Acura MDX (2018 year). Instruction — part 14

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Accessory power socket (cargo area)

Open the cover to use it.

The AC power outlet can be used when the engine is running.

Open the cover to use it. Plug in the appliance
slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push it all
the way.

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AC Power Outlet

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AC Power Outlet

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NOTICE

Do not use the AC power outlet for electric
appliances that require high initial peak wattage,
such as cathode-ray tube type televisions,
refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is not suitable for
devices that process precise data, such as medical
equipment, and that require an extremely stable
power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.

The AC power outlet is designed to supply power for
up to 115 volt appliances that are rated 150 watts or
less.

Continued use of any electric appliance/device
exceeding these ratings may result in damage to the
appliance/device.

* Not available on all models

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There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.

The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor
can be used to install a net for securing items.

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Coat Hooks

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Coat Hooks

The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy
items.

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Tie-down Anchors

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Tie-down Anchors

Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area
while driving. Loose items can cause injury if you have
to brake hard.

Anchor

Anchor

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To open the sunglasses holder, press and
release the indent. To close, press it again until
it latches.

You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.

The power mode must be in ON to use the
heated steering wheel.

Press the button on the left side of the
steering wheel.

When a comfortable temperature is reached,
press the button again to turn it off.

The heated steering wheel is turned off every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Sunglasses Holder

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Sunglasses Holder

Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.

Press

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Heated Steering Wheel

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Heated Steering Wheel

*

Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the
battery may be weakened, making the engine
difficult to start.

Indicator

Heated Steering Wheel Button

* Not available on all models

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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters and ventilators

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1. Select .
2. Change the setting with one of the

following:
The Low icon: The LO setting (one indicator
on)
The Mid icon: The MID setting (two
indicators on)
The High icon: The HI setting (three
indicators on)
Auto: The system automatically selects the
setting most suitable to the ambient
environment.
Off: Turn off the system.

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Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

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Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

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Do not use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation
even in LO when the engine is off. Under such
conditions, the battery may be weakened, making
the engine difficult to start.

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WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.

Models with seat ventilation

Models without seat ventilation

* Not available on all models

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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.

Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the
way. Use the hooks to hang it.

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Second Row Outer Seat Heaters

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Second Row Outer Seat Heaters

*

Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

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WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.

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Integrated Sunshades

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Integrated Sunshades

*

Use the sunshades only when the windows are fully
closed. Using the shade while a window is open can
unhook and blow off the shade, hitting and hurting
anyone sitting near the window.

Tab

Hook

* Not available on all models

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Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.

Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side

temperature control switch.

3. Press the

(On/Off) button to cancel.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed
while using the climate control system in auto, the
function of the button/icon that was pressed will take
priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.

During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-conditioning suspended, press
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to cancel idle-stop.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

Pressing the

button switches the climate control

system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

All models

(On/Off) Button

AUTO Button

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch

Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Switch

Passenger’s
Side
Temperature

Driver’s Side
Temperature

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In addition to the button/switch controls, you can operate the climate control system
from the On Demand Multi-Use Display

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touch screen.

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Operating from the On Demand Multi-Use Display

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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 Display

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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.

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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.

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The A/C indicator goes off. The setting
returns to the previously selected value
when you select it again.

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Changing the Interior Temperature Setting

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Using Automatic Climate Control

If you select the Max Cool or Max Heat during Auto
Idle Stop, the engine restarts automatically.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

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

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A/C on and off

1. Select A/C.
2. Select On or Off.

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Switching 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.

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When in synchronization mode, the front
passenger’s side temperature and the
rear passenger compartment become
the same as the driver’s side settings.

3. Adjust the temperature or change the

mode from the driver’s side.

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Changing the fan speed

1. Select .

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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.

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SYNC on and off

When you press the

button or select the Front

icon, the system synchronizes the driver’s and

front passenger’s temperature 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.

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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.

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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 interior through the system.

(Fresh Air Mode): Maintains outside

ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode
in normal situations.

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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.

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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.

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature 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 the side windows.

If you press the

button or select the Front

icon during Auto Idle Stop, the engine restarts
automatically.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

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To 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 engine is running.
1. Select REAR.
2. Select Auto.

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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.

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When the turned back on, the system returns to your last selection.

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Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel

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Rear 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.

When the rear fan is set to maximum speed, Auto
Idle Stop does not activate.

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Auto Idle Stop may not activate under other

conditions when the rear climate control system is
in use.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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(

+/

(

-

(Temperature
Control) Icon

Fan Speed Level
Indicators
On/Off Icon

Auto Icon

Rear Lock Icon

Vent Mode 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.

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Switching the vent mode

Select a desired vent mode icon.

Vent mode

: Rear console vents
: Rear console vents and floor vents
: Rear floor vents

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Changing the rear temperature setting

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

(

+/

(

- (Temperature Control) Icon

Vent Mode Icon

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Changing the fan speed

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.

Fan Speed Level Indicators

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Use the system when the engine is running
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control button.
3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press

button.

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Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel

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Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel

When the Rear Lock icon on the front control panel
is off, the temperature of the rear passenger
compartment can be controlled independently.

Rear floor
vents

Rear console
vents and
floor vents

Rear console
vents

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(Fan Control)
Buttons

(On/Off) Button

Rear Temperature
Control Buttons

AUTO Button

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