2014 Acura MDX climate control

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uuClimate Control SystemuUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
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.

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uuClimate Control SystemuRear Climate Control System
Controls
Rear Climate Control SystemUse the system when the engine is running.
1.Select REAR.
2.Select AUTO.
uThe rear system changes to AUTO mode.
3.Adjust the rear passenger’s compartment temperature using the temperature
bar.
4.Select the ON/OFF to cancel.
uWhen the turned back on, the system returns to your last selection.■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel
1Rear Climate Control System
If any icons on the touch screen are pressed while
using the rear climate control system in AUTO, the
function of the icon that was pressed will take
priority.
Rear Lock: Appears on the front panel. When
selected, it disables the rear panel control.
LOCK: Appears on the rear control panel while the
rear lock is on.
If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear
control panel is disabled. LOCK SYNC appears on the
rear control panel.
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
3/4 (Temperature
Control) Icon
Fan Speed Level IndicatorsON/OFF Icon
AUTO Icon
Rear Lock Icon
Vent Mode Icon

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uuClimate Control SystemuRear Climate Control System
Controls
■Changing the rear temperature setting
Change the temperature setting from the
following:
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.■Switching the vent mode
Select a desired vent mode icon.
Vent mode
: Rear console vents
: Rear console vents and floor vents
: Rear floor vents
1Changing the rear temperature setting
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
3/4 (Temperature Control) Icon
Vent Mode Icon

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uuClimate Control SystemuRear Climate Control System
Controls
■Changing the fan speed
Select your desired speed level. The smaller
indicator is for a slower speed, and the larger
for a faster speed.Fan Speed Level Indicators

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uuClimate Control SystemuRear Climate Control System
Controls
Use the system when the engine is running
1.Press the AUTO button.
2.Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control button.
3.To turn off the rear climate control system, press button.■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel
1Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel
When the Rear Lock icon on the front control panel
is off, the temperature of the rear passenger
compartment can be controlled independently.
Rear floor
ventsRear console
vents and
floor ventsRear console
vents
/
(Fan Control)
Buttons
(On/Off) Button
Rear Temperature
Control ButtonsAUTO Button

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uuClimate Control SystemuAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.
Sensor
Sensor

uuAudio System Basic OperationuOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
208Features
■Climate
You can store two sets of your preferred temperature, fan speed, and vent mode
settings to the climate control system.
To store a set of the climate control settings:
1.Select Shortcuts.
2.Adjust the climate control system to your
preference.
2Climate Control System P. 185
3.Select Climate.
4.Select Edit.
5.Select Add.
6.Select Preset 1 or Preset 2 you want to
store your settings to.
To recall one of the settings:
1.Select Shortcuts.
2.Select Climate.
3.Select Preset 1 or Preset 2.
To delete a preset:
1.Select Shortcuts.
2.Select Climate.
3.Select Edit.
4.Select Delete.
5.Select Preset 1 or Preset 2 you want to
delete.
1Climate
You can also store a set by pressing and holding the
preset number you want to store that setting after
step 3.

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uuTowing a TraileruTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
•Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
•Shift to the
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
If the vehicle tires slip when retrieving a boat from the water, keep the transmission
in
(D and do not use the sequential shift mode in
(S. This prevents damage to the
transmission.
Towing Your VehicleYour vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.2Emergency Towing P. 475■Driving in Hilly Terrain■Retrieving a Boat