2015 ACURA MDX Owner’s Manual

The 2015 Acura MDX is a high-end SUV that is the perfect example of luxury, versatility, and performance. The MDX looks sleek and modern on the outside, which fits with Acura’s commitment to refinement. The MDX has a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine under the hood, which gives it a lot of horsepower and makes it easy to drive. Inside, the cabin is made of high-quality materials and has comfortable seating for up to seven people, so it’s great for family trips or commuting in style. Features like an easy-to-use infotainment system, smartphone integration, and a high-quality sound system make driving more enjoyable. Safety is a top priority for the MDX, which is why it comes with a full suite of high-tech safety features like automatic braking to avoid collisions, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. The 2015 Acura MDX is a great choice in the midsize SUV segment because it has the right mix of luxury, practicality, and performance.

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. Underinflation 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.
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 prevents the TPMS from functioning properly.
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.

Braking

Brake System

Parking Brake
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.

To apply:

1. Depress the parking brake pedal down with your foot.

To release:

1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Depress the parking brake.

NOTICE

• Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied.
• If you start driving without fully releasing the parking brake, a buzzer sounds as a warning, and Release Parking
• The brake appears on the MID.
• Always apply the parking brake when parking.

Foot Brake
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels. A vacuum power assist helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering control when braking very hard.

1. Check the brakes after driving through deep water, or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the pedal several times.
2. If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when applying the brakes, the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
3. Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake effectiveness.
4. Apply engine braking by taking your foot off the accelerator pedal and downshifting to a lower gear.
5. Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS

• Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
• The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
• You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as “stomp and steer.”

ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to press the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice. When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.

NOTICE

• The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
• When the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the system.
• While normal braking is not affected, there is a possibility of the ABS not operating. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
• The ABS does not reduce the time or distance it takes to stop the vehicle. It only helps with steering control during hard braking.
• In the following cases, your vehicle may need more stopping distance than a vehicle without the ABS:
  • When driving on rough road surfaces, including when driving on uneven surfaces, such as gravel or snow.
  • When tire chains are installed.
• You may hear a motor sound coming from the engine compartment while system checks are being performed immediately after starting the engine or while driving. This is normal.

Brake Assist System
Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.

Brake assist system operation
Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.

When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle detected in front of yours. The CMBSTM is designed to alert you when a potential collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed when a collision is deemed unavoidable to help minimize collision severity.

How the system works

Important Safety Reminder
The CMBSTM is designed to reduce the severity of an unavoidable collision. It does not prevent a collision nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel appropriately according to the driving conditions.
The CMBSTM may not activate or may not detect a vehicle in front of your vehicle under the following conditions:

• The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.
• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle ahead of you at high speed.
• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle or other small vehicle.
• A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.
• When you drive on a curved or winding road that makes it difficult for the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.
• When there are pedestrians or animals in front of your vehicle.

When the system activates

• The heads-up warning uses a lens located at the front end of the dashboard.
• Do not cover the lens or spill any liquid on it.

FAQ’s