set clock Acura MDX 2004 Owner's Manual

The climate control system in your
Acura provides a comf ortable driving
environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
Your Acura has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 104
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Airflow Buttons .105
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Rear Climate Control . 109
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Climate Control Sensors . 109
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Playing the Radio .110
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Radio Reception .113
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Playing a CD .115
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Protecting Your CDs .119
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CD Player Error Messages . 120
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CD Changer Error Messages . 122
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Playing a Tape .125
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Steering Wheel Controls . 128
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Radio Thef t Protection . 129
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Setting the Clock .130
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Rear Entertainment System . 131
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Security System .143
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Cruise Control .144
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Trip Computer .146
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Rear View Camera .152
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .153
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures103

If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to reset the clock.For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:001:53 will reset to 2:00
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing and
holding the clock button, then
pressing the R button sets the clock
back to the previous hour. If the
displayed time is af ter the half hour,
the clock sets forward to the
beginning of the next hour.
Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the number f lash. Change the
hours by pressing the H button.
Change the minute by pressing the
M button. When you are f inished,
press the CLOCK button again. Therightdisplayshowsthetime.
Press and hold the SET button until
the numbers f lash. Change the hours
by pressing the H button. Change
the minutes by pressing M button.
When you are f inished, press the
SET button again.
To set the clock on the model
without Navigation, see page .
148Model with Rear Entertainment System
and Navigation System
Touring model with Navigation System
Setting the Clock
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures130
H BUTTON M BUTTON SET BUTTON
H BUTTON M BUTTON R BUTTON
CLOCK BUTTON

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Trip Computer
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures146
INSTANTANEOUS
FUEL MILEAGE
CLOCK
BUTTON
TRIP
BUTTON
RESET
BUTTON
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL /CALIBRATE BUTTON
/ZONE BUTTONRESET, SET BUTTONCOMPASS
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE
CLOCK

Clock
Direction of travel
Outside temperature
Instantaneous f uel mileageTheAvgdisplayshowsyouthe
average f uel economy since you
last reset the display.
The E/T is the elapsed time that
the ignition has been on. It
automatically resets to 0.0 when it
reaches twelve hours. This display
can be reset at any time.
The display also has manual
f unctions f or the Climate Control
System. Ref er to page .
All models of MDX have a trip
computer. To operate the trip
computer on models with the
navigation system, ref er to the
navigation manual.
The Trip Computer displays the
f ollowing inf ormation.
The temperature sensor is located
in the f ront bumper, and can be
affected by heat from the road
surf ace, engine heat, and the
exhaust f rom the surrounding
traf f ic. Because of these
conditions, it may take a while f or
the temperature to read correctly. The Range, or estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank estimated
f rom the f uel economy you have
gotten over the last several miles
(kilometers).
The Trip display shows you the
total distance you have driven
since it was last reset.
Press the TRIP button to show either
the range and Avg f uel economy, or
the E/T and Trip odometer.
To reset the Avg f uel economy, E/T,
and Trip odometer, press and hold
the RESET button until you hear a
beep.
The outside temperature, f uel
economy, range, and trip odometer
can be displayed in either English or
Metric units. To change between
units, press the TRIP button and
hold it f or f ive seconds.
104
Trip Computer
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
(Without Navigation System) Changing and Resetting the
Display
Changing Units of Measurement
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To set the clock:Push the CLOCK button. The
hours digits will start blinking. If
you want to only set the minutes,
go to step 4. To change the hours to a lower
number, press and hold the
MODE button. To change the
hours to a higher number, press
andholdtheA/Cbutton.
When the hours reach the desired
number, release the button.
To set the minutes, press the
CLOCK button again. The
minutes digits will start blinking.
Use the MODE or A/C button to
set the minutes to the desired
number.
Press the CLOCK button again.
The clock will return to its normal
display.
For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:52 will reset to 2:00 You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. Press the CLOCK
button, then press the RESET button.
If the displayed time is before the
half hour, it will reset back to the
previous hour. If the displayed time
is af ter the half hour, it will reset
f orward to the next hour.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Trip Computer
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Setting the Clock
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The compass may need to be
manually calibrated af ter exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compassseemstobecontinually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self -calibrating, do the f ollowing. You should do this procedure
in an open area, away from buildings,
power lines, and other vehicles. Press and hold the CLOCK and
TRIP buttons until the display
changes (about 1 second).
Press the Calibrate (MODE)
button.
Press the Set (FAN) button.
‘‘Calibrate’’ will start blinking, and
the direction display will change to
‘‘ ’’.
Drive the vehicle slowly in two
complete circles.
When the display goes f rom
‘‘ ’’ to an actual heading, the
unit is calibrated.
Press the CLOCK, TRIP, or
RESET button to complete the
calibration and return the display
to normal.
Compass operation can be af f ected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance. It can also be af f ected
by accessories such as antennas and
roof racks that are mounted by
magnets.
If you see ‘‘ ’’ in the direction
display and ‘‘Calibrate’’ is blinking,
the compass is self -calibrating.
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2.
3.4.
5.
6.
CONT INUED
Trip Computer
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Compass Operation
Compass Calibration
149
NOTE:

In most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate f or this
variation. To check and select the
zone set into the compass, do the
f ollowing.Press and hold the CLOCK and
TRIP buttons until the display
changes (about 1 second). Press the Zone (A/C) button. The
zone the compass is currently set
to is displayed.
Find the zone f or your area on the
map.If the zone is incorrect, press and
hold the MODE button to get the
number to count down, or the A/C
button to get the number to count
up. If the zone is correct, continue
to step 5.
Press the Set (FAN) button to set
the zone selection.
Press the CLOCK, TRIP or
RESET button to exit the zone
selection and return display to
normal.
1. 2.
3.4.
5.
6.
Trip Computer
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Compass Zone Select ion
150

Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tools, and install
the cover.
Slowly turn the wheel wrench
clockwisetotake uptheslackof
the hoist cable. Make sure the
bracketisseatedinthecenter
hole of the spare tire.
Turn the wheel wrench clockwise
until the f lat tire rests against the
underbody of the vehicle and you
hear the hoist click. 24.
22.
23.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed236
NOTICE: Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
Always raise the spare tire
hoist, even if you are not stowing a tire.
If the hoist is lef t down, it will be
damaged during driving and need to be
replaced.

If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ). Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add
coolant to the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Using gloves or large heavy cloth,
turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
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5.
6.
7. 8.
10.
11.9.
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If Your Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
241
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Dead Battery .238
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 268
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 107
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Dif f erential Fluid .211
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Dimensions .254
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Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 210
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Engine Oil .161
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Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 180
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Disposal of Used Oil .207
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 80
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Lockout Prevention . 80
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Power Door Locks .80
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Cancel Button .144
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Capacities Chart .254
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo .165
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .127
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Operation .125
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .119
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CD Changer .116, 117
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CD Changer Error Messages . 122
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CD Player .116
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CD Player Error Messages . 120
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Certif ication Label .252
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Chains, .225
Change Oil ........................................
How to .206
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When to .197
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Changing a Flat Tire .231
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Charging System Indicator . 58,242
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 170
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Childproof Door Locks . 80
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .48 .............................
Child Seats .40, 41
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 36
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Inf ants .38
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .42
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tether .45
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 34
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Child Seats .40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Climate Control System . 104
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Clock .130
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Code, Audio System .129
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CO in the Exhaust .259
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Compact Spare Tire .230
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Consumer Inf ormation . 266
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .208
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Checking .162
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Proper Solution .208
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Temperature Gauge . 67
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .259
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Cruise Control Indicator . 61............
Cruise Control Operation . 144
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Cup Holders .99
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 266
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