heater Acura MDX HYBRID 2020 Owner's Manual

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters and ventilators*.
1. Select .
2. Change the setting with one of the
following:
The Low icon: The LO setting (one indicator
on)
The Mid icon: The MID setting (two
indicators on)
The High icon: The HI setting (three
indicators on)
Auto: The system automatically selects the
setting most suitable to the ambient
environment.
Off: Turn off the system.
When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previous setting of front seat
heaters and ventilators
* are maintained.
■Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*1 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*
Do not use the seat heater s and the seat ventilation
ev en in LO when the power syst em is off. Under such
conditions, the 12-volt ba ttery may be weakened,
making it difficult to turn the power system on.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
Models with seat ventilation
Models without seat ventilation
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the
way. Use the hooks to hang it.
■Second Row Outer Seat Heaters*1Second Row Outer Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
power system is off. Unde r such conditions, the 12-
volt battery may be weakened , making it difficult to
turn the power system on.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
■Integrated Sunshades*
1 Integrated Sunshades*
Use the sunshades only when the windows are fully
closed. Using the shade while a window is open can
unhook and blow off the sh ade, hitting and hurting
anyone sitting near the window.
Tab
Hook
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you press
the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
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 turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater and transmission clutch
actuator heater will impr ove starting and warming of
the engine. Consult a dealer for details.
If exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell
exhaust gas inside the vehi cle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
While the power system is on, 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*.
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 219
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 220, 221
* Not available on all models
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Index
FiltersDust and Pollen ....................................... 604
Oil ........................................................... 575
Flat Tire ............................................. 615, 623
Floor Mats ................................................. 606
Fluids Brake ....................................................... 581
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 580
Engine Coolant ........................................ 577
Windshield Washer .................................. 581
Fog Lights .................................................. 178
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 200
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 206
Foot Brake ................................................. 521
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 50
Front Seats ................................................ 194
Adjusting ................................................. 194
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 475
Fuel ...................................................... 25, 557
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions............. 560
Gauge ..................................................... 123
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 128
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Range ...................................................... 128
Recommendation .................................... 557
Refueling ................................................. 557
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 560
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 25, 558
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 658
Fuses .......................................................... 648
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 656 Locations......................... 648, 651, 654, 655
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 560
Gauge ..................................................... 123
Information ............................................. 557
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Refueling................................................. 557
Gauges ...................................................... 123
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 467
Gear Shift Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 465
Glass (care) ................................................ 608
Glove Box .................................................. 211
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 613
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 397
Auto Answer ........................................... 413
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 415
Automatic Transferring............................ 413
Displaying Messages................................ 433
HFL Buttons............................................. 397
HFL Menus .............................................. 400
HFL Status Display ................................... 398
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 399
Making a Call .......................................... 424 Options During a Call.............................. 430
Phone Setup ........................................... 405
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 419
Receiving a Call....................................... 429
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message ............. 431
Ring Tone ............................................... 414
Roadside Assistance ................................ 437
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 432
Selecting a Text/E-mail Message Account ................................................ 432
Speed Dial .............................................. 416
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 411
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option .................................................. 410
Use Contact Photo .................................. 414
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 278
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI
TM Port ............................................. 344
Head Restraints ........................ 201, 203, 204
Headlight Washers ................................... 185
Headlights ................................................ 175
Aiming.................................................... 582
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 179
Automatic Operation .............................. 176
Dimming......................................... 175, 178
Operating ............................................... 175
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 187
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 219
Heated Windshield .................................. 187
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 219
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 220, 221
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Index
Seat Belts..................................................... 39
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 43
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 41
Checking ................................................... 46
Detachable Anchor .................................... 44
Fastening ................................................... 42
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 72
Pregnant Women ...................................... 45
Reminder ................................................... 40
Warning Indicator ................................ 40, 91
Seat Heaters ...................................... 220, 221
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 220
Seats .......................................................... 194
Adjusting ................................................. 194
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 194
Front Seats .............................................. 194
Seat Heaters .................................... 220, 221
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 220
Second Row Seat ..................................... 197
Third Row Seat ........................................ 206
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 221
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 200
Security System ......................................... 165
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 96
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 97
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 66
Sequential Mode ...................................... 471
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 472
Setting the Clock ...................................... 142
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 129Shift Button
........................................ 23, 465
Operation................................................ 467
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 23, 465
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ................................................ 56
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 58
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 305
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 264
Snow Tires ................................................. 599
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire .......................................... 615, 663
Spark Plugs ............................................... 662
Specifications ............................................ 662
Specified Fuel ................................... 557, 662
Speedometer ............................................ 123
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering
(EPS) SystemIndicator............................................ 95, 644
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® )....... 509
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 50
Steering Wheel ......................................... 190
Adjusting ................................................ 190
Heater ..................................................... 219
Stopping ................................................... 535
Summer Tires ............................................ 599
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 219
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 50
Surround View Camera System ............... 547Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 171
Synchronized Mode ................................. 226
System Message Indicator ......................... 97
T
Tachometer.............................................. 123
Tailgate ..................................................... 158
Unable to Open ...................................... 659
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .................. 127
Temperature Sensor ........................ 127, 233
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 624
Text Message .................................... 431, 433
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 206
Third Row Seat Access ............................. 199
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 218
Time (Setting) ........................................... 142
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 513, 646
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 513
Indicator ........................................... 95, 646
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 623
Tires .......................................................... 591
Air Pressure..................................... 592, 663
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 591
Inspection ............................................... 591
Labeling .................................................. 592
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 615, 623
Regulations ............................................. 594
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