2006 Acura MDX display

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
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Gauges .68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
Windshield Wipers and ...................................
Washers .71
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .73
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 74
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Hazard Warning Button . 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 .79
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Immobilizer System .80
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Ignition Switch .81
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Door Locks .82
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Remote Transmitter .83
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Seats .86
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Seat Heaters .91
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Power Windows .92
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Moonroof .93
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Parking Brake .94 .............................................
Mirrors .95
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .97
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Interior Lights .99
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Interior Convenience Items . 101
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Beverage Holders .102
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Console Compartment . 102
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Glove Box .102
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Rear Compartment . 103
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Cargo Hooks .103
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Sun Visor .103
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Vanity Mirror .103
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Accessory Power Sockets . 104
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The appropriate indicator comes on
in this display if the tailgate or any
door is not closed tightly.
All of the indicators in the monitor
display come on f or a f ew seconds
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position.
When you press the Hazard Warning
button, both turn signal lights blink.
All turn signals on the outside of the
vehicle should f lash. The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling. If a brake light does not work, the
indicator comes on
when you push the brake pedal with
the ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Replace the bulb as
soon as possible (see page ).
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Brake L amp Indicator Door and Tailgate Open Monitor
Instrument Panel Indicators
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BRAKE LAMP

This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
mayrisetotheupperwhitemark.If
it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. Turn to
page f or instructions and
precautions on checking the engine’s
cooling system.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the Reset button
until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
Both trip meters will reset if the
vehicle’s battery goes dead or is
disconnected. There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the Select
button repeatedly. Each trip meter
works independently, so you can
keep track of two dif f erent distances.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, what you last
selected is displayed.
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Gauges
Trip Meter Temperature Gauge
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SELECT BUTTON
RESET BUTTON

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

Vents, Heating, and A/C
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RECIRCULATION BUTTONTEMPERATURE DISPLAY
AUTO BUTTON
OFF BUTTON REAR A/C CONTROL
(Without Navigation System) (With Navigation System)
A/C
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON FAN SPEED
BUTTONA/C
ICON FAN SPEED
ICONS
MODE
ICONS
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
BUTTON
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

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The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
Navi section in your Quick Start
Guide f or an overview of this system,
and the Navigation System manual
f or complete details.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
recirculated throughout the system.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
Push the button to increase the
temperature of air f low. Push the
button to decrease it. When you set
the temperature to its lower limit or
its upper limit, the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
This button or icon turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Push the button or icon to
increase the f an speed and air f low.
Push the button or icon to
decrease it.
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Airflow Buttons
Voice Control System Recirculation Button
Temperature Control Buttons
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button/
Icon
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Fan Speed Control Button/Icon
Features
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When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C turns of f . But
if it was on to start with, it stays on. This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator will not come
on in U.S. vehicles, if the A/C was
off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in f resh air mode.
The vehicle has two A/C and
heater units. Both these units are
controlled by the f ront panel controls,
unless the RR A/C button is turned
on. The rear passengers can also
adjust the direction, and temperature
and amount of the airf low.
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
A/CbuttonortouchingtheA/C
icon on the models with navigation
system. A/C ON will be displayed
on the screen.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cold.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. 1.
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If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Def og and Def rost
Dehumidif y the Interior
Using the A/C
Features
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NOTE:

The Automatic Climate Control
system can adjust the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.Press the AUTO button.
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control buttons.
You will see FULL AUTO in the
system’s display.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature f rom its current level to
the set temperature. In FULL AUTO
the rear A/C control panel cannot be
used. In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the Climate Control
system when it is in FULL AUTO.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Manually selecting a f unction causes
thewordFULLinthedisplaytogo
out.
Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of airf low can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause fogging.
If you set the temperature to its
lower or its upper limit, the system
runs at f ull cooling or heating only. It
does not regulate the interior
temperature.
Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator will not come
on in U.S. vehicles, if the A/C was
off to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. To clear the windshield f aster, you
can close the dashboard corner vents
by rotating the wheel below each
vent. This sends more warm air to
the windshield def roster vents. Once
the windshield is clear, select Fresh
Air mode to avoid f ogging the
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Manual Operation
To Turn Everything Off
Using A utomatic Climate Control
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