2017 Acura MDX Owner's Guide

42 |
V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Rear Wiper
Rotate the end of the wiper lever to operate the
rear wiper.
When you change the gear to Reverse (R) and
the front wipers are activated, the rear wiper
activates even if the switch is off.
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers*When you move the lever to the AUTO position while driving in rainy weather,
the wipers operate based on the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO position only when driving in rainy weather.
Rotate the adustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity.
Return the lever to the OFF position when rain stops.
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
OFF
INT: Intermittent
ON: Continuous wipe
Washer
Washer
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before cleaning the
windshield or entering a car wash to prevent damage to the wiper system.
NOTICE
Low sensitivity High sensitivityRotate the
adjustment
ring.AUTO position

| 43
V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the
Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright and
well back in the seat, adequately press the pedals
without leaning forward, and grip the steering
wheel comfortably. The passenger’s seat should
be adjusted so that it is as far back from the front
airbag in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of
the steering wheel and the chest.
Allow sufficient
space.
Move
back.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Height adjustment Lumbar support
adjustment*
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
*if equipped
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING

44 |
V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
Front and second-row seats
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint
up as far as it will go. Then push the release
button, and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is
locked in position.
Third-row seats
To fold down the head restraint: Pull the handle.
To fold up the head restraint: Pull up the head
restraint and push it back until it latches into place.
Front and
second-row
outer seat
Second-row center seat
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING
Third-row
seat
Handle
For a head restraint system to work properly:
•
Do not hang any items on
the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
•
Do not place any object between an

occupant and the seat-back.
•
Install each restraint in its proper location.

| 45
V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
WARNING
Floor Mats
Position the front and rear seat floor mats
properly and anchor them. If they are not properly
positioned, the floor mats can interfere with the
front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock

46 |
V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the
Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare from headlights behind
you. Power door mirrors also dim.*
The function cancels when the gear is changed to
Reverse (R).
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the
switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Folding door mirror button*: Press to fold the
door mirrors in or out.
Reverse Tilt Door MirrorsEither side door mirror can tilt downward when
you change the gear to Reverse (R) to improve
visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when reversing. The mirror returns to its original
position when you change the gear out of
Reverse.
When in Reverse, slide the selector switch to the
left or right side.
*if equipped
Adjustment switch Selector switchFolding
button*
Selector switch

| 47
V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat, steering wheel, and door mirror positions into
memory when the vehicle is on. When you unlock and open the driver’s door with
a remote transmitter, the items adjust automatically to one of the two preset
positions.
1.
Adjust the seat

, steering wheel, and mirrors to
your preferred positions.
2.
Press SET.
3.
Press and hold memory button 1 or 2.

You will
hear two beeps when the memory is set. The
positions are now linked to the corresponding
Driver 1 or Driver 2 remote transmitter.
To recall a stored position, shift to (P) and apply the parking brake. Then, press one
of the memory buttons.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
Memory button 1
Memory button 2
SET button
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The 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.
Press and hold the adjustment switch to move the
steering wheel in, out, up, or down.
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.
WARNING
Adjustment switch

48 |
V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Rear Seats
Adjust second-row seats, access third-row seats, or fold down seats for additional
cargo space.
Adjusting the
Second-Row Seats
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up the bar to
move the seat. Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up the bar to
move the seat.
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
with second-row bench seat
with second-row captain seats

| 49
V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Folding Down the
Second-Row Seats
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second-row seat to make
room for cargo.
Models with second-row bench seat
1.
Store the center seat belt b

y inserting the latch
plate into the slot on the side of the anchor
buckle.
2.
Retract the seat

belt into the holder on the
ceiling.
3.
Lower the center head restraint

to its lowest
position. Put the armrest back into the seat-
back.
All models
4.
Pull up the seat-back angle adjustment lev

er.
To return the seat to its original position, pull up the seat-back to an upright
position until it is securely latched into place. Reposition the seat belts as
necessary.
Folding Down the Third-Row Seats
Separately fold down the left and right halves of
the third-row seat to make room for cargo.
1.
Pull the handle on the seat

-back. The head
restraint folds down.
2.
Push the seat-back

forward while pulling the
handle.
To return the seat to its original position, pull up
the seat-back while pulling up the handle. Push the
head restraint up to its original position.
Lever
Handle
Accessing the Third-Row Seats
Press the button on the second-row seat back
or outer seat side. The second-row seat slides
forward to allow easy access to the third row.
The button is inoperable when the vehicle is
moving.