Acura MDX 2018 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2018, Model line: MDX, Model: Acura MDX 2018Pages: 697, PDF Size: 38.45 MB
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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
power mode is set to ON.
■Mirror position adjustment
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 mirrors*
Press the fold button to fold the door mirrors.
If activated, either side door mirror 
automatically tilts do wnward when you put 
the transmission into 
(R; this improves close-
in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle 
when backing up. The  mirror automatically 
returns to its original position when you take 
the transmission out of 
(R.
To activate this feature, set the power mode 
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left 
or right side.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Fold Button*
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Selector Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
■Folding the door mirrors
Lock all doors from outside the vehicle. u The mirrors start folding automatically.
2 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
■Unfolding the door mirrors
Unlock the driver’s or all  doors from outside the vehicle.
u The mirrors start unfo lding automatically.
2Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
■Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function*1Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function*
Door mirrors will not unfol d automatically if fold 
button is pressed.
2 Folding door mirrors
* P. 190
You can turn the automa tic folding door mirror 
function on and off. 2 Customized Features  P. 126, 358
Door mirrors will not fold  automatically when locking 
from inside the vehicle usi ng lock tab or master door 
lock switch.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
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, 
well back in the seat and be able to 
adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel 
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be 
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far 
back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.
■Adjusting the front power seats
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow 
at least 10 inches (25 cm)  between the center of the 
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3WARNING
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.
Move back.
Allow sufficient 
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
Horizontal Position 
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
Seat-back Angle 
Adjustment Driver’s Side/
Passenger’s Side
* 
Lumbar Support 
Adjustment
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uFront Seats
Controls
Adjust the driver’s seat -back to a comfortable, 
upright position, leaving ample space 
between your chest and  the airbag cover in 
the center of the steering wheel.
The front seat passenger should also adjust 
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright 
position.
Reclining a seat-back so that  the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the 
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capa bility of the belt. It also increases the 
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a 
seat-back is reclined, the gr eater the risk of injury.
■Adjusting the Seat-Backs1Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Do not put a cushion, or  other object, between the 
seat-back and your back. Do ing so may interfere with 
proper seat belt  or airbag operation.
If you cannot get far e nough away from the steering 
wheel and still reach th e controls, we recommend 
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive 
equipment may help.
3WARNING
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.
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uuAdjusting the Seats uSecond Row Seats
Controls
Second Row Seats
■Adjusting the Seat Positions1Second Row Seats
Once a seat is adjusted co rrectly, rock it back and 
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Seat-back Angle 
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to change 
the angle.Horizontal Position 
Adjustment
Pull up the bar to move the 
seat, then release the bar.
Models with bench seat
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Controls
Models with captain seat
Seat-back Angle 
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to change 
the angle.Horizontal Position 
Adjustment
Pull up the bar to move the 
seat, then release the bar.
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Controls
Pressing the button on the seat-back, or seat 
cushion tilts the second  row outer seat's seat-
back forward.  u The whole seat slides forward. 
Pulling up on the strap  also tilts the seat-back 
forward.
■Third Row Seat Access1 Third Row Seat Access
The button is disabled wh en the vehicle is moving.
When you enter the third row seat, be careful not to 
trip over the second row seat belt.
Strap
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uuAdjusting the Seats uSecond Row Seats
Controls
Separately fold down the left and right ha lves of the second row seat to make room 
for cargo.
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the la tch plate into the slot on the side of the 
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor  P. 38
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lo west position. Put the armrest back into 
the seat-back.
4.Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment 
lever.
To return the seat to th e original position, pull 
up the seat-back in the upright position.
■Folding Down the Second Row Seat1 Folding Down the Second Row Seat
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press 
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the 
weight sensors in the front  passenger seat to work 
improperly. 2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator  P. 54
The front seats must be far enough forward so they 
do not interfere with the second row seats as they 
fold down.
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until 
it locks.
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat 
cushion are securely latche d back into place before 
driving. Also, make sure  all rear shoulder belts are 
positioned in front of the seat-back.
Make sure the center shoulde r belt is re-positioned in 
the holding slot.
Models with bench seat
Models with bench seat
Lever
All Models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uHead Restraints
Controls
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 when the center of the 
back of the occupant’s head rests against the 
center of the restraint. The tops of the 
occupant’s ears should be level with the 
center height of the restraint.
■Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Head Restraint 
Positions
1Head Restraints
In order for the head restraint system to work 
properly:
•Do not hang any items on  the head restraints, or 
from the restraint legs.
•Do not place any objects  between an occupant and 
the seat-back.
•Install each restraint in its proper location.
3WARNING
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.
Position head in the center 
of the head restraint.
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Controls
To raise the head restraint:  Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:  Push it down 
while pressing the release button.
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