clock Acura MDX 2020 Owner's Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 33 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) P. 119
2Controls P. 137
Clock P. 138 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 165 Moonroof P. 167
Adjusting the Seats P. 191
2 Features P. 231
Audio System P. 232 Audio System Basic Operation P. 239
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* P. 335 Customized Features P. 358
Compass* P. 443
2 Driving P. 445
Before Driving P. 446 Towing a Trailer P. 452
Parking Your Vehicle P. 546Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 557
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 572
2 Maintenance P. 573
Before Performing Maintenance P. 574 Maintenance MinderTM P. 577
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 598
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 615
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 625
Tools P. 626 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 627
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 656 Fuses P. 662
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 672Refueling P. 673
2Information P. 675
Specifications P. 676 Identification Numbers P. 678
Emissions Testing P. 681 Warranty Coverages P. 683
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P137)
Clock (P138)
aEnter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2 Adjusting the Clock (P138)
bRotate to change hour, then move
.
cRotate to change minute, then
press .
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P168)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P171)
Lights (P172)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 138
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 139
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 141
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 153
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 154
Tailgate .............................................. 155
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 162
Security System Alarm ...................... 162 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 165
Moonroof .......................................... 167
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 168
Turn Signals ..................................... 171
Light Switches.................................. 172
Fog Lights
*...................................... 175
Daytime Running Lights ................... 175
Auto High-Beam .............................. 176
Wipers and Washers ........................ 179
Brightness Control ........................... 183
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 184Driving Position Memory System ...... 185
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 187 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 188
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 189
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 191
Second Row Seats ........................... 194
Third Row Seats ............................... 203
Armrest ........................................... 204
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 206
Interior Convenience Items .............. 208
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 219
Rear Climate Control System ........... 226
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 230
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time manually in the information screen with the power mode in
ON.
■Using the Settings menu on the information screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Clock Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select Clock
Adjustment .
3. Rotate to change hour, then move .
4. Rotate to change minute, then press
.
■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move to select a secondary menu.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 358
You can turn the clock display in the information
screen on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 358
You cannot adjust the time while the vehicle is
moving.
The clock is automatica lly updated through the
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be
adjusted.
Except Canadian models
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
214
Controls
■Accessory power socket (cargo area)
Open the cover to use it.
The AC power outlet can be used when the engine is running. Open the cover to use it. Plug in the appliance
slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push it all
the way.
■AC Power Outlet*1AC Power Outlet*
NOTICE
Do not use the AC power outlet for electric
appliances that require hi gh initial peak wattage,
such as cathode-ray tube type televisions,
refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is not suitable for
devices that process precis e data, such as medical
equipment, and that require an extremely stable
power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touc h sensor lamps, etc.
The AC power outlet is desi gned to supply power for
up to 115 volt appliances that are rated 150 watts or
less.
Continued use of any elec tric appliance/device
exceeding these ratings may result in damage to the
appliance/device.
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.Use the interface dial or ENTER/MENU
button to access phone, information or
smartphone functions.
Interface dial (E NTER/MENU button):
Rotate left or right to scroll through the
available choices. Press to set your selection.
Move right, left, up or down to select a
secondary menu.
Press to switch the display to the Information
Menu screen while the trip computer screen
or clock/wallpaper screen is displayed.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
(Day/Night) button: Press to change
the information screen brightness.
Press once and make an adjustment
using the interface dial. u Each time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.1Audio System Basic Operation
Voice Control System
*
The navigation/audio system is voice operable.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 251
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move , , or to se lect a secondary menu.
Audio function items 2 Preset Memory P. 255, 259
2 Radio Text P. 256
2 Music Search P. 269, 273, 285, 294
2 Scan P. 256, 267, 270, 274, 295
2 Random/Repeat P. 270, 275, 286, 295
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
audio system settings and pr eset memory are turned
to the respective mode automatically when you set
the power mode to ON. (Day/Night)
ButtonBACK Button
Interface Dial ( ENTER/
MENU Button)
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uInformation Screen
Features
Information Screen
Displays the navigation*, HFL information, clock/wa llpaper, trip computer, Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto. From this screen, you can go to various setup options.
Press the NAV
*, PHONE , INFO and SMARTPHONE buttons to go to the
corresponding display.
■Switching the Display
SMARTPHONE Button
PHONE Button INFO Button
Phone Info Smartphone
SMARTPHONE Button
PHONE Button
NAV Button INFO Button
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Navigation*
* Not available on all models
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Features
■Navigation*
Shows the navigation screen.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Phone
Shows the HFL information.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 393
■Info
Shows the AcuraLink/Messages*, Trip Computer , Clock , Traffic Incidents* or
Voice Recognition Guide*. Press or INFO button to display the Information
Menu screen.
AcuraLink/Messages
*:
Shows a AcuraLink ® message menu list.
2 AcuraLink Message P. 439
Trip Computer:
Current Drive
Shows the range and instant and average fu el economy of the current trip, as well
as the average fuel economy from your last trip.
History of Trip A
Shows the range, average fuel economy and distances traveled for the current trip,
as well as the average fuel economy and distances traveled during the last three
driving cycles.
Each time you reset the trip meter A, th e information on the display updates. The
history of the previous three driving cycles is kept.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uInformation Screen
Features
Deleting the history manually
1. Press on the History of Trip A screen to select Delete History.
2. A confirmation message appears on the screen. Rotate to select Yes, then
press .
Clock :
Shows a clock screen and an image you import.
Traffic Incidents
*:
Shows a traffic incidents list.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Voice Recognition Guide*:
Shows a voice recognition guide screen.
■Smartphone
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
2 Apple CarPlay P. 299
2 Android Auto P. 303
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uInformation Screen
Features
You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the information screen.
■Import wallpaper
1.Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port
(2.5A).
2USB Ports P. 233
2.Press the SETTINGS button.
3. Rotate to select Clock Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select Clock/
Wallpaper Type .
4. Move to select Wallpaper tab.
u The screen will change to the wallpaper
list.
5. Rotate to select Options…, then press
.
u Repeat the procedure to select, Add
New Wallpaper .
6. Rotate to select a desired picture.
u The preview is displayed on the left side
on the screen.
7. Rotate to select Start Import, then
press to save the data.
u The display will return to the wallpaper
list.
■Wallpaper Setup1Wallpaper Setup
•When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.
•The file name must be fewer than 255 characters.
•The file format of the im age that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•The individual file size limit is 2 MB.
•The maximum image size is 1,680 x 936 pixels.
•Up to three files can be saved.•If the USB flash drive doe s not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.
•When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a
folder cannot be imported.
•The file name must be fewer than 210 characters.
•The file format of the im age that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•The individual file size limit is 10 MB.
•The maximum image size is 5,800 x 5,800 pixels.
•Up to 10 files can be saved for each driver (Driver 1
and Driver 2).
•If the USB flash drive doe s not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
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