Acura MDX 2015 Owner's Manual

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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the TRIP button until the trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.■
Trip Meter
■
Outside Temperature
■
Average Fuel Economy
1 Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the TRIP button.1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is located in the front
bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several mi nutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the MID’s customized features to correct the
temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 1041Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 104

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Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was
reset.■
Instant Fuel Economy
■
Range
■
Elapsed Time
■
Average Speed
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 1041Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 104

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The indicators on the display show the
amount of torque being transferred to the
right front, left front, right rear, and left rear
wheels.2 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SH-
AWD® )
* P. 367
Shows the current mode for IDS.2Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) P. 335Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.2Refer to the navigation system■
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor
*
■
Current Mode for IDS
■
Turn-by-Turn Directions
1 Turn-by-Turn Directions
The multi-information display shows a compass when
the route guidance is not used.
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 104
2 Refer to the navigation system
Models with navigation system* Not available on all models

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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 395
Shows each tire’s pressure.2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 367■
Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
■
Tire Pressure Monitor

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Use the MID to customize certain features.■How to customize
Select the Vehicle Settings screen by rolling the multi-function steering-wheel
controls while the power mode is in ON, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Push
the multi-function steering-wheel controls.■
Customized Features
1 Customized Features
To customize other features, roll the multi-function
steering-wheel controls.
2 List of customizable options P. 107
2 Example of customization settings P. 111
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) on the screen.
The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door. The
customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
Shift to
( P before you attempt to change any
customized setting.
Multi-function Steering-
wheel Controls
Roll: Changes the
customize menus and
items.
Push: Enter the selected
item.
MID: Goes to
Vehicle Settings .

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■Customization flow
Roll the multi-function steering-wheel controls to select Vehicle Settings and push the multi-function steering-wheel controls.Vehicle Settings
“Trip A” Reset TimingLanguage Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. DisplayMemory Position LinkDoor Unlock ModeKeyless Access Beep
Driver Assist System Setup
*
Meter Setup
Driving Position SetupKeyless Access Setup
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Turn by Turn Display
*
Forward Collision Warning Distance
*
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
*
ACC Display Speed Unit
*
Roll
Push
Push
PushPushPush
Roll
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
*
Blind Spot Info
*
Steering Wheel Movement At Entry/Exit
Auto Seatbelt Tension
*
Roll
Roll
Remote Start System On/Off
*
Roll
Push
Keyless Access Light Flash
RollRollRollRoll
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Exit
Door SetupIDS SetupDefault AllLighting Setup
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Auto Door LockAuto Door Unlock
Keyless Lock Answer BackSecurity Relock Timer
Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off TimerAuto Light Sensitivity
Roll
PushPush
RollRollRollRoll
Roll
Roll
Power Tailgate Setup
Push
Power Open By Outer Handle
Keyless Open Mode
Push
Maintenance Info.
Roll
Push
Preferred IDS Mode
RollRollRoll

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■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsDriver Assist
System
Setup
*
Forward Collision
Warning Distance
*
Changes at which distance FCW
* or CMBS
TM *
alerts, or
turns FCW
* on and off.
Long /Normal
*1/Short /Off
ACC Forward Vehicle
Detect Beep
*
Causes the system to beep when the system detects a
vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of the ACC with
LSF range.
On /Off
*1
ACC Display Speed Unit
*
Changes the speed unit for ACC with LSF on the MID.
mph
*1/km/h (U.S.)
mph /km/h
*1 (Canada)
Lane Keeping Assist
Suspend Beep
*
Causes the system to beep when the LKAS is suspended.
On /Off
*1
Blind Spot Info
*
Changes the setting for the blind spot information.
Audible And Visual
Alert
*1/ Visual Alert /Off
Meter Setup Language Selection
Changes the displayed language. English*1/Francais /Español
Adjust Outside Temp.
Display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. -5°F ~
±0°F*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C
~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, average
fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed time A. When Refueled
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B, average
fuel economy B, average speed B, and elapsed time B. When Refueled
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
Turn by Turn Display
*
Select whether the turn-by-turn display comes on during
the route guidance. On
*1/
Off
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsDriving
Position
Setup
Memory Position Link
Turns the driving position memory system on and
off.
On
*1/
Off
Steering Wheel
Movement At Entry/Exit
Moves the steering wheel fully up when you get in/
get out of the vehicle. Turns this feature on and off.
On
*1/Off
Auto Seatbelt Tension
*
Turns the setting for the automatic seat belt e-
pretensioner activation on and off.
On
*1/Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light
Flash Causes some exterior lights to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors.
On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock
the doors.
On*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off
*
Turns the remote engine start feature on and off. On
*1/Off
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsLighting
Setup
Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.
60sec
/30sec
*1/15sec
Headlight Auto Off
Timer
Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.
60sec /30sec /15sec
*1/ 0sec
Auto Light Sensitivity
Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.
Max /High /Mid
*1/Low /Min
Door Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock. With Vehicle Speed
*1/
Shift
From P /Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock. All Doors When Driver’s
Door Opens
*1/
All Doors
When Shifted To Park /All
Doors When Ignition
Switched Off/Off
Key And Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.
Driver Door*1/
All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec
/60sec /30sec
*1