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UNLOCK BUTTON

TAILGATE BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

To change the ‘‘KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT’’ setting, see page

110

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Remote Transmitter

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Press this button once

UNLOCK 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 109

To change the ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page 111

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When you press the UNLOCK button, the front and rear individual map lights and the cargo area light, depending on their switch positions, will come on (see page ). If you do not open any door or the tailgate, the lights stay on for about 30
seconds, then go out. If you relock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately.

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U.S.EntertainmentPackagesand CanadianElitePackagemodels 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.

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.

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Press and hold this

PANIC 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.

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RemoteTransmitterCare

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. 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

Remote Transmitter

SCREW

KEYPAD

To replace the battery:

1.

2.

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

Separate the keypad from the transmitter by pushing any button from outside.

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Remote Transmitter

4.

BATTERY

3.

Place a cloth on the edge of the keypad, and remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver.

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Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( insert it in the keypad.

side facing up), then

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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.

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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Keyless Memory Settings

TM

Here are the settings activated with the remote;

Customized settings (see page

83

).

Driving position memory (see page

157

).

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 (MEMORY 1 or MEMORY 2) is shown on the back of each remote.

Audio system settings (see page

200

).

Climate control settings (see page

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).

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.

Remote Transmitter

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.

To turn off this feature, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED in the remote will blink twice. Then release the buttons. Doing this cancels the keyless memory settings for that remote and restores the default settings.

To turn the keyless memory settings back on, repeat this procedure. The LED will blink once to indicate the feature has been turned on.

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Seats

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Front Seat Power Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety 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.

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Moves the seat forward and backward.

Moves the front of the seat up or down.

Raises or lowers the seat.

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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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints.

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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

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.

Seats

CUSHION

FRONT

SEAT- BACK

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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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 the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

Seats

SECOND CENTER AND THIRD ROW CUSHION

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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Seats

This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head. It also helps protect the occupants against 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.

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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Seats

Adjusting the Second Row Seats

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 to retract. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in the retractor housing.

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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.

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.

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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

146

).

2.

Lower the head restraints to their lowest positions.

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

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.

Seats

THIRD 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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Seats

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.

Detachable Anchor

Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Carrying Cargo to brake hard (See on page

332

).

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.

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

Using a 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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SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT

THIRD ROW SEATS

LATCH PLATE

Seats

SMALL LATCH PLATE

SMALL LATCH PLATE

HOOK

ANCHOR BUCKLE

TRIANGLE MARKS

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.

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

Second row seat

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.

U.S.EntertainmentPackagesand Canadianmodels 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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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:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, 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, Power Windows

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Power Windows

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.

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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.

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.

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.

2.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

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.

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Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key

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.

3.

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.

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.

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.

Power Windows

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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Moonroof

Power Windows, Moonroof

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.

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.

To tilt up the moonroof, push on the center of the moonroof switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the switch briefly.

To close the moonroof fully, firmly push the moonroof switch forward, then release it. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing, push the switch briefly.

To open or close the moonroof partially, pull back or push forward the moonroof switch lightly and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.

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Moonroof, Parking Brake

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.

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

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.

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

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

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.

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

65

).

You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 81

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Parking Brake, Mirrors

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.

Mirrors 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.

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Adjusting the Power Mirrors

There is also a sensor on the back of the mirror. Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance.

SELECTOR SWITCH

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).

Mirrors

3.

4.

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

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Mirrors

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 mirrors to their 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

157

).

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Heated Mirrors

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

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.

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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

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Driving Position Memory System

Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked.

MEMORY BUTTONS

1.

2.

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.

).

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Adjust the seat to a comfortable position (see page Adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position (see page 124
Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility (see page

155

).

).

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

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 98

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 Switch

DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION

The individual map lights in the second row and the cargo area light in the third row cannot be turned on.

OFF

Whentheswitchisinthedooractivated position:

ON

The individual map lights in the front and second rows come on when any door or the tailgate is opened, or when the remote transmitter is used to unlock the doors (see page ). When the doors and the tailgate are closed, each light can be turned on and off by pushing the lens.

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The cargo area light comes on when any door or the tailgate is opened if the light control switch is in the door activated (center) position. When the doors and the tailgate are closed, the cargo area light can be turned on with the switch in the light.

The light control switch has three positions: OFF, Door Activated, and ON.

WhentheswitchisintheOFFposition:

The individual door lights or the tailgate lights will operate when a door or the tailgate is opened.

The individual map lights in the front can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses.

Interior Lights

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 101

With any door or the tailgate left open, the lights stay on about 3
minutes, then go out.

The lights also come on when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

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Interior Lights

Whenthelightcontrolswitchisinthe ON

position:

Individual Map Lights

FRONT

All the individual map lights come on and stay on as long as the switch remains in the ON position.

The cargo (3rd row) area light comes on if the switch is in the door activated position.

Turn on the front row individual map lights by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. With the light control switch in the door activated position, the second row map lights can be turned on by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off.

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COURTESY LIGHT

The courtesy light between the map lights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, press either of the instrument panel brightness control buttons (

＋ −

or

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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.

Interior Lights

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 101

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Cargo Area Light

ON

OFF

The cargo area light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, it comes on when you open the tailgate. In the ON position, it stays on continuously.

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Interior Convenience Items

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

COAT HOOK

SUN VISOR

VANITY MIRROR

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

GROCERY HOOK

GLOVE BOX

CENTER POCKET

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

BEVERAGE HOLDER

ARMREST/BEVERAGE HOLDER

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

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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.

Interior Convenience Items

FRONT LID

ARMREST

BEVERAGE HOLDER

The center seat-back in the second is equipped with an armrest that provides the beverage holder. Pivot down the seat-back to use them.

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.

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Interior Convenience Items

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.

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.

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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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Sunglasses Holder

Cargo Hooks

Interior Convenience Items

PUSH

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

To open the sunglasses holder, push then release the raised detent. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

HOOK

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.

The hooks on the floor of the cargo area enable you to tie down items stored in the back. Make sure all stored items are secured before driving.

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2008 MDX 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.

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Interior Convenience Items

Sun Visor

Vanity Mirror

Slide

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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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.

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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.

MDX,Technology,andU.S.Sport Packagesmodels 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.

Interior Convenience Items

AC Power Outlet

U.S.EntertainmentPackagesand CanadianElitePackagemodels 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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Interior Convenience Items

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.

The AC power outlet is not

NOTE: 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.

Climate Control System Rear Climate Controls

............... .............. ................................

Audio System Playing the AM/FM Radio

(Models without navigation

. 170
. 175
. 180

system)

.................................. . 181
Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 185
. 190
Playing Discs ................................. Disc Changer Error Messages ... . 199
Audio System (Models with

navigation system)

. 200
................... . 201
.......... Playing the AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio Reception ............ . 205
Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 210
. 218
Playing Discs ................................. ... Disc Changer Error Messages . 228
. 229
Protecting Your Discs .................. . 232
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................... . 233
Remote Audio Controls ................ ................. Radio Theft Protection . 235
.. Setting the Clock and Calendar . 236
. 237
Rear Entertainment System ........ . 269
Security System ............................ . 270
Cruise Control ............................... ......................................... Compass . 273

HomeLink Universal

Transceiver

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink AcuraLink Rearview Camera and Monitor

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Climate Control System

FRONTCONTROLPANEL

OFF BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

AUTO INDICATOR

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

DUAL BUTTON REAR BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

MODE BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

REARCONTROLPANEL REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

AUTO SYNC INDICATOR

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

AUTO BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

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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.

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. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels.

Voice Control System Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The climate control system can also be operated by voice control. See the Navi section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

1.

2.

3.

Press the Auto button on the front control panel.

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

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.

▲

button of the

TemperatureControl The driver’s side temperature, the passenger’s side temperature and the rear passenger compartment temperature can be set separately. Press the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of airflow. Press the Each set temperature is shown in the display. The rear temperature is shown in the display on the back of the center console.

button to decrease it.

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Climate Control System

When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

), the system runs at full

When you press a fan control button, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.