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ᤳ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ᤳ2: If equipped
ᤳ3: Refer to the navigation system manual. For how to operate
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink by voice, see page 383.
ᤳ4: Switch location varies on models.
BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) OFF BUTTON
ᤳ2
(P. 482)VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM OFF
BUTTON (P. 474) MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 166)BSI ALERT INDICATOR
ᤳ2
(P. 479)
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM™(CMBS™)
OFF BUTTON
ᤳ2(P.467)
HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON
ᤳ2(P. 127)
HORN
ᤳ1
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P. 134)HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(P. 128)
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
(P. 305)WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 126)INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 133)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P. 37)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P. 132)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P. 132)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P. 177)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 157) /
SEAT HEATER AND SEAT
VENTILATION BUTTONS
ᤳ2
(P. 158)
ACTIVE DAMPER
SYSTEM BUTTON
ᤳ2
(P. 484) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 345) /
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
ᤳ2(P. 353) PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 447)
DISTANCE
BUTTONᤳ2
(P. 357)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS (P. 365)VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ᤳ3 ᤳ4
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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
..........................
66
Instrument Panel
..........................
67
Instrument Panel Indicators
..........
68
Gauges
..........................................
78
Multi-Information Display
.............
79
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
.....................................
125
Windshield Wipers and
Washers
..............................
126
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
...............................
127
Turn Signal and Headlights
........
128
Hazard Warning Button
..............
132
Rear Window Defogger
...............
132
Instrument Panel Brightness
......
133
Steering Wheel Adjustments
.......
134
Keys and Locks
...........................
136
Immobilizer System
....................
138
Ignition Switch
............................
139
Door Locks
.................................
140
Childproof Door Locks
............
141
Tailgate
.......................................
141
Power Tailgate
........................
142
Remote Transmitter
....................
145Seats
...........................................
149
Detachable Anchor
.................
155
Seat Heaters
................................
157
Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
...............................
158
Power Windows
..........................
160
Moonroof
....................................
163
Parking Brake
.............................
164
Mirrors
.......................................
165
Driving Position Memory
System
....................................
168
Interior Lights
.............................
170
Interior Convenience Items
.........
173
Beverage Holders
...................
174
Console Compartment
............
175
Storage Compartment
.............
175
Glove Box
...............................
175
Sunglasses Holder
..................
176
Sun Visor
................................
176
Vanity Mirror
..........................
177
Accessory Power Sockets
.......
177
AC Power Outlet
.....................
178
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Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page
ACC SETUP
(P. 96)PRE-RUNNING CAR DETECT
BEEPCauses the system to beep when a vehicle ahead of
you gets too close.ON
ᤳ1
97
OFF
ACC DISPLAY SPEED UNIT Changes the ACC display speed unit. mph
ᤳ2
previous
setting98
km/h
ᤳ3
METER SETUP
(P. 99)LANGUAGE SELECTION Changes the language used in the display. ENGLISH
ᤳ1
100 FRENCH
SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAYChanges the outside temperature reading above or
below its current reading.－5°F～ᤣ0°F
ᤳ2～5°F
101
－3°C～ᤣ0°Cᤳ3～3°C
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL
RESET with REFUELCauses trip meter A and the average fuel economy to
reset when you refuel.ON 102
OFF
ᤳ1
ADJUST
ALARM VOLUMEChanges the indicator alarm volumes into three levels. HIGH
103 MID
ᤳ1
LOW
ELAPSED TIME RESET Resets the elapsed time of your current trip. MANUAL ONLY
104 IGN OFF
ᤳ1
TRIP B
TRIP A
AUTO INTERIOR
ILLUMINATIONChanges the interior light sensitivity to your liking. MAX LOW
105 HIGH MIN
MID
ᤳ1
OFF
POSITION SETUP
(P. 107)MEMORY POSITION LINK Changes the driver's seat, the steering wheel, and the
outside mirror positions to a stored setting.ON
ᤳ1
108
OFF
AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE
STEERING WHEELMoves the steering wheel fully in and up when the key
is removed.ON
ᤳ1
109
OFF
ᤳ1: Default setting
ᤳ2: Default setting for U.S. models
ᤳ3: Default setting for Canadian models
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Multi-Information Display
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Memory Position LinkIf‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’is
set to‘‘ON,’’the driver's seat, the
steering wheel, and outside mirror
positions move to the position stored
in the memory when you open the
driver's door, using the remote
transmitter.
You can choose this customizable
item from‘‘POSITION 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.
When your selection is successfully
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
‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’and
repeat the procedure again.
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ᤳ1: If equipped
ᤳ2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ᤳ3: Refer to the navigation system manual. For how to operate
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink by voice, see page 383.
ᤳ4: Switch location varies on models.
BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) OFF BUTTON
ᤳ1
(P. 482) VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM OFF
BUTTON (P. 474) MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 166)HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(P. 128)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P. 134)CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 345)/
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
ᤳ1(P. 353) STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
(P. 305)WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 126)INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P. 133)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P. 37)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P. 132)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P. 132)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P. 177)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 157)/
SEAT HEATER AND SEAT
VENTILATION BUTTONS
ᤳ1
(P. 158)
ACTIVE DAMPER
SYSTEM BUTTON
ᤳ1
(P. 484) HORN
ᤳ2
BSI ALERT INDICATOR
ᤳ1
(P. 479)
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKING SYSTEM™(CMBS™)
OFF BUTTON
ᤳ1(P. 467)
HEADLIGHT WASHER
BUTTON
ᤳ1(P. 127)
DISTANCE
BUTTON
ᤳ1
(P. 357) PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P. 447)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTON (P. 365)VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ᤳ3 ᤳ4
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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Hazard Warning ButtonPush the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This
causes all four outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in the
button lights to show the defogger is
on. If you do not turn it off, the
defogger will shut itself off after
about 15 minutes. It also shuts off
when you turn off the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you
restart the vehicle.Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger 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 off. For more
information, see page 167.
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Recalling a Memorized Driving
PositionWhen you unlock the driver's door
with your remote, each remote
activates the keyless memory
settings related to that remote. The
driver's ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2)
is shown on the back of each remote.Here are the settings activated with
the remote:
●Customized settings
(see page 90).●Driving position memory
(see page 168).●Audio system settings
(see page 212).●Climate control settings
(see page 183).
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.The steering wheel will move to the
stored position when you insert the
key into the ignition switch.
You will also see the‘‘WELCOME
DRIVER 1’’or‘‘WELCOME DRIVER
2’’message on the multi-information
display, depending on which linked
remote transmitter is used.
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Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.On models with navigation systemWhen driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror
always reduces the glare from
headlights behind you.
On models without navigation systemThe inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn
off this feature.
There is also a sensor on the back of
the mirror. Items hung on the mirror
may block this sensor and affect its
performance.
SENSOR
SENSOR
INDICATOR
AUTO BUTTON
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
2. Move the selector switch to L
(driver's side) or R (passenger's
side).3. Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up, or down.
4. When you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the adjustment
switch off to keep your settings.Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Both outside door mirrors have a
reverse tilt feature. When in reverse,
the selected mirror will tilt down
slightly to improve your view as you
parallel park. Shifting out of reverse
will return the mirror to its original
position.
●To tilt the driver's mirror, place the
selector switch in the left position.●To tilt the passenger's mirror,
place the switch in the right
position.●To turn the feature off, place the
switch in the center position.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page 168).
SELECTOR
SWITCHMirrors16612/07/17 18:10:57 13 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX660 enu

Heated MirrorsThe outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window defogger on
and off.
This heated mirror function has a
timer (see page 132).If the outside temperature is below
41°F (5°C), the heated mirror
function will come on automatically
for 10 minutes when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.Folding Door Mirrors
Canadian Elite Package modelDoor mirrors can be folded by the
folding button next to the selector
switch, which enables you to park
your vehicle in a limited parking
space easily. Make sure you fold out
the mirrors before you start driving.
With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, press the folding button
to fold up both outside mirrors
simultaneously. To fold out, press
the button again.
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
FOLDING BUTTON
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