Emergency Power System Off; Emergency Towing; Tire Pressure Monitoring System - Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2019 Owner's Manual

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3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the
temperature gauge needle goes down. If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no
coolant in the reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant
up to the base of the filler neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature
gauge. If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not
gone down, contact a dealer for repairs.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator
cap.
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may
damage the engine.

Emergency Power System Off

The POWER button may be used to turn the power system off due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must turn the power system off,
choose one of the following operations:
• Press and hold the POWER button for
two seconds, or
• Firmly press the POWER button three
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However,
because turning off the power system
disables the power assist the power
system provides to the steering and
braking systems, it will require significantly
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more physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use both feet on
the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
The gear position automatically changes to Park (P) after the vehicle comes to
a complete stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.

Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way to transport your vehicle.Any other towing method will
damage the vehicle's drive system.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle's weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle
can damage the transmission.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving.
If your vehicle's tire pressure becomes
significantly low, the Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS indicator comes on and a message
appears on the multi-information display.
The specific tire with low pressure is
displayed.
n What to Do
Stop your vehicle in safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver's doorjamb.
n Tire Fill Assist
Your vehicle gives you visual and audible alerts to help you adjust the tire
pressure to its appropriate level when the vehicle is on. For your reference,
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