Power window Acura MDX 2017 User Guide

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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1:Canadian models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the keyless access remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button message appears on the MID. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 535
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Operate the audio system and other accessories in this
position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be used.
Press the button.
Indicator
Without
pressing the
brake pedal
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the
keyless access remote is out of the vehicle. If
the buzzer continues even after the remote is
put back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the MID notifies the driver inside that the
remote outside of the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.
■Keyless Access Remote Reminder1 Keyless Access Remote Reminder
When the keyless access remote is within the
system’s operational range, and the driver’s door is
closed, the warni ng function cancels.
If the keyless access remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Removing the keyless access remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless access remote on the
dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the
warning buzzer to go of f. Under some other
conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating
the remote, the warning buzzer may also go off even
if the remote is within the system’s operational
range.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
Heated Windshield Button*
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the power mode is in
ON.
1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged. Also, do not
use the system for a long ti me while the engine is
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.
When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C),
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.
1 Heated Windshield Button*
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use
the system for a long peri od when the engine is
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.
When the outside temperature is below 39°F (4°C),
the heated windshield may automatically activate.
The system deactivates itself once the outside
temperature reaches 43°F (6°C).
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
212
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
Four times - The OFF se tting (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*1 Second Row Outer Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
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*1Integrated 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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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*
526
Handling the Unexpected
4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory
power socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 207
5.Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
sealant and air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 71
6.Turn the selector switch to REPAIR.
1Injecting Sealant and Air
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit compressor
for more than 15 minu tes. The compressor can
overheat and become permanently damaged.
There are three accessory power sockets:
•In the console compartment•In the front of the center pocket•In the left side panel in the cargo area 2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 207
Until the sealant injection is complete, the pressure
shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than
actual. After the sealant injection is complete the
pressure will drop and then begin to rise again as the
tire is inflated with air. This is normal. To accurately
measure the air pressure usi ng the gauge, turn the air
compressor off only after the sealant injection is
complete.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
REPAIR
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*
532
Handling the Unexpected
7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 207
8.Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 71
9.Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
10. Press the inflator swit ch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
AIR
ON
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Index
572
Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 260, 270
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 434
AC Power Outlet ....................................... 208
Accessories and Modifications ................. 511
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 207
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................................. 390
Indicator .................................................... 91
Additives Coolant ................................................... 477
Engine Oil ................................................ 472
Washer .................................................... 480
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 472
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 198
Front Seats .............................................. 186
Head Restraints........................ 192, 194, 195
Headlights ............................................... 481
Mirrors .................................................... 183
Rear Seats................................................ 197
Steering Wheel ........................................ 182
Temperature ............................................ 119
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 420
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 269
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 280
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 213
Changing the Mode ................................ 216
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 220 Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 505
Rear Climate Control System ................... 221
Sensors ................................................... 225
Synchronized Mode................................. 217
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 213
Air Pressure ....................................... 491, 561
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ........................................ 45
Airbag Care............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator.............................................. 53, 82
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 54
Sensors ..................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 245
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 434
Indicator.................................................... 82
Armrest ..................................................... 198
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 231
Audio System ............................................ 228
Adjusting the Sound................................ 243
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 230
Error Messages ........................................ 276
General Information ................................ 281
Internet Radio ......................................... 267
iPod ........................................................ 263
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 260, 270 Reactivating ............................................ 230
Recommended CDs ................................ 282
Recommended Devices ........................... 284
Remote Controls ..................................... 231
Security Code ......................................... 230
Shortcuts ................................................ 234
Theft Protection ...................................... 230
USB Flash Drives.............................. 270, 284
USB Port ................................................. 229
Authorized Manuals ................................ 569
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 149
Customize ...................................... 129, 298
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 171
Indicator ................................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 382
OFF Button ............................................. 382
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 88
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 88
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 432
Indicator ................................................. 432
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ................................................. 432
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 185
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 175
Automatic Lighting .................................. 168
Automatic Transmission .......................... 373
Creeping................................................. 373
Fluid ....................................................... 479
Kickdown ............................................... 373
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 376
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Index
Compass.................................................... 344
Console Compartment ............................. 203
Controls ..................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 477
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 478
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 477
Overheating............................................. 539
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 373
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 451
Cup Holders ............................................... 205
Customized Features ........................ 123, 285
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 170
Dead Battery ............................................. 537
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 220
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 38
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 563
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 167
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 183
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 473
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 166
Door Mirrors ............................................. 184
Doors ......................................................... 135
Auto Door Locking .................................. 149
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 149
Door Open Message .................................. 32
Keys ........................................................ 135 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 13, 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 138
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 144
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 493
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ...................................................... 347
Automatic Transmission .......................... 373
Braking ................................................... 428
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 365
Shifting Gear ........................................... 374
Starting the Engine.................................. 367
Driving Position Memory System ............ 180
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 505
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 387
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 120
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 76
Switch ..................................................... 428
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator.................................................... 76
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 418
Emergency ................................................ 554
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 565
Engine ....................................................... 562
Coolant ................................................... 477
Jump Starting .......................................... 537 Oil .......................................................... 472
Remote Engine Start ............................... 369
Starting................................................... 367
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 471
Engine Coolant ........................................ 477
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 478
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 477
Overheating ............................................ 539
Temperature Gauge ................................ 116
Engine Oil ................................................. 472
Adding ................................................... 474
Checking ................................................ 473
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 465
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 541
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 472
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 163
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 84, 543
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 71
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 508
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 184
F
Features.................................................... 227
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 505
Oil .......................................................... 475
Flat Tire ............................................. 515, 522
Floor Mats ................................................ 507
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Index
Lights On Indicator.................................... 85
Turn Signals ............................................ 166
Load Limits ............................................... 351
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 135
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 149
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 148
From Inside ............................................. 146
From Outside .......................................... 138
Keys........................................................ 135
Using a Key............................................. 144
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 144
Low Battery Charge ................................. 541
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 541
Lower Anchors ..................................... 61, 66
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 561
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 351
Lumbar Support ....................................... 186
M
Maintenance............................................ 461
Battery .................................................... 499
Brake Fluid .............................................. 480
Cleaning ................................................. 506
Climate Control System .......................... 505
Coolant .................................................. 477
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 465
Oil .......................................................... 473
Precautions ............................................. 462
Radiator .................................................. 478 Remote Control ....................................... 503
Remote Transmitter ......................... 501, 502
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 481
Safety ...................................................... 463
Service Items ........................................... 467
Tires ........................................................ 490
Transmission Fluid ................................... 479
Under the Hood ...................................... 469
Wireless Headphone ................................ 504
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 78, 542
Map Lights ................................................ 201
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 351
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 116
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 117
Mirrors ....................................................... 183
Adjusting ................................................. 183
Door........................................................ 184
Exterior .................................................... 184
Interior Rearview ..................................... 183
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 511
Moonroof .................................................. 162
MP3 ................................................... 260, 270
Multi-function Steering-wheel Controls ................................................... 117
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 117
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 455N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 562
O
Odometer................................................. 118
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 365
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 472
Adding .................................................... 474
Checking................................................. 473
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 465
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 541
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 472
Viscosity .................................................. 472
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 233
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 470
Moonroof ............................................... 162
Power Windows ...................................... 160
Tailgate ................................................... 150
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 163
Outside Temperature Display .................. 119
Overheating .............................................. 539
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 381
Pandora ®................................................... 268
Panic Mode ............................................... 159
Parking ...................................................... 445
Parking Brake ........................................... 428
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 74, 543
Parking Sensor System ............................. 447
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Index
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator....... 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 167
Power Tailgate .......................................... 152
Power Windows ........................................ 160
Precautions While Driving ........................ 372
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle................................................... 372
Rain ......................................................... 372
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 515, 522
R
Radiator..................................................... 478
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 245
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 249
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 247
Range ........................................................ 120
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 247
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 565
Rear Climate Control System ................... 221
From the Front Panel ............................... 221
From the Rear Panel................................. 224
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 179
Rear Seats .................................................. 197
Second Row Seat ............................. 190, 191
Third Row Seat ........................................ 197
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 183
Refueling ................................................... 456
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 116 Gasoline .......................................... 456, 560
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Regulations ............................... 426, 493, 563
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 369
Checking Door Lock Status...................... 145
Remote Transmitter ................................. 143
Replacement
Battery ............................ 501, 502, 503, 504
Bulbs ....................................................... 481
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 486
Fuses ............................... 546, 549, 551, 552
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 488
Tires ........................................................ 496
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 564
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 119
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 184
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 117, 123
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 405
On and Off.............................................. 407
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Checklist .......................................... 32
Safety Labels ............................................... 72
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 35
Checking................................................... 40 Detachable Anchor ................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 36
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 64
Pregnant Women...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 34
Warning Indicator ............................... 34, 81
Seat Heaters ..................................... 211, 212
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 211
Seats .......................................................... 186
Adjusting ................................................ 186
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 186
Front Seats.............................................. 186
Rear Seats ............................................... 197
Seat Heaters ................................... 211, 212
Seat Ventilation ...................................... 211
Second Row Seat ............................ 190, 191
Third Row Seat ....................................... 197
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 212
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 191
Security System ........................................ 157
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 85
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 86
Select Button ............................................ 374
Operation ............................................... 376
Select Lever ................................................ 18
Operation ................................................. 18
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 380
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 381
Setting the Clock ...................................... 134
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