Braking; Cruise Control - Acura MDX 2016 Owner's Manual

DRIVING

Braking

Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your
vehicle from moving.
Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The brake
pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to hold the
brake pedal firmly down.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal
may pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake
pedal, and continue to hold it firmly down.
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
Parking Brake
Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply: Press the parking brake with your foot.
To release: Press the brake pedal, then press the
parking brake until it releases.
NOTICE
release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle can be
damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied.
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Cruise Control*

Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Brake pedal
Parking brake
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1. Press CrUISe. The CrUISe MAIN indicator appears.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/40
km/h). Take your foot off the accelerator pedal, and
press SeT/- to set the speed. The CrUISe CoNTroL
indicator appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press reS/+ to increase speed or SeT/- to decrease
speed.
each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1 km/h). If you
keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise Control
Press CANCeL or the brake pedal. The CrUISe
CoNTroL indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing reS/+ while
driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press CrUISe to turn the system off.
WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
DRIVING
CrUISe button
reS/+ switch
SeT/- switch
CANCeL button
*if equipped
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