turn signal Acura MDX 2008 Owner's Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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If equipped
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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
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS 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
ADJUSTMENTSHORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.117)
(P.130) (P.132) (P.124) (P.122)
(P.122)
(P.34)
(P.123)
(P.116)
(P.118)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON ACTIVE DAMPER
SYSTEM SWITCH
(P.360)
(P.155)
(P.157)
(P.153) (P.149)(P.323) (P.233)
(P.325) (P.166)
(P.148)
(P.361)
(P.270)
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Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
turned of f (see page ).
An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s
f ront airbag has been turned of f
(see page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the f ront passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
(29 kg) or less (the weight of an
inf ant or small child), the
passenger’s f ront airbag will be
turned of f (see page ).
A rollover sensor that can detect if
your vehicle is about to roll over
and signal the control unit to
deploy both side curtain airbags
and f ront seat belt tensioners (see
page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact,
side impact, or if your vehicle is
about to rollover.
Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag of f (see
page ).
Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the f ront
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see page ).
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too f ar f orward, the airbag will
inf late with less f orce (see page
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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Be aware that objects placed on the
passenger’s seat can also cause the
airbag to be turned off.
When the airbag is turned of f , a
‘‘passenger airbag of f ’’ indicator in
the center of the dashboard comes
on (see page ).
If the weight sensors detect there is
no passenger in the f ront seat, the
airbag will be off. However, the
passenger airbag of f indicator will
not come on.If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, sensors will
detect rapid acceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inf late
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag and activate the seat belt
tensioner on the af f ected side.
To ensure that the passenger’s
advanced front airbag system will
work properly,
This includes:
A second-row passenger pushing
or pulling on the back of the f ront
passenger’s seat. Moving the f ront seat f orcibly
back against cargo on the seat or
f loor behind it.
Hanging heavy items on the f ront
passenger seat, or placing heavy
items in the seat-back pocket.
Moving the f ront passenger’s seat
or seat-back forcibly back against
the f olded right-side second-row
seat.
Also,makesurethefloormatbehind
the f ront passenger’s seat is hooked
to the floor mat anchor (see page ). If it is not, the mat may
interf ere with the proper operation
of the sensors and operation of the
seat.
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410 How Your Side A irbags Work
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
do not do anyt hing
t hat would increase or decrease t he weight on the f ront passenger’sseat.
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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
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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 .146 ..................................
Seat Heaters .148
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Power Windows .149
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Moonroof .152
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Parking Brake .153
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Mirrors .154
Driving Position Memory
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System .157
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Interior Lights .159
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Interior Convenience Items .162
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Beverage Holders .163
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Console Compartment .164
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Storage Compartment .164
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Glove Box .164
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Sunglasses Holder .165
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Cargo Hooks .165
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Sun Visor .166
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Vanity Mirror .166
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Accessory Power Sockets .166
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AC Power Outlet .167
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
Take your vehicle to a dealer to have
it checked. Without VSA, your
vehicle still has normal driving ability,
but will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator may also come on if
there is a problem with the trailer
stability assist f unction (see page). This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator has f our f unctions.
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It f lashes when trailer stability
assist is activating (see page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message and a
‘‘CHECK TRAILER STABILITY
ASSIST’’ message on the multi- inf ormation display (see page ).
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
VSA A ctivation Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
115
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
MIRROR CONTROLS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
(P.117)
(P.122)
(P.122) (P.34) (P.123)
(P.116)
(P.118)
(P.130) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
HORN
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
ACTIVE DAMPER
SYSTEM SWITCH
(P.233)
(P.360)
(P.155)
(P.157)
(P.149)
(P.323) (P.166)
(P.148)
(P.361)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.124)
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON (P.132)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.325) (P.270)
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Rotate the switch
counterclockwise to spray the
window washer.
When you shif t the transmission
to the reverse position with the
f ront windshield wipers activated,
the rear window wiper operates
automatically.
When the wiper control lever
position is INT, the rear wiper
operates intermittently. When it is
LO or HI, the rear wiper operates
continuously. Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder chime when
you open the driver’s door.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
Therearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer. When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will
return to its parked position.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
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Turn Signal
Turn Signal and Headlights
Headlights On
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.
Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled. The def ogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
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tune the radio to a desired f requency.
Turn the knob right to tune to a
higher f requency, or lef t to tune to a
lower f requency.
You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: tune, seek, scan, the preset
buttons, and auto select. The scan f unction samples
all stations with strong signals on the
selected band. To activate it, press
the SCAN button, then release it.
You will see SCAN in the display.
The system will scan f or a station
with a strong signal. When it f inds
one, it will stop and play that station
f or about 10 seconds.
The SEEK f unction
searches up and down from the
current f requency to f ind a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press the or SEEK button, then
release it. If you do nothing, the system will
scan f or the next strong station and
play it f or 10 seconds. When it plays
a station that you want to listen to,
press the SCAN button again.
The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to are displayed.
To change bands, press the AM or
FM button. On the FM band, ST will
be displayed if the station is
broadcasting in stereo. Stereo
reproduction in AM is not available.
On the AM band, AM noise
reduction turns on automatically.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Turn the system on by pushing the
power/volume knob or the AM or
FM button. Adjust the volume by
turning the power/volume knob.
TUNE
To Select a Station SCAN
SEEK
To Play the Radio
Playing the A M/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)
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Your vehicle is capable of receiving
XM
Satellite Radio anywhere in the
United States, except Hawaii and
Alaska.
XM
is a registered trademark of
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
On Canadian models, you can also
receive XM
Satellite Radio in
Canada.
XM satellite radio receives signals
f rom two satellites to produce clear,
high-quality digital reception. It
of f ers many channels in several
categories. Along with a large
selection of dif f erent types of music,
XM satellite radio allows you to view
channel and category selections in
the display.
To listen to XM satellite radio, turn
the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Push the power/volume knob to turn
on the audio system, and press the button. The last channel you
listened to will show in the display.
Adjust the volume by turning the
power/volume knob.
To switch between
channel mode and category mode,
press and hold the DISP/MODE
button until the mode changes.
In the channel mode, you can select
all of the available channels. In the
category mode, such as Jazz, Rock,
Classical, etc., you can select all of
the channels within that category.
Each time you press and release the
DISP/MODE button, the display
changes in the f ollowing sequence:
channel name, channel number,
category, artist name, and music title.
You may experience periods when
XM Radio does not transmit the
artist’s name and song title
inf ormation. If this happens, there is nothing wrong with your system.
Turn the TUNE knob to
change channel selections. Turn the
knob right f or higher numbered
channels and lef t f or lower
numbered channels. In the category
mode, you can only select channels
within that category.
Press
either button to select another
category.
Playing the XMSatellite Radio (Models without navigation system)
Operating the Satellite Radio MODE
TUNE
CATEGORY ( or )
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