Refueling; Handling The Unexpected; Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength; Jump Starting - Acura MDX 2016 Owner's Manual

DRIVING

Refueling

Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performance and
safety of your vehicle.
Fuel Information
Use of unleaded premium gasoline of 91 octane or higher is recommended.
• Acura recommends ToP TIer Detergent Gasoline where available.
• Do NoT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
• Do NoT use gasoline containing methanol.
• Do NoT use gasoline containing MMT.
NOTICE
We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help
prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good
performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the
use of gasoline that does NoT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives
such as MMT, if such gasoline is available.
How to Refuel
1. The fuel fill door is located at the left rear of the
vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is
most accessible.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Press the fuel fill door release on the inside of
the driver's door. The fuel fill door opens.
4. Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to open. Place the
fuel fill cap in the holder.
5. Insert the filler nozzle fully. When the tank is full,
the fuel nozzle clicks off automatically.
6. replace the fuel fill cap. Tighten it until you hear
at least one click. Close the fuel fill door.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED

Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.

Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength

If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appears in the MID
with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
eNGINe STArT/SToP button while the indicator
is flashing.
2. With the brake pedal pressed, press the eNGINe
STArT/SToP button within 10 seconds.

Jump Starting

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood (see page 133).
1. remove the engine compartment cover (see page
133).
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle's
battery (+) terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
5. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the engine hanger as shown. Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle's engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it turns
over slowly, make sure that the jumper cables
have good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
engine cover Pin
Booster battery
engine
hanger
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