2014 Acura MDX instrument panel

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID)uMID
Instrument Panel
4.Roll the multi-function steering-wheel
controls until “Trip A” Reset Timing
appears on the display, then push the multi-
function steering-wheel controls.
uThe display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select When Refueled, IGN Off,
Manually Reset, or Exit.
5.Roll the multi-function steering-wheel
controls and select When Refueled, then
push the multi-function steering-wheel
controls.
uThe When Refueled Setup screen
appears, then the display returns to the
customization menu screen.
6.Roll the multi-function steering-wheel
controls until Exit appears on the display,
then push the multi-function steering-
wheel controls.
7.Repeat Step 6 until you return to the
normal screen.

uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
136Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
•The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
•The hood is closed.
•All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system.■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key,
remote transmitter, keyless access system, or the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when unlocking the door with
the lock tab.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with
you, and close the driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the
switch is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.■Headlight Integration with Wiper■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Automatic Lighting Control
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MaxHighMidLowMin
Bright
Dark
1Headlight Integration with Wiper
This feature activates during the headlights are off in
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
When the ambient light is at dark, the automatic
lighting control feature overrides, and the headlights
come on with or without the wipers sweeping more
than several times.1Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the
(+ or
(- button to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
To brighten: Press the
(+ button.
To dim: Press the
(- button.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The MID will
return to its original state several seconds after
you adjust the brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the MID
while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
When it is bright outside and the headlight
integration with the wiper is activated, the
instrument panel brightness does not change.
Rolling the multi-function steering-wheel controls
switches the display.
If you press the
(+ button until the brightness display
is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the
reduced instrument panel brightness when the
parking lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
(+ Button
(- Button

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering WheelThe steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
Push and hold the adjustment switch to move
the steering wheel in, out, up or down.
uMake sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
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WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Adjustment Switch

uuAudio System Basic OperationuOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
210Features
1.Select More, then Sound Settings.
2.Use
(+, (- or other icons to adjust the
setting.
1.Select More, then Screen Settings.
2.Use
(+, (- or other icons to adjust the
setting.
■Adjusting the Sound
1Adjusting the Sound
Select Off, Low, Mid or High for the SVC setting.
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Instead of using
(+, (- or icons, you can also touch
the point where your desired setting is.
■Changing the Screen Settings
1Changing the Screen Settings
The followings are adjustable screen settings:•Sync Display Brightness
Selects whether the screen brightness synchronizes
with the instruments panel brightness.•Brightness•Contrast•Black Level•Display
Changes between the daytime or nighttime
modes.•Beep
Mutes a beep that sounds every time you touch the
screen.•Keyboard
Changes the on-screen keyboard from the
alphabetical order to the qwerty type.•Vibration
Turns on and off the vibration when you touch the
screen.•Fade Timer
Sets the screen black out timing.
Instead of using
(+, (- or icons, you can also touch
the point where your desired setting is.

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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem
Settings
Display
Sync Display Brightness
Selects whether the display brightness
synchronizes with the instrument panel
brightness.
On
*1/Off
Brightness
Changes the brightness of the audio/information
screen.
—
Contrast
Changes the contrast of the audio/information
screen.
—
Black Level
Changes the black level of the audio/information
screen.
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uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation
Driving
•Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
uThey can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
•Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
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•Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
uAlways have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
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