Acura MDX Hybrid (2017 year). Manual - part 16

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(

P (park) button

The gear position changes to 

(

P when you 

press the 

(

P button while the vehicle is 

parked with the power mode in ON.
The indicators on the sides of the 

(

P button 

come on.

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Shifting

When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures 
(−22°F/−30°C), there may be a short delay before the 
shift is indicated in the display. Always confirm you 
are in the correct gear before driving.

(

P Button

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Shift Operation

1

Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change 

(

D to 

(

R and vice versa, come to 

a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has 
come to a complete standstill can damage the 
transmission.

Use the gear position indicator and the shift button 
indicator to check the gear position before selecting 
a shift button.

If the indicator of the currently selected gear position, 
or all the gear position indicators are blinking 
simultaneously, there is a problem with the 
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission 
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine 
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine 
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a 
slight jolt.

When the engine speed is increased while the 
transmission is in 

(

N, 

(

P or 

(

R, the fuel supply may 

be cut off even without the engine speed entering 
the tachometer’s red zone.

The beeper sounds once when you change to 

(

R.

Gear Position Indicator

Tachometer’s red zone

Press the 

(

P button.

Pull back the 

(

R button.

Press the 

(

N button.

Press the 

 button.

D/S

Shift Button 
Indicator

M (sequential mode) 
Indicator

Sequential Mode Gear 
Selection Indicator

Press the 

 button twice.

If the gear position is in 

(

D, 

press the 

 button again.

D/S

D/S

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In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the gear selection response may be slow.
Always depress the brake pedal before changing the gear position to 

(

P, and 

confirm that 

(

P is shown on the gear position indicator before releasing the brake.

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When opening the driver’s door

If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position 
automatically changes to 

(

P.

• The vehicle is in stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2 

km/h) or slower.

• The transmission is in other than 

(

P.

• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.

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If you manually change the gear position from 

(

P with the brake pedal 

depressed, the gear position will automatically return to 

(

P once you release 

the brake pedal.

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When turning off the power mode

If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission 
is in other than 

(

P, the gear position automatically changes to 

(

P.

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When opening the driver’s door

While the system is designed to automatically change 
the gear position to 

(

P under the described 

conditions, in the interest of safety you should always 
select 

(

P before opening the driver’s door.

Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.

2 When Stopped P. 316

If you want to drive the vehicle after the gear position 
has automatically changed to 

(

P under the described 

conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt, 
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear 
position.

If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system 
and lock the doors.

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If you want to keep the transmission in 

(

N position [car wash mode]

With the READY indicator on:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select 

(

N, then release the button to display 

(

N (Neutral) hold mode on the MID.

3. Press and hold 

(

N again for two seconds.

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This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle 
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an 
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.

If the POWER button is pressed after car wash 
mode has been activated, the power mode 
will change to ACCESSORY and a message 
will be displayed on the MID.

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For 15 minutes the gear position remains 
in 

(

N with the power mode in 

ACCESSORY. After that, the position 
automatically changes to 

(

P and the 

power mode changes to OFF.

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Manually changing to 

(

P cancels 

ACCESSORY mode. The 

(

P indicator 

comes on and the power mode changes 
to OFF. You must always shift to 

(

P when 

car wash mode is no longer needed.

1

If you want to keep the transmission in 

(

N position [car wash 

mode]

The transmission may not stay in 

(

N position while 

the following indicators are on or when the message 
below appears:

•

Malfunction indicator lamp

•

Transmission system indicator

•

POWER SYSTEM indicator

•

12-Volt battery charging system indicator

•

The Charging System Problem message on the 
MID.

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Restriction on selecting a gear position

You cannot select a gear position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.

When the 
transmission is in:

1. Under the circumstances 
of that:

2. You cannot select:

3. The gear position 
remains in/changes to:

How to change the 
gear position

(

P

The brake pedal is not 
depressed.

Other gear position

(

P

Release the accelerator 
pedal and depress the 
brake pedal.

The accelerator pedal is 
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low 
speed without the brake pedal 
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low 
speed with the accelerator 
pedal depressed.

(

N

, (

D

 or (

S

The vehicle is moving forward.

(

R

Stop your vehicle in a 
safe place, depress the 
brake pedal, and select 
the appropriate gear 
position.

(

R

 or (

N

The vehicle is moving backward.

(

D, 

(

S

(

R

, (

N

, (

D

 or (

S

The vehicle is moving.

(

P

(

P

 or (

N

The READY indicator is not on.

A gear position other than 

(

P 

or 

(

N

(

P

 or (

N

Make sure that the 
READY indicator 
comes on.

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Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th gears without removing your 
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential mode.

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When the transmission is in 

(

D:

The vehicle will go into the sequential mode momentarily, and the sequential mode 
gear selection indicator will come on.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential mode will automatically 
switch off, and the sequential mode gear selection indicator will go off.

Hold the 

(

+ paddle shifter for two seconds or push the 

 button to return to 

normal drive.

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When the transmission is in 

(

S

The vehicle will go into the sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator 
and sequential mode gear selection indicator will come on.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s 
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up to the next gear.
You can cancel this mode by holding the 

(

+ paddle shifter for two seconds or push 

the 

 button. When the sequential mode is canceled, the sequential mode 

indicator and sequential mode gear selection indicator go off.

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Sequential Mode

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Sequential Mode

The vehicle is engine operated when SPORT+ mode is 
on.

D/S

D/S

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Sequential Mode Operation

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Sequential Mode Operation

Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear 
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle 
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.

If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks 
when you try to shift up or down, this means your 
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift 
down while the indicator is blinking.

In S range and SPORT+ mode, to prioritize the engine 
performance enhancement, the transmission may 
not allow for shifting up while the engine speed is 
low.

Downshifting when pulling 
the 

 paddle shifter.

(Changes to a lower gear)

Upshifting when pulling 
the 

 paddle shifter.

(Changes to a higher gear)

Paddle Shifter 
(Shift down)

Paddle Shifter 
(Shift up)

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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Driving

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Alerts pedestrians when a vehicle is propelled solely by electricity, approaching at 
speeds around 12 mph (20 km/h) or less.

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Integrated Dynamics System

Driving

Integrated Dynamics System

Modifies the dynamic character of the vehicle. There are four modes to select from: Comfort, Normal, Sport, and Sport+.
Press the Dynamic Mode button to select a mode. The mode you have selected appears on the MID.
You can customize the mode default setting using the MID.

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When you restart the power system with Sport+ mode, the mode is changed to Sport automatically.

Normal
Balanced driving performance for most driving situations.

Sport
Enhances vehicle response feel through decreased steering 
assist, heightened throttle response, increased SPORT 
HYBRID SH-AWD® torque bias, and modified active sound 
control.

Comfort
Maximizes driver comfort through increased steering assist.

Dynamic Mode 
Button

SPORT+ Mode 
Indicator 

Sport+
Adds to Sport mode to allow for increase performance when 
using the steering wheel paddle shifters.

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Front Sensor Camera

The camera, used in systems such as LKAS, RDM, ACC with LSF, and CMBS

TM

, auto 

high-beam, is designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to 
operate its functions.

This camera is located behind the rearview 
mirror.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing 
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady 
area or face the front of the vehicle away from 
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do 
not allow it to cover the camera housing. 
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on 
it.

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Camera Location and Handling Tips

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Front Sensor Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the 
windshield, the hood, or the front grill that could 
obstruct the camera’s field of vision and cause the 
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield 
within the camera’s field of vision can cause the 
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we 
recommend that you replace the windshield with a 
genuine Acura replacement windshield. Making even 
minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision or 
installing an aftermarket replacement windshield 
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windshield, have a dealer 
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the 
camera is necessary for the system to operate 
properly.

Do not place an object on the top of the instrument 
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent 
the system from detecting lane lines properly.

Front Sensor 
Camera

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Front Sensor Camera

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message 
appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode 
with the airflow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield 
temperature, which cools down the area around 
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message 
appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow (LSF)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a vehicle 
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle slows to a stop, decelerates and 
stops your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the 
accelerator.
When ACC with LSF slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your vehicle’s brake 
lights will illuminate.

1

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

Important Reminder
As with any system, there are limits to ACC with LSF. 
Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always 
keep a safe interval between your vehicle and other 
vehicles.

3

WARNING

Improper use of ACC with LSF can lead to a 
crash.

Use ACC with LSF only when driving on 
expressways or freeways and in good 
weather conditions.

3

WARNING

ACC with LSF has limited braking capability 
and may not stop your vehicle in time to 
avoid a collision with a vehicle that quickly 
stops in front of you.

Always be prepared to apply the brake 
pedal if the conditions require.

When to use

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Vehicle speed for ACC with LSF: A vehicle is detected ahead within ACC with 
LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
No vehicle is detected within ACC with LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at 
the speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.

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Gear position for ACC with LSF: In 

(

D or 

(

S.

The radar sensor is in 
the front grille.

The camera is 
located behind the 
rearview mirror.

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How to activate the system

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

When the MAIN button is pressed, ACC with LSF and 
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) are both turned 
on or off.

ACC with LSF may not work properly under certain 
conditions.

2 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations 

P. 265

When not using ACC with LSF: Turn off adaptive 
cruise by pressing the MAIN button. This also will 
turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).

Do not use ACC with LSF under the following 
conditions:

•

On roads with heavy traffic or while driving in 
continuous stop and go traffic.

•

On roads with sharp turns.

•

On roads with steep downhill sections, as the set 
vehicle speed can be exceeded by coasting. In such 
cases, ACC with LSF will not apply the brakes to 
maintain the set speed.

•

On roads with toll collection facilities or other 
objects between lanes of traffic, or in parking 
areas, or facilities with drive through access.

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Press the MAIN button on 
the steering wheel.

ACC (green) is on in the 
instrument panel.
ACC with LSF is ready to 
use.

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When driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h) or above: Take your foot off the 
pedal and press down the RES/+/SET/– switch when you reach the desired speed. 
The moment you release the switch, the set speed is fixed, and ACC with LSF begins.
When driving at slower than about 25 mph (40 km/h): If the vehicle is moving 
and the brake pedal is not depressed, pressing the switch fixes the set speed to 
about 25 mph (40 km/h) regardless of current vehicle speed. If the vehicle is 
stationary, you can set the vehicle speed even with the brake pedal depressed.

When ACC with LSF starts operating, the 
vehicle icon, interval bars and set speed 
appear on the MID. 

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

On when ACC with LSF 
begins

Press down and release

RES/+/SET/− Switch

Set Vehicle Speed

Set Vehicle Interval

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There is a vehicle ahead

ACC with LSF monitors if a vehicle ahead of you enters the ACC with LSF range. If a 
vehicle is detected doing so, the ACC with LSF system maintains or decelerates your 
vehicle’s set speed in order to keep the vehicle’s set following-interval from the 
vehicle ahead.

2 To Set or Change Following-interval P. 268

When a vehicle whose speed is slower than 
your set speed is detected in front of you, your 
vehicle starts to slow down.

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When in Operation

If the vehicle detected ahead of you slows down 
abruptly, or if another vehicle is detected cutting in 
front of you, the beeper sounds, a message appears 
on the MID, and the head-up warning lights

*

 come 

on.
Depress the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate 
interval from the vehicle ahead.

Even if the interval between your vehicle and the 
vehicle detected ahead is short, ACC with LSF may 
start accelerating your vehicle under the following 
circumstances:

•

The vehicle ahead of you is going at almost the 
same speed as, or faster than, your vehicle.

•

A vehicle that cuts in front of you is going faster 
than your vehicle, gradually increasing the interval 
between the vehicles.

Beep

Head-up 
Warning 
Lights

*

ACC with LSF Range: 394 ft. (120 m)

A vehicle icon appears 
on the MID.

* Not available on all models

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There is no vehicle ahead

Your vehicle maintains the set speed without 
having to keep your foot on the brake or 
accelerator pedal.
If there previously was a vehicle detected 
ahead that kept your vehicle from traveling at 
the set speed, ACC with LSF accelerates your 
vehicle to the set speed, and then maintains it.

While stationary and no vehicle is detected, 
ACC with LSF automatically cancels and a 
beeper sounds.

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When you depress the accelerator pedal

You can temporarily increase the vehicle speed. In this case, there is no audible or 
visual alert even if a vehicle is in the ACC with LSF range.
ACC with LSF stays on unless you cancel it. Once you release the accelerator pedal, 
the system resumes the set speed.
There are times when the vehicle speed will decrease when the accelerator pedal is 
lightly applied.

A vehicle icon with dotted-line 
contour appears on the MID.

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You can also set the system to beep when a vehicle in 
front of you comes in and goes out of the ACC with 
LSF detecting range. Change the ACC Forward 
Vehicle Detect Beep setting.

2 Customized Features P. 125

Limitations
You may need to use the brake to maintain a safe 
interval when using ACC with LSF. Additionally, ACC 
with LSF may not work properly under certain 
conditions.

2 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations 

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