2012 Acura MDX battery

The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use the heaters
and the air ventilation system.
To use the heaters, press thebutton. The indicator (red) next to
the button will come on. There are
four settings in the heaters:
HI－Three indicators on.
MID－Two indicators on.
LO－One indicator on.
OFF－All indicators off.Pressing the
button while the
heater is running will switch the
system to the HI setting air
ventilation mode.
To ventilate the seat, press the
button. The indicator (blue) next to
the button will come on. The air
ventilation system has four settings:
HI－Three indicators on.
MID－Two indicators on.
LO－One indicator on.
OFF－All indicators off.
Pressing the
button while the air
ventilation is running will switch the
system to the HI setting heater
mode.Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters and the seat
ventilation:
•
If the engine is left idling for an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters, even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
FRONT SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION
BUTTONS
INDICATOR
Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
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Instruments and Controls

AUTO REVERSE－If either front
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
before closing it.If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
driver's window fuse is removed, the
AUTO function may be disabled. If
the AUTO function is disabled, the
power window system will need to be
reset after reconnecting the battery
or installing the fuse.
1. Start the engine. Push down and
hold the driver's window switch
until the window is fully open.
2. Pull and hold the driver's window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
for about 2 seconds.
If the power windows do not operate
properly after resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.Opening the Windows and
Moonroof with the Remote
Transmitter
You can open all of the windows and
the moonroof from outside with the
remote transmitter.
1. Press the UNLOCK button once to
unlock the driver's door.
2. Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. All the
doors unlock, and all four windows
and moonroof start to open. To
stop the windows and moonroof,
release the button.
3. To open the windows and
moonroof further, press the button
again (within 10 seconds of step 1)
and hold it. If the windows and the
moonroof stop before the desired
position, repeat steps 1 and 2.
You cannot close the windows or the
moonroof with the remote
transmitter.
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Power Windows
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Instruments and Controls

Preset－Each preset button can
store one frequency on AM and two
frequencies on FM.
1. Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two frequencies with each preset
button.
2. Use the tune, skip(seek), or scan
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
3. Pick a preset button, then press
and hold it until you hear a beep.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM.AUTO SELECT－If you are
traveling and can no longer receive
your preset stations, you can use the
auto select feature to find stations in
the local area.
Press the A.SEL button.‘‘A.SEL’’
flashes in the display, and the system
goes into scan mode for several
seconds. It stores the frequencies of
six AM and twelve FM stations in the
preset buttons.
You will see a‘‘0’’displayed after
pressing a preset button if auto select
cannot find a strong station for that
preset button.
If you do not like the stations auto
select has stored, you can store other
frequencies on the preset buttons as
previously described.
To turn off auto select,
press the A.SEL
(auto select) button. This restores
the presets you originally set.
The presets may be lost if your
vehicle's battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio fuse is
removed.
For information on AM/FM radio
frequencies and reception, see page
303.
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Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)
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Features

SCAN－The SCAN function gives
you a sampling of all channels while
in the channel mode. In the category
mode, only the stations within that
category are scanned. To activate
scan, press the SCAN button. The
system plays each channel in
numerical order for about 10
seconds, then selects the next
channel. When you hear a channel
you want to continue listening to,
press the button again.
Preset－You can store up to 12
preset channels using the six preset
buttons. Each button stores one
channel from the XM1 band and one
channel from the XM2 band.
To store a channel:
1. Press the
button. Either
XM1 or XM2 will show in the
display.2. Use the TUNE knob, the
CATEGORY buttons, or the SCAN
buttons to tune to a desired
channel.
In category mode, only channels
within that category can be selected.
In channel mode, all channels can be
selected.
3. Pick the preset button you want for
that channel. Press and hold the
button until you hear a beep.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the
first six channels.
5. Press the
button again. The
other XM band will show. Store
the next six channels using steps 2
and 3.
Once a channel is stored, simply
press and release the proper preset
button to tune to it.The presets may be lost if your
vehicle's battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio fuse is
removed.
XM Radio Display Messages
‘‘LOADING’’－XM is loading the
audio or program information.
‘‘OFF AIR’’－The channel
currently selected is no longer
broadcasting.
‘‘UPDATING’’－The encryption
code is being updated. Wait until the
encryption code is fully updated.
Channels 0 and 1 should still work
normally.
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Playing the XM
®
Radio (Models without navigation system)
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Features

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, the audio system
disables itself. If this happens, you will
see‘‘ENTER CODE’’in the frequency
display next time you turn on the
system. Use the preset buttons (Icons
on models with navigation system) to
enter the five-digit code. The code is on
the Anti-theft Identification Card
included in your owner’s manual kit.
When it is entered correctly, the radio
will start playing.
The Anti-theft Identification Card also
lists your audio serial number. It is best
to store the card in a safe place at
home. In addition, you should write the
audio system’s serial number in this
owner’s manual.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
five-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have ten tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in ten attempts, you must
then leave the system on for one hour
before trying again.The system will retain your AM and
FM presets even if power is
disconnected.
NOTE:
If you have a My Acura account, it is
easy to retrieve the anti-theft code
online without having to access the
serial number.
U.S. ownersWe recommend that you register the
security code at My Acura (myacura.
com.) If you lose the Anti-theft
Identification Card before registering
the code at My Acura, you must obtain
the code from your dealer or
https://
radionavicode.acura.com/
. To do this,
you will need the audio system’s serial
number. If you do not have the serial
number with you, ask your dealer or go
to
https://radionavicode.acura.com/
for
information on how to retrieve it.
Canadian ownersIf you lose the Anti-theft Identification
Card, you must obtain the code from
your dealer. To do this, you will need
the audio system’s serial number. If
you do not have the serial number with
you, ask your dealer how to retrieve it.Models with navigation systemYou need to enter the same code for
the navigation system to reactivate.
Read the navigation system manual for
details.
Radio Theft Protection308

Replacing the Remote Control
BatteriesIf it takes several pushes on the
button to operate the rear
entertainment system, have your
dealer replace the batteries as soon
as possible.
Battery type: BR3032An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always confirm local regulations for
battery disposal.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
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Rear Entertainment System
335
Features

Replacing BatteriesEach headphone uses one AAA
battery. The battery is under the
cover on the left earpiece. To remove
the cover, insert a coin in the slot and
twist it slightly to pry the cover away
from the earpiece. Pull the cover
outward, and pivot it out of the way.
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.Auxiliary Input Jacks
Auxiliary input jacks and headphone
connectors for the rear
entertainment system are on the
back of the center console
compartment.
TAB
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BATTERY
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Rear Entertainment System
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Features

●
To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Help Features●
To hear general HFL information,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial.’’
●
For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands free help.’’
Information DisplayAs an incoming call notification, you
will see the following display:SIGNAL
STRENGTHHFL
MODEBATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
PHONE DIALING ROAM STATUS
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Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation system)
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Features