Acura MDX 2015 Owner's Manual

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Interior and exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
exterior Lights
Rotate the switch on the headlight lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever
forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for low beams.
OFF All exterior lights are off.
AUTO Turn on the automatic lighting
feature. Headlights turn on or
off depending on ambient
brightness when the vehicle is on.
Headlights automatically come
on after the wipers are engaged for a
certain time.
Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.
To brighten: Press the + button.
To dim: Press the - button.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches minimum or
maximum.
Headlight Washers* Turn the headlights on. Press the headlight washer button to operate the washers.
The headlight washers also operate when you first turn
on the windshield wipers.
Headlight
washer
button
High
beams Low
beams
Flash high
beams
Press the map light
button to turn lights on
or off when the front
light switch is in the
door-activated position.
Interior Lights Change the interior light settings using the switches on the ceiling.
on position: The light
comes on when the
tailgate is open and
goes off when it is
closed.
off position: The light
stays off.
Cargo area lights
Located on the inside of the tailgate door.
on position: Interior
lights remain on.
Door-activated
position: Interior lights
come on when any of
the doors are opened,
the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the
vehicle is turned off.
off position: Interior
lights remain off.Door-activated position
On
Off
Second- and third-row lights
On Off
Front lights
BrightDim
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one-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a three-blink
sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down until it
locks into place.
Wiper operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Front Wipers
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Headlight-Wiper IntegrationWhen the headlights are in the AUTO position, they
automatically turn on when the front wipers operate
several times within a certain interval. The headlights
turn off shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if
there is enough ambient light.
Intermittent Wipers*When you move the lever to the INT position, the
wipers operate based on the delay adjustment.
Adjust the wiper delay using the intermittent time adjustment ring.
Right
Left
*if equipped
Automatic rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position while driving in rainy weather, the wipers
operate based on the amount of detected rainfall.
Adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity using the adjustment ring.
r ear Wiper
Rotate the end of the wiper lever to operate the rear
wiper.
When you shift to Reverse (R) and the front wipers are
activated, the rear wiper activates even if the switch is
off.
Mist
Off
Intermittent* (or automatic*)
Low speed
High speed Pull for
washer.
Long delay
Short delay
Lower sensitivity
Higher sensitivity
Intermittent time
adjustment ring
Adjustment ring
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched, or the
rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck. Operating the
wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the windshield,
or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before turning on the wipers.
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oFF
INT: Intermittent
oN: Continuous wipe
Washer
Washer
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
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Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. You
should be able to sit upright and well back in the seat,
adequately press the pedals without leaning forward, and
grip the steering wheel comfortably. The passenger’s seat
should be adjusted so that it is as far back from the front
airbag in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and
Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least
10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest.
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Allow sufficient
space.
Move
back.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Height adjustment Lumbar support
adjustment*
Seat-back angle
adjustment
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*if equipped
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
Adjusting the
Head restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head restraints are
most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head should
rest against the center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the center height of
the restraint.
Front and second-row seats
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while pressing
the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up as far
as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs back in
place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate
height while pressing the release button. Pull up on the
restraint to make sure it is locked in position.
Front and second-row outer seat
Second-row center seat
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Third-row seats
To fold down the head restraint: Pull the handle.
To fold up the head restraint: Pull up the head
restraint and push it back until it latches into
place.Third-
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For a head restraint system to work properly:
•  Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
•  Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
•  Install each restraint in its proper location.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
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Floor matsPosition the front and rear seat floor mats properly and
anchor them. If they are not properly positioned, the floor
mats can interfere with the front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored
mats.
Unlock
Lock
Adjusting the mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the correct
driving position.
Automatic Dimming r earview mirror
When driving after dark, the automatic dimming function
reduces the glare from headlights behind you.
A green indicator appears when automatic dimming is on.
The function cancels when the shift lever is in Reverse (R).
Power Door mirrors Adjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/r selector switch: Select the left or right mirror. After
adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the center
position.
mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch left,
right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Folding door mirror button*: Press to fold the door
mirrors in or out.
r everse Tilt Door mirrors
Either side door mirror can tilt downward when you shift
to Reverse (R) to improve visibility on the selected side
of the vehicle when reversing. The mirror returns to its
original position when you shift out of Reverse.
When in Reverse, slide the selector switch to the left or
right side.
Indicator Sensor
Adjustment switchSelector switchFolding
button*
Selector switch
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Driving Position memory System
You can store two driver’s seat, steering wheel, and door mirror positions into memory
when the vehicle is on. When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote
transmitter, the items adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
1. Adjust the seat, steering wheel, and mirrors to your
preferred positions.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear two
beeps when the memory is set.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously
stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
Memory button 1
Memory button 2
SET button
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you can
comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
Press and hold the adjustment switch to move the steering
wheel in, out, up, or down.
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
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Adjustment switch
rear Seats
Adjust second-row seats, access third-row seats, or fold down seats for additional cargo
space.
Adjusting the Second-row Seats
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar. Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Accessing the
Third-row Seats
Press the button on the second-row seat back or outer
seat side. The second-row seat slides forward to allow
easy access to the third row.
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Folding Down the Second-row Seats
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second-row seat to make room for
cargo.
1. Store the center seat belt by inserting the latch plate
into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
3. Lower the center head restraint to its lowest position.
Put the armrest back into the seat-back.
4. Pull up the seat-back angle adjustment lever.
To return the seat to its original position, pull up the seat-back to an upright position
until it is securely latched into place. Reposition the seat belts as necessary.
Folding Down the Third-row Seats
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the third-row seat to make room for
cargo.
1. Pull the handle on the seat-back. The head restraint
folds down.
2. Push the seat-back forward while pulling the handle.
To return the seat to its original position, pull up the seat-
back while pulling up the handle. Push the head restraint
up to its original position.
Lever
Handle
HomeLink® Garage opener
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home—
such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons on the ceiling.
Training a Button Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the flowchart
below.
Pr ess and hold the button on the r emote
and the HomeLink button at the same
time. Then, while continuing to hold the
HomeLink button, pr ess and release the
button on the r emote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a fa ster ra te within 20 seconds ?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. T
raining
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
ashes for 2 seconds,
then rem ains on. HomeLink LED
r
emains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
P osition the remote transmitter
1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desir ed HomeLink
button and the button on the r emote
transmitter .
Does the HomeLink indicat or (LED) blink at a f ast er
rate after about 10 seconds ?
2
a
The remote has a ro lling code. Press
the “learn” button on the
r emote-contr olled device (e.g., garage
door opener).
Pr ess the pr ogrammed HomeLink
button again; the remote-contr olled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, pr
ess and hold the
pr ogrammed HomeLink button for 2
seconds.a
Pr ess and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the devic e (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information
CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.)  or myacura.com (Canada). If you need help, visit www.
homelink.com.
HomeLink indicator
HomeLink buttons

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Climate Control System
Set your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air
and fan speed. Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) or buttons to operate the
system.
Front operation
r ecirculation/
fresh air mode
Driver’s side
temperature
on-Demand multi-Use Display (oDmD)
When you select a climate control icon, a new screen appears where you can make
adjustments or change settings.
Airflow
control
mode
AC: Turn the air conditioning on or off.
SyNC: Set the passenger’s side temperature
to the same as the driver’s side. Fan
speedr
ear temperature
Passenger’s side
temperature
Windshield
defroster
button
Driver’s side
temperature
switch
Climate control buttons
oN/oFF
button AUT
o button: Press, then
adjust the temperature to
your preferred setting.
rear window
defogger/heated
mirror button Passenger’s side
temperature
switch

r ear operation
rear Lock:
Disable operation
from the rear.
r ear
temperature
up/down
on-Demand multi-Use Display (oDmD)
Close the
menu r
ear oN/oFF rear AUT o
Fan speedAirflow
control mode
If Rear Lock is turned on in the front, rear
controls cannot be operated.
oDmD screen
Select the REAR icon to
enter the rear climate
control screen.
r
ear Climate Control Buttons
Temperature
control
rear
AUT ooN/oFF
button
Airflow
control
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Heated Steering Wheel*
Heat the steering wheel to a comfortable temperature
when the vehicle is on.
Press the heated steering wheel button. Press the button
again to turn it off.
Heated steering wheel button
Heated Windshield Button*Turn the vehicle on. Press the heated windshield button
to de-ice the windshield.
The heated windshield may automatically activate when
the outside temperature is below 4° C, and deactivate
when the temperature reaches 6° C.
Heated windshield
button
*if equipped (Canadian models)
Seat Heaters and ventilation*
Quickly warm or cool the seats when the vehicle is on.
Front Seat Heaters or ventilation
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) to operate the front seat heaters or
ventilation.
Select LO, MID,
or HI level.
+: Increase heating
or cooling levels.
AUT o: The
system selects
the best setting
based on ambient
temperature.
oFF: Turn the
system off. -: Decrease
heating or
cooling levels.
Close the
menu
oDmD screen
Select to enter the seat
heating or ventilation screen.
*if equipped
Second-r ow Seat Heaters*
Press the seat heater button on the back of the center
console to cycle through settings: HI, MID, LO, and OFF.
Indicators appear for each setting.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
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When the vehicle is turned off, the heating or cooling setting returns to off
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*if equipped
Customized Features
You can easily customize many features of your vehicle. The customized settings are
recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the remote (Driver 1 or Driver 2).
Settings are unique to each remote.
How to Change a Setting
The vehicle must be in Park (P) to select Vehicle Settings. Use the interface dial to make
and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (System, Vehicle, Camera, Audio, Phone, Info, or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
Setting the Clock
On vehicles without navigation, use the interface dial to adjust the time in the clock
display. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS signals.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Clock Adjustment.
4. Rotate the interface dial to change the hour value. Press the interface dial to select
minutes, and rotate to change the value. Press the interface dial to exit the screen.
5. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
Settings screen
BACK
button
Interface
dial SeTTINGS
button
Basic
Audio operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Port
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod® or iPhone®.
1. Slide back the center console cover. Open the USB
port cover.
2. Install the flash drive or iPod cable to the USB port.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Slide back the center console cover. Open the AUX
cover.
2. Connect the device to the input jack.
3. Use the device to control the audio.
iPod  and iPhone  are trademarks  of Apple,  Inc.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.
AUDIo AND CoNNeCTIvITy
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Accessory Power Socket
Located in the center console, center pocket, and rear
cargo area. Open the socket cover to use power when
the vehicle is on.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the
power socket.
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Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings using the interface dial.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Audio Settings.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the sound setting to adjust.
5. Adjust the setting to the desired level. Press the
interface dial.
6. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
Left selector wheel: Roll up or down to adjust volume.
Press to mute. Move (or hold) left or right to change
stations or tracks.
SoUr Ce button: Cycle through available audio modes.
SOURCE buttonLeft selector wheel
Fm/Am/xm® radio
Move right or left for the next or previous station. Move and hold right or left for the next
or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod*/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Move right for the next or previous track. Move and hold right or left for the next or
previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®
Move right for the next song. Move and hold right or left for the next or previous station.

on-Demand multi-Use Display (oDmD) and Controls
Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or buttons.
The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to subsequent
audio pages for more specific functions. Options that appear depend on the selected
audio source.
Power button Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store up to
six AM, FM, or XM
stations or HDD
tracks.
more: Change
screen and sound
settings, or display
menu options for
the selected audio
source.
Sound: Adjust
sound settings
v olume knob
Audio Source:
Change the
audio source.
Select Edit
Order to arrange
audio icons to
your preference.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display. AUDIo button(s):
Display the audio
screen.
meNU button:
Display menu
items for the
selected audio
source.
Interface dial
(from the Audio
screen): Move up, down, left,
and right. Rotate and press
ENTER to make selections in the
upper display.
button: Adjust
the upper screen
brightness.
SeTTINGS button:
Choose Audio
Settings.
Screen shown for model  with navigation.