2011 Acura MDX rear view mirror

3. Push the appropriate edge of theadjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up, or down.
4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the adjustment
switch off to keep your settings. Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Both outside door mirrors have a
reverse tilt feature. When in reverse,
the selected mirror will tilt down
slightly to improve your view as you
parallel park. Shifting out of reverse
will return the mirror to its original
position.
●
To tilt the driver's mirror, place the
selector switch in the left position.
●
To tilt the passenger's mirror,
place the switch in the right
position.
●
To turn the feature off, place the
switch in the center position.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page 166). Heated Mirrors
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window defogger on
and off.
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
Mirrors
165
Instruments and Controls
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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
features. This section describes those
features and how to use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number to
enable it.
The security system helps do
discourage vandalism and theft to
your vehicle.
Climate Control System
...............
180
Rear Climate Controls
..............
185
Audio System
..............................
190
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation
system)
................................
191
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
without navigation system)
......
195 Playing Discs (Models without
navigation system)
...................
200
Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigation
system)
................................
208
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
...................
209
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models with navigationsystem)
................................
210
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
with navigation system)
...........
223
Playing a Disc (Models with
navigation system)
...................
232
Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation
system)
................................
243
Protecting Your Discs
..................
244
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Audio (Models with navigationsystem)
................................
247
Playing an iPod
®(Models with
navigation system)
...................
275
iPod
®Error Messages (Models
with navigation system)
...........
283 Playing a USB Flash Memory
Device (Models with navigationsystem)
................................
284
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages (Models withnavigation system)
...............
294
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models
with navigation system)
...........
295
AM/FM Radio Reception
.............
300
Remote Audio Controls
................
302
Auxiliary Input Jack
.....................
304
Radio Theft Protection
.................
305
Setting the Clock and Calendar
....
306
Rear Entertainment System
..........
307
Security System
...........................
337
Compass
......................................
338
Cruise Control
.............................
342
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
....
345
HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver
.............................
360
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®.........
362
AcuraLink
®(U.S. models only)
.....
398
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display
.......................
414
Features
179
Features
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Recirculation ButtonWhen the indicator in the button is on,
air from the vehicle's interior is sent
throughout the system again. When the
indicator is off, air is brought in from the
outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes for the climate
control system are at the base of the
windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves
and other debris.
The system should be left in fresh air
mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off, can
cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air mode.Rear Window Defogger ButtonThis button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page 131).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and off.
Mode ControlUse the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center and
corner vents in the dashboard.Airflow is divided between the
vents in the dashboard and the floor
vents.Air flows from the floor vents.Airflow is divided between the
floor and corner vents and the
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
Windshield Defroster ButtonThis button directs the main airflow
to the windshield for faster
defrosting. It also overrides any
mode selection you may have made. When you select
, the system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C. For
faster defrosting, manually set the
fan speed to high. You can also
increase airflow to the windshield by
closing the corner vents on the
dashboard. To close the vents, rotate
the wheel under each corner vent.
When you turn off
by pressing
the button again, the system returns
to its former settings.
For your safety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
before driving.
When the indicator in the button is
on, the front passenger's and rear
passenger compartment
temperatures cannot be set
separately from the driver's.
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On models with navigation systemRefer to the navigation system
manual for operation of the rearview
camera.
On models without navigation systemYou can turn the camera display on
and off by pressing the power button
when the shift lever is in reverse.
The camera display turns on
everytime you shift to reverse, even if
you turned it off the last time.
Whenever you shift to reverse (R)
with the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the rearview appears on
a display in the rearview mirror.
For the best picture, always keep the
rearview camera clean, and do not
cover the camera lens. To avoid
scratching the lens when you clean
it, use a moist, soft cloth.
Since the rearview camera display
area is limited, you should always
back up slowly and carefully, and
look behind you for obstacles.
REARVIEW CAMERA DISPLAY
POWER BUTTON
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If the engine has just been started, it
may take a short time for the system
to display the rearview.
The camera display brightness is
adjusted automatically by sensors. If
you use the camera display
continuously at high temperatures,
the image will gradually dim.
The rearview mirror will be hot when
you use the camera display for an
extended period of time.
If a bright light (such as sunlight) is
reflected on the mirror, the image
may be difficult to see.
Rearview Camera Guide Line
The camera display has parking
guide lines that indicate distance
from your vehicle.
1st Line 20in (0.5m)
2nd Line 39in (1m)
3rd Line 79in (2m)
4th Line 118in (3m)
NOTE●
The rearview camera has a unique
lens that makes objects appear
closer than they actually are.
●
The rearview camera display has a
limited coverage, and the size and
position of objects may appear
different than they actually are.
Make sure to check the
surrounding area carefully.
To turn off the guide lines, press and
hold the power button for more than
3 seconds. The guide lines appear
every time you shift to reverse, even
if you turned them off the last time.
SCREEN DISPLAY
ACTUAL DISTANCE 1st line2nd line
4th line 3rd line
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display
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Features
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BSI OperationA: Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5m)
B: Approximately 10 ft. (3m)
C: Approximately 10 ft. (3m)
BSI is designed to detect vehicles in
specified alert zones adjacent to your
vehicle, particularly in harder to see
areas commonly known as‘‘blind
spots. ’’ When BSI detects a vehicle in an alert
zone, a BSI alert indicator comes on
near the corresponding outside
rearview mirror.
While your vehicle is moving forward
at a speed between 6 mph (10 km/h)
and 100 mph (160 km/h), the BSI alert
indicator comes on under either of the
following conditions:
●
Another vehicle overtakes you,
entering the alert zone from behind,
at a speed that differs from your
vehicle's speed by no more than 31
mph (50 km/h).
●
You pass a vehicle at a speed that
differs from that vehicle's speed by
no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The indicator comes on
approximately 2 seconds after the
vehicle enters the alert zone.
The system will not alert you to all
vehicles in blind spot zones (such as
vehicles you have just passed which
you should already be aware of) unless
it remains in the alert zone for
approximately 2 or more seconds.
While the system is on, BSI is active
whenever the shift lever is in the D or S
position.
A
C
B ALERT
ZONE
CONTINUED
Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
471
Driving
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P
Panel Brightness Control
...........
132
Park Gear Position
.....................
438
Parking
......................................
448
Parking Brake
............................
163
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
...........................
67, 558
Parking Lights
...........................
127
Parking Over Things that Burn
................................
448, 582
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
....
36
PGM-FI System
..........................
581
Playing a Disc
............................
232
Playing an iPod
®.........................
275
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
....................................
284
Playing Disc
...............................
200
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigationsystem)
...............................
247
Playing the AM/FM Radio
...............................
191, 210
Playing the XM
®Radio
........
195, 223
Pollen Filter
...............................
528 Power Seat Adjustments
............
148
Power Socket Locations
.............
175
Power Steering Fluid
.................
520
Power Windows
.........................
158
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
........
19
Preparing to Drive
......................
435
Proper Seat Belt Usage
................
16
Protecting Adults and Teens
........
12
Additional Safety Precautions
...
20
Advice for Pregnant Women
....
19
Protecting Children
......................
39
General Guidelines
..................
39
Protecting Infants
.....................
44
Protecting Larger Children
......
56
Protecting Small Children
........
45
Using Child Seats with Tethers
.................................
53
Using LATCH
..........................
49
R
Radiator Overheating
.................
554
Radio/CD Sound System
...........
190
Radio/Disc Sound System
............................
191, 210 Radio Theft Protection
...............
305
Readiness Codes
........................
583
Rear A/C Unit
............................
185
Rear Audio Control Panel
...........
312
Rear Entertainment System
.......
307
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement
...........................
525
Rearview Mirror
.........................
163
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display
......................
414
Rear Window Defogger
..............
131
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
...................................
126
Recalling a Memorized Driving Position
..................................
147
Reclining the Seat Backs
............
148
Reclining the Second Seats
........
152
Refueling
....................................
419
Reminder Indicators
.....................
66
Remote Audio Controls
..............
302
Remote Control (RES)
...............
331
Remote Transmitter
...................
144
Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter
.............
528
Engine Oil and Filter
...............
512
Fuses
......................................
559
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