reset Acura MDX 2005 Owner's Guide

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.
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Compass Zone Select ion
Trip Computer
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To redial
the last telephone number you
called:
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’
Say ‘‘Redial.’’
OnStar will respond with
‘‘Redialing,’’ then place the
telephone call.
By giving the system a security code
that you make up, you can lock out
the Personal Calling and Virtual
Advisor capabilities of the system so
unauthorized people cannot make
telephone calls. To turn security on
or of f :
You can also call OnStar at
(888) 4-ONSTAR, or get inf ormation
about your account at the OnStar
web site, www.onstar.com.To purchase more
units of cellular air time:
To f ind out how many units you have
remaining: You must prepurchase units
(minutes) of cellular air time. The
OnStar system tracks how many
units you have remaining. If you f orget the security code
entered, or someone else enters a
security code unknown to you, you
must contact an OnStar advisor to
reset the code. Press the OnStar
button, or call (888) 4-ONSTAR.
Press the CALL ANSWER/CALL
END button.
Press the CALL ANSWER/CALL
END button.Press the CALL ANSWER/CALL
END button.
It is also possible to press the
Onstar button and talk to an
advisor to purchase more air time. OnStar will connect you to an
automated system to handle your
purchase. Say ‘‘Add.’’ OnStar will respond with ‘‘Verif y
or add.’’ Say ‘‘Units.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘OnStar
ready.’’ OnStar will respond with ‘‘You
have number units remaining.’’ Say ‘‘Verif y.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Verif y
or add.’’ Say ‘‘Units.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘Ready.’’
Press the CALL ANSWER/CALL
END button. OnStar will respond with ‘‘Security
is ON/OFF.’’ Say the f ourth digit of the code. OnStar will repeat that digit.
Say the third digit of the code.
OnStar will repeat that digit.
Say the second digit of the code.
OnStar will repeat that digit.
Say the f irst digit of the code.
OnStar will respond with ‘‘First
digit of security code, please.’’ Say ‘‘Security.’’
OnStar will respond with ‘‘OnStar
ready.’’
Redialing a Number
A dding Units
K eeping T rack of Units
Security Code
OnSt ar
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The Vehicle Stability Assist system
helps to stabilize the vehicle during
cornering if the vehicle turns more
or less than desired. It also assists
you in maintaining traction while
accelerating on loose or slippery
road surf aces. It does this by
regulating the engine’s output, and
by selectively applying the brakes.
When VSA activates, you may notice
that the engine does not respond to
the accelerator in the same way it
does at other times. There may also
be some unusual noise f rom the
modulator.When VSA activates, you will see the
VSA activation indicator blink. There
may also be some unusual noise
f rom the modulator.
If the VSA system indicator comes
on while driving, pull to the side of
theroadwhenitissafe,andturnoff
the engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine. If the VSA
system indicator stays, or comes
back on while driving, have the VSA
system inspected by your dealer.
The VSA system cannot enhance the
vehicle’s driving stability in all
situations and does not control your
vehicle’s entire braking system. It is
still your responsibility to drive and
corner at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.
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VSA A ctivation Indicator VSA System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
Driving
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Look f or a burned wire inside the
f use. If it is burned, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower.
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page).
If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BLOWN
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.