windshield wipers Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
8
Quick Reference Guide
❙How to Refuel (P457)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P485)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P151)
❙Back-Up Lights (P484)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P455)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle (P151)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P483)
❙Taillights (P483)
❙Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P482)
❙Rear Wiper (P176)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P469)
❙Windshield Wipers (P174, 486)
❙Tires (P490, 515)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P138)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P184)
❙Headlights (P167, 481)
❙Side Marker Lights (P167, 481)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P166, 481)
❙Fog Lights* (P170, 481)
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P174)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
cleaning the windshield or driving through a
car wash.
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
Steering Wheel (P182)
● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P147)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P151, 152)
● Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you carry the
keyless access remote.
● Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
Tailgate Outer Handle
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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Controls
Turn the headlight switch in AUTO and pull
the headlight lever to low beam.
2 Light Switches P. 167
The auto high-beam indicator comes on.
■Temporary cancellation
The auto high-beam operation is temporarily canceled while:
• You are continuously driving at a speed below 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The vehicle speed is below 15 mph (24 km/h).
• The windshield wipers run at high speed for more than a few seconds.
The system operation resumes once the condit ion that caused it to cancel improves.
■To Operate the System1To Operate the System
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the air flow directed towards the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Headlight
Switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■AUTO*
2 Automatic Intermittent Wipers* P. 175
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ri ng to adjust wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
MIST
INT
*: Low speed with
intermittent
AUTO
*: Automatic intermittent
operation OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■Auto sensitivity adjustment
When in AUTO, you can also adjust the
rainfall sensor sensitivity using the adjustment
ring.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Wipers and Washers
If the wipers st op operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then
remove the obstacle.
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situation in order to prevent severe damage
to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you select the transmission to
(R with the windshield wipers activated, the
rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
INT : Intermittent
OFF ON : Continuous wipe
Washer
Windshield Wiper Operat ion Rear Wiper Operation
IntermittentIntermittent
Low speed wipe
High speed wipe Continuous
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windshield washers for the first time
after the power mode is set to ON.
■Headlight Washers
Canadian models
1Headlight Washers
The headlight washers use th e same fluid reservoir as
the windshield washers.
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Index
572
Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 260, 270
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 434
AC Power Outlet ....................................... 208
Accessories and Modifications ................. 511
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 207
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................................. 390
Indicator .................................................... 91
Additives Coolant ................................................... 477
Engine Oil ................................................ 472
Washer .................................................... 480
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 472
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 198
Front Seats .............................................. 186
Head Restraints........................ 192, 194, 195
Headlights ............................................... 481
Mirrors .................................................... 183
Rear Seats................................................ 197
Steering Wheel ........................................ 182
Temperature ............................................ 119
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 420
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 269
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 280
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 213
Changing the Mode ................................ 216
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 220 Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 505
Rear Climate Control System ................... 221
Sensors ................................................... 225
Synchronized Mode................................. 217
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 213
Air Pressure ....................................... 491, 561
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ........................................ 45
Airbag Care............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator.............................................. 53, 82
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 54
Sensors ..................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 245
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 434
Indicator.................................................... 82
Armrest ..................................................... 198
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 231
Audio System ............................................ 228
Adjusting the Sound................................ 243
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 230
Error Messages ........................................ 276
General Information ................................ 281
Internet Radio ......................................... 267
iPod ........................................................ 263
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 260, 270 Reactivating ............................................ 230
Recommended CDs ................................ 282
Recommended Devices ........................... 284
Remote Controls ..................................... 231
Security Code ......................................... 230
Shortcuts ................................................ 234
Theft Protection ...................................... 230
USB Flash Drives.............................. 270, 284
USB Port ................................................. 229
Authorized Manuals ................................ 569
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 149
Customize ...................................... 129, 298
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 171
Indicator ................................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 382
OFF Button ............................................. 382
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 88
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 88
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 432
Indicator ................................................. 432
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ................................................. 432
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 185
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 175
Automatic Lighting .................................. 168
Automatic Transmission .......................... 373
Creeping................................................. 373
Fluid ....................................................... 479
Kickdown ............................................... 373
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 376
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Index
TRIP Button............................................... 118
Trip Meter ................................................. 119
Troubleshooting ....................................... 513
Blown Fuse ...................... 546, 549, 551, 552
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 24
Emergency Towing .................................. 554
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 534
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating............................................. 539
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 515, 522
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 23, 148
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................... 166
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 84
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 121
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 204
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 138
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 146
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 284
USB Port .................................................... 229
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 562Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®).................. 418
Off Button............................................... 419
Off Indicator.............................................. 83
System Indicator ................................ 83, 418
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 472, 561
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 418
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 96
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 541
Warning Labels ........................................... 72
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 567
Watts ......................................................... 560
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 495
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 519
Window Washers ..................................... 174
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 480
Switch ..................................................... 174
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 160
Windshield ................................................ 174
Cleaning ................................................. 509
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 220
Washer Fluid ........................................... 480
Wiper Blades ........................................... 486
Wipers and Washers................................ 174
Winter Tires .............................................. 498
Snow Tires .............................................. 498
Tire Chains .............................................. 498 Wipers and Washers
................................ 174
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 175
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 486
Front....................................................... 174
Rear ........................................................ 176
WMA ................................................. 260, 270
Worn Tires ................................................ 490
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