2016 Acura MDX Ds mode

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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P163)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
cleaning the windshield or driving through a
car wash.
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring: Low Sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
: High Sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
Steering Wheel (P171)
● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P139)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P143, 144)
● Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you carry the
keyless access remote.
● Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
Tailgate Outer Handle
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Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors
(P173)
●With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Press the folding button
* to fold in and
out the door mirrors.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Folding Button*
Power Windows (P152)
● With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window SwitchIndicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P200)
● Press the AUTO button to activate th e climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to de frost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operabl e. See the Navigation System Manual for
complete details.
Models with navigation system
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard vents.
AUTO Button Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
(On/Off) Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature Icon Passenger’s Side
Temperature Icon On Demand
Multi-Use
Display
TM
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C
(Air
Conditioning) and
SYNC
(Synchronized) Icon Recirculation/
Fresh Air Mode
Icon
Fan Control Icon
REAR
(Rear Climate
Control) Icon
Vent Mode
Control Icon
Rear Climate Control (P211)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the
rear climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system
on or off.
Rear Temperature
Control Buttons /
(Fan Control)
Button
AUTO Button
(On/Off)
Button
Mode Control Button
Air flows from the rear floor vents. Air flow from the rear console
vents and floor vents. Air flows from the rear console vents.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P213)
Audio system (P214) Image shown is for models without navigation system. For navigation system operation
() See the Navigation System Manual
*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.
Audio/Information Screen
Interface Dial/ENTER Button
(Power) Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
SETTINGS Button
VOL
(Volume) Knob
BACK Button
MENU Button
AUDIO
Button
INFO
Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
PHONE
Button
(Tune Down) Icon
*1
(Skip/Seek) Icon*1
Audio Source*1
(Skip/Seek) Icon*1
Presets*1
(Tune Up) Icon*1
More*1
Button
Shortcuts*1
(Sound) Icon
Scan*1
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P217)
●SOURCE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM/AM/SiriusXM ®/CD/USB/iPod/
Bluetooth ® Audio/Pandora ®/Aha
TM/AUX.
● Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Shift to a side to change the preset
station.
Shift to a side and hold to select
the next or previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Shift to a side to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Shift to a side and hold to change a
folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P321)
Automatic Transmission (P347)
● Always depress the brake pedal before selecting
(P or changing the gear position from (P.
● Select
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Park
Press the
(P button.
Used when parking or before
turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Pull back the
( R button.
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Press the
( N button.
Transmission is not locked. Drive
Press the
(
D button.
Used for normal driving.
D-paddle shift mode can be used.
Gear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator and the
shift button indicator indicate the
current gear selection.
Gear Position Indicator Shift Button
Indicator
●
Gear selection
S Position
Press the (D button twice.
Sequential shift mode can be used.
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Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters (P354)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 9th). This is useful for engine braking.
● D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the
system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
● Sequential mode gear selection:
Holds the selected gear, and the
M (sequential mode) indicator
comes on.
● The sequential mode gear
selection is shown in the
instrument panel.
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Selected Gear Number M
Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P439)
Under the Hood (P447)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P459)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P465)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P469)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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