remote control Acura MDX 2007 Owner's Manual

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
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When the main menu displays
‘‘Keyless Memory Settings ,’’ you
can customize some vehicle control
settings.
To enter the customizing mode,
press the SEL/RESET button. If
you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position, or move the shift lever out
of Park, the display will change to
the normal screen.
You can customize some vehicle
control settings for ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and
‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separate ly. If ‘‘DRIVER
1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed,
cu stomizing is not possible.
To have the driver’s ID detected,
make sure your remote transmitter
is linked to the system (see Keyless
Memory Settings on page ).If
you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle left the factory,
select DEFAULT ALL, as described
on page .
Ref er to the table on the f ollowing
pages about the settings you want to
customize. If you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position, and the vehicle must be
stopped with the transmission in
Park. 86
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Customize Settings
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Here are the settings activated with
the remote;
Driving position memory
(see page ).
When you unlock the driver’s door
with your remote, each remote
activates the keyless memory
settings related to that remote. The
driver’s ID (MEMORY 1 or
MEMORY 2) is shown on the back
of each remote. You
will also see the ‘‘WELCOME
DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘WELCOME
DRIVER 2’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display, dep ending on
which linked remote transmitter is
used.
To turn off this feature, press and
hold the LOCK and UNLOCK
buttonsatthesametime.TheLED
in the remote will blink twice. Then
release the buttons. Doing this
cancels the keyless memory settings
for that remote and restores the
default settings.
To turn the keyless memory settings
back on, repeat this procedure. The
LED will blink once to indicate the
fe ature has been turned on.
The steering wheel will move to the
stored position when you insert the
key into the ignition switch.
When
you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the remote
transmitter, the driver’s seat (except
the power lumbar feature) and
outside mirrors start to move to the
positions stored in memory. The
indicator in the related memory
button to the remote comes on.
Audio
system settings
(see page ).
Climate control settings
(see page ).
Customized
settings
(see page ). 83
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K eyless Memory Settings
Remote Transmitter
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Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ).
Store
a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. You cannot add a
new driving position to the
memory unless the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.
Your
vehicle has a memory feature
for the steering wheel, driver’s seat,
and outside mirror positions.
Seat, except for power lumbar,
steering wheel and outside mirror
positionscanbestoredinseparate
memories. You select a memorized
position by pushing the appropriate
button or using the appropriate
remote transmitter (Driver 1 or
Driver 2). For more information 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 in the
memory button will come on. The
current positions of the driver’s
seat, steering wheel, and outside
mirrors are now stored.
Adjust
the steering wheel to a
comf ortable position (see page ).
Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ). 3.
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Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
Driving Position Memory System
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MEMO BUTTON
MEMORY BUTTONS
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The individual map lights in the
front can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
The
light control switch has three
positions: OFF, Door Activated, and
ON. Withanydoororthetailgateleft
open,
the lights stay on about 3
minutes, then go out.
After
all doors are closed tightly, the
lights dim slightly, then fade out in
about 30 seconds.
To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
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The lights also come on when the
key is removed from the ignition
switch.
The
individual map lights in the
second row and the cargo area
light in the third row cannot be
turned on.
The individual map lights in the
front and second rows come on
whenanydoororthetailgateis
opened, or when the remote
transmitter is used to unlock the
doors (see page ). When the
doors and the tailgate are closed,
eachlightcanbeturnedonandoff
by pushing the lens.
The cargo area light comes on
whenanydoororthetailgateis
opened if the light control switch
is in the door activated (center)
position. When the doors and the
tailgate are closed, the cargo area
lightcanbeturnedonwiththe
switch in the light.
The individual door lights or the
tailgate lights will operate when a
door or the tailgate is opened. 136
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When the switch is in the OFF position: When the switch is in the door activated
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L ight Control Switch
Interior Lights
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DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
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Climate Control System .168
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Rear Climate Controls .173
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Audio System .178
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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system) .179
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 183
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Playing Discs .188
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 197
Audio System (Models with ...................
navigation system) . 198
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 199
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Radio Reception .203
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 208
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Playing Discs .216
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 226
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Protecting Your Discs . 227
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Auxiliary Input Jack .228
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Remote Audio Controls . 229
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Radio Thef t Protection . 231
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Setting the Clock and Calendar . 232
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Rear Entertainment System . 233
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Security System .265
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Cruise Control .266
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Compass .269 HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .272
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HandsFreeLink .276
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AcuraLink .303
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Rear View Camera and Monitor . 314
Features
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When you unlock the doors with
your remote, the driver’s ID (Driver
1orDriver2)isdetected,andthe
climate control settings are turned to
the respective mode automatically
when the ignition is turned to the
ON (II) position.
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.
Press the Auto button on the front
control panel.
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control buttons.
You will see AUTO in the system’s
display.
The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle picks the
proper combination of air
conditioning, heating, and ventilation
to maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts
the fan speed and airflow levels.
You can set the driver’s side
temperature, the passenger’s side
temperature, and the temperature
of the rear passenger
compartment separately. The system automatically selects
the proper mix of conditioned
and/or heated air that will, as
quickly as possible, raise or lower
the interior temperature to your
pref erence.
The driver’s side temperature, the
passenger’s side temperature and
the rear passenger compartment
temperature can be set separately.
Press the button of the
appropriate temperature control to
increase the temperature of airf low.
Press the button to decrease it.
Each set temperature is shown in the
display. The rear temperature is
showninthedisplayonthebackof
the center console.
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Voice Control System
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Climate Control System
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The selector can be pushed left,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection. The knob turns left and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.
Most audio system functions can still
be controlled by standard buttons,
dials, and knobs, but some functions
can only be accessed using the
interface dial. The interface dial has
two parts, a knob and a selector. When
you unlock the doors with
your remote and turn the audio
system on, the driver’s ID (Driver 1
or Driver 2) is detected, and the
radio presets and sound level
settings (see page ) are turned to
the respective memorized mode
automatically.
The audio system can also be
operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details. 205
On models with navigation system
Interf ace Dial
Personalization Setting
Voice Control System
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it.
If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
numbers in the upper display.
The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
DISC (if a disc is loaded), DVD video
(if equipped),XM1,XM2,orAUX.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.
To search up and down from the
current f requency and f ind a station
with a strong signal, press the top
( ) or bottom ( ) of the button for
1 second. To go to the next disc, press the top
( ) of the button. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous disc.
When you play an MP3/WMA disc,
press the top ( ) of the button for 1
second to go to the next folder. Press
the bottom ( ) for 1 second to go
back to the previous folder.
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If you are listening to XM Satellite
Radio, use the CH button to change
channels. Each time you press the
top ( ) of the button, the system
goes to the next preset channel.
Pressthebottom( )togobackto
the previous preset channel.
To go to the next channel of the
category you are listening to, press
the top ( ) of the button for 1
second. Press the bottom ( ) f or 1
second to go back to the previous
channel. If youareplayingaDVDvideo,use
the channel button to change
chapters. Each time you press the
top ( ) of the button, the system
goes to the next chapter. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current chapter.
Press it again to return to the
previous chapter.
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