fog light Acura MDX HYBRID 2020 Owner's Manual
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P190)
❚POWER Button (P171)
❚Navigation System
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Information Screen (P248)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
❚Audio System (P236)
❚System Indicators (P84)
❚Gauges (P123)
❚Multi-Information Display
(MID)
(P125)
❚Climate Control System (P222)
❚Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button
(P187)
❚ (Surround View Camera) Button*
(P548)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P507)
❚Parking Sensor System Button (P538)
❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button (P529)
❚Headlight Washer Button* (P185)
❚Heated Windshield Button* (P187)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P522)
❚Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button
(P495)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P518)
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Wipers/Washers (P182)
❚Audio Remote Controls (P241)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P472)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P472)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚Voice Control Buttons (P258)
❚Brightness Control (P186)
❚Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Buttons
(P478)
❚TRIP Button (P126)
❚Interval Button (P487)
❚Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button
(P500)
❚Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls
(P125)
❚Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P219)
❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P174, 175)
❚Fog Lights* (P178)
❚Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons (P397)
❚MAIN Button (P478, 500)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚How to Refuel (P558)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P586)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P164)
❚Back-Up Lights (P585)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera* (P545)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P164)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P584)
❚Taillights (P584)
❚Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P583)
❚Rear Wiper (P184, 589)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P569)
❚Windshield Wipers (P182, 587)
❚Tires (P591, 615)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P192)
❚Headlights (P175, 582)
❚Side Marker Lights (P175, 582)
❚Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P174, 582)
❚Fog Lights* (P178, 582)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P145)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights (P174, 582)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P83)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(
ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist
TM (VSA® ) System
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist
TM (VSA® ) OFF
Indicator Speed-sensitive Electric
Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
IndicatorBrake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P123)/Multi-Information Display (MID) (P125)/System Indicators (P84)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge Security System Alarm Indicator Fuel
Gauge
Tachometer
MID
Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator
M (sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection
Indicator
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Blind spot information
System Indicator
System Indicators
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) IndicatorRoad Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist System
( LKAS ) Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control (
ACC)
with Low Speed Follow
Indicator
U.S.
Canada U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator*
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
Auto High-Beam
Indicator POWER SYSTEM
Indicator
High Temperature Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
SPORT+
Mode
Indicator
READY Indicator
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on when the light switch
in a position other than OFF or
when the switch is set to AUTO
and the exterior lights come on.●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or
VEHICLE OFF while the exterior lights are on, a
chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights
are on.
——
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set
the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the power system.
Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, then
select the ON mode again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
—
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display (MID) Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the Auto high-beam.●Manually operate the headlight switch.●If you are driving with the high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.
●Appears if the temperature inside the camera is too
high and either the auto high beams are in operation or
the headlight switch is turned to AUTO.●Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.
● Goes off - The camera has cooled down. To resume
the system, turn the headlight switch to AUTO.
2Front Sensor Camera P. 475
●Appears when the area around the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
comes back on after you have cleaned the area around
the camera.
●Appears after the 12-volt battery charging system
indicator comes on.●Your vehicle has less abilit y to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●Contact a dealer immediately.
●Appears if there is a problem with the acoustic vehicle
alerting system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 142
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 143
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 144
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 145
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 154
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 157
Tailgate .............................................. 158
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 165
Security System Alarm ...................... 165 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 168
Moonroof .......................................... 170
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 171
Turn Signals ..................................... 174
Light Switches.................................. 175
Fog Lights
*...................................... 178
Daytime Running Lights ................... 178
Auto High-Beam .............................. 179
Wipers and Washers ........................ 182
Brightness Control ........................... 186
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button . 187Driving Position Memory System ...... 188
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 190 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 191
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 192
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 194
Second Row Seats ........................... 197
Third Row Seats ............................... 206
Armrest ........................................... 207
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 209
Interior Convenience Items .............. 211
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 222
Rear Climate Control System ........... 229
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 233
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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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 automatica lly 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)1Automatic 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.
You can adjust the auto li ght sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features P. 131, 362
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
Light Sensor
U.S. models
Bright
Dark
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is in AUTO or .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the proced ures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you fo r flashing the high beams th en release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the auto high-be am, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
Switching to high beam:Switching to low beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
●Your vehicle speed is 45 mph (72
km/h) or more.
●There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
●There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
●Your vehicle speed is 30 mph (48
km/h) or less.
●There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
●There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operation does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are operating.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.
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