2016 Acura MDX ESP

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■Auto sensitivity adjustment
When in AUTO, you can also adjust the
rainfall sensor sensitivity using the intermittent
time adjustment ring.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position
before entering a car wash to prevent severe damage
to the windshiel d wiper system.
If the wiper lever is in AUTO , and the power mode is
in ON, the rainfall sensor may respond to your hand
or car wash liquids, and the wipers may operate
automatically.
Rainfall Sensor
Low sensitivity: Lower speed,
fewer sweeps
High sensitivity: Higher speed,
more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
In addition to the button/sw itch controls, you can operate the climate control system
from the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM touch screen.
■Operating from the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM1 Using Automatic Climate Control
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.
You can store two customized climate control
settings to the system and recall them from the On
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
2 Shortcuts P. 206
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
A/C (Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronized) Icon
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Icon Recirculation/
Fresh Air mode
Icon
Fan Control Icon Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Icon
Shortcuts
Icon
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the interface dial or MENU button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display fo r some functions.
Interface dial: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection. Move right, left, up or down to
select secondary menu.
MENU button: Press to select any mode. The
available mode includes Sound, Change
Source , Refresh Station List , Save Preset ,
Radio Text, Music Search , and play modes.
Play modes can be also selected from Scan,
Random/Repeat , and so on.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness.
Press once and make an adjustment. u Each time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move , , or to select secondary menu.
Audio Menu Items 2 Sound P. 229
2 Refresh Station List P. 233
2 Save Preset P. 232, 237
2 Radio Text P. 234
2 Music Search P. 239, 243, 249
2 Scan P. 240, 250
2 Random/Repeat P. 240, 244, 250
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
audio system settings and pr eset memory are turned
to the respective mode automatically when you set
the power mode to ON.
Interface Dial
MENU ButtonBACK Button
Button
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can go to various
setup options.
Press the PHONE, INFO and AUDIO buttons to go to the corresponding display.
■Switching the Display
Audio
Info
Phone
AUDIO ButtonPHONE Button
INFO Button
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
System
SettingsOthers
LanguageChanges the display language.English*1/Français /
Español
Display Operation
Restriction TipsAlerts you when manual control of the system is
disabled to prevent distraction while driving.On*1/ Off
Background Color
Changes the background color of the audio/
information screen and the On Demand Multi-
Use Display
TM.
Blue*1/Amber /Red/
Green
Header Clock DisplaySelects whether the clock display comes on.On*1/ Off
Factory Data ResetResets all the settings to their factory default.
2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 281—
DefaultCancels /Resets all customized items in the
System Settings group as default.Default/OK
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Vehicle
SettingsMeter
SetupLanguage Selection
Changes the displayed language on the multi-
information display. English
*1/
Français /
Español
Adjust Outside Temp.
Display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few
degrees. -5°F ~
±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F
(U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A,
average speed A, and
elapsed time A. When Refuel
/IGN
Off /Manually
Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B,
average speed B, and
elapsed time B. When Refuel
/IGN
Off /Manually
Reset*1
Reverse Alert Tone Causes the beeper to sound once when the
change the gear position to (R.
On*1/
Off
Auto Engine Idle Stop
Guidance Screens
*Selects whether the Auto Idle Stop guidance
screens comes on. On
/Off*1
Turn by Turn Display*Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes
on during the route guidance. On*1/
Off
* Not available on all models
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u Using HFL
Features
The audio/information scr een notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the ve hicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until
the vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries with
voice tags, phonebook names, or numbers
can be called using voice commands while the
vehicle is in motion.
2 Speed Dial P. 302
■HFL Status Display1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Blue tooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.
1 HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen vari es between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish. 2 Customized Features P. 263
■Limitations for Manual Operation
Bluetooth® IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level
Status
Roam Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
Disabled Option
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uuWhen Driving uAutomatic Transmission
Driving
Automatic Transmission
The engine runs at a higher id le speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unex pectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover. 2 Important Handling Information P. 30
2 Precautions While Driving P. 345
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