2013 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

NOTE:The AC power outlet is not
designed for electric appliances
which require high initial peak
wattage such as cathode-ray tube
type televisions, refrigerators,
electric pumps, etc. It is also not
suitable for devices that process
precise data such as medical
equipment or measuring
instruments. Any appliances that
require an extremely stable power
supply such as microcomputer-
controlled electric blankets, touch
sensor lamps, etc., should not be
connected to this outlet.
Interior Convenience Items
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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
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182
Rear Climate Controls
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187
Audio System
...............................
192
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models
without navigation system)
.......
193
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
without navigation system)
.......
197
Playing Discs (Models without
navigation system)
...................
203Disc Changer Error Message
(Models without navigation
system)
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211
Audio System (Models with
navigation system)
...................
212
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models
with navigation system)
............
213
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
with navigation system)
............
226
Playing a Disc (Models with
navigation system)
...................
235
Disc Player Error Messages
(Models with navigation
system)
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246
Protecting Your Discs
...................
247
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Audio (Models with navigation
system)
................................
250
Playing an iPod
®(Models with
navigation system)
...................
278
iPod
®Error Messages (Models
with navigation system)
............
286
Playing a USB Flash Memory
Device (Models with navigation
system)
................................
287USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages (Models with
navigation system)
................
297
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models
with navigation system)
............
298
AM/FM Radio Reception
..............
303
Remote Audio Controls
.................
305
Auxiliary Input Jack
......................
307
Radio Theft Protection
..................
308
Setting the Clock and Calendar
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309
Rear Entertainment System
...........
310
Security System
............................
341
Compass
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342
Cruise Control
..............................
345
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
.....
348
HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver
..............................
363
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation
system)
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365
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models with navigation
system)
................................
383
AcuraLink
®(U.S. models only)
......
402
Rearview Mirror with Rearview
Camera Display
........................
417
Features
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Features
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FRONT CONTROL PANELDRIVER'S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
DUAL BUTTONREAR BUTTONWINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTONREAR CONTROL PANELREAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATUREAUTO SYNC INDICATOR
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
AUTO BUTTONMODE BUTTON AUTO BUTTONON/OFF
BUTTON
DRIVER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE
AUTO INDICATORFRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONSFRONT PASSENGER'S
SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON MODE
BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
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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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Features
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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.
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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.●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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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 on and off (see page 132).
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 offby 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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