Acura MDX (2018 year). Manual — part 12

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Wipers and Washers

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.

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Washer (

)

Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.

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Operating in reverse

When you select the transmission to

(

R with the windshield wipers activated, the

rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

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Rear Wiper/Washer

INT: Intermittent

OFF

ON: Continuous wipe

Washer

Windshield Wiper Operation

Rear Wiper Operation

Intermittent

Intermittent

Low speed wipe

High speed wipe

Continuous

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Wipers and Washers

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Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windshield washers for the first time
after the power mode is set to ON.

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Headlight Washers

Canadian models

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Headlight Washers

The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as
the windshield washers.

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the

(

+ or

(

- button to adjust instrument

panel brightness.
Brighten: Press the

(

+ button.

Dim: Press the

(

- button.

You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you
will be returned to the previous display.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the MID
while you are adjusting it.

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Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight
integration with the wiper is activated, the
instrument panel brightness does not change.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, press the

(

+ button

until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper
sounds.

The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

(

+ Button

(

- Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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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.

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Rear 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 engine is
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.

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.

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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 engine is
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.

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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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and door
mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system, door mirrors adjust to one of the two preset positions and the seat
adjusts to retracted positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.

The steering wheel and the seat will move to the stored position when you set the
power mode to ACCESSORY.

When you enter the vehicle, the MID briefly 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 engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat and steering wheel
moves to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.

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Driving Position Memory System

Using the information screen or MID, you can disable
the automatic seat, steering wheel and door mirrors
adjustment function.

2 Customized Features P. 126, 358

The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF.

2 Customized Features P. 126, 358

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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Driving Position Memory System

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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.

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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.

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Once the seat, the steering wheel and
the outside mirror positions have been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on and you will
hear the double-beep.

1. Put the transmission into

(

P.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (

(

1 or

(

2).

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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.

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Storing a Position in Memory

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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 2

SET Button

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Recalling the Stored Position

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Recalling 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.

•

Put the transmission into a position other than

(

P.

Memory Buttons

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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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.

Push and hold the adjustment switch to move
the steering wheel in, out, up or down.

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Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

3

WARNING

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.

Adjustment Switch

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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.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door
Mirrors

*

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

2 Front Seats P. 192

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Automatic 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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Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is set to ON.

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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 position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.

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Folding door mirrors

*

Press the fold button to fold the door mirrors.

If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you put
the transmission into

(

R; this improves close-

in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you take
the transmission out of

(

R.

To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left
or right side.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Fold Button

*

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Selector Switch

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

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Folding the door mirrors

Lock all doors from outside the vehicle.

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The mirrors start folding automatically.

2 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139

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Unfolding the door mirrors

Unlock the driver’s or all doors from outside the vehicle.

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The mirrors start unfolding automatically.

2 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

*

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

*

Door mirrors will not unfold automatically if fold
button is pressed.

2 Folding door mirrors

*

P. 190

You can turn the automatic folding door mirror
function on and off.

2 Customized Features P. 126, 358

Door mirrors will not fold automatically when locking
from inside the vehicle using lock tab or master door
lock switch.

* Not available on all models

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Adjusting the Seats

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,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.

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Adjusting the front power seats

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Adjusting the Seats

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.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

3

WARNING

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.

Move back.

Allow sufficient
space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Horizontal Position
Adjustment

Height Adjustment

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment

Driver’s Side/
Passenger’s Side

*

Lumbar Support
Adjustment

* Not available on all models

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Front Seats

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with
proper seat belt or airbag operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.

3

WARNING

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.

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Second Row Seats

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Second Row Seats

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

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Second Row Seats

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to change
the angle.

Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Pull up the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.

Models with bench seat

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Second Row Seats

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Models with captain seat

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to change
the angle.

Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Pull up the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.

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Second Row Seats

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Pressing the button on the seat-back, or seat
cushion tilts the second row outer seat's seat-
back forward.

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The whole seat slides forward.

Pulling up on the strap also tilts the seat-back
forward.

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Third Row Seat Access

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Third Row Seat Access

The button is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

When you enter the third row seat, be careful not to
trip over the second row seat belt.

Strap

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Second Row Seats

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Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second row seat to make room
for cargo.

1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the

anchor buckle.

2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.

2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 38

3. Lower the center head restraint to its lowest position. Put the armrest back into

the seat-back.

4. Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment

lever.

To return the seat to the original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.

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Folding Down the Second Row Seat

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Folding Down the Second Row Seat

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.

2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 54

The front seats must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second row seats as they
fold down.

To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until
it locks.

Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latched back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back.

Make sure the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in
the holding slot.

Models with bench seat

Models with bench seat

Lever

All Models

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