2012 Acura MDX heating

Your Vehicle at a Glance(main controls)
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3
Driver and Passenger Safety(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
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5
Instruments and Controls(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)
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65
Features(
climate control, audio, rear entertainment, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items
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181
Before Driving(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
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421
Driving(engine and transmission operation)
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439
Maintenance(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
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505
Taking Care of the Unexpected(flat tire, Jump starting, overheating, and fuses)
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549
Technical Information(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)
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575
Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only)(warranty and contact information)
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593
Index
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I
INDEX
Service Information Summary(fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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last page
Contents
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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.
CONTINUED
Climate Control System
183
Features

When you set the temperature to its
lower limit (
) or its upper limit
(
), the system runs at full cooling
or heating only. It does not regulate
the interior temperature.
When you press a fan 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
189).
When the indicator in the rear button
is on, the temperature of the rear
passenger compartment can be
controlled independently (see page
189).
On models with navigation systemIn the Auto mode, the vehicle's
interior temperature is independently
regulated for the driver, front
passenger, and rear passengers
according to each adjusted
temperature. The system also
regulates each temperature based on
the information of the sun light
sensor and the sun's position which
is updated automatically by the
navigation's global positioning
system (GPS). For example, if the
driver's side of the vehicle is getting
too much sun, the system will adjust
to a lower temperature.
Dual ButtonYou 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 off,
the temperatures for both sides are
synchronized to the driver's side set
temperature. When defrost mode is
selected, dual mode operation is
canceled.
Climate Control System184

Emergency Flashers
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132
Emergency Towing
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572
Emissions Controls
....................
587
Emissions Testing
......................
590
Engine
Adding Engine Coolant
...........
520
Check Starting System
............
443
Coolant Temperature Gauge
....
78
If it Won't Start
........................
557
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
.............................
69, 563
Oil Life Indicator
.....................
507
Oil Pressure Indicator
.......
69, 562
Oil, What Kind to Use
.............
517
Overheating
............................
560
Specifications
..........................
579
Speed Limiter
..........................
446
Starting
...................................
442
Engine Coolant
..........................
520
Ethanol in Gasoline
....................
422
Evaporative Emissions
Controls
..................................
587
Exhaust Fumes
............................
61
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
System
...................................
588Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by
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19
F
Fan, Interior
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185
Features
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181
Filters
Dust and Pollen
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534
Oil
...........................................
518
Flashers, Hazard Warning
.........
132
Flat Tire, Changing a
.................
551
Floor Mats
.................................
535
Fluids
Automatic Transmission
.........
523
Brake
......................................
525
Location
..................................
515
Power Steering
........................
526
Windshield Washer
.................
522
FM Stereo Radio
Reception
................................
303
Fog Lights
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130
Folding the Second Seat
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153
Folding the Third Seat
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154
Four-way Flashers
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132Front Airbags
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10, 30
Front Seat
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149
Adjusting
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149
Air Ventilation
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158
Heaters
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157
Fuel
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422
Economy
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428
Fill Door and Cap
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424
Gauge
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78
Low Fuel Indicator
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77
Octane Requirement
...............
422
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
Manually
.............................
572
Reserve Indicator
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77
Tank, Filling the
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424
Tighten Fuel Cap
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425
Fuel Economy
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428
Fuses, Checking the
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566
G
Gas Mileage, Improving
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429
Gasoline
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422
Gauge
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78
Low Fuel Indicator
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77
IndexIV

Octane Requirement
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422
Tank, Refueling
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424
Gas Station Procedures
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424
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature
...
78
Fuel
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78
Speedometer
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78
Tachometer
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78
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
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488
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating)
...................................
488
Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic
Transmission
...............
443, 444
Glove Box
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175
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR)
.................................
488
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
.................................
488
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
...................................
488H
Halogen Headlight Bulbs
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527
Hazard Warning Flashers
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132
Headlights
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128
Aiming
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527
Automatic Lighting Off
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131
Daytime Running Lights
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130
High Beam Indicator
................
74
High Beams, Turning on
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128
Lights On Indicator
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74
Low Beams, Turning on
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128
Reminder Chime
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129
Replacing Halogen Bulbs
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527
Turning on
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128
Washers
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127
Headphones
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338
Head Restraints
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150
Heated Mirror
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167
Heaters, Seats
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157
Heating and Cooling
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182
High Altitude, Starting at
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442
High Beam Lever
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128, 129
High-Low Beam Switch
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128HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver
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363
Hood, Opening and Closing
the
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426
Horn
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4, 125
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Identification Number,
Vehicle
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576
Ignition
Keys
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136
Switch
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139
Timing Control System
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588
Immobilizer System
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138
Important Safety Precautions
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6
CONTINUED
Index
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INDEX

Load Limit
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434, 487
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....
139
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column
......
139
Childproof Door
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141
Fuel Fill Door
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424
Glove Box
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175
Lockout Prevention
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141
Tailgate
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141, 142
Low Coolant Level
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427
Lower Anchors
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50
Low Fuel Indicator
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77
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
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69, 562
Lubricant Specifications Chart...
578
Luggage, Storing (cargo)
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433
M
Maintenance
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505
Main Items and Sub Items
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511
Minder
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507
Owner's Maintenance
Checks
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513
Safety
......................................
506Schedule
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514
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
................................
69, 563
Memory, Driving Position
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168
Message Display
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86
Message Indicator
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73
Meters, Gauges
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78
Methanol in Gasoline
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422
Mirrors, Adjusting
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166
Modifications
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432
Modifying Your Vehicle
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432
Moonroof
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163
Multi-Information Display
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79
N
Neutral Gear Position
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445
New Vehicle Break-in
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422
NOTICE, Explanation of
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Numbers, Identification
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576
O
Octane Requirement,
Gasoline
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422Odometer
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81
Odometer, Trip
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81
Off-Highway Driving
Guidelines
..............................
500
Oil
Change, How to
......................
518
Change, When to
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507
Checking Engine
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427
Life, Engine
.............................
507
Pressure Indicator
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69, 562
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart
...................................
517
ON (Ignition Key Position)
........
139
Outside Mirrors
.........................
166
Outside Temperature
...................
82
Overheating, Engine
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560
Owner's Maintenance Checks
....
513
Oxygenated Fuels
......................
422
P
Panel Brightness Control
...........
133
Park Gear Position
.....................
444
Parking
......................................
454
Parking Brake
............................
164
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Index
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INDEX

Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
...........................
69, 564
Parking Lights
...........................
128
Parking Over Things that
Burn
................................
454, 589
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
....
37
PGM-FI System
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588
Playing a Disc
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235
Playing an iPod
®.........................
278
Playing a USB Flash Memory
Device
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287
Playing Disc
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203
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Audio (Models with navigation
system)
...............................
250
Playing the AM/FM
Radio
...............................
193, 213
Playing the XM
®Radio
........
197, 226
Pollen Filter
...............................
534
Power Seat Adjustments
............
149
Power Socket Locations
.............
177
Power Steering Fluid
.................
526
Power Windows
.........................
160
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
........
19
Preparing to Drive
......................
441
Proper Seat Belt Usage
................
16Protecting Adults and Teens
........
12
Additional Safety Precautions
...
20
Advice for Pregnant Women
....
19
Protecting Children
......................
40
General Guidelines
..................
40
Protecting Infants
.....................
45
Protecting Larger Children
......
57
Protecting Small Children
........
46
Using Child Seats with
Tethers
.................................
54
Using LATCH
..........................
50
R
Radiator Overheating
.................
560
Radio/CD Sound System
...........
192
Radio/Disc Sound
System
............................
193, 213
Radio Theft Protection
...............
308
Readiness Codes
........................
590
Rear A/C Unit
............................
187
Rear Audio Control Panel
...........
315
Rear Entertainment System
.......
310
Rear Lights, Bulb
Replacement
...........................
531Rearview Mirror
.........................
165
Rearview Mirror with Rearview
Camera Display
......................
417
Rear Window Defogger
..............
132
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
...................................
127
Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
..................................
148
Reclining the Seat Backs
............
149
Reclining the Second Seats
........
153
Refueling
....................................
424
Reminder Indicators
.....................
68
Remote Audio Controls
..............
305
Remote Control (RES)
...............
334
Remote Transmitter
...................
145
Replacement Information
Dust and Pollen Filter
.............
534
Engine Oil and Filter
...............
518
Fuses
......................................
565
Schedule
.................................
514
Spark Plugs
.............................
579
Timing Belt
.............................
526
Tires
.......................................
544
Wiper Blades
..........................
536
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash
........................................
25
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