lights Acura MDX 2007 Owner's Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HEADLIGHT
WASHER
SWITCH
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES ACTIVE DAMPER
SYSTEM SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING
WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHT/TURN
SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON STEERING
WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT
HEATER
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER
DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.117)
(P.352)
(P.153)
(P.155)
(P.130)
(P.151)
(P.147)(P.317) (P.132)
(P.319) (P.124)
(P.266) (P.353) (P.146)(P.164) (P.122) (P.122)
(P.34)
(P.123)
(P.116)
(P.229)
(P.118)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .62
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators .64
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Gauges .72
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .73
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .115
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .116
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .117
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 118
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Hazard Warning Button . 122
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Rear Window Def ogger . 122
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 123
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 124
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Keys and Locks .126
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Immobilizer System .128
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Ignition Switch .129
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Door Locks .130
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Childproof Door Locks . 131
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Tailgate .131
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Power Tailgate .132
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Remote Transmitter .135
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Seats .140
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Detachable Anchor . 144..................................
Seat Heaters .146
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Power Windows .147
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Moonroof .150
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Parking Brake .151
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Mirrors .152
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .155
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Interior Lights .157
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Interior Convenience Items . 160
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Beverage Holders .161
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Console Compartment . 162
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Storage Compartment . 162
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Glove Box .162
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Sunglasses Holder .163
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Cargo Hooks .163
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Sun Visor .164
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Vanity Mirror .164
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Accessory Power Sockets . 164
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AC Power Outlet .165
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
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LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR SYSTEM
MESSAGE INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHTS
ON INDICATOR
SEAT
BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
SIDE
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SH-AWD INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
ACTIVE
DAMPER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE
MAIN INDICATOR
(P.68)
(P.70)
(P.71)
(P.66)
(P.69) (P.69)
(P.65)
(P.68)
(P.65) (P.70) (P.67)(P.67)
(P.71)
(P.70)
(P.70)
LOW
FUEL
INDICATOR (P.71)(P.68)
(P.66)
(P.66)
(P.70)
(P.64)
(P.73)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.431)
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This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door. This
indicator comes on when you
tu rn on the fog lights. For more
info rmation, see page .
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. 266
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L ights On Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Menu Item Description
Group Setup Page Setting Option
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
HEADLIGHT
AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
WIPER ACTION Changes
how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate.
Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.
Changes the timing of when the headlights come
on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position.
Changes the setting of when to automatically lock
the doors.
Changes the setting of when to automatically
unlock the driver’s/all the doors.
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter in a first push.
The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also
sound when you press the LOCK button twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the
doors to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock but do not open the door.
Changes the wiper operation between two settings
when the wiper switch is in the INT position.
Set/ Cancel all the customized settings as default.
LIGHTING
SETUP
(P.100)
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(P.105)
WIPER SETUP
(P.113)
DEFAULT ALL
(P.86) 101
102
103
106
107
109
110
111
113
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60 sec
30 sec
60 sec
30 sec
15 sec
MAX
HIGH
MID
SHIFT FROM P
WITH VEH SPD
OFF
IGN OFF
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 sec
60 sec
30 sec
INTERMITTENT
WITH VEH SPD
SET
CANCEL 15 sec
0sec
LOW
MIN
: Default setting
SHIFT TO P DRIVER DOOR/ ALL DOORS
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Auto Interior Illumination
You can choose this customize item
f rom ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing
the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.
When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘ELAPSED TIME RESET’’ and
repeat the procedure again. While the headlight switch is turned
on, the interior lights gradually dim,
as the outside light level gets low.
You can customize at which outside
light level the lights start to dim.
ThereareMAX,HIGH,MID,LOW
and MIN levels and OFF for the auto
interior illumination settings.
If you want the illuminations to start
dimming as early as possible, select
MAX. For illuminations to start
dimming as late as possible, select
MIN. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW
f or levels in between.
To disable the auto interior
illumination f unction, select OFF.
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Interior Light Dimming Time
The interior lights f ade out when you
close all doors and tailgate. To
change how long the lights stay on
before they fade out, follow these
instructions:
You can choose this customize item
f rom ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME’’ and repeat the procedure
again.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
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Headlight Auto Of f Timer
You can choose this customize item
f rom ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
The headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights, and license
plate lights go of f af ter the selected
time when you remove the key f rom
the ignition switch and close the
driver’s door. To change how long
thelightsstayonbeforetheygooff,
f ollow these instructions:
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Auto Light Sensitivity
The headlights automatically come
on when the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position and the ambient
light reaches a changeable level. You
can select the auto light sensitivity
f rom the f ollowing f ive levels:
You can choose this customize item
f rom ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.
When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’
and repeat the procedure again.
MIN
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
dark. MAX
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
bright.
HIGH
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
somewhat bright.
MID
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitisas
bright as sunset or sunrise.
LOW
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
somewhat dark.
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Keyless Lock Acknowledgment
When you push the LOCK button on
the remote transmitter, some
exterior lights flash, and a beeper
sounds when you push the LOCK
button again within 5 seconds to
verify that the doors and the tailgate
arelockedandthesecuritysystem
has set (see page ). You can
customize the exterior lights not to
f lash and the beeper not to sound.
You can choose this customize item
f rom ‘‘DOOR/WINDOW SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly.Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
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