2012 Acura MDX moonroof

ᤳ: If equippedDRIVER'S FRONT
AIRBAG (P. 10, 30)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 168)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 140)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 164)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 160)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
(P. 424)
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON (P. 142)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P. 426)PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P. 164)AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
ᤳ(P. 339)HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS
ᤳ(P. 340) INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P. 67)HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P. 363)MOONROOF SWITCH
(P. 163)MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P. 165)
PASSENGER'S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 10, 30)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P. 182)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 192)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 443)
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(P. 187) GAUGES (P. 78)
AC POWER OUTLET
(P. 178)
USB ADAPTER
CABLE
ᤳ(P. 280) AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS (P. 307)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
Your Vehicle at a Glance

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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66
Instrument Panel
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67
Instrument Panel Indicators
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68
Gauges
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78
Multi-Information Display
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79
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
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125
Windshield Wipers and
Washers
..............................
126
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
...............................
127
Turn Signal and Headlights
........
128
Hazard Warning Button
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132
Rear Window Defogger
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132
Instrument Panel Brightness
......
133
Steering Wheel Adjustments
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134
Keys and Locks
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136
Immobilizer System
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138
Ignition Switch
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139
Door Locks
.................................
140
Childproof Door Locks
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141
Tailgate
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141
Power Tailgate
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142
Remote Transmitter
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145Seats
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149
Detachable Anchor
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155
Seat Heaters
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157
Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
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158
Power Windows
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160
Moonroof
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163
Parking Brake
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164
Mirrors
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165
Driving Position Memory
System
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168
Interior Lights
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170
Interior Convenience Items
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173
Beverage Holders
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174
Console Compartment
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175
Storage Compartment
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175
Glove Box
...............................
175
Sunglasses Holder
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176
Sun Visor
................................
176
Vanity Mirror
..........................
177
Accessory Power Sockets
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177
AC Power Outlet
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178
Instruments and Controls
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Instruments and Controls

ᤳ: If equipped
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 168)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 140)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 164)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 160)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
(P. 424)
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON (P. 142)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P. 426)PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P. 164)AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
ᤳ(P. 339)HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS
ᤳ
(P. 340)REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(P. 187)AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 443) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 192) CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P. 182)MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P. 165) MOONROOF SWITCH
(P. 163) HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P. 363) INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P. 67)
GAUGES (P. 78)
AC POWER OUTLET
ᤳ
(P. 178)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
ᤳ(P. 307)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
ᤳ
(P. 280)
Control Locations66

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
161
Instruments and Controls

Opening/Closing the Windows
and Moonroof with the KeyYou can open and close the windows
and moonroof with the key in the
driver's door lock.
To open:
1. Insert the key in the driver's door
lock.
2. Turn the key clockwise, then
release it.3. Turn the key clockwise again, and
hold it. All four windows and the
moonroof start to open. To stop
the windows and the moonroof,
release the key.
4. To open the windows and the
moonroof further, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
To close:
1. Insert the key in the driver's door
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
3. Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four windows
and the moonroof start to close. To
stop the windows and the
moonroof, release the key.4. To close the windows and the
moonroof further, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
Auto reverse does not work when
closing the windows and moonroof
with the key.
NOTE: If the windows and the
moonroof stop before the desired
position, repeat steps 2 and 3.Power Windows162

To open the moonroof fully, pull back
the moonroof switch firmly. The
moonroof opens all the way. To stop
the moonroof from opening fully,
push the switch briefly.To tilt up the moonroof, push the
center of the moonroof switch
straight up. To stop the moonroof
from tilting up fully, push the
moonroof switch forward.
To close the moonroof fully, push the
moonroof switch forward to the
second detent, then release it. The
moonroof closes all the way. To stop
the moonroof from closing all the
way, push the switch briefly.
To open or close the moonroof
partially, pull back or push forward
on the moonroof switch lightly to the
first detent and hold it. The moonroof
will stop when you release the
switch.Auto Reverse
If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof, remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
from the moonroof before closing it.
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone's hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
MOONROOF SWITCH
CONTINUEDMoonroof
163
Instruments and Controls

You can open and close the
moonroof for up to 10 minutes after
you turn off the ignition switch.
Opening either front door cancels
this function.If you try to open the moonroof in
below-freezing temperatures, or when it
is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or its
motor.Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, push the
pedal down with your foot. To
release it, pull the release handle
fully. The parking brake indicator on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is fully
released (see page 69).
You will also see a‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’message on the
multi-information display (see page
87).
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
RELEASE HANDLE
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
Moonroof, Parking Brake164

Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure the
parking brake is set firmly, or your
vehicle may roll if it is parked on an
incline.
Set the parking brake before you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission.Parking Tips
●
Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
●
Turn off the lights.
●
Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the cargo area or take them with
you.
●
Lock the doors and the tailgate.
●
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other flammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
●
If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.
●
If the vehicle is facing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
●
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verify that the
security system is set.
●
Make sure the parking brake is
fully released before driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Parking454