2012 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 446

Driving This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the automatic transmission. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system, active damper system (If equipped), the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the collision mitigation braking system™ (CMBS™), the blind spot information system (BSI) and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-high way. Driving Guidelines ...440 Preparing to Drive ...441 Starting the Engine ...442 Check Starting System Message ...443 Automatic Transmission ...443 Driving with the Paddle Shifters ...447 Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) ...447 Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (Sequential Shift Mode) ...449 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) System ...452 Parking ...454 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...455 Braking System ...460 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...461 Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ...463 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...473 Blind Spot Information System (BSI) ...476 Active Damper System ...484 Towing a Trailer...487 Trailer Stability Assist ...498 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...500 Driving 439