2002 Acura MDX steering wheel adjustment

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Indicator Lights .61
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Gauges .67
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .71
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Headlights .72 Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature .73
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .73
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Turn Signals .74
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Windshield Wipers .74
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Windshield Washers .76
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer .76
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Hazard Warning .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .77
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Fog Light .77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Keys .79
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Immobilizer System .80
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Ignition Switch .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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Remote Transmitter .84
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Childproof Door Locks .88
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Tailgate .88
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Glove Box .89
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Seats .90
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Power Seat Adjustments .90
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .91
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Manual Seat Adjustments .92 Second and Third Row seat
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Adjustments .93
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Head Restraints .94
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Rear Seat Access .95
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Folding the Second Seat .95
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Folding the Third Seat .96
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Detachable Anchors .98
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Seat Heaters .99
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Power Windows .100
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Moonroof .103
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Mirrors .104
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Parking Brake .106
Driving Position Memory
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System .107
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Beverage Holder .110
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Console Compartment .112
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Rear Compartment .112
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Cargo Hooks .112
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Sunglasses Holder .113
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Sun Visor .114
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Vanity Mirror .114
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Accessory Power Sockets .115
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Coin Box .116
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Coat Hook .116
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Interior Lights .117
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols59
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column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The switches for the hazard warning
lights and rear window def ogger are
located to the right of the steering
column.
The controls under the lef t air vent
areforthecruisecontrol,the
moonroof and the f og lights.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘A’’ logo.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward: Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel to the
desired position, making sure the
wheel points toward your chest,
not toward your f ace. Make sure
you can see the instrument panel
gauges and the indicator lights.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
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See page f or important saf ety inf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 18
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Steering Wheel A djustment
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check that the hood and tailgate
arefullyclosed. Makesurethedoorsandtailgate are securely closed and locked.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving209
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CONT INUED
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Tachometer .67
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .298
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .313
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Tape Player .139,165
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .48
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Cleaning .309
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .46
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Maintenance .49
Reminder Light and
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Beeper .46,62
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System Components .46
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Use During Pregnancy .19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .15
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Seats .90
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Folding the Second Seat .95
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Folding the Third Seat .96
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Head Restraints .94
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Reclining the Second Seat .93
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Reclining the Third Seat .93
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Rear Seat Access .95
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Serial Number .340
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Service Intervals .250
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Service Manual .357
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Service Station Procedures .195
Shif ting the Automatic
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Transmission .212
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .211
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Shif t Lock Release .215 Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement in .296
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Signaling Turns .74
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Snow Tires .292
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Solvent-type Cleaners .306
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Sound System .133,151
Spare Tire
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Inf lating .314
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Specif ications .343
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Spark Plugs .277
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Specif ications Charts .342
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Speed Control .172
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Speedometer .67
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .50
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Additional Safety Precautions .55
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How the SRS Indicator Works .53
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .50
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How Your Side Airbags Work .52
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SRS Components .50
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SRS Service .55
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SRS Indicator .53,62
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START (Ignition Key Position) .82
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Starting the Engine .210
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .210 ................
With a Dead Battery .323
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State Emissions Testing .351
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .325
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .78
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Anti-theft Column Lock .81
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Stereo Sound System .133,151
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Storing Your Vehicle .303
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Sunglasses Holder .113
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Sun Visor .114
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing .55
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SRS Indicator .53,62
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System Components .50
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Synthetic Oil .262
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