2017 Acura MDX Hybrid mirror controls

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 151 Security System P. 158 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 161
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 164 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 184
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 201 Climate Control System P. 214
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 237 When Driving P. 239 Braking P. 299
Refueling P. 327 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 330
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 339 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 352
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 361 12-Volt Battery P. 370 Remote Transmitter Care P. 371
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 374 Cleaning P. 375Accessories and Modifications P. 380
Power System Won’t Start P. 404 Jump Starting P. 407 Overheating P. 409
Emergency Towing P. 427 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 428
Refueling P. 430
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 435 Reporting Safety Defects P. 436
Authorized Manuals P. 440 Client Service Information P. 441
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 227
DrivingP. 229
MaintenanceP. 331
Handling the UnexpectedP. 383
InformationP. 431
IndexP. 442
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P161)
❙Hood Release Handle (P340)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P421)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag (P52)
❙Memory Buttons (P182)
❙SET Button (P182)
❙Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P247)
❙Rearview Mirror (P184)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P48)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P208)
❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P424)
❙Glove Box (P203)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P185)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P149)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box (P422)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P48)
❙Power Tailgate Button (P155)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P328)
❙Dynamic Mode Button (P256)
❙USB Ports
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Accessory Power Socket* (P208)
❙AC Power Outlet* (P209)
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 136
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 137
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 147
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 149
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 150
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 151
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 158
Security System Alarm ...................... 158 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 161
Opening and Closing the Moonroof .. 163
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 164
Turn Signals ..................................... 167
Light Switches.................................. 168
Fog Lights
*...................................... 171
Daytime Running Lights ................... 171
Auto High-Beam .............................. 172
Wipers and Washers ........................ 175
Brightness Control ........................... 179
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 180Driving Position Memory System ...... 181
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 183 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 184
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 185
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 187
Second Row Seats ........................... 189
Third Row Seats ............................... 198
Armrest ........................................... 199
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 201
Interior Convenience Items .............. 203
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 214
Rear Climate Control System ........... 222
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 226
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
Heated Windshield Button*
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the power mode is in
ON.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged. Also, do not
use the system for a long time while the power
system is stopped. This may weaken the 12-volt
battery, making it difficult to turn the power system
on.
When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C),
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.
1 Heated Windshield Button*
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use
the system for a long period when the power system
is stopped. This may weak en the 12-volt battery,
making it difficult to turn the power system on.
When the outside temperature is below 39°F (4°C),
the heated windshield may automatically activate.
The system deactivates itself once the outside
temperature reaches 43°F (6°C).
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
Continued
Controls
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and door
mirror positions with the driv ing position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system, the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two
preset positions.
The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you set the power mode
to ACCESSORY.
When you enter the vehicle, the MID br iefly shows you which remote transmitter
you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward and steering
wheel fully up depending on the set seating
position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the power system off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s s eat and steering wheel
moves to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1 Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/information screen or MID, you can
disable the automatic seat, steering wheel and door
mirrors adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 125
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 125
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
When opening the driver’s door, the customized
features you have previously set using the same
remote are also rec ognized. They include:
•Driving position memory•Keyless memory settings
•Audio system settings
•Climate control settings•Navigation system preferences
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat or steering wheel is in motion.
•The seat or steering wheel position is adjusted
while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
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Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat, the steering wheel and the
door mirrors to the desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button
(1 or (2
within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat, the steering wheel and
the outside mirror positions have been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on.
1. Change to
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat, the steering wheel and the door
mirrors will automatically move to the
memorized positions. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat, the steering wheel or the
outside mirror position before the double-beep.
•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat, the steering wheel and the door mirrors will
stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button or memory button (1 or (2.
•Adjust the seat position, door mirrors, or steering
wheel.
•Select into a position other than ( P.
Memory Buttons
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror and
power door mirrors
* reduce the glare from
headlights behind you, based on inputs from
the mirror sensor. This feature is always active.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door
Mirrors
*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats P. 187
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Continued
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is set to ON.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror positi on adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up , or down to move the
mirror.
■Folding door mirrors
Press the fold button to fold the door mirrors.
If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you pull
back
(R; this improves close-in visibility on the
selected side of the ve hicle when backing up.
The mirror automatically returns to its original
position when you select out of
(R.
To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON and slide the sele ctor switch to the left
or right side.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Fold Button
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Selector Switch
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