2013 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 78

Instrument Panel Indicators Message Indicator This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multiinformation display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page 79) to see the message (see page 87). Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with other indicators in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the SH-AWD system. You will also see a ''CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 88). Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more information, see page 452. If the indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is too high. You will also see a ''SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display (see page 88). Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. Instruments and Controls Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system. CONTINUED 73 2013 MDX