Acura MDX Hybrid (2017 year). Manual — part 14

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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.
3/4: To raise or lower the temperature
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold 3/4, the
temperature decreases or increases.
MAX COOL ON/OFF: 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 ON/OFF: 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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When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

When you set the MAX COOL or MAX HEAT, MAX
COOL or MAX HEAT is displayed.

If you select the MAX HEAT ON/OFF 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

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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 synchronized mode.

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When in synchronized 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 .
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, 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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1. Select

or

currently shown.

2. Switch the mode depending on

environmental conditions to the following:

(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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You can store two sets of your preferred temperature, fan speed, and vent mode
settings to the climate control system.

To store a set of the climate control settings:
1. Select Shortcuts.
2. Adjust the climate control system to your

preference.

3. Select Climate.
4. Select Edit.
5. Select Add.
6. Select Preset 1 or Preset 2 you want to

store your settings to.

To recall one of the settings:
1. Select Shortcuts.
2. Select Climate.
3. Select Preset 1 or Preset 2.

To delete a preset:
1. Select Shortcuts.
2. Select Climate.
3. Select Edit.
4. Select Delete.
5. Select Preset 1 or Preset 2 you want to

delete.

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Shortcuts

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Shortcuts

You can also store a set by pressing and holding the
preset number you want to store that setting after
step 3.

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Press the

button to turn the air

conditioning system on and automatically
switch the system to fresh air mode.

Press the

button again to turn off, the

system returns to the previous settings.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the

button.

2. Select the recirculation mode.

2 Switching between the Recirculation

and Fresh Air Modes P. 219

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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.

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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 power system is on.
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.

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

3/4 (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:
3/4: To raise or lower the temperature
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold 3/4, 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.

3/4 (Temperature Control) Icon

Vent Mode Icon

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Changing the fan speed

Select your desired speed level. The smaller
indicator is for a slower speed, and the larger
for a faster speed.

Fan Speed Level Indicators

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Use the system when the power system is on.
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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Automatic Climate Control Sensors

The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.

Sensor

Sensor

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Features

This chapter describes how to operate technology features.

Audio System

About Your Audio System . . . ... 228

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Features

Audio System

About Your Audio System

See the Navigation System Manual for operation of the audio system, customized
features, rear entertainment system

*

, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, voice commands,

multi-view rear camera system

*

, surround view camera system

*

, and HomeLink®

Universal Transceiver.

* Not available on all models

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Driving

This chapter discusses driving and refueling.

Before Driving. . . . . . . . ... 230
Towing a Trailer. . . . . . . . 236
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines . . 237
When Driving

Turning on the Power . . . . . .. 239
Dual Clutch Transmission . . . . . 246
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System. .. 255
Integrated Dynamics System. . . . 256
Front Sensor Camera . . . . . ... 257
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low

Speed Follow (LSF) . . . . . . . . 259

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ...274
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)... 279

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), System . . . . 287

Agile Handling Assist . . . . . ... 289
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel

Drive

TM

(SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD®).. 290

Blind spot information (BSI) System .. 291
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

with Tire Fill Assist. . . . . . .. 294

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -

Required Federal Explanation. . ... 296

High Voltage Battery. . . . . . 298

Braking

Brake System . . . . . . . . ... 299
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) . . ... 305

Brake Assist System . . . . . . . 306
Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) . . . . . . . . . ... 307

Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped . . . . . . . . 316
Parking Sensor System

*

. . . . ... 318

Cross Traffic Monitor . . . . . ... 322

Multi-View Rear Camera. . . . .. 326
Refueling

Fuel Information . . . . . . . .. 327
How to Refuel . . . . . . . . . 328

Fuel Economy and CO

2

Emissions. 330

* Not available on all models

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Driving

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior

lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

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Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

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Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

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When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.

• Make sure the hood is securely closed.

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If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

• Make sure the tires are in good condition.

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Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 361

• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

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There are blind spots from the inside.

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Exterior Checks

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Exterior Checks

NOTICE

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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Driving

• Store or secure all items on board properly.

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Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 233

• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

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They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.

• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor

mat.

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An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.

• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

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They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

• Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 147

• Adjust your seating position properly.

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Adjust the head restraint, too.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 187
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 193

• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.

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Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 183
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 184

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Interior Checks

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Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.

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