2018 Acura MDX Owners Manual - Malfunction

Brake system

• Brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.

Low oil pressure

Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood, check the oil level (See "Engine Oil") and add oil if necessary. If the indicator does not turn off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.

Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)

• The emissions control system may have a problem.
• (Blinks) A misfire in the engine's cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place, and wait for the engine to cool down.

Charging system

The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.

Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)

There is a problem with the electric power steering system. Stop in a safe place and restart the engine.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

(Blinks and stays on) There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or a spare tire* is installed.

Keyless Access system

There is a problem with the keyless access system.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) system

There is a problem with the VSA system or the hill start assist system.

Brake system

There is a problem with one of the braking systems. Avoid high speeds and sudden braking. Your vehicle still has normal braking ability.

Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)*

• There is a problem with the SH-AWD system.
• (Blinks) Stop in a safe place, change the gear to Park, and idle until the indicator goes off.

Blind Spot Information (BSI)*

There is a problem with the BSI system or the sensor is blocked.

Electric Parking Brake system

There is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Collision Mitigation Braking System^TM (CMBS^TM)

There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the camera is blocked.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the camera is blocked.

Auto idle stop*

There is a problem with the auto idle stop system.

Immobilizer/security system

Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off, press and hold the brake pedal, and restart the vehicle. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the system. See your dealer. Canadian models: To reset the immobilizer system, follow the steps above after the battery has been disconnected then reconnected.