Acura 2011 MDX - Manual (Page 71)

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running, or if a
‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’
message is on the multi-information
display. For more information, see
page
556 .
Charging System
Indicator
This indicator has two functions:
1. If it comes on when the engine is
running, the battery is not being
charged, and you will see a
‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display.
2. This indicator also comes on when
the battery needs to be replaced
along with a
‘‘REPLACE BATTERY’’
message on the multi-information
display. For more information, see
page
556 .
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM ’’ message on the
multi-information display. For more
information, see page
557 .
U.S. Canada Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
This indicator has two functions:
1. It comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not fully
released can damage the rear
brakes, axles, and tires.
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will
sound, and you will also see a
‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page
86 ).
2. If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a
‘‘LOW
BRAKE FLUID ’’ or ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM ’’ message on the
multi-information display (see
pages
86 ). For more information,
see page 558 .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
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Instruments
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Controls
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