2014 Acura MDX mirror

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 114
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 117
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength......................................... 123
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 126
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 127
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 128
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 135Security System Alarm...................... 135
Opening and Closing the Windows... 138
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
.. 140
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 141
Turn Signals ..................................... 144
Light Switches.................................. 145
Daytime Running Lights ................... 148
Wipers and Washers ........................ 149
Brightness Control ........................... 153
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror .......... 154
Driving Position Memory System ...... 155
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 157Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 158
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 159
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 161
Rear Seats........................................ 168
Armrest ........................................... 171
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 172
Interior Convenience Items .............. 174
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 185
Rear Climate Control System ........... 192
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 196

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDefogger/Heated Door Mirror
Controls
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the power mode is in
ON.
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
■Heated Windshield ButtonCanadian models
1Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged or deiced.1Heated Windshield Button
When the outside temperature is below 4°C, the
heated windshield may automatically activate. The
system deactivates itself once the outside
temperature reaches 6°C.
■Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ButtonNOTICEWhen cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System
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Controls
Driving Position Memory SystemYou can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and door
mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system, the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two
preset positions.
The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you set the power mode
to ACCESSORY.
The MID shows you which remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle when
you enter.
•DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
•DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
1Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/information screen or MID, you can
disable the automatic seat, steering wheel and door
mirrors adjustment function.
2Customized Features P. 104, 248
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System
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1.Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat, the steering wheel and the
door mirrors to the desired position.
2.Press the SET button.
uYou will hear a beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3.Press memory button
(1 or
(2 within five
seconds of pressing the SET button.
uOnce the seat, the steering wheel and
the outside mirror positions have been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on.
1.Move the shift lever to
(P.
2.Apply the parking brake.
3.Press a memory button ((1 or
(2).
uYou will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat, the steering wheel and the door
mirrors will automatically move to the
memorized positions. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beep, and the
indicator light stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory
1Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when: •You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.•You readjust the seat, the steering wheel or the
outside mirror position before the double-beep.•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
SET Button■Recalling the Stored Position
1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will stop moving if you:•Press the SET button, or a memory button (
(1 or
(2).
•Adjust the seat, the steering wheel or the door
mirror position.•Shift into any position except
(P.
Memory Buttons

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Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror and power door
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door
Mirrors
*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 161
Indicator
Sensor
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors
*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the MirrorsuPower Door Mirrors
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Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.■Folding door mirrors
*
Press the folding button to fold in and out the
door mirrors.
If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you put
the shift lever in
(R; this improves close-in
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you shift
out of
(R.
To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON, and slide the selector switch to the left
or right side.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Folding
Button
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Selector Switch
* Not available on all models

uuAdjusting the MirrorsuPower Door Mirrors
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The driver’s side door mirror has outer and
inner segments.
The outer segment is slightly curved to provide
a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror.
This wider view may help you check areas that
are not visible using a standard door mirror.
■Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
Inner Segment
Outer Segment
1Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver’s
side door mirror appear smaller than objects in the
rest of the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than
they appear.
Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side
and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.

304Driving
Before DrivingDriving PreparationCheck the following items before you start driving.
•Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
uRemove any frost, snow, or ice.
uRemove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
uWhen removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
•Make sure the hood is securely closed.
uIf the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
•Make sure the tires are in good condition.
uCheck air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 417
•Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
uThere are blind spots from the inside.■Exterior Checks
1Exterior ChecksNOTICEWhen doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert key if the water freezes in
the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal.
Also check under the hood for leftover flammable
materials after you or someone else has performed
maintenance on your vehicle.