windshield wipers Acura MDX HYBRID 2020 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
8
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
Wipers and Washers
(P182)AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO: Wiper speed varies
automatically
LO: Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity(+: High Sensitivity
Steering Wheel (P190)
●To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P155)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P164, 159)
●Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you carry the
keyless access remote.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
Tailgate Outer Handle
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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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, AUTO, LO, HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defrost er or heated windshield
*
to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the wipers st op operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wipe r switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then
remove the obstacle.
MIST
AUTO OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■Auto sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situations in order to prevent severe
damage to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield•Driving through a car wash
•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays on the rear wi ndow while you rotate
the switch to this position.
Hold it to activate the rear wiper and to spray
the washer. Once released, the washer spray
will stop and the rear wi per will return to its
selected switch setting after a few sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you select the transmission to
(R with the windshield wipers activated, the
rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
INT : Intermittent
OFF ON : Continuous wipe
Washer
Windshield Wiper Operation Rear Wiper Operation
IntermittentIntermittent
Low speed wipe
High speed wipe Continuous
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windshield washers for the first time
after the power mode is set to ON.
■Headlight Washers
Canadian models
1Headlight Washers
The headlight washers use th e same fluid reservoir as
the windshield washers.
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Index
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Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 275, 300
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 524
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 217
Accessories and Modifications ................ 611
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 216
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 473
AcuraLink® .............................................. 438
AcuraWatch
TM............................................ 26
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow .......................................... 477
Indicator ................................................. 100
Additives Coolant .................................................. 577
Engine Oil ............................................... 572
Washer ................................................... 581
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 572
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 207
Front Seats.............................................. 194
Head Restraints ....................... 201, 203, 204
Headlights .............................................. 582
Mirrors.................................................... 191
Second Row Seats................................... 197
Steering Wheel ....................................... 190
Temperature ........................................... 127
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 508
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 222
Changing the Mode................................ 225 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 228
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
Rear Climate Control System ................... 229
Sensors .................................................... 233
Synchronized Mode ................................. 226
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 222
Air Pressure ....................................... 592, 663
Airbags ........................................................ 47
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 53
After a Collision ......................................... 51
Airbag Care ............................................... 61
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 54
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 50
Indicator .............................................. 59, 93
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 60
Sensors ...................................................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 56
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 58
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 261
Android Auto ............................................ 310
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 524
Indicator .................................................... 93
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 306
Armrest ..................................................... 207
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 241
Audio System ............................................ 236
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 256
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 240
Error Messages ........................................ 315 General Information ................................ 323
HDD ........................................................ 278
iPhone............................................. 298, 325
iPod ........................................................ 291
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 275, 300
Pandora
®............................................... 298
Reactivating ............................................ 240
Recommended CDs ................................. 324
Recommended Devices............................ 325
Remote Controls ..................................... 241
Security Code .......................................... 240
Theft Protection ...................................... 240
USB Flash Drives .............................. 300, 325
USB Port.................................................. 237
Authorized Manuals ................................ 670
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 157
Customize ....................................... 137, 378
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 179
Indicator.................................................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 522
Indicator.................................................... 87
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 193
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 183
Automatic Lighting .................................. 176
Auxiliary Console Panel ........................... 343
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 240
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 127
Average Speed ......................................... 128
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Index
Rotation.................................................. 598
Spare Tire ....................................... 615, 663
Summer .................................................. 599
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 624
Tire Chains.............................................. 599
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 623
Wear Indicators....................................... 596
Winter .................................................... 599
Tools ......................................................... 614
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 454
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 454
Emergency .............................................. 657
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 513
Indicator ........................................... 95, 646
Transmission ............................................. 464
Dual Clutch............................... 23, 464, 465
Fluid ....................................................... 580
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 467
Number .................................................. 664
Sequential Mode..................................... 471
TRIP Button .............................................. 126
Trip Meter ................................................ 127
Troubleshooting ...................................... 613
Blown Fuse ..................... 648, 651, 654, 655
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 29
Emergency Towing ................................. 657
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 640
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 635 Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 615, 623
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 29, 156
Warning Indicators .................................... 84
Turn Signals .............................................. 174
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 95
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 129
Turning on the Power .............................. 457
Does Not Activate .................................... 635
Jump Starting .......................................... 638
Remote Engine Start ................................ 459
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 213
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 145
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 18, 154
USB Flash Drives ................................ 300, 325
USB Port .................................................... 237
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 664
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 506
Off Button ............................................... 507
Off Indicator .............................................. 94
System Indicator ................................ 94, 506
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 572, 663
Voice Control Operation .......................... 258
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 259 Voice Recognition ................................... 258
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 506
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 254
Warning and Information Messages ....... 105
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 642
Warning Labels ........................................... 81
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 668
Watts ......................................................... 662
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 596
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 619
Window Washers ..................................... 182
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 581
Switch ..................................................... 182
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 168
Windshield ................................................ 182
Cleaning ................................................. 608
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 228
Washer Fluid ........................................... 581
Wiper Blades ........................................... 587
Wipers and Washers................................ 182
Winter Tires .............................................. 599
Snow Tires .............................................. 599
Tire Chains .............................................. 599
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