climate control ACURA MDX 2022 User Guide

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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the (ON/OFF) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-cond itioning suspended, press
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to cancel idle-stop.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Floor and
windshield
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and
floor vents, and
back of the console
compartment
Dashboard
vents and back
of the console
compartment
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Switch
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
(ON/OFF) Button
Fan Control Buttons
(Recirculation)
Button
(Windshield
Defroster) Button
AUTO Button
SYNC (Synchronization)
Button
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■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation.1 Using Automatic Climate Control
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) is detected, and
the climate control settings are turned to the
respective mode automatically when you set the
power mode to ON.
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Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■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 you press the button 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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You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver’s side, passenger’s side
and rear in synchronization mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.
u The SYNC indicator will come on.
u The system switches to synchronization mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using the driver ’s side temperature control switch.
Press the SYNC button, adjust the interior temperature using the passenger’s side
temperature control switch or changing th e rear temperature to return to dual
mode.
■Synchronization Mode1 Synchronization Mode
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronization mode.
When the system is in dua l mode, the driver’s side
temperature, the passenger’s side temperature, and
the rear temperature can be set separately.
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
SYNC Button
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Rear Climate Control System
Use the system when the engine is runni ng and the climate control system is
operating.
1. Press the (ON/OFF) button.
2. Press the REAR SETTINGS button.
u The system switches to the rear control mode for 10 seconds. The REAR
indicator appears on the display.
3. Press the AUTO button.
u The rear system changes to AUTO mode.
u The system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airfl ow levels to maintain
the set rear temperature. Change the temperature if necessary.
4. To turn off the rear climate control system, press the (ON/OFF) button.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel1Rear Climate Control System
LOCK appears on the rear control 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.
1 Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel
Press the REAR LOCK button to turn the rear lock
mode on and off.
While the rear lock mode is on, the rear control panel
is disabled.
u The REAR LOCK indicator will come on.
REAR LOCK
Button
REAR SETTINGS Button
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Use the system when the engine is running
1. Press the rear AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control button.
3. To turn off the rear climate con trol system, press (ON/OFF) button.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel1Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel
When the rear lock mode is off, the temperature of
the rear passenger compar tment can be controlled
independently.
Rear floor
vents
Back of the
console
compartment
vents Rear Fan Control
Buttons
(ON/OFF) Button
Rear Temperature
Control Buttons
Rear AUTO Button
Back of the
console
compartment
and floor vents
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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 Behind a Motorhome
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 (H) 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 shift position to
(S position if the transmi ssion 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 Behind a Motorhome
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. 685
■Turning and Braking
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
■Retrieving a Boat
1Driving in Hilly Terrain
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature
exceeds the specified limit, the transmission will also
automatically up shift, even in the sequential shift
mode.
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you press the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
access remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 663
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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Driving
1Remote Engine Start*
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation* is activated.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
•The seat heaters* and heated steering wheel* are
activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 226
2 Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
P. 227
* Not available on all models
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