2006 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

Touring Model
When the system senses rainf all, it
turns on the windshield wipers and
varies their speed (intermittent, low
speed, or high speed) depending on
how hard it is raining.
Whentherotaryswitchisinthe
(low speed) or (high speed)
position, the windshield wipers run
at that speed. Automatic sensing is
disabled.You can adjust the sensitivity of the
system by turning the AUTO SENS
ring next to the rotary switch.
The automatic intermittent wiper
system senses rainf all and
automatically turns on the
windshield wipers. To enable sensing,
turn the rotary switch at the end of
the wiper lever to AUTO.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Automatic Intermittent Wipers
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The rainfall sensor is located in the
windshield near the rearview mirror.
If the sensor is covered with mud, oil,
dust, etc., the wipers may not
operate properly or may operate
unexpectedly.The rear window wiper switch is
located next to the windshield wiper
switch.
OFF
ON (The wipers will sweep twice,
then run intermittently.)
Turnandholdtousethewiper
and washer.
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Windshield Wipers and Washers
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
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RAINFALL SENSORDo not put the wiper switch in AUTO
when driving through a car wash; this
will prevent the wipers f rom operating
unexpectedly. T urn of f this system
when not in use.

µµ
µ Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn. When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the Lights On
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
To turn on, pull the
lever back until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull it back again
to return to low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder chime when
you open the driver’s door.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking lights
AUTO
Headlights on
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6. Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal
High Beams
Headlights
Turn Signal, Headlights
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µThe Automatic Lighting
f eature turns on the headlights, all
other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights when it
senses low ambient light.
To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO at any time.
The lights will come on automatically
when the outside light level becomes
low (at dusk, f or example). The
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. The lights and indicator
will turn of f automatically when the
system senses high ambient light. The lights will remain on when you
turn of f the ignition switch. They will
turn of f automatically when you open
the driver’s door. To turn them on
again, either turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position or turn the
light switch to .
Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
structures.
Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle f or an extended period (a
weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn
of f the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or the engine of f f or a
long time.
The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
Headlights
AUTO
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LIGHT SENSOR

Canadian Models
The dial on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the
instrument panel lights, the blue
lighting in the upper console and the
f ront f oot wells. Turn the dial all the
way to the right, past the click, to
increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights to their
brightest setting.Push the red triangle to the right of
the display to turn on the hazard
warning lights (f our-way f lashers).
This causes all f our outside turn
signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. Daytime Running L ights
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL DIAL

Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.Turn the f og lights on and of f by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button lights to show the f og
lights are on.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when you turn the
headlights of f or onto high beam.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about
15minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle. Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.
Rear Window Def ogger
Fog Lights
Rear Window Def ogger, Fog Lights
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Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
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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.

The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the glove box
locked when you leave your vehicle
and the valet key at a parking f acility.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Acura-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Keys
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER
KEYS
(BLACK) VALET KEY
(GRAY)