Beep

Driver Assist System Setup

Meter Setup

Driving Position Setup

Keyless Access Setup

“Trip B” Reset Timing

Forward Collision Warning Distance

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep

ACC Display Speed Unit

Roll

Push

Roll

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep

Blind Spot Info

*

Easy Entry/Exit

Roll

Roll

Walk Away Auto Lock

Roll

Push

Keyless Access Light Flash

Roll

Roll

Roll

Roll

Keyless Access Beep Volume

*

Turn by Turn Display

*

Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens

*

Road Departure Mitigation Setting

Push

Push

Push

Push

Reverse Alert Tone

Remote Start System On/Off

*

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Exit

Door Setup

Dynamic Mode Setup

Default All

Lighting Setup

Key And Remote Unlock Mode

Auto Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock

Keyless Lock Answer Back

Auto Folding Door Mirror

*

Interior Light Dimming Time

Headlight Auto Off Timer

Auto Light Sensitivity

Roll

Push

Push

Roll

Roll

Roll

Roll

Roll

Roll

Power Tailgate Setup

Push

Power Open By Outer Handle

Keyless Open Mode

Push

Maintenance Info.

Roll

Push

Preferred Dynamic Mode

Roll

Roll

Roll

Push

Maintenance Reset

Security Relock Timer

* Not available on all models

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List of customizable options

*1:Default Setting

Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Selectable Settings

Driver Assist
System Setup

Forward Collision
Warning Distance

Changes at which distance forward collision
warning alerts.

Long/Normal

*1

/Short

ACC Forward Vehicle
Detect Beep

Causes the system to beep when the system detects
a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of the ACC
with LSF range.

On/Off

*1

ACC Display Speed Unit

Changes the speed unit for ACC with LSF on the
MID.

mph

*1

/km/h (U.S.)

mph/km/h

*1

(Canada)

Road Departure
Mitigation Setting

Changes the setting for the road departure
mitigation system.

Normal

*1

/Wide/Warning

Only

Lane Keeping Assist
Suspend Beep

Causes the system to beep when the LKAS is
suspended.

On/Off

*1

Blind Spot Info

*

Changes the setting for the blind spot information.

Audible And Visual Alert

*1

/

Visual Alert/Off

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Selectable Settings

Meter Setup

Language Selection

Changes the displayed language.

English

*1

/Français/Español

Adjust Outside Temp.
Display

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

-5°F ~ ±0°F

*1

~ +5°F (U.S.)

-3°C ~ ±0°C

*1

~ +3°C (Canada)

“Trip A” Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A.

When Refueled/IGN Off/
Manually Reset

*1

“Trip B” Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and
elapsed time B.

When Refueled/IGN Off/
Manually Reset

*1

Reverse Alert Tone

Causes the beeper to sound once when the change
the gear position to

(

R.

On

*1

/Off

Auto Engine Idle Stop
Guidance Screens

*

Selects whether the Auto Idle Stop guidance screens
comes on.

On/Off

*1

Turn by Turn Display

*

Select whether the turn-by-turn display comes on
during the route guidance.

On

*1

/Off

* Not available on all models

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*1: Default Setting

Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Selectable Settings

Driving
Position
Setup

Memory Position Link

Turns the driving position memory system on and
off.

On

*1

/Off

Easy Entry/Exit

Moves the seat rearward and steering wheel fully up
when you get in/get out of the vehicle. Changes the
setting for this feature.

Seat & Steering Wheel

*1

/

Seat Only/Steering Wheel
Only/Off

Keyless
Access Setup

Door Unlock Mode

Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.

Driver’s Door or Tailgate
Only

*1

/All Doors

Keyless Access Beep
Volume

*

Changes the beep volume.

High

*1

/Low

Keyless Access Light
Flash

Causes some exterior lights to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors.

On

*1

/Off

Keyless Access Beep

Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock
the doors.

On

*1

/Off

Remote Start System
On/Off

*

Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.

On

*1

/Off

Walk Away Auto Lock

Changes the settings for the automatic locking the
doors when you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the keyless access remote.

On/Off

*1

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Selectable Settings

Lighting
Setup

Interior Light Dimming
Time

Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.

60sec/30sec

*1

/15sec

Headlight Auto Off
Timer

Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.

60sec/30sec/15sec

*1

/0sec

Auto Light Sensitivity

Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.

Max/High/Mid

*1

/Low/Min

Door Setup

Auto Door Lock

Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock.

With Vehicle Speed

*1

/Shift

From P/Off

Auto Door Unlock

Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock.

All Doors When Driver’s
Door Opens

*1

/All Doors

When Shifted To Park/All
Doors When Ignition
Switched Off/Off

Key And Remote Unlock
Mode

Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.

Driver Door

*1

/All Doors

Keyless Lock Answer
Back

LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.

On

*1

/Off

Security Relock Timer

Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.

90sec/60sec/30sec

*1

Auto Folding Door
Mirror

*

Changes how you can fold the door mirrors.

Auto Fold With Keyless

*1

/

Manual Only

* Not available on all models

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