seat memory Acura MDX 2003 Owner's Manua

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .66
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Indicator Lights .67
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Gauges .74
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .78
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Headlights .79 ....................
Automatic Lighting .80
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .81
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Daytime Running Lights . 82
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 82
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Turn Signals .83
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Windshield Wipers .83
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Windshield Washers . 87
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .87
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Hazard Warning .87
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Rear Window Def ogger . 88
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Fog Light .88
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 89
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Keys and Locks .90
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Keys .90
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Immobilizer System . 91
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Ignition Switch .92
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Power Door Locks .93
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Remote Transmitter . 95
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Childproof Door Locks . 99
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Tailgate .99
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Glove Box .100
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Seats .101
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Power Seat Adjustments . 101
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 102 ........
Manual Seat Adjustments . 103
Second and Third Row seat ..........................
Adjustments .104
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Head Restraints .105
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Rear Seat Access .106
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Folding the Second Seat . 106
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Folding the Third Seat . 107
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Detachable Anchors . 109
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Seat Heaters .110
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Power Windows .111
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Moonroof .114
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Mirrors .115
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Parking Brake .117
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .118
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Beverage Holder .121
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Console Compartment . 123
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Rear Compartment .123
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Cargo Hooks .123
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Sunglasses Holder .124
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Sun Visor .124
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Vanity Mirror .125
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Accessory Power Sockets . 125
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Coin Box .127
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Coat Hook .127
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Interior Lights .128
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols65

Theremotetransmitterswillalso
activate the Driving Position
Memory System (see page ).
When you open the driver’s door
after unlocking it with the remote
transmitter, you will hear a beep.
The driver’s seat and outside mirrors
move to the positions stored in that
memory location. You will hear two
beeps when the movement iscomplete.
If the seat and mirrors are already in
the proper positions, you will hear
three beeps when you open the door.
The driving position memory
activated (Memory 1, Memory 2) is
shownonthebackof each
transmitter. Make sure you store
your desired driving position in the
memory that is activated by the
transmitter you normally carry.
To turn it back on, repeat this
procedure. The LED will come on
f or one second to indicate the
f eature has been turned on. You can turn the driving position
memory activation off and on. To
turn it of f , press and hold the LOCK
and UNLOCK buttons at the same
time f or about one second. The LED
in the remote transmitter will blink
twice. Then release the buttons.
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On Touring Model
Recalling a Memorized Driving
Position
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols98
With Memory 1 With Memory 2

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 ). 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.
Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ).3.
1.
2.
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101
Touring Model
St oring a Driving Posit ion in Memory
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols118
MEMO BUTTON

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.
CONT INUED
Select ing a Memorized Posit ion
Driving Posit ion Memory Syst em
Inst rument s and Cont rols119
MEMORY BUTTONS

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
Inst rument s and Cont rols120

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Fabric, Cleaning .355
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Fan, Interior .138
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .133
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 237
Filters ...............................................
Air .321
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Air Conditioning .331
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Oil .309
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 404
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 88
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Def rosting the Windows . 140
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Dif f erential Fluid .318
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Digital Clock .150, 190
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Dimensions .390
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Dimming the Headlights . 79
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 317
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Engine Oil .240
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Directional Signals .83
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 262
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Disposal of Used Oil .310
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 93
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Lockout Prevention . 94
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Power Door Locks .93
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 392
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Drive Belts .331
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .249
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Economy .242
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In Bad Weather .269
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In Foreign Countries . 396
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .118 ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 331
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DVD Player .199
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Economy, Fuel .242
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Emergencies on the Road . 359
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Battery, Jump Starting . 369
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Brake System Indicator . 377
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Changing a Flat Tire . 361
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Charging System Indicator . 374
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Checking the Fuses . 380
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 373
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 375
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Overheated Engine . 371
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Emergency Brake .117
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Emergency Flashers .87
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Emergency Towing .385
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Emissions Controls .397
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 75
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Drive Belts .331
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .68, 375
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 68,373
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 307...............................
Overheating .371
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Specif ications .391
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Speed Limiter .257
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Starting .252
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Ethanol in Gasoline .395
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 397
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Exhaust Fumes .62
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .398
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 354
Index
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Keys .90
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 364
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Jack, Tire .361
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Jump Starting .369
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 388
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .90
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Switch .92
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Timing Control System . 398
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Immobilizer System .91
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 67
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Individual Map Lights . 130
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Inf ant Restraint .27, 31
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Inf ant Seats .27, 31
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 332
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Inside Mirror .115
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Inspection, Tire .334
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Instrument Panel .2 ,66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 82
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Interior Cleaning .354
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Interior Lights .128
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Introduction . i.......................
Label, Certif ication .388
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Lane Change, Signaling . 83
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,46
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Light Control Switch .128
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Lights .339
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Bulb Replacement .341
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Indicator .61
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Interior .128
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Parking .79
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Turn Signal .83
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Load Limit .246
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 92
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 92
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Fuel Fill Door .237
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Glove Box .100
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Lockout Prevention . 94
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Power Door .93
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Low Coolant Level .241
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Low Fuel Indicator .71 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 68,373
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 390
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Luggage .245
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Maintenance .293
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 305
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Record .303-304
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Required Indicator .76
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Saf ety .294
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Schedule .296-302
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 68,375
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 103
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Memory, Driving Position . 118
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Meters, Gauges .74
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Methanol in Gasoline . 395
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Mirrors, Adjusting .116
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Moonroof .114
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Closing Manually .378
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Operation .114
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