Acura MDX 2012 Owner's Manual

Beverage Holders
Be careful when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
from the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable containers
in the door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
Open the front beverage holder by
sliding the lid.
Beverage holders are also provided
in the second row seat armrest. Pivot
down the seat-back to use them.
To open the beverage holder, press
and release the front lid. To close,
press the lid again until it latches.
When you put back the armrest in
the center seat-back, make sure the
lid is closed properly.
ARMREST
FRONT LID
BEVERAGE HOLDER
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Console CompartmentYour vehicle is equipped with a front
seat armrest pad that is also a
console compartment. To open the
console compartment fully, push
both buttons at the front of the
compartment.
The console compartment has a
removable tray. Pull the tray straight
up to remove it.Storage Compartment
The storage compartment with a
sliding lid is at the left-side foot of the
front passenger seat.
For the third row, a storage
compartment is located in the
passenger side armrest. To open the
compartment, push the button and
lift the lid.Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the left. Close it with a firm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
BUTTONSLIDS
LID
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Sunglasses HolderTo open the sunglasses holder, push
on the lid. It will unlatch and swing
down. To close it, push it until it
latches. Make sure the holder is
closed while you are driving.
Some larger styles of sunglasses may
not fit in the holder.
You may also store small items in
this holder. Make sure they are small
enough to let the holder close and
latch, and that they are not heavy
enough to cause the holder to pop
open while driving.Sun Visor
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
When using the sun visor for the
side window, remove the support rod
from the clip, and swing it out.
In this position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider.
Do not use the extended sun visor
over the inside mirror.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER PUSH
SUN VISOR Slide
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Vanity MirrorTo use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The vanity mirror light will not come
on if the sun visor is slid outward.Accessory Power Sockets
Your vehicle has two or three
accessory power sockets, depending
on the model. All models have the
front accessory power socket under
the audio system and rear socket
behind the third row seat on the
driver's side.
On models without rear entertainment
systemThe accessory power socket is
located at the back of the front
console compartment.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
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Each socket is intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that
are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.AC Power Outlet
On models with rear entertainment
systemThere is a 115 volt AC power outlet
inside the front console
compartment. To use the AC power
outlet, open the lids and open the
outlet cover. Insert the plug into the
receptacle slightly, turn it 90°
clockwise, then push in the plug all
the way.Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet.
The maximum capacity for this
power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance
which requires more than 100 watts,
it automatically stops supplying the
power. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch off and turn it on
again.
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NOTE:The AC power outlet is not
designed for electric appliances
which require high initial peak
wattage such as cathode-ray tube
type televisions, refrigerators,
electric pumps, etc. It is also not
suitable for devices that process
precise data such as medical
equipment or measuring
instruments. Any appliances that
require an extremely stable power
supply such as microcomputer-
controlled electric blankets, touch
sensor lamps, etc., should not be
connected to this outlet.
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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
features. This section describes those
features and how to use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number to
enable it.
The security system helps do
discourage vandalism and theft to your
vehicle.
Climate Control System
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182
Rear Climate Controls
................
187
Audio System
...............................
192
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models
without navigation system)
.......
193
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
without navigation system)
.......
197
Playing Discs (Models without
navigation system)
...................
203Disc Changer Error Message
(Models without navigation
system)
................................
211
Audio System (Models with
navigation system)
...................
212
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models
with navigation system)
............
213
Playing the XM
®Radio (Models
with navigation system)
............
226
Playing a Disc (Models with
navigation system)
...................
235
Disc Player Error Messages
(Models with navigation
system)
................................
246
Protecting Your Discs
...................
247
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Audio (Models with navigation
system)
................................
250
Playing an iPod
®(Models with
navigation system)
...................
278
iPod
®Error Messages (Models
with navigation system)
............
286
Playing a USB Flash Memory
Device (Models with navigation
system)
................................
287USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages (Models with
navigation system)
................
297
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models
with navigation system)
............
298
AM/FM Radio Reception
..............
303
Remote Audio Controls
.................
305
Auxiliary Input Jack
......................
307
Radio Theft Protection
..................
308
Setting the Clock and Calendar
.....
309
Rear Entertainment System
...........
310
Security System
............................
341
Compass
......................................
342
Cruise Control
..............................
345
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
.....
348
HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver
..............................
363
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation
system)
................................
365
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models with navigation
system)
................................
383
AcuraLink
®(U.S. models only)
......
402
Rearview Mirror with Rearview
Camera Display
........................
417
Features
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Features

FRONT CONTROL PANELDRIVER'S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
DUAL BUTTONREAR BUTTONWINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
REAR CONTROL PANEL
REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATUREAUTO SYNC INDICATOR
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
AUTO BUTTONMODE BUTTON AUTO BUTTONON/OFF
BUTTON
DRIVER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE
AUTO INDICATORFRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONSFRONT PASSENGER'S
SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON MODE
BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
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Personalization Setting
When you unlock the doors with
your remote, the driver's ID (Driver
1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
climate control settings are turned to
the respective mode automatically
when the ignition is turned to the ON
(II) position.
Voice Control SystemOn models with navigation systemThe climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
navigation system manual for
complete details.Using Automatic Climate Control
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,
and to remove moisture from the air
and make the interior dry. The
system also adjusts the fan speed and
airflow levels.
1. Press the Auto button on the front
control panel.
2. Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control buttons.
You will see AUTO in the system's
display.
3. 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 preference.
Temperature ControlThe 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 airflow.
Press the▼button to decrease it.
Each set temperature is shown in the
display. The rear temperature is
shown in the display on the back of
the center console.
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