2012 Acura MDX Owners Manual

it before you operate the tailgate. If you push the tailgate release button inside the handle while the tailgate is opening or closing, it will stop moving. You need to open or close it the rest of the way manually. The tailgate has sensors on both sides. Be careful not to damage them. If the sensors are damaged, the power tailgate does not function properly.

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Tailgate

If you try to drive off with the tailgate not closed completely, a beeper sounds and a ‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’ message is shown on the multi-information display. Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 61. If there is a problem in the power tailgate system, you will see a ‘‘CHECK POWER TAILGATE’’ message on the multi-information display. Have the system checked by your dealer. With this message shown on the multi-information display, you can still open or close the tailgate manually.

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Unlocking the Tailgate

If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it manually. Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate.

Push the release lever to the right as shown. If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer.

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UNLOCK － Press this button once to unlock the driver's door. Push it twice to unlock the other doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice when you push the button. If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock. To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, see page 119. To change the ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page 121.

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

TAILGATE BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON LOCK － Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and tailgate are locked and the security system has set. This button does not work if any door or tailgate is not fully closed. To change the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT’’ setting, see page 120.

Remote Transmitter

The door activated spotlights come on when you press the UNLOCK button if the door activated position is selected by pressing the light control button (DOOR). If you do not open any door within 30 seconds (or whatever setting of the interior light dimming time is set to), the lights will fade out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately. TAILGATE － Press and hold the TAILGATE button to open or close the power tailgate. When the tailgate begins to move, you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will flash.

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Remote Transmitter

If you push the same button again while the tailgate is opening or closing, three beeps sound, the tailgate stops moving, reverses direction and stops in the fully opened or fully closed position. PANIC － Press and hold this button for about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Panic mode does not work when the key is in the ignition switch.

RemoteTransmitterCare ● Avoid dropping or throwing the

transmitter.

● Protect the transmitter from

extreme temperatures.

● Do not immerse the transmitter in

any liquid.

● If you lose a transmitter, the

replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR1616

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SCREW

KEYPAD

To replace the battery: 1. Remove the screw at the base of

the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver. NOTE: Be careful when removing this screw as the head of the screw can strip out.

2. Separate the keypad from the

transmitter by pushing any button from outside.

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4. Remove the old battery and note

the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same (－ side facing up), then insert it in the keypad. An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

5. Snap the two halves of the keypad,

then install the parts in reverse order.

BATTERY

3. Place a cloth on the edge of the

keypad to prevent scratches, and remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver.

Remote Transmitter

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation. Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatetheequipment. ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Remote Transmitter

Recalling a Memorized Driving Position

When you unlock the driver's door with your remote, each remote activates the keyless memory settings related to that remote. The driver's ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) is shown on the back of each remote.

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The steering wheel will move to the stored position when you insert the key into the ignition switch. You will also see the ‘‘WELCOME DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘WELCOME DRIVER 2’’ message on the multi-information display, depending on which linked remote transmitter is used.

Here are the settings activated with the remote: ● Customized settings

(see page 90).

● Driving position memory

(see page 168).

● Audio system settings

(see page 212).

● Climate control settings

(see page 183).

When you unlock and open the driver's door with the remote transmitter, the driver's seat (except the power lumbar feature) and outside mirrors start to move to the positions stored in memory. The indicator in the related memory button to the remote comes on.

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Front Seat Power Adjustments Seepages14－15forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs. The controls for the power adjustable front seats are on the outside edge of each seat bottom. You can adjust the seats with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. The passenger seat has the same adjustments as the driver's seat but without any lumbar adjustment.

Seats

Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time.

Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.

Increases or decreases the lumbar support. (Driver's seat only)

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Moves the seat forward and backward.

Moves the front of the seat up or down.

Raises or lowers the seat.

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Seats

Head Restraints Seepage15forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries.

CUSHION

FRONT

SEAT- BACK

They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint.

LEGS

RELEASE BUTTON

AdjustingtheHeadRestraint The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

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SECOND CENTER AND THIRD ROW CUSHION

When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button. Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it.

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

Seats

LEGS

RELEASE BUTTON

RemovingtheHeadRestraint To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button, then pull the restraint out of the seat- back.

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This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant's head. It also helps protect the occupants against the likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine. After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position. If the restraints do not return to their normal position, or in the event of a severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by an Acura dealer.

For a head restraint system to work properly: ● Do not hang any items on the head

restraints, or from the restraint legs.

● Do not place any object between

an occupant and the seat-back.

● Install each restraint in its proper

location.

● Only use genuine Acura

replacement head restraints.

Seats

ActiveHeadRestraints

The driver's and front passenger's seats have active head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from the rear, the occupant properly secured with the seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward.

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Adjusting the Second Row Seats

HANDLE

To change the seat-back angle of the seats in the second row, pull up on the handle on the outside of the seat- back, and push the seat-back. Overall, the seat-back has six different positions.

Folding the Second Row Seats The left and right halves can be folded separately. 1. To unlatch the detachable anchor before folding the seat-back, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle (see page 155) and allow the seat belt to retract. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in the retractor housing.

2. Lower the head restraints to their

lowest positions.

3. Pull up the handle on the outside

of the seat-back.

4. Fold the seat-back forward. Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving.

Seats

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the front passenger's seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work improperly.

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Seats

Third Row Access

RELEASE LEVER

To get into the third row seats, pull up the lever on the side of the passenger's side second row seat- back. The seat-back will tilt forward, and then can be slid forward. After you return the seat-back to the upright position, push the whole seat backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is fully latched before sitting in it.

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Folding the Third Row Seat 1. Use the latch plate to release the

seat belt from the detachable anchor (see page 155).

2. Lower the head restraints to their

lowest positions.

NOTE: To fold the third row seat, the second row seat-back must be folded down or in the full up right position.

THIRD ROW SEAT

HANDLE 3. Unlock the seat-back by pulling the handle. Push the seat-back forward.

Make sure the outer shoulder belts are positioned on each hook on the side panel whenever the third seat is folded.

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Detachable Anchor

Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving. Reconnect the seat belts to the detachable anchors. Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on page 433).

LATCH PLATE

The seat belts in the second row center seat and the third row seats are equipped with detachable anchors. To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in the retractor housing.

Seats

When the seats are returned to the upright position, these detachable anchors should be latched back properly.

Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly latched.

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Seats

SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT

THIRD ROW SEATS

SMALL LATCH PLATE

LATCH PLATE

HOOK

TRIANGLE MARKS

SMALL LATCH PLATE

Pull out the small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt to extend it.

Pull out the outer shoulder belts from the hook. Both of the third-row hooks should only be used when the seat belt is detached.

ANCHOR BUCKLE

Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle when reattaching the belt and buckle. Tug on the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is securely latched. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.

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Seat Heaters

Passenger's Seat

HI

HEATERS

Driver's Seat

Front seat

LOW

MDX,TechnologyPackage,andU.S. TechnologyPackagewithEntertainment models Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. Because of the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the passenger's seat-back. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters.

Push the front of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

Second row seat

U.S.TechnologyPackagewith Entertainment,AdvancePackagewith EntertainmentandCanadianmodels The outer second row seat cushions and seat-backs are equipped with seat heaters. Turning the switch on the driver side warms the outer seat behind the driver's seat only. The passenger side switch warms the outer seat behind the front passenger seat.

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Seat Heaters, Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

● Do not use the seat heater in the HI setting for an extended period, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

● If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

Passenger's seat

VENTS

HEATERS

Driver's seat

Ifequipped Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters and an air ventilation system. The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag system.

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.

In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat's temperature drops. In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes. Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters:

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Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

Pressing the button while the heater is running will switch the system to the HI setting air ventilation mode. To ventilate the seat, press the button. The indicator (blue) next to the button will come on. The air ventilation system has four settings: HI － Three indicators on. MID － Two indicators on. LO － One indicator on. OFF － All indicators off. Pressing the button while the air ventilation is running will switch the system to the HI setting heater mode.

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation: (cid:129) If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

FRONT SEAT HEATER AND SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS

INDICATOR

The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters and the air ventilation system. To use the heaters, press the button. The indicator (red) next to the button will come on. There are four settings in the heaters: HI － Three indicators on. MID － Two indicators on. LO － One indicator on. OFF － All indicators off.

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Power Windows

DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

The windows will operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Closing a power window on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

AUTO － To open either front window fully, push the window switch firmly down to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes down all the way. To stop the window from going all the way down, pull back on the window switch briefly.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

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To close either front window fully, pull back the window switch firmly to the second detent, then release it. The window automatically goes all the way up. To stop the window from going all the way up, push down on the window switch briefly. When you push the MAIN switch in, the switch is off, and the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again to get it to pop out. Keep the MAIN switch pushed in when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

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AUTO REVERSE － If either front window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again. Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is removed, the AUTO function may be disabled. If the AUTO function is disabled, the power window system will need to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse. 1. Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver's window switch until the window is fully open.

2. Pull and hold the driver's window

switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for about 2 seconds.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

Power Windows

Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter You can open all of the windows and the moonroof from outside with the remote transmitter. 1. Press the UNLOCK button once to

unlock the driver's door.

2. Press the UNLOCK button a

second time, and hold it. All the doors unlock, and all four windows and moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and moonroof, release the button.

3. To open the windows and

moonroof further, press the button again (within 10 seconds of step 1) and hold it. If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1 and 2.

You cannot close the windows or the moonroof with the remote transmitter.

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Power Windows

Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key

You can open and close the windows and moonroof with the key in the driver's door lock. To open: 1. Insert the key in the driver's door

lock.

2. Turn the key clockwise, then

release it.

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4. To close the windows and the

moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2). Auto reverse does not work when closing the windows and moonroof with the key.

NOTE: If the windows and the moonroof stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

3. Turn the key clockwise again, and

hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to open. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

4. To open the windows and the

moonroof further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds of step 2).

To close: 1. Insert the key in the driver's door

lock.

2. Turn the key counterclockwise,

then release it.

3. Turn the key counterclockwise

again, and hold it. All four windows and the moonroof start to close. To stop the windows and the moonroof, release the key.

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To tilt up the moonroof, push the center of the moonroof switch straight up. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the moonroof switch forward. To close the moonroof fully, push the moonroof switch forward to the second detent, then release it. The moonroof closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing all the way, push the switch briefly. To open or close the moonroof partially, pull back or push forward on the moonroof switch lightly to the first detent and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.

MOONROOF SWITCH

To open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly. The moonroof opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening fully, push the switch briefly.

Moonroof

Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again. Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

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Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

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Moonroof, Parking Brake

You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Parking Brake

RELEASE HANDLE

If you try to open the moonroof in below-freezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.

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PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with your foot. To release it, pull the release handle fully. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 69). You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 87).

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Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

SENSOR

INDICATOR

AUTO BUTTON

The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this feature.

Mirrors

There is also a sensor on the back of the mirror. Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and affect its performance.

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Mirrors

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

3. Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

4. When you finish, move the

selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position.

2. Move the selector switch to L

(driver's side) or R (passenger's side).

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Both outside door mirrors have a reverse tilt feature. When in reverse, the selected mirror will tilt down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of reverse will return the mirror to its original position. ● To tilt the driver's mirror, place the selector switch in the left position.

● To tilt the passenger's mirror,

place the switch in the right position.

● To turn the feature off, place the

switch in the center position. Outside mirror positions can be stored in the driving position memory system (see page 168).

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Heated Mirrors

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

If the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated mirror function will come on automatically for 10 minutes when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Folding Door Mirrors FOLDING BUTTON

Mirrors

The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off. Pressing this button also turns the rear window defogger on and off. This heated mirror function has a timer (see page 132).

CanadianElitePackagemodel Door mirrors can be folded by the folding button next to the selector switch, which enables you to park your vehicle in a limited parking space easily. Make sure you fold out the mirrors before you start driving. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, press the folding button to fold up both outside mirrors simultaneously. To fold out, press the button again.

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Mirrors, Driving Position Memory System

Never drive your vehicle with the outside mirrors folded.

Driving Position Memory System Your vehicle has a memory feature for the steering wheel, driver's seat, and outside mirror positions. Seat, except for power lumbar, steering wheel and outside mirror positions can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Driver 1 or Driver 2). For more information see page 148.

Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position. 2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable

position (see page 149). Adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position (see page 134). Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility (see page 166).

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Driving Position Memory System

Doing any of the following after pressing the MEMO button will cancel the storing procedure. ● Not pressing a memory button

within 5 seconds.

● Readjusting the seat position. ● Readjusting the outside mirror

position.

Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button's memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

Selecting a Memorized Position To select a memorized position, do this: 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked. 2. Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

The system will move the seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors to the memorized positions. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustments are complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will remain on. To change the ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ setting, see page 108.

MEMORY BUTTONS

MEMO BUTTON

3. Press and release the MEMO

button on the control panel. You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on. The current positions of the driver's seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors are now stored.

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Driving Position Memory System, Interior Lights

To stop the system's automatic adjustment, do any of these actions: ● Press any button on the control

panel: MEMO, 1, or 2.

● Push any of the adjustment

switches for the seat.

● Shift out of Park. ● Adjust the outside mirrors. If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat, steering wheel or outside mirrors after they are in their memorized position. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this driving position for later use, you must store it in the driving position memory.

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Light Control Buttons Front

DOOR ACTIVATE

ON

To turn off the setting, press the OFF button. Front

MAP LIGHT BUTTONS

OFF

Your vehicle has the light control buttons on the front ceiling. With these buttons, you can select three positions: OFF, Door (door activated position), and ON. To select a position, press the appropriate button. When you press the DOOR button, the green indicator in the button comes on as a reminder.

Second and Third row

OFFposition: ● The front individual map lights can

be turned on and off by pressing each map light button (

).

● The second and third row

individual map lights cannot be turned on.

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Door(Dooractivatedposition): ● The individual map lights in the

front, second and third row come on when any door is opened, when the remote transmitter is used to unlock the doors (see page 145). When the doors are closed, each light can be turned on and off by pushing the map light button (

). After all doors are closed tightly, the lights dim slightly, then fade out in about 30 seconds. To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page 111. ONposition: ● All the individual map lights come

on and stay on.

Individual Map Lights Front

Interior Lights

If any map light is left on when the ignition switch is turned off and all doors are closed, it will turn off when the vehicle is locked with the remote transmitter, or after 15 minutes.

). Push the button again to

Second and Third row Turn on the front individual map lights by pushing each map light button ( turn it off. When the door activated position is selected with the light control button, the second and the third row map lights can be turned on by pushing each map light button ). Push the button again to turn it off.

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Tailgate Lights The lights in the tailgate have an on- off switch to control if the lights come on when the tailgate is opened. The tailgate lights do not come on when any other doors are opened.

Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in all four doors come on when you open any door. The light around the ignition switch comes on when any door is opened. After you close the door, the ignition switch light stays on for about 30
seconds regardless of the interior light dimming time setting (see page 111).

Interior Lights

Courtesy Lights

COURTESY LIGHT

The courtesy lights between the front map lights come on when the parking lights are turned on. To adjust its brightness, press either of the instrument panel brightness control buttons (＋ or －) with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position.

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Interior Convenience Items

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

COAT HOOK

SUN VISOR

VANITY MIRROR

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

GLOVE BOX

CENTER POCKET

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

GROCERY HOOK

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

BEVERAGE HOLDER

ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

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FRONT LID

ARMREST

Beverage holders are also provided in the second row seat armrest. Pivot down the seat-back to use them.

BEVERAGE HOLDER

To open the beverage holder, press and release the front lid. To close, press the lid again until it latches. When you put back the armrest in the center seat-back, make sure the lid is closed properly.

Interior Convenience Items

Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior. Open the front beverage holder by sliding the lid.

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Console Compartment

Storage Compartment

LIDS

BUTTONS

Your vehicle is equipped with a front seat armrest pad that is also a console compartment. To open the console compartment fully, push both buttons at the front of the compartment. The console compartment has a removable tray. Pull the tray straight up to remove it.

LID

The storage compartment with a sliding lid is at the left-side foot of the front passenger seat. For the third row, a storage compartment is located in the passenger side armrest. To open the compartment, push the button and lift the lid.

Interior Convenience Items

Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

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Interior Convenience Items

Sunglasses Holder

Sun Visor

PUSH

Slide

SUNGLASSES HOLDER To open the sunglasses holder, push on the lid. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder. You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.

SUN VISOR

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out. In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider. Do not use the extended sun visor over the inside mirror. Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

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Vanity Mirror

Accessory Power Sockets Your vehicle has two or three accessory power sockets, depending on the model. All models have the front accessory power socket under the audio system and rear socket behind the third row seat on the driver's side.

To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover. The vanity mirror light will not come on if the sun visor is slid outward.

Interior Convenience Items

Onmodelswithoutrearentertainment system The accessory power socket is located at the back of the front console compartment. To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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Interior Convenience Items

Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

AC Power Outlet

Onmodelswithrearentertainment system There is a 115 volt AC power outlet inside the front console compartment. To use the AC power outlet, open the lids and open the outlet cover. Insert the plug into the receptacle slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push in the plug all the way.

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Always run the engine when you use the AC power outlet. The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance which requires more than 100 watts, it automatically stops supplying the power. If this happens, turn the ignition switch off and turn it on again.

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Interior Convenience Items

NOTE: The AC power outlet is not designed for electric appliances which require high initial peak wattage such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is also not suitable for devices that process precise data such as medical equipment or measuring instruments. Any appliances that require an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer- controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc., should not be connected to this outlet.

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Features

The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them. Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it. The security system helps do discourage vandalism and theft to your vehicle.

Climate Control System ................ 182
Rear Climate Controls................ 187
Audio System............................... 192
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models

without navigation system) ....... 193

Playing the XM® Radio (Models

without navigation system) ....... 197

Playing Discs (Models without

navigation system) ................... 203

Disc Changer Error Message (Models without navigation

system)................................ 211

Audio System (Models with

navigation system) ................... 212

Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models

with navigation system) ............ 213

Playing the XM® Radio (Models

with navigation system) ............ 226

Playing a Disc (Models with

navigation system) ................... 235

Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation

system)................................ 246
Protecting Your Discs................... 247
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation

system)................................ 250

Playing an iPod® (Models with

navigation system) ................... 278

iPod® Error Messages (Models

with navigation system) ............ 286

Playing a USB Flash Memory

Device (Models with navigation

system)................................ 287

USB Flash Memory Device Error

Messages (Models with

navigation system)................ 297

Bluetooth® Audio System (Models

with navigation system) ............ 298
AM/FM Radio Reception.............. 303
Remote Audio Controls................. 305
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................... 307
Radio Theft Protection .................. 308
Setting the Clock and Calendar ..... 309
Rear Entertainment System........... 310
Security System............................ 341
Compass...................................... 342
Cruise Control.............................. 345
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ..... 348
HomeLink® Universal

Transceiver.............................. 363

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

(Models without navigation

system)................................ 365

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models with navigation

system)................................ 383
AcuraLink® (U.S. models only)...... 402
Rearview Mirror with Rearview

Camera Display........................ 417

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Climate Control System

FRONTCONTROLPANEL

AUTO BUTTON

ON/OFF BUTTON

DRIVER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE

AUTO INDICATOR

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

REAR BUTTON

DUAL BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AUTO SYNC INDICATOR

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

MODE BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

ON/OFF BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

DRIVER'S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

REARCONTROLPANEL

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

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Personalization Setting When you unlock the doors with your remote, the driver's ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the climate control settings are turned to the respective mode automatically when the ignition is turned to the ON (II) position. Voice Control System Onmodelswithnavigationsystem The climate control system can also be operated by voice control. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in your vehicle picks the proper combination of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select, and to remove moisture from the air and make the interior dry. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels. 1. Press the Auto button on the front

control panel.

2. Set the desired temperature with the temperature control buttons. You will see AUTO in the system's display.

3. You can set the driver's side

temperature, the passenger's side temperature, and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment separately.

Climate Control System

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference. TemperatureControl The driver's side temperature, the passenger's side temperature and the rear passenger compartment temperature can be set separately. Press the â–² button of the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of airflow. Press the â–¼ button to decrease it. Each set temperature is shown in the display. The rear temperature is shown in the display on the back of the center console.

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Onmodelswithnavigationsystem In the Auto mode, the vehicle's interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver, front passenger, and rear passengers