Door switch Acura MDX 2011 Owner's Manual

ꭧ: If equippedDRIVER'S FRONT
AIRBAG (P. 10, 29)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 166)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 139)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 163)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 158)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
(P. 419)
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON (P. 141)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P. 421) PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P. 163)AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
ꭧ(P. 336)HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS
ꭧ(P. 337)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P. 65)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P. 360)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P. 161) MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P. 163)
PASSENGER'S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 10, 29)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P. 180)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 190) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 437)
REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(P. 185)
GAUGES (P. 76)
AC POWER OUTLET
(P. 176)
USB ADAPTER
CABLE
ꭧ(P. 277)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS (P. 304)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Additional Safety Precautions●
Never hold an infant or child onyour lap.
If you are not wearing a
seat belt in a crash, you could be
thrown forward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a seat
belt, the child can be torn from
your arms and be seriously hurt or
killed.
●
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a child.
During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
●
Use the childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the
rear doors.
This can prevent
children from accidentally falling
out (see page 140).
●
Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled,the lockable retractor is activated,
and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.
If a child wraps a loose
seat belt around their neck, they
can be seriously or fatally injured.
(See pages 52 and 53 for how to
activate and deactivate the
lockable retractor.)
●
Never let two children use the
same seat belt.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
●
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle.
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states, Canadian provinces/
territories, and can be very
hazardous. For example, infants and small
children left in a vehicle on a hot
day can die from heatstroke. A
child left alone with the key in the
ignition switch can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
●
Lock all doors and the tailgate
when your vehicle is not in use.Children who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles.
●
Keep vehicle keys/remotetransmitters out of the reach of
children.
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the tailgate,
which can lead to accidental injury
or death.
Protecting Children －General Guidelines
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.Control Locations
..........................
64
Instrument Panel
..........................
65
Instrument Panel Indicators
..........
66
Gauges
..........................................
76
Multi-Information Display
.............
77
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
.....................................
124
Windshield Wipers and Washers
..............................
125
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
...............................
126
Turn Signal and Headlights
........
127
Hazard Warning Button
..............
131
Rear Window Defogger
...............
131
Instrument Panel Brightness
......
132
Steering Wheel Adjustments
.......
133
Keys and Locks
...........................
135
Immobilizer System
....................
137
Ignition Switch
............................
138
Door Locks
.................................
139
Childproof Door Locks
............
140
Tailgate
.......................................
140
Power Tailgate
........................
141
Remote Transmitter
....................
144 Seats
...........................................
148
Detachable Anchor
.................
154
Seat Heaters
................................
156
Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
...............................
157
Power Windows
..........................
158
Moonroof
....................................
161
Parking Brake
.............................
163
Mirrors
.......................................
163
Driving Position Memory System
....................................
166
Interior Lights
.............................
168
Interior Convenience Items
.........
171
Beverage Holders
...................
172
Console Compartment
............
173
Storage Compartment
.............
173
Glove Box
...............................
173
Sunglasses Holder
..................
174
Sun Visor
................................
174
Vanity Mirror
..........................
175
Accessory Power Sockets
.......
175
AC Power Outlet
.....................
176
Instruments and Controls
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Instruments and Controls
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ꭧ: If equipped
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P. 166)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 139)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 163) POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 158)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
(P. 419)
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON (P. 141) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (P. 421) PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL (P. 163)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
ꭧ(P. 336)HEADPHONE
CONNECTORS
ꭧ
(P. 337) REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(P. 185)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 437)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 190) CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (P. 180) MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P. 163)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P. 161)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P. 360)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P. 65)
GAUGES (P. 76)
AC POWER OUTLET
ꭧ
(P. 176)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACKS
ꭧ(P. 304)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
ꭧ
(P. 277)
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Immobilizer System
Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine's fuel system will be
disabled (see page 137).
Lights On Indicator
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.
Fog Light Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
information, see page 129.High Beam Indicator
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page 127.
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If the indicator comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
CMBS. You will also see a‘‘CHECK
CMBS SYSTEM ’’message on the
multi-information display. If this
happens, take your vehicle to your
dealer, and have it checked. For
more information, see page 457.
When this indicator is on, the CMBS
is not working.
Door/Tailgate Open
Indicator
This indicator comes on red if any
door or the tailgate is not closed
tightly.
You will also see a corresponding
indicator(s) on the multi-information
display to indicate which door and/
or the tailgate is not closed tightly
(see page 12).
Blind Spot Information
System (BSI) Indicator
On models with blind spot information system (BSI)This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
The BSI indicator also comes on if
the rear bumper becomes dirty while
driving. You will see a ‘‘BLIND SPOT
NOT AVAILABLE ’’message on the
multi-information display.
When you clean the rear bumper, the
indicator should go off after you
begin driving again.
When you turn the system on, the
indicator will turn off. If the indicator comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with BSI.
You will also see a
‘‘CHECK BLIND
SPOT SYSTEM ’’message on the
multi-information display. If this
happens, take your vehicle to a
dealer, and have it checked (For
more information, see page 476).
When this indicator is on, BSI is not
working.
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The multi-information display in the
instrument panel displays various
information and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comfortably. Others help to keep you
aware of the periodic maintenance
your vehicle needs for continued
trouble-free driving.
When you open the driver's door, a
‘‘Welcome ’’message is shown on the
multi-information display.
To change the display, press the
INFO (
/
) button on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the main
menu appears (see page 78). With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the multi-information
display changes as shown on the
next page each time you press the
INFO (
/
) button or SEL/RESET
button.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, your last
selection is displayed.
In the multi-information display, the
system message is also displayed
(see page 85) and you can customize
your vehicle control settings (see
page 89).
SEL/
RESET
BUTTON
INFO (
▲/▼ )
BUTTON
CONTINUED
Multi-Information Display
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System MessagesIf there is a problem with your
vehicle, for example, the engine oil
level is low or a door is not fully
closed, the multi-information display
will show you the problem. It does
this by interrupting the current
display with one or more messages.The system message(s) triggers the
appropriate indicator(s) on the
instrument panel, including the
system message indicator, to come
on. The system message indicator
does not go off until the problem(s)
is corrected.
You will also hear a beep when the
system message comes on for the
first time.
Most of the messages are displayed
for about 5 seconds, and then the
normal display returns. If there are
several system messages to be
shown, the display switches these
messages every 5 seconds.
To cancel the message(s) before 5
seconds have elapsed, press the
INFO (
/
) button on the steering
wheel.
Even if you press the INFO (
/
)
button, some messages stay on or
come on again at regular intervals
until the problem is corrected.
You can see the message(s) again by
pressing the INFO (
/
) button
repeatedly if the system message
indicator remains lit on the
instrument panel.
Here is a list of all messages:
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
CONTINUED
Multi-Information Display
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Instruments and Controls
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Group SetupMenu Item DescriptionSetting OptionPage
LIGHTING SETUP
(P. 109) INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors and the tailgate. 60 sec 15 sec
110
30 sec
ꭧ
HEADLIGHT
AUTO OFF TIMER Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver's door. 60 sec
111
30 sec 0 sec
15 sec
ꭧ
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY Changes the timing of when the headlights come on.
The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position. MAX LOW
112
HIGH MIN
MID
ꭧ
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(P. 114) AUTO DOOR LOCK Changes the setting of when to automatically lock the
doors. SHIFT FROM P
115
WITH VEH SPD
ꭧ
OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting of when to automatically unlock the driver's/all the doors.SHIFT TO P
ꭧ
DRIVER
DOOR/ALL
DOORS
116
IGN OFF
OFF
KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter on a first push. DRIVER DOOR
ꭧ
118
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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. ON
ꭧ
119
OFF
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER 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. 90 sec
120
60 sec
30 sec
ꭧ
WIPER SETUP
(P. 122) WIPER ACTION Changes the wiper operation between two settings
when the wiper switch is in the INT position. INTERMITTENT 122
WITH VEH SPD
ꭧ
DEFAULT ALL
(P. 92)
Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default. SET 92
CANCEL
ꭧ : Default setting
CONTINUED
Multi-Information Display
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Headlight Auto Off TimerThe headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights, and license
plate lights go off after the selected
time when you remove the key from
the ignition switch and close the
driver's door. To change how long
the lights stay on before they go off,
follow these instructions:
You can choose this customize item
from‘‘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.CONTINUED
Multi-Information Display
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