climate control Acura MDX 2020 Owner's Guide

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Controls
■Switching the vent mode
Select a desired vent mode icon, or Front
Mode Auto : The system automatically selects
the vent mode most suitable to the ambient
environment.
Vent mode : Dashboard vents
: Dashboard and floor vents
: Floor vents
: Floor and defroster vents
■A/C on and off 1.Select A/C.
2. Select On or Off .
1Switching the vent mode
While the climate control system is in auto, Front
Mode Auto is highlighted.
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■SYNC on and off
1.Select SYNC.
2. Select On for synchronization mode.
u When in synchronization mode, the front
passenger’s side temperature and the
rear passenger compartment become
the same as the driv er’s side settings.
3. Adjust the temperature or change the
mode from the driver’s side.
■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
u When the left or right side of the
is selected, the fan speed level goes up or
down one level at a time.
2. Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is
for a slower speed, and the larger for a
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Front Fan AUTO : The system automatically
selects the fan speed most suitable to the
ambient environment.
1 SYNC on and off
When you press the button or select the Front
icon, the system synchronizes the driver’s and
front passenger’s temp erature settings.
When the system is not in SYNC mode, the driver's
side temperature, the front passenger’s side
temperature and the rear passenger compartment (if
it is on) can be set separately.
You can also turn off SYNC mode by changing the
front passenger’s side temperature or rear
passenger’s temperature.
1 Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in auto, Front
Fan AUTO is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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Select or currently shown to
switch between the modes depending on
environmental conditions.
u Selecting or currently shown
changes the display to the Fresh Air/
Recirculation display. You can also
switch the mode by selecting or
icon appearing in the display.
(Recirculation Mode ): Recirculates air
from the vehicle’s interi or through the system.
(Fresh Air Mode): Maintains outside
ventilation. Keep the sy stem in fresh air mode
in normal situations.
■Switching between the Recirculation and Fresh Air Modes
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Pressing the button or selecting the Front
icon appearing after the vent mode icon is
selected turns the air conditioning system on
and automatically switches the system to fresh
air mode.
Press the button or select the Front
icon again to turn off, the system returns to
the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows 1.Press the button, or select the vent
mode icon and then the Front icon.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
2 Switching between the Recirculation
and Fresh Air Modes P. 224
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.
If you press the button or select the Front
icon during Auto Idle Stop, the engine restarts
automatically.
1 To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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uuClimate Control System uRear Climate Control System
Controls
Rear Climate Control System
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Select REAR.
2. Select Auto.
u The rear system changes to AUTO mode.
3. Adjust the rear passenger’s compartment temperature using the temperature
control icon.
4. Select the On/Off to cancel.
u When the turned back on, the system returns to your last selection.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel1Rear Climate Control System
If any icons on the touch screen are pressed while
using the rear climate control system in auto, the
function of the icon that was pressed will take
priority.
Rear Lock: Appears on the front panel. When
selected, it disables the rear panel control.
LOCK: Appears on the rear c ontrol panel while the
rear lock is on.
If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear
control panel is disabled. LOCK SYNC appears on the
rear control panel.
When the rear fan is set to maximum speed, Auto
Idle Stop does not activate.
u Auto Idle Stop may not activate under other
conditions when the rear climate control system is
in use.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
( +/(-
(Temperature
Control) Icon
Fan Speed Level
Indicators
On/Off Icon
Auto Icon Rear Lock
Icon
Vent Mode Icon
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■Changing the rear temperature setting
Change the temperature setting from the
following:
(+/(-: To raise or lower the temperature
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold
(+/(-, the
temperature decreases or increases.
■Switching the vent mode Select a desired vent mode icon.
Vent mode: Rear console vents
: Rear console vents and floor vents
: Rear floor vents
1Changing the rear temperature setting
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
(+/(- (Temperature Control) Icon
Vent Mode Icon
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■Changing the fan speed
Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is for
a slower speed, and the larger for a faster
speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a time.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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Use the system when the engine is running
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature usi ng the rear temperature control button.
3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press button.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel1Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel
When the Rear Lock icon on the front control panel
is off, the temperature of the rear passenger
compartment can be cont rolled independently.
Rear floor
ventsRear console
vents and
floor vents Rear console
vents
/
(Fan Control)
Buttons
(On/Off) Button
Rear Temperature
Control Buttons
AUTO Button
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uuClimate Control System uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
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Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.Sensor
Sensor
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Change the gear position to
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
If the vehicle tires slip when retrieving a boat from the water, keep the transmission
in
(D and do not use the sequential shift mode in (S. This prevents damage to the
transmission.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 670
■Turning and Braking
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
■Retrieving a Boat
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