Safety Information - Acura MDX 2016 Owner's Manual

VISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
9 1
7 6 8 11 10
Color information display
1
on-Demand Multi-Use Display
2
(oDMD) p. 54
Hazard warning button
3
Climate control buttons p. 47
4
Moonroof switch p. 34
5
Map lights p. 36
HomeLink® buttons p. 46
AcuraLink® buttons* p. 75
Power window switches p. 33
6
Door lock switches p. 32
Door mirror controls p. 42
Power folding mirror button* p. 42
Power tailgate button p. 31
7
Fuel fill door handle p. 114
2 |
5
12 14 13 4 2 3
Hood release handle p. 133
8
Driving Position Memory System
9
buttons p. 43
Integrated Dynamics System
10
(IDS) button p. 97
electronic gear selector p. 94
Auto idle stop off button* p. 96
Parking brake p. 98
11
Audio/phone/navigation/Surround
12
view Camera* buttons p. 50, 65,
75, 105
rear entertainment system* p. 63
13
(inside center console)
14
USB port p. 53
Auxiliary input jack p. 53
Accessory power socket p. 53
*if equipped

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle's safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also
help to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don't drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Important Handling Information
Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for
use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-
highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain.
It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides
higher off the ground, it has a higher center of gravity, making it more susceptible
to tipping or rollover if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a
reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
SAFETY
| 3