Acura MDX 2002 Owner's Manual

Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
You cannot add a new driving
position in the memory unless the
ignition switch is ON (II). You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.
Seat and outside mirror positions, f or
two dif f erent drivers or driving
conditions,canbestoredinseparate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter (Memory 1 or
Memory 2). Store a driving position as explained
in this section only when the vehicle
is parked.
Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ).
Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ). Press and release the MEMO
buttononthecontrolpanel.You
will hear a beep. Immediately
press and hold one of the memory
buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two
beeps. The indicator light in the
memory button will come on. The
current positions of the driver’s
seat and outside mirrors are now
stored.
Your Acura has a memory f eature
f or the driver’s seat and outside
mirror positions.
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Touring Model St oring a Driving Posit ion in Memory
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
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Doing any of the f ollowing af ter
pressing the MEMO button will
cancel the storing procedure.Not pressing a memory button
within 5 seconds.
You can select memorized positions
as f ollows.Make sure the parking brake is set
and the shif t lever is in Park.
Readjusting the seat position.
Readjusting the outside mirror
position.
Each memory button stores only one
driving position. Storing a new
position erases the previous setting
stored in that button’s memory. If
you want to add a new position while
retaining the current one, use the
other memory button. Press the desired memory button
(1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then
release the button.The system will move the seat and
outside mirrors to the memorized
positions. The indicator light in the
selected memory button will f lash
during movement. When the
adjustments are complete, you will
hear two beeps and the indicator
light will remain on.
All stored driving positions will be
lost if your vehicle’s battery goes
dead or is disconnected. 1.
2.Select ing a Memorized Posit ion
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
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Press any button on the control
panel: MEMO, 1 or 2.
To stop the system’s automatic ad-
justment;
Push any of the adjustment
switches f or the seat.
Shif t out of Park.
Adjust the outside mirrors. If desired, you can use the
adjustment switches to change the
positions of the seat or outside
mirrors af ter they are in their
memorized position. If you change
the memorized position, the
indicator light in the memory button
will go out. To keep this driving
position f or later use, you must store
it in the driving position memory.
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
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Your vehicle is equipped with a f lip-
over center console lid that provides
a tray and beverage holders f or the
second row passengers.
To open the beverage holder f or the
second row passengers, pull up the
center lever on the center console
and lif t the lid.
To close, pivot the lid f orward and
push it down until it latches.
Spilled liquids can also damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
To open the f ront beverage holder,
push on the lid.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the rear door pocket beverage
holders when you close the rear
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.
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Beverage Holders
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The second row seat also has a
beverage holder in the center
armrest. To use it, pivot the armrest
down.
Beverage Holder
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Second Row Center Armrest Third Row Seat ArmrestRear Door Pocket
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The hooks on the f loor of the cargo
area enable you to tie down items
stored in the back. Make sure all
stored items are secured bef ore
driving.
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever and lif t the lid.
To close, lower the lid and push it
down until it latches.
Storage compartments are located in
the armrests f or the third row seat.
To open a compartment, pull the
lever and lif t the lid. To close, lower
the lid and push it down until it
laches.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Console Compart ment , Rear Compart ment , Cargo Hooks
Console Compartment
Rear Compartment Cargo Hooks
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To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. It will unlatch and
swing down. To close it, push it until
it latches. Make sure the holder is
closed while you are driving.Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
Sunglasses Holder
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To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod f rom the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window. In this
position, the sun visor can be
extended by sliding out the
extension.Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle. Do not use
the sun visor extension over the rear
view mirror.
The light beside the mirror comes
on only when the parking lights or
headlights are on.
Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor, Vanit y Mirror
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Your vehicle has three accessory
power sockets. The f ront accessory
power socket is located under the
audio system. The second socket is
located in the center console
compartment. The rear socket is
behind the third seat on the driver’s
side.Tousethesocketintheconsole
compartment, pull the cover up.
When both the front and console
sockets are being used, the
combined power rating of both
accessories should be 120 watts or
less (10 amps).
The rear socket has a maximum
power rating of 120 watts (10 amps.)
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
A ccessory Power Socket s
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The coin box is located under the
audio system. To open the coin box,
pull the bottom edge. Close it with a
firm push.To use a coat hook, push on the lid.
Close it with a f irm push.
Make sure the coat hook is closed
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items.To use this coat hook, rotate the
hook down. Close it with a f irm push.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Coin Box, Coat Hook
Coin Box
Coat Hook
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