2008 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

To open the sunglasses holder, push
then release the raised detent. It will
unlatch and swing down. To close it,
push it until it latches. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
You may also store small items in
this holder. Make sure they are
small enough to let the holder close
and latch, and that they are not
heavy enough to cause the holder to
pop open while driving.The hooks on the f loor of the cargo
area enable you to tie down items
stored in the back. Make sure all
stored items are secured bef ore
driving.
Sunglasses Holder Cargo Hooks
Interior Convenience Items
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SUNGLASSES HOLDER
PUSH
HOOK
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To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out.Your vehicle has two or three
accessory power sockets, depending
on the model. All models have the
f ront accessory power socket under
the audio system and rear socket
behind the third row seat on the
driver’s side.
To use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The vanity mirror light will not come
on if the sun visor is slid outward.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
In this position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider.
Do not use the extended sun visor
over the inside mirror.
Interior Convenience Items
Sun Visor Vanity Mirror A ccessory Power Sockets
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SUN VISOR
Slide
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Each socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
The accessory power socket is
located at the back of the f ront
console compartment. None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
There is a 115 volt AC power outlet
inside the f ront console
compartment. To use the AC power
outlet, open the lids and open the
outlet cover. Insert the plug into the
receptacle slightly, turn it 90°
clockwise, then push in the plug all
the way.
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U.S. Entertainment Packages andCanadian Elite Package models
MDX, Technology, and U.S. Sport
Packages models
AC Power Outlet
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Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet.
The maximum capacity f or this
power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance
which requires more than 100 watts,
it automatically stops supplying the
power. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch of f and turn it on
again.The AC power outlet is not
designed f or electric appliances
which require high initial peak
wattage such as cathode-ray tube
type televisions, ref rigerators,
electric pumps, etc. It is also not
suitable f or devices that process
precise data such as medical
equipment or measuring instruments.
Any appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply such
as microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.,
should not be connected to this
outlet.
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NOTE:
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it................
Climate Control System .170
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Rear Climate Controls .175
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Audio System .180
Playing the AM/FM Radio
(Models without navigation ..................................
system) .181
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .185
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Playing Discs .190
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Disc Changer Error Messages .199
Audio System (Models with
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navigation system) .200
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .201
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AM/FM Radio Reception .205
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .210
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Playing Discs .218
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Disc Changer Error Messages .228
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Protecting Your Discs .229
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Auxiliary Input Jack .232
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Remote Audio Controls .233
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Radio Thef t Protection .235
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Setting the Clock and Calendar .236
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Rear Entertainment System .237
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Security System .269
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Cruise Control .270
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Compass .273 HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .276
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.280
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AcuraLink .308
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .320
Features
Features
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Climate Control System
FRONT CONT ROL PA NELREA R CONT ROL PA NEL
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OFF BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON
REAR BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE
AUTO BUTTON MODE BUTTON
AUTO SYNC INDICATOR
AUTO INDICATOR
FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS OFF BUTTONFAN CONTROL BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
FRONT PASSENGER’S
SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
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When you unlock the doors with
your remote, the driver’s ID (Driver
1orDriver2)isdetected,andthe
climate control settings are turned to
the respective mode automatically
when the ignition is turned to the
ON (II) position.
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. 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.
Press the Auto button on the front
control panel.
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control buttons.
You will see AUTO in the system’s
display.
The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle picks the
proper combination of air
conditioning, heating, and ventilation
to maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts
the fan speed and airflow levels.
You can set the driver’s side
temperature, the passenger’s side
temperature, and the temperature
of the rear passenger
compartment separately. 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 to your
pref erence.
The driver’s side temperature, the
passenger’s side temperature and
the rear passenger compartment
temperature can be set separately.
Press the button of the
appropriate temperature control to
increase the temperature of airf low.
Press the button to decrease it.
Each set temperature is shown in the
display. The rear temperature is
showninthedisplayonthebackof
the center console.
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2.
3.
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Personalization Setting
Voice Control System
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Climate Control System
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When you press a f an control button,
the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.
When the indicator in the dual
button is on, the driver’s side and
passenger’s side temperature can be
controlled independently (see page).
When the indicator in the rear
button is on, the temperature of the
rear passenger compartment can be
controlled independently (see page ).
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.
When you press this button, the
indicator in the button comes on, and
the temperature of the rear
passenger compartment can be
adjusted separately with the
temperature control buttons on the
back of the center console. With the
indicator off, the temperature of the
rear passenger compartment is
synchronized to the driver’s side set
temperature. You will see the AUTO
SYNC on the system display of the
rear control panel. Changing the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment also makes the
indicator to turn on, and takes the
system out of synchronized mode.
ThiscausesthewordSYNCinthe
displaytogoout.
In the Auto mode, the vehicle’s
interior temperature is
independently regulated f or the
driver, f ront passenger, and rear passengers according to each
adjusted temperature. The system
also regulates each temperature
basedontheinformationof thesun
light sensor and the sun position
which is updated automatically by
the navigation’s global positioning
system (GPS). For example, if the
driver’s side of the vehicle getting
too much sun, the system will adjust
to a lower temperature.
You can set the temperatures for the
driver’s side and the passenger’s side
separately when this button is
pressed (indicator is on). When the
indicator in the DUAL button is of f ,
the temperatures for both sides are
synchronized to the driver’s side set
temperature. When def rost mode is
selected, dual mode operation is
canceled.
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On vehicles with navigation system
Climate Control System
Rear Button
Dual Button
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