Door Acura MDX 2020 Workshop Manual

uuOpening and Closing the Windows uOpening/Closing th e Power Windows
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Controls
To open: Press the unlock button, and then
within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.
If the windows stop midway, repeat the
procedure.
To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the unlock
direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key.
Within 10 seconds of re turning the key to the
central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows at the
desired position. If you want further
adjustment, repeat the same operation.
■Opening the Windows with the Remote1 Opening the Windows with the Remote
If you open the windows with the remote, the
moonroof will open automati cally along with them.
Unlock Button
■Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key1Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key
If you open/close the windows with the key, the
moonroof will open/close au tomatically along with
them.
CloseOpen
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Controls
Moonroof
Opening/Closing the Moonroof
You can operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch in
the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
The moonroof automatically opens or closes
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
pull or push the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof
switch.
To close: Push the switch fo rward firmly, then
release.
■Using the Moonroof Switch
1 Moonroof
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice
can damage the moonr oof panel or motor.
The moonroof can be opera ted for up to 10 minutes
after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse
function causes the moonroof to change directions,
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully
closes. Make sure that al l objects, including fingers,
are clear of the moonroof.
You can use the remote transmitter or the key to
operate the moonroof. 2 Opening the Windows with the Remote
P. 166
2 Opening/Closing the Windows with the
Key P. 166
3WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on
someone’s hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
Open
CloseTilt
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1:Canadian models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting
low, the engine may not start when you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not
start, refer to the following link.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 650
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating RangeVEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Operate the audio system and other accessories in this
position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be used.
Press the button.
Indicator
Without pressing
the brake pedal
Press the button without
the transmission in
( P.
Press the button with
the transmission in
( P.
Put the transmission into (P.
U.S. models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the pow er mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
Canadian models
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Controls
Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the
keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If
the buzzer continues even after the remote is
put back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the keyless access remo te is taken out of the
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the MID notifies the driver inside that the
remote is outside of the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the keyless access remo te is taken out of the
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.
■Keyless Access Remote Reminder1 Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access remote is within the
system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is
closed, the warni ng function cancels.
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless access remote on the
dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the
warning buzzer to go of f. Under some other
conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating
the remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even
if the remote is within the system’s operational
range.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 89
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If
you find a significant change in the vertical angle of
the headlights, there may be a problem with the
system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Models without automatic headlight adjusting system
Models with automatic headlight adjusting system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a de nse fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models with automatic
intermittent wipers
Models without automatic
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals wi th the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VE HICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with
you, and close th e driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch
is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Headlight Integration with Wiper
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
You can adjust the auto li ght sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features P. 126, 358
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
U.S. models
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 126, 358
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
Heated Windshield Button*
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield at the wiper park area and
along the driver side edge of the windshield
when the power mode is in ON.
The heated windshield will automatically
switch off after 15 minutes.
1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged. Also, do not
use the system for a long ti me while the engine is
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.
When the power mode is se t to ON and the outside
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door
mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.
1 Heated Windshield Button*
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use
the system for a long peri od when the engine is
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.
When the power mode is se t to ON and the outside
temperature is below 39°F (4°C), the heated
windshield may automatically activate for up to 15
minutes.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
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Controls
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar), steering wheel and door
mirror positions with the driv ing position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system, door mirrors adjust to one of the two preset positions and the seat
adjusts to retracted positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.
The steering wheel and the seat will move to the stored position when you set the
power mode to ACCESSORY.
When you enter the vehicle, the MID br iefly shows you which remote transmitter
you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward and steering
wheel fully up depending on the set seating
position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s s eat and steering wheel
moves to the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1 Driving Position Memory System
Using the information screen or MID, you can disable
the automatic seat, steeri ng wheel and door mirrors
adjustment function. 2 Customized Features P. 126, 358
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 126, 358
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat or steering wheel is in motion.
•The seat or steering wheel position is adjusted
while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
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