Owner's Manual
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...need when you pull up to the main controls in this manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the fuel pump. 2 2013 MDX Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you 're planning to use and care of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information ...on the dashboard and steering column. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to tow a trailer. plus what you need to know if you need to take your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of your vehicle to...
...need when you pull up to the main controls in this manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the fuel pump. 2 2013 MDX Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you 're planning to use and care of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information ...on the dashboard and steering column. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to tow a trailer. plus what you need to know if you need to take your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of your vehicle to...
Owner's Manual
Page 77
... HIGH'' message on while driving, it is a problem with the A/T temperature indicator on may cause serious damage to the transmission. 72 2013 MDX If it means the transmission fluid temperature is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. ...(see page 572. 2. The indicator continues to the side of a flat tire, have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If it is too high. You will also see page 456). Instruments and Controls Continuing to Park, and let the engine idle until...
... HIGH'' message on while driving, it is a problem with the A/T temperature indicator on may cause serious damage to the transmission. 72 2013 MDX If it means the transmission fluid temperature is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. ...(see page 572. 2. The indicator continues to the side of a flat tire, have your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. If it is too high. You will also see page 456). Instruments and Controls Continuing to Park, and let the engine idle until...
Owner's Manual
Page 427
... this happens, contact your instrument panel to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this octane grade is needed. Do not tow a trailer. ● ● Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is available. To help prevent harmful fuel system and engine deposits, use of gasoline that does NOT contain... affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on premium unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 422 2013 MDX
... this happens, contact your instrument panel to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this octane grade is needed. Do not tow a trailer. ● ● Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is available. To help prevent harmful fuel system and engine deposits, use of gasoline that does NOT contain... affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on premium unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. 422 2013 MDX
Owner's Manual
Page 439
...'s doorjamb. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of all load limits and other loading ...guidelines in which you are towing a trailer. 434 2013 MDX Carrying Cargo Load Limits The maximum load for Determining Correct Load Limit - (1) Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants...
...'s doorjamb. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of all load limits and other loading ...guidelines in which you are towing a trailer. 434 2013 MDX Carrying Cargo Load Limits The maximum load for Determining Correct Load Limit - (1) Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants...
Owner's Manual
Page 444
...mitigation braking system™ (CMBS™), the blind spot information system (BSI) and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-high way. It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to ...VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...473 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) ...476 Active Damper System ...484 Towing a Trailer...487 Trailer Stability Assist ...498 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...500 Driving 439 2013 MDX Driving Guidelines ...440 Preparing to operate the automatic transmission.
...mitigation braking system™ (CMBS™), the blind spot information system (BSI) and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-high way. It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to ...VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...473 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) ...476 Active Damper System ...484 Towing a Trailer...487 Trailer Stability Assist ...498 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...500 Driving 439 2013 MDX Driving Guidelines ...440 Preparing to operate the automatic transmission.
Owner's Manual
Page 485
... by the radar sensors approaches or passes your vehicle, and behind is parked in your mirrors, to illuminate. The system should be turned off when towing a trailer. An object not detected by the radar sensors may result in radar coverage, the system cannot operate as intended, and detection of your vehicle...
... by the radar sensors approaches or passes your vehicle, and behind is parked in your mirrors, to illuminate. The system should be turned off when towing a trailer. An object not detected by the radar sensors may result in radar coverage, the system cannot operate as intended, and detection of your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 486
...following circumstances: ● EXAMPLES GUARD RAIL POLE or TREE When objects such as guard rails, poles, trees, etc., are detected. CONTINUED 481 2013 MDX When an object that doesn't reflect radio waves well, such as heavy rain, snow and fog. ● ● The system is behind... Alert indicator is moving from a far lane to either side of the sensors has been changed. Always look in the alert zone. When towing a trailer. The system picks up external electrical interference. A vehicle is for other vehicles before changing you lanes. Blind Spot Information System (...
...following circumstances: ● EXAMPLES GUARD RAIL POLE or TREE When objects such as guard rails, poles, trees, etc., are detected. CONTINUED 481 2013 MDX When an object that doesn't reflect radio waves well, such as heavy rain, snow and fog. ● ● The system is behind... Alert indicator is moving from a far lane to either side of the sensors has been changed. Always look in the alert zone. When towing a trailer. The system picks up external electrical interference. A vehicle is for other vehicles before changing you lanes. Blind Spot Information System (...
Owner's Manual
Page 492
... is equipped with a trailer stability assist to help stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by reducing the vehicle speed. Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed primarily to tow off paved surfaces. CONTINUED 487 2013 MDX For more information see page 490). Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle's handling and performance. It...
... is equipped with a trailer stability assist to help stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by reducing the vehicle speed. Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed primarily to tow off paved surfaces. CONTINUED 487 2013 MDX For more information see page 490). Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle's handling and performance. It...
Owner's Manual
Page 493
... steering control. Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to make sure you estimate your conditions. 488 2013 MDX To Estimate the Total Trailer Weight Driving Tongue Load The weight that you do not exceed the limit for assistance. Add the weight... - The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo and the tongue load is 5,952 lbs (2,700 kg). Towing a Trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the ...
... steering control. Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to make sure you estimate your conditions. 488 2013 MDX To Estimate the Total Trailer Weight Driving Tongue Load The weight that you do not exceed the limit for assistance. Add the weight... - The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo and the tongue load is 5,952 lbs (2,700 kg). Towing a Trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 494
CONTINUED 489 2013 MDX Towing a Trailer To Estimate the Tongue Load On models without Active Damper System On models with Active Damper System 1. Park the vehicle on the tongue. Measure ...
CONTINUED 489 2013 MDX Towing a Trailer To Estimate the Tongue Load On models without Active Damper System On models with Active Damper System 1. Park the vehicle on the tongue. Measure ...
Owner's Manual
Page 495
... the maximum trailer weight and maximum tongue load. Driving 490 2013 MDX Recommended tongue load should be 5 - 15% of the total trailer weight for all other trailers. Never exceed the gross axle weight ratings (see page 487). Towing a Trailer Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Limits: Number of... 6 7 ᤳ Maximum Total Trailer Weight 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) 4,751 lbs (2,155 kg) 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) 4,250 lbs (1,928 kg) 3,999 lbs (1,814 kg) Towing is Not Recommended Maximum Tongue Loadᤳᤳ 500 lbs (227 kg) 470 lbs (213 kg) 370 lbs (168 kg) 276 lbs (125 kg) 150...
... the maximum trailer weight and maximum tongue load. Driving 490 2013 MDX Recommended tongue load should be 5 - 15% of the total trailer weight for all other trailers. Never exceed the gross axle weight ratings (see page 487). Towing a Trailer Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Limits: Number of... 6 7 ᤳ Maximum Total Trailer Weight 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) 4,751 lbs (2,155 kg) 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) 4,250 lbs (1,928 kg) 3,999 lbs (1,814 kg) Towing is Not Recommended Maximum Tongue Loadᤳᤳ 500 lbs (227 kg) 470 lbs (213 kg) 370 lbs (168 kg) 276 lbs (125 kg) 150...
Owner's Manual
Page 496
Towing a Trailer Checking Loads To accurately check your loads at the public scale, the vehicle and trailer should stay in step 2. Limit: 10,053 lbs (4,560 ...) of elevation. Check the gross vehicle weight. Check the gross combined weight. Limit: 5,952 lbs (2,700 kg) 3. Limit: 2,888 lbs (1,310 kg) 4. Driving CONTINUED 491 2013 MDX Check the rear gross axle weight. Check the front gross axle weight. If you cannot weigh the rear axle directly, you can calculate the rear...
Towing a Trailer Checking Loads To accurately check your loads at the public scale, the vehicle and trailer should stay in step 2. Limit: 10,053 lbs (4,560 ...) of elevation. Check the gross vehicle weight. Check the gross combined weight. Limit: 5,952 lbs (2,700 kg) 3. Limit: 2,888 lbs (1,310 kg) 4. Driving CONTINUED 491 2013 MDX Check the rear gross axle weight. Check the front gross axle weight. If you cannot weigh the rear axle directly, you can calculate the rear...
Owner's Manual
Page 497
..., province, and local regulations. 492 2013 MDX Limit: See page 490. Check the weight of the unhitched trailer. Limit: See page 490. 8. Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Accessories Towing generally requires a variety of supplemental equipment.... Write this number down. Subtract the weight in step 6 from the weight in step 7. Recommended: see page 487. Range: 5-15% for boat trailers 8-15% for other trailers Your dealer offers a trailer package that you purchase Acura...
..., province, and local regulations. 492 2013 MDX Limit: See page 490. Check the weight of the unhitched trailer. Limit: See page 490. 8. Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Accessories Towing generally requires a variety of supplemental equipment.... Write this number down. Subtract the weight in step 6 from the weight in step 7. Recommended: see page 487. Range: 5-15% for boat trailers 8-15% for other trailers Your dealer offers a trailer package that you purchase Acura...
Owner's Manual
Page 498
... get wet. Weight Distributing Hitch Acura recommends that you choose electric brakes, be towing. This connector has all of trailer brakes: surge and electric. Using non-Acura equipment may reduce handling, stability,...properly install the trailer brake controller may seem, any trailer with the optional Acura Genuine trailer hitch kit. No matter how successful it may increase the distance... damage to adapt your vehicle when towing a trailer. To obtain a connector and a trailer hitch kit, see your dealer install a class 3 hitch. Towing a Trailer Hitch Trailer Brakes We ...
... get wet. Weight Distributing Hitch Acura recommends that you choose electric brakes, be towing. This connector has all of trailer brakes: surge and electric. Using non-Acura equipment may reduce handling, stability,...properly install the trailer brake controller may seem, any trailer with the optional Acura Genuine trailer hitch kit. No matter how successful it may increase the distance... damage to adapt your vehicle when towing a trailer. To obtain a connector and a trailer hitch kit, see your dealer install a class 3 hitch. Towing a Trailer Hitch Trailer Brakes We ...
Owner's Manual
Page 499
... ELECTRIC BRAKE (YELLOW) BRAKE (20A) (BLUE) Safety Chains Spare Tires Always use safety chains when you , or if the trailer creates a blind spot. 494 2013 MDX See page 545 for proper tire size, page 551 for how to store a full size wheel and tire, and page 551 for your trailer tends... spare wheel and tire for information on the ground. Driving GROUND (BLACK) STOP (LIGHT GREEN) This device is recommended if your vehicle and trailer. Towing a Trailer Use this illustration to sway. Make sure the chains are secured to the trailer and hitch, and that you need and how to unhitch...
... ELECTRIC BRAKE (YELLOW) BRAKE (20A) (BLUE) Safety Chains Spare Tires Always use safety chains when you , or if the trailer creates a blind spot. 494 2013 MDX See page 545 for proper tire size, page 551 for how to store a full size wheel and tire, and page 551 for your trailer tends... spare wheel and tire for information on the ground. Driving GROUND (BLACK) STOP (LIGHT GREEN) This device is recommended if your vehicle and trailer. Towing a Trailer Use this illustration to sway. Make sure the chains are secured to the trailer and hitch, and that you need and how to unhitch...
Owner's Manual
Page 500
...with trailer type and brand, you should also have your dealer install an Acura wiring harness and converter. Driving Trailer lights and equipment must comply with your vehicle. CONTINUED 495 2013 MDX Check trailer light requirements for the areas where you plan to the above illustration... for wiring information. Refer to tow, and use a non-Acura trailer lighting harness and converter, you can get the mating connector...
...with trailer type and brand, you should also have your dealer install an Acura wiring harness and converter. Driving Trailer lights and equipment must comply with your vehicle. CONTINUED 495 2013 MDX Check trailer light requirements for the areas where you plan to the above illustration... for wiring information. Refer to tow, and use a non-Acura trailer lighting harness and converter, you can get the mating connector...
Owner's Manual
Page 501
... good condition and properly inflated. For your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist When preparing to tow, and before driving away, be sure to practice driving maneuvers before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines in this...
... good condition and properly inflated. For your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist When preparing to tow, and before driving away, be sure to practice driving maneuvers before heading for the open road, and follow the guidelines in this...
Owner's Manual
Page 502
...sway or affect vehicle handling. Allow more slowly and wider than your temperature gauge. Use the D position when towing a trailer on the accelerator, as this can hit or run over . When towing a trailer, do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). The trailer tracks a smaller arc than normal. Do... not brake or turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to the side of the road to S position, or use the foot brake or parking brake. Driving CONTINUED 497 2013 MDX...
...sway or affect vehicle handling. Allow more slowly and wider than your temperature gauge. Use the D position when towing a trailer on the accelerator, as this can hit or run over . When towing a trailer, do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). The trailer tracks a smaller arc than normal. Do... not brake or turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to the side of the road to S position, or use the foot brake or parking brake. Driving CONTINUED 497 2013 MDX...
Owner's Manual
Page 503
... and have someone guide you when backing up. The vehicle/trailer combination is increasing. Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 498 2013 MDX Backing Up If the vehicle tires slip when retrieving a boat from the water, keep a constant speed, and steer straight ahead. If... Follow all normal precautions when parking, including putting the transmission in the D position and do not use the sequential sport shift mode. Towing a Trailer, Trailer Stability Assist Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Retrieving a Boat Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by a large vehicle, keep the ...
... and have someone guide you when backing up. The vehicle/trailer combination is increasing. Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 498 2013 MDX Backing Up If the vehicle tires slip when retrieving a boat from the water, keep a constant speed, and steer straight ahead. If... Follow all normal precautions when parking, including putting the transmission in the D position and do not use the sequential sport shift mode. Towing a Trailer, Trailer Stability Assist Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Retrieving a Boat Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by a large vehicle, keep the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 504
...in these conditions, trailer stability assist begins to stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination in normal and emergency driving maneuvers. CONTINUED 499 2013 MDX Trailer Stability Assist Under these conditions, after the oscillation becomes severe. The brake lights of your dealer as soon as possible.... Do not brake suddenly or make quick steering motion. Always obey the recommended speed limits for towing a trailer, see the VSA system indicator blink. When the trailer stability assist activates, you see this message, have your ...
...in these conditions, trailer stability assist begins to stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination in normal and emergency driving maneuvers. CONTINUED 499 2013 MDX Trailer Stability Assist Under these conditions, after the oscillation becomes severe. The brake lights of your dealer as soon as possible.... Do not brake suddenly or make quick steering motion. Always obey the recommended speed limits for towing a trailer, see the VSA system indicator blink. When the trailer stability assist activates, you see this message, have your ...