2014 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

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Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the
way. Use the hooks to hang it.
■Integrated Sunshades
*
1Integrated Sunshades
*
Use the sunshades only when the windows are fully
closed. Using the shade while a window is open can
unhook and blow off the shade, hitting and hurting
anyone sitting near the window.
Tab
Hook
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Climate Control SystemUsing Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO button.
2.Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3.Press the (On/Off) button to cancel.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed
while using the climate control system in AUTO, the
function of the button/icon that was pressed will take
priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
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 you set the power mode to
ON.
(On/Off) Button
AUTO Button On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control SwitchPassenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Switch Passenger’s
Side
Temperature Driver’s Side
Temperature

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In addition to the button/switch controls, you can operate the climate control system
from the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM touch screen.
■Operating from the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
1Using Automatic Climate Control
You can store two customized climate control
settings to the system and recall them from the On
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
2Shortcuts P. 205
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
A/C (Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronized) Icon
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control IconRecirculation/
Fresh Air mode
Icon
Fan Control IconPassenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Icon

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■Changing the interior temperature setting
1.Select the driver’s or passenger’s side
temperature control icon.
2.Change the temperature setting from the
following:
Temperature bar: Select a point where your
desired temperature setting is.
Farther to the left is for a lower, and to the
right for a higher setting.
3/4: To raise or lower the temperature
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold 3/4, the
temperature decreases or increases.
MAX COOL ON/OFF: To rapidly cool down
the interior.
uThe A/C indicator comes on. The setting
returns to the previously selected value
when you select it again.
MAX HEAT ON/OFF: To rapidly warm up the
interior.
uThe A/C indicator goes off. The setting
returns to the previously selected value
when you select it again.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
When you set the MAX COOL or MAX HEAT, MAX
COOL or MAX HEAT is displayed.
The side you selected.
Temperature Bar

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■Switching the vent mode
Select a desired vent mode icon, or Front
Mode Auto: The system automatically selects
the vent mode most suitable to the ambient
environment.
Vent mode
: Dashboard vents
: Dashboard and floor vents
: Floor vents
: Floor and defroster vents■A/C on and off
1.Select A/C.
2.Select ON or OFF.
1Switching the vent mode
While the climate control system is in AUTO, Front
Mode Auto is highlighted.

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■SYNC on and off
1.Select SYNC.
2.Select ON for synchronized mode.
uWhen in synchronized mode, the front
passenger’s side temperature and the
rear passenger compartment become
the same as the driver’s side settings.
3.Adjust the temperature or change the
mode from the driver’s side.■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
2.Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is
for a slower speed, and the larger for a
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Fan AUTO: The system automatically
selects the fan speed most suitable to the
ambient environment.
1SYNC on and off
When you press the button, the system
synchronizes the driver's and front passenger's
temperature settings.
When the system is not in SYNC mode, the driver's
side temperature, the front passenger’s side
temperature and the rear passenger compartment (if
it is on) can be set separately.
You can also turn off SYNC mode by changing the
front passenger’s side temperature or rear
passenger’s temperature.
The system adjusts each temperature based on the
information of the sunlight sensor and the sun
position updated by the navigation system’s GPS.Models with navigation system1Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in AUTO, Fan
AUTO is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators

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■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
1.Select or currently shown.
2.Switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions to the following:
(Recirculation Mode): Recirculates air
from the vehicle’s interior through the system.
(Fresh Air Mode): Maintains outside
ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode
in normal situations.

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Press the button to turn the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switch the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2.Select the recirculation mode.
2Switching between the recirculation
and fresh air modes P. 190
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.