2011 Acura MDX console

This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.Control Locations
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Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Indicators
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Gauges
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Multi-Information Display
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Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
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Windshield Wipers and Washers
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer
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Turn Signal and Headlights
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Hazard Warning Button
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Rear Window Defogger
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Instrument Panel Brightness
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Steering Wheel Adjustments
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Keys and Locks
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Immobilizer System
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Ignition Switch
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Door Locks
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Childproof Door Locks
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Tailgate
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Power Tailgate
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Remote Transmitter
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Detachable Anchor
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Seat Heaters
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Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
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Power Windows
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Moonroof
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Parking Brake
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Mirrors
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Driving Position Memory System
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Interior Lights
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Interior Convenience Items
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Beverage Holders
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Console Compartment
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Storage Compartment
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Glove Box
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Sunglasses Holder
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Sun Visor
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Vanity Mirror
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Accessory Power Sockets
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AC Power Outlet
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SUN VISORSUNGLASSES HOLDER COAT HOOK
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
VANITY MIRROR
GROCERY HOOK
GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER
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Console CompartmentYour vehicle is equipped with a front
seat armrest pad that is also a
console compartment. To open the
console compartment fully, push
both buttons at the front of the
compartment.
The console compartment has a
removable tray. Pull the tray straight
up to remove it.Storage Compartment
The storage compartment with a
sliding lid is at the left-side foot of the
front passenger seat.
For the third row, a storage
compartment is located in the
passenger side armrest. To open the
compartment, push the button and
lift the lid.
Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the left. Close it with a firm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
BUTTONS
LIDS
LID
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Vanity MirrorTo 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.Accessory Power Sockets
Your vehicle has two or three
accessory power sockets, depending
on the model. All models have the
front accessory power socket under
the audio system and rear socket
behind the third row seat on the
driver's side.
On models without rear entertainment
systemThe accessory power socket is
located at the back of the front
console compartment.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
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Each socket is intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that
are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.AC Power Outlet
On models with rear entertainment
systemThere is a 115 volt AC power outlet
inside the front 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. Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet.
The maximum capacity for 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 off and turn it on
again.
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Personalization Setting
When you unlock the doors with
your remote, the driver's ID (Driver
1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
climate control settings are turned to
the respective mode automatically
when the ignition is turned to the ON
(II) position.
Voice Control SystemOn models with navigation systemThe climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
navigation system manual for
complete details.Using Automatic Climate Control
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,
and to remove moisture from the air
and make the interior dry. The
system also adjusts the fan speed and
airflow levels.
1. Press the Auto button on the front
control panel.
2. Set the desired temperature with the temperature control buttons.
You will see AUTO in the system's
display.
3. 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 preference.
Temperature ControlThe 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 airflow.
Press the ▼button to decrease it.
Each set temperature is shown in the
display. The rear temperature is
shown in the display on the back of
the center console.
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Rear ButtonWhen 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 turn on, and takes the
system out of synchronized mode.
This causes the word SYNC in the
display to go out.
ON/OFF ButtonEach time you press this button, the
climate control system switches
between on and off. Turning on the
system with this button selects your
last climate control selection.
To Turn Everything Off
If you press the ON/OFF button, the
climate control system shuts off
completely.●
Keep the system completely off for
short periods only.
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To keep stale air and mustiness
from collecting, you should have
the fan running at all times.Semi-automatic Operation
You can manually select various
functions of the climate control
system when it is in fully automatic
mode. All other features remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.
Fan Control
Press the
▲
button to increase the
fan speed and airflow. Press the
▼
button to decrease it.
Air Conditioning (A/C) ButtonThis button turns the air
conditioning on and off. You will see
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C off, the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
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Temperature ControlPress 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.
Fan ControlPress the
▲ fan control button to
increase the fan speed and airflow.
Press the▼ button to decrease it.
The level of the fan speed is shown in
the display.
Mode ControlEach time you press the mode
button, the mode display changes
from
to
.
When
is selected, air flows from
the upper vents on the back of the
center console.
Whenis selected, air flows from
the lower vents.
Automatic OperationPressing 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 ON/OFF button shuts
off the rear climate control system.
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