2008 Acura MDX center console

Interior Convenience Items
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GLOVE BOXSUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR
SUNGLASSES HOLDER COAT HOOK
GROCERY HOOK
ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
CENTER POCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
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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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Personalization Setting
Voice Control System
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Climate Control System
T emperat ure Cont rolFeatures
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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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Climate Control System
Rear Button
Dual Button
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to increase the f an speed and airf low.
Press the button to
decrease it. The level of the f an
speed is shown in the display.
Press the temperature control
button to increase the temperature
of airflow, and the button to
decrease it. The temperature you
adjust is shown in the system display. Pressing the AUTO button puts the
system in automatic operation mode.
The rear system automatically
adjusts the fan speed and airflow
levels to maintain the selected
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment. You will see AUTO in
the display.
Pressing the OFF button shuts off
the rear climate control system.
Each time you press the mode
button, the mode display changes
from to .
When is selected, air f lows
f rom the upper vents on the back of
the center console.
When is selected, air f lows
f rom the lower vents.
Fan Cont rol
Mode Cont rol
Temperature Control Automatic Operation
Climate Control System
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Push AUTO or . The selected
temperatures appear in the display.
When the indicator in the DUAL
button is off, you can adjust both
sides to the same temperature by
adjusting the driver’s temperature
control buttons.
To set the driver’s side temperature
to a different value than the
passenger’s side, press the DUAL
button, then press either of the
driver’s temperature control button
( or ). To set the passenger’s side
to a different value than the driver’s
side, press either of the f ront
passenger’s temperature control
button ( or ). You can adjust the
passenger’s side without pressing
the DUAL button first. When the indicator in the REAR
button is 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.
To set the temperature of the rear
passenger compartment to a
different value than the driver’s side,
press the REAR button, then press
either temperature control buttons
on the back of the center console.
The word ‘‘SYNC’’ in the display
goes out. You can also adjust the
rear temperature without pressing
the REAR button first. Pressing
either button causes the indicator of
the REAR button to turn on.
When you set each temperature to
its lower limit or its upper limit, it will
be displayed as ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’.
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For more inf ormation, see page .
Auxiliary input jacks and headphone
connectors f or the rear
entertainment system are on the
back of the center console
compartment.
The auxiliary input jack is inside the
f ront console compartment. The
system will accept auxiliary input
f rom standard audio accessories.
When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the jack, press the AUX
button to select it.
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U.S. Entertainment Package and
Canadian Elite Package models
All models except U.S. Entertainment
Package and Canadian Elite Packagemodels
Auxiliary Input Jack
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Auxiliary input jacks and headphone
connectors f or the rear
entertainment system are on the
back of the center console
compartment.
Remove the battery. Install the new
battery in the earpiece as shown in
the diagram next to the battery slot.
Slide the cover back into place on the
earpiece, then press down on the
back edge to lock it in place.
Each headphone uses one AAA
battery. The battery is under the
cover on the lef t earpiece. To
remove the cover, insert a coin in the
slot and twist it slightly to pry the
cover away f rom the earpiece. Pull
the cover outward, and pivot it out of
the way.
Rear Entertainment System
Replacing Bat t eriesAuxiliary Input Jacks
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COVER
BATTERY
TAB
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Theactivedampersystemisalways
on, constantly adjusting your vehicle’s
dampers to the best settings f or
current road conditions along with
vehicle speed and handling inputs.
The system uses electrically
controlled dampers to enhance
handling precision, vehicle
composure, tire to road adhesion and
rough road ride comf ort isolation.
The system reacts to inputs f rom
various electronic sensors to give
exactly the right amount of
suspension damping to provide
optimal ride comf ort and handling.The system provides two selectable
modes.
Sport mode: The system prioritizes
handling response, vehicle body
control and tire-to-road adhesion to
allow f or higher perf ormance
handling.
Comf ort mode: The system
prioritizes road isolation to allow f or
a more comf ortable ride.
Eithermodecanbeusedinanytype
of operating conditions.
To switch between comf ort and
sport mode, press and release the
active damper system button located
on the center console to choose the
desired mode.
U.S. Sport Packages and Canadian Elite
models
A ctive Damper System
Driving
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