2019 Acura MDX HYBRID Owner's Manual

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In addition to the button/switch 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.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
A/C (Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronization)
Icon
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Icon Recirculation/
Fresh Air mode
Icon
Fan Control Icon Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Icon
Vent Mode Icon
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1. Select the driver’s or passenger’s side
temperature control icon.
2. Change the temperature setting from the
following:
Temperature bar: Select a point where your
desired temperature setting is.
Farther to the left is for a lower, and to the
right for a higher setting.
(+/(-: To raise or lower the temperature
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold
(+/(-, the
temperature decreases or increases.
Max Cool: To rapidly cool down the interior.
u The A/C indicator comes on. The setting
returns to the previously selected value
when you select it again.
Max Heat: To rapidly warm up the interior.
u The A/C indicator goes off. The setting
returns to the previously selected value
when you select it again.
■Changing the Interior Temperature Setting1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If you select the Max Heat during Auto Engine Stop,
the engine restarts automatically.
The side you selected.
Temperature Bar
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■Switching the vent mode
Select a desired vent mode icon, or Front
Mode Auto : The system automatically selects
the vent mode most suitable to the ambient
environment.
Vent mode : Dashboard vents
: Dashboard and floor vents
: Floor vents
: Floor and defroster vents
■A/C on and off 1.Select A/C.
2. Select On or Off .
1Switching the vent mode
While the climate control system is in auto, Front
Mode Auto is highlighted.
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■SYNC on and off
1.Select SYNC.
2. Select On for synchronization mode.
u When in synchronization mode, the front
passenger’s side temperature and the
rear passenger compartment become
the same as the driv er’s side settings.
3. Adjust the temperature or change the
mode from the driver’s side.
■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
u When the left or right side of the
is selected, the fan speed level goes up or
down one level at a time.
2. Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is
for a slower speed, and the larger for a
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Front Fan AUTO: The system automatically
selects the fan speed most suitable to the
ambient environment.
1 SYNC on and off
When you press the button or select the Front
icon, the system synchronize s the driver’s and front
passenger’s temper ature settings.
When the system is not in SYNC mode, the driver's
side temperature, the front passenger’s side
temperature and the rear passenger compartment (if
it is on) can be set separately.
You can also turn off SYNC mode by changing the
front passenger’s side temperature or rear
passenger’s temperature.
1 Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in auto, Front
Fan AUTO is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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Select or currently shown to
switch between the modes depending on
environmental conditions.
u Selecting or currently shown
changes the display to the Fresh Air/
Recirculation display. You can also
switch the mode by selecting or icon appearing in the display.
(Recirculation Mode): Recirculates air
from the vehicle’s interi or through the system.
(Fresh Air Mode): Maintains outside
ventilation. Keep the sy stem in fresh air mode
in normal situations.
■Switching between the Recirculation and Fresh Air Modes
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Pressing the button or selecting the Front
icon appearing after the vent mode icon is
selected turns the air conditioning system on
and automatically switches the system to fresh
air mode.
Press the button or select the Front
icon again to turn off, the system returns to
the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows 1.Press the button, or select the vent
mode icon and then the Front icon.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
2 Switching between the Recirculation
and Fresh Air Modes P. 228
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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Rear Climate Control System
Use the system when the power system is on.
1. Select REAR.
2. Select Auto.
u The rear system changes to auto mode.
3. Adjust the rear passenger’s compartment temperature using the temperature
control icon.
4. Select the On/Off to cancel.
u When the turned back on, the system returns to your last selection.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel1Rear Climate Control System
If any icons on the touch screen are pressed while
using the rear climate control system in auto, the
function of the icon that was pressed will take
priority.
Rear Lock: Appears on the front panel. When
selected, it disables the rear panel control.
LOCK: Appears on the rear control panel while the
rear lock is on.
If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear
control panel is disabled. LOCK SYNC appears on the
rear control panel.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM( +/(- (Temperature Control)
Icon
On/Off IconAuto Icon Vent Mode Icon
Fan Speed Level
Indicators
Rear Lock Icon
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■Changing the rear temperature setting
Change the temperature setting from the
following:
(+/(-: To raise or lower the temperature
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold
(+/(-, the
temperature decreases or increases.
■Switching the vent mode Select a desired vent mode icon.
Vent mode: Rear console vents
: Rear console vents and floor vents
: Rear floor vents
1Changing the rear temperature setting
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
(+/(- (Temperature Control) Icon
Vent Mode Icon
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